Ireland have shed inferiority complex, says Farrell
PARIS : Andy Farrell concedes that Ireland have suffered from an inferiority complex in the past but believes his team are ready to embrace the challenge of being the best in the world.
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Sharma’s century helps India beat Afghanistan by 8 wickets at Cricket World Cup
NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma’s quick hundred off only 63 balls helped India earn a second straight win at the Cricket World Cup by beating Afghanistan by eight wickets on Wednesday.
Keith Andrews lauds fantastic Andy Farrell ahead of World Cup quarter-final clash with New Zealand
Keith Andrews was full of admiration for the Ireland rugby team, and coach Andy Farrell in particular, wishing them well ahead of Saturday's quarter-final clash against New Zealand.
Net run-rate concern not a factor, says India's Bumrah
NEW DELHI: India's eight-wicket victory over Afghanistan came with 15 overs to spare but pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah denied it was a planned ploy to boost their net run-rate in the World Cup group stage.
Irish rugby fans to avoid impact of French air traffic controller strike
Irish rugby fans look set to escape travel disruption on their way to Paris despite French air traffic controllers' plans to strike this Friday.
World Cup 2023 Points Table: Why India Are Still Not At Top Despite Huge Win Over Afghanistan
The Indian cricket team moved up to the second spot in the Cricket World Cup 2023 standings following a commanding victory over Afghanistan in New Delhi on Sunday. India have four points from two matches with an impressive Net Run Rate (NRR) of +1.500, Although they are level on points with the top-placed New Zealand, the Kiwis are just ahead on NRR (+1.958). Pakistan are third in the table with four points but an inferior NRR while South Africa are fourth with two points from one match. The loss was the second defeat for Afghanistan in the competition as they are at the bottom of the table with NRR of -1.907.
Tadhg Beirne: Ireland-All Blacks rivalry is strictly business
Tadhg Beirne has played down any suggestion that Ireland and New Zealand's players have a personal dislike for each other, saying their rivalry is purely professional.
Alldritt warns France need to increase intensity in World Cup quarter-final
PARIS : France will need to increase their intensity to match the physical challenge posed by South Africa in Sunday's Rugby World Cup quarter-final, eighthman Gregory Alldritt said on Wednesday.