Wayne Barnes to referee Ireland-New Zealand quarter-final
England's Wayne Barnes has been named as referee for Ireland's World Cup quarter-final with New Zealand in the Stade de France on Saturday evening.
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Mary Earps replica shirt sells out after belated Nike release
Nike's replica jersey for England goalkeeper Mary Earps apparently sold out within hours of its release on Monday, after the company had faced widespread criticism for not previously selling the popular Women's World Cup finalist's shirt.
James Ryan and Mack Hansen doubts grow as pair sit out training
James Ryan and Mack Hansen appear to be major doubts for Ireland's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand after the pair missed training this morning in Paris.
Malan smashes 140, England amass 364-9 v Bangladesh
DHARAMSALA, India :Opener Dawid Malan smashed 140 and forged century-plus partnerships with Jonny Bairstow and Joe Root to help England rack up 364-9 against Bangladesh in their second match of the 50-overs World Cup on Tuesday.
Kiwi Ben O'Keeffe to referee Springboks v France in blockbuster World Cup QF
New Zealand's Ben O'Keeffe will referee Sunday's blockbuster Rugby World Cup quarter-final between the Springboks and France in Paris.
'As Irish people, we can lack confidence' - Keith Earls
Only three of the Ireland squad have faced down the haka more than Keith Earls and the Munster winger is confident he can win his fitness battle ahead of Saturday's World Cup showdown with New Zealand (8pm).
All Blacks clash as much a mental battle as physical
Ireland convincingly beat Scotland on Saturday night to set up the double sided tale of revenge in a grudge match against the All Blacks this weekend.
Joe Schmidt: Ireland's greatest coach, before current one
Ian Foster has been relegated to the status of a mere frontman. As far as the Irish media is concerned, whether true or not, Joe Schmidt will be treated as the de facto New Zealand coach this week.