Rugby World Cup: Ireland drawn with Scotland, Uruguay and Portugal
Ireland have been drawn alongside Scotland, Uruguay and Portugal in the pool stage draw for the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.
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Kosovo players set to share 1.5m-euro government bonus if they reach World Cup
PRISTINA :Kosovo's government announced on Thursday that it will offer 1.5 million euros ($1.74 million) to the national football team if they qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
FIFA provides glimpse of what could await Canadian men's team for 2026 World Cup
Canada could kick off its 2026 World Cup campaign against No. 66 Jordan, No. 68 Cabo Verde, No. 72 Ghana or No. 86 New Zealand. But the Canadian men could also face No. 12 Italy in their June 12 opener at Toronto's BMO Field.
World Cup playoff draw: Italy get N. Ireland, Wales or Bosnia - ESPN
Italy will first host Northern Ireland in a World Cup qualifying playoff in March but then would need to go on the road to qualify for their first tournament after back-to-back failures at this stage.
Italy face Northern Ireland in European playoffs, Sweden meet Ukraine
ZURICH :Italy will face Northern Ireland in the European playoffs in their bid to qualify for the 2026 World Cup while Sweden meet Ukraine as 16 teams learned the pathways that determine the four remaining European slots for the global tournament.
Italy has to beat Northern Ireland then Wales or Bosnia to return to the World Cup
Italy will first host Northern Ireland in a World Cup qualifying playoff in March but then would go on the road to reach its first tournament after back-to-back failures at this stage.
World Cup play-offs: Who could Ireland play and how does the draw work?
After the excitement of Ireland's incredible 3-2 comeback over Hungary, attention will now turn to who Ireland will play in the play-offs.
Conache on target as Romania defeats Canada 31-21 in men's international rugby test
Scrum half Alin Conache kicked 16 points to help Romania to a 31-21 win over Canada in men's international rugby play Saturday.