International view: Ireland lay down a real marker
The country is waking up this morning in excited form.
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Ireland coach Farrell calls for improvement after epic win
NICE, France : Ireland may have won the battle but coach Andy Farrell knows the war rages on at the Rugby World Cup and has called for his side to keep improving in the wake of their magnificent 13-8 victory over South Africa in Paris on Saturday.
Defeat by Ireland leaves South Africa with Pollard poser
NICE, France : There will be no panic in the South Africa camp in the wake of their 13-8 loss to Ireland in a bruising Rugby World Cup Pool B clash in Paris on Saturday, but there is a tough choice to be made around the flyhalf berth.
Defiant Boks 'can still win' World Cup, says coach Nienaber
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber struck a defiant note after Saturday's nerve-jangling 13-8 defeat to Ireland, claiming the defending champions can still win the Rugby World Cup.
'Let's be honest, it's wonderful to win' - Farrell on Irish victory over Springboks
Andy Farrell hailed his team's resilience as Ireland came up trumps against the world champions in Paris last night.
Kicking woes 'not the only reason' Boks fell short in Ireland epic, says Nienaber
A defiant Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber said his charges' suspect goalkicking was not the sole reason for their 13-8 defeat against Ireland in a heated and absorbing Pool B clash at the Stade de France on Saturday.
Rapinoe retires from soccer with no regrets on activism
Megan Rapinoe will bid farewell to international football with no regrets about her time on and off the pitch, she told a news conference on Saturday ahead of her last game on Sunday, highlighting her support of social causes throughout her career.