Billy Bohan and Sam Illo set to make Ireland debuts against Japan on Saturday
Rookie props Billy Bohan and Sam Illo could be handed Ireland debuts in Saturday’s Nations Championship showdown with Japan.
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Yakin overcomes Manzambi loss with tactical rethink to steer Swiss into quarters
VANCOUVER, July 7 : Shorn of one of the tournament's breakout talents, Switzerland boss Murat Yakin reshuffled his deck and performed a tactical overhaul before reaching the World Cup quarter-finals via a 4-3 penalty shootout victory over Colombia having ground out a 0-0 draw.
Canada's Auger-Aliassime loses 5-set marathon to Djokovic at Wimbledon quarterfinals
A valiant effort from Canadian tennis star Felix Auger-Aliassime wasn't enough to get him into the Wimbledon semifinals for the first time.
Griezmann says Orlando move fulfills MLS dream as Messi reunion awaits
ORLANDO, Florida, July 7 : Antoine Griezmann said on Tuesday he had fulfilled a lifelong ambition by joining Major League Soccer club Orlando City, with the former France forward set to renew his rivalry with Lionel Messi after years of facing the Argentine captain in Spain.
Right subs at the right time were key for Swiss win, says coach Yakin
VANCOUVER, July 7 : Switzerland stayed patient and benefited from the right substitutes at the right time to edge past Colombia on penalties on Tuesday and reach the World Cup quarter-finals, Swiss coach Murat Yakin said.
Morocco offer France first real test of World Cup credentials
NEW YORK, July 7 : France's World Cup campaign has already tested their firepower, patience and nerves, but Thursday's quarter-final against Morocco will offer Didier Deschamps' side something different: their first full football examination of the tournament.
Jordan Henderson proud to be part of ‘special’ England team after injury blow
Jordan Henderson spoke of his pride at being part of a “special” England team as the injured midfielder reflected on an unforgettable night that ended in a Mexican hospital.
Sheeran keeps up England tradition with World Cup camp visit
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 7 : England swapped the training pitch for a musical interlude last week when British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran visited their World Cup base in Kansas City.