No point turning up if we don’t believe we can win World Cup – Andy Farrell
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell insists there is “no point turning up” to the Rugby World Cup in France without ambitions of claiming the ultimate prize.
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FAI review over contract renewal 'flawed' and 'pre-determined', Pauw claims
Vera Pauw has hit out at the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) for conducting a "flawed" review during negotiations surrounding the extension of her contract as head coach of the Republic of Ireland's Women's team.
Rubiales' mother taken to hospital after hunger strike
The mother of the Spanish soccer federation's beleaguered chief Luis Rubiales, who started a hunger strike in support of her son on Monday, was taken to a local hospital on Wednesday.
Professional Fighters League, Saudi Arabia’s SRJ Sports Investments sign global MMA agreement
RIYADH: Officials from the Professional Fighters League and Saudi Arabia’s SRJ Sports Investments have signed a deal to bolster the league’s global expansion drive, recruit top fighters, and build its fanbase as it aims to become the co-leader in mixed martial arts around the world.
Latvia crowned World Cosplay Summit champions at Gamers8
RIYADH: Latvia have been crowned World Cosplay Summit champions at Gamers8: The Land of Heroes, earning the top prize of $30,000 from the competition’s $100,000 prize pool.
Vinicius out of Brazil’s World Cup qualifying matches, Raphinha in
RIO DE JANEIRO: Vinicius Junior will miss Brazil’s first two World Cup qualifying matches next month because of a right hamstring injury.
Saudi Arabia job should finally give Roberto Mancini chance to play part at World Cup
Roberto Mancini had a faraway look in his eyes. It was creeping towards midnight on a humid evening in Sicily and, in the creaky old Stadio Renzo Barbera, he was confronting what he called the “unthinkable.”
Steve Borthwick confident England will fix defensive issues ahead of World Cup
Steve Borthwick insists England will urgently address the defensive crisis that threatens to torpedo their Word Cup.