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Soccer (FIFA)
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Leinster v Edinburgh, Champions Cup last 16: Blues men pegged back after storming start in chaotic first half

Leinster, despite being the stronger team, allowed Edinburgh to score by playing carelessly in their own half.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Leinster v Edinburgh, Champions Cup last 16: Blues men pegged back after storming start in chaotic first half

Leinster, despite being the stronger team, allowed Edinburgh to score by playing carelessly in their own half.
fromInside The Star
2 days ago

Cowboys Need to Keep an Eye on 2 International Pathway Players " Inside The Star

Uar Bernard and Joshua Weru put up insane numbers at the International Pathway Program Pro Day. If Dallas wants to find upside in different places, these are the kind of prospects the front office should be watching.
Dallas Cowboys
Los Angeles Rams
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Rising star Wreck-It Will' Sherman has roots in US rugby's past and eyes on its future

Will Sherman embodies the future of US rugby, influenced by his father's legacy and the strong rugby culture in Utah.
LA Kings
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

It's not a revolution, it's evolution': Les Kiss army takes shape with Wallabies reign in sight | Angus Fontaine

Les Kiss aims to evolve Australian rugby, focusing on discipline and accountability, while fostering a supportive environment for players.
fromESPN.com
5 days ago

Socceroos on 'mission to wreck' USMNT's World Cup

I feel like we have one goal, which is to achieve something great. We want to be that group that goes all the way and, you know, potentially wins the World Cup.
Washington Nationals
#journalism
France news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Bielle-Biarrey named Six Nations player of the tournament for second year running

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, while Louis Bielle-Biarrey wins the 2026 Six Nations Player of the Championship.
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Leicester's Geoff Parling boots TNT Sports off pitch and swears at host Craig Doyle

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
fromESPN.com
6 days ago

How Australia plans to use Irankunda & Co. to surprise Group D

Nestory Irankunda netted twice amid a four-goal, 17-minute explosion that saw his side run out 5-1 victors over Curacao, marking his first goal with a Jackson-inspired celebration.
Juventus
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 hours ago

Courtney Lawes officially un-retiring' for England after announcing Sale move

I'm really excited to be joining Sale. My body feels good and I'm still performing at a high level. I feel like I can compete with the best of them, and then some, and I think if I retired now, I'd probably regret it when I was older.
English Premier League
LA Kings
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Alana King spins Australia to crushing win over West Indies to seal ODI series sweep

Alana King led Australia to a nine-wicket victory over West Indies with 5 for 19, completing a series sweep in St Kitts.
fromIndependent
18 hours ago

'They are up there on merit now and they are contenders' - Dundalk joy on Stephen Kenny's night of mixed emotions

Eoin Kenny's performance drew applause from the Oriel Park crowd, creating a memorable moment for his family during the match.
English Premier League
#rugby
fromIndependent
1 week ago
Juventus

IRFU poised to poach Australia's hottest prospect as Massimo De Lutiis ponders 'life-changing' deal

fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
Liverpool FC

Ruaidhri O'Connor: Rieko Ioane must produce much more to live up to his billing and get into Leinster's matchday 23 for Europe

fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
Liverpool FC

Ruaidhri O'Connor: Rieko Ioane must produce much more to live up to his billing and get into Leinster's match-day 23 for Europe

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Six Nations jury: Is it time for a radical shake-up, should Andy Farrell back Sam Prendergast, can anyone stop France?

fromIndependent
1 week ago
Juventus

IRFU poised to poach Australia's hottest prospect as Massimo De Lutiis ponders 'life-changing' deal

fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
Liverpool FC

Ruaidhri O'Connor: Rieko Ioane must produce much more to live up to his billing and get into Leinster's matchday 23 for Europe

fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
Liverpool FC

Ruaidhri O'Connor: Rieko Ioane must produce much more to live up to his billing and get into Leinster's match-day 23 for Europe

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Six Nations jury: Is it time for a radical shake-up, should Andy Farrell back Sam Prendergast, can anyone stop France?

#champions-cup
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago
English Premier League

Bath hold off brave Saracens to reach last eight

Bath secured a 31-22 victory over Saracens, advancing to the Champions Cup quarter-finals with strong second-half performance.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Weakened Leicester show why away sides need Champions Cup miracles

Hosts have a strong advantage in Champions Cup matches, with only two losses in 24 games since the single-leg format began.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Sale hold off Quins comeback to reach last eight

Sale Sharks advanced to the Champions Cup quarter-finals after defeating Harlequins 26-17 despite a second-half comeback attempt.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Northampton hold off Castres in 49-41 epic to reach Champions Cup quarter-finals

Northampton defeated Castres 49-41 to advance to the Champions Cup quarter-finals despite their own handling errors.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Weakened Leicester show why away sides need Champions Cup miracles

Hosts have a strong advantage in Champions Cup matches, with only two losses in 24 games since the single-leg format began.
Women
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Trailfinders edge past Quins with late Burton try

Abi Burton's late try secured Trailfinders' 21-17 victory over Harlequins in the Premiership Women's Rugby.
#nfl
Los Angeles Rams
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

Seahawks to open Wednesday of Week 1 with Australia game Thursday

The NFL will open the season on a Wednesday with the Seahawks due to an international game in Australia on Thursday.
Los Angeles Rams
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

Seahawks to open Wednesday of Week 1 with Australia game Thursday

The NFL will open the season on a Wednesday with the Seahawks due to an international game in Australia on Thursday.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromESPN.com
3 days ago

International rookies who could shape the 2026 World Cup

Newcomers to the World Cup include players with fewer than 10 caps who may significantly impact their teams' performances.
#six-nations-rugby
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
New York Rangers

Six Nations jury: Did France deserve the title, how can Ireland improve and who is your player of the tournament?

fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
World news

Scotland beat France in 90-point game at Murrayfield to keep their Six Nations title hopes alive ahead of Ireland clash

fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Ruaidhri O'Connor: Plenty for Ireland to chase between now and World Cup after winning fans back

fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
Soccer (FIFA)

'We'll target that Ireland game' - Gregor Townsend ready for Dublin showdown after thrilling Six Nations win against France

fromIndependent
3 weeks ago
New York Rangers

Six Nations jury: Did France deserve the title, how can Ireland improve and who is your player of the tournament?

fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
World news

Scotland beat France in 90-point game at Murrayfield to keep their Six Nations title hopes alive ahead of Ireland clash

Liverpool FC
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Ireland v Scotland: Six Nations 2026 rugby union live

Scotland seek their first Six Nations title in Dublin but face Ireland's dominant back row and must overcome possession disadvantages to succeed.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Ruaidhri O'Connor: Plenty for Ireland to chase between now and World Cup after winning fans back

Andy Farrell prioritizes his team's ability to perform under pressure in the Six Nations over the outcome of a single match, viewing the tournament through a broader developmental lens.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

'We'll target that Ireland game' - Gregor Townsend ready for Dublin showdown after thrilling Six Nations win against France

Scotland recovered from an opening loss to Italy to defeat France 50-40 and position themselves to compete for the Six Nations championship, now trailing France only on points difference with a crucial match against Ireland remaining.
#munster
English Premier League
fromIndependent
3 days ago

Exeter dump Munster out of Europe to leave McMillan's men scrambling to save their season

Munster's European campaign ends with a 31-21 defeat to Exeter Chiefs, marking their 10th loss of the season.
English Premier League
fromIndependent
3 days ago

Exeter dump Munster out of Europe to leave McMillan's men scrambling to save their season

Munster's European campaign ends with a 31-21 defeat to Exeter Chiefs, marking their 10th loss of the season.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

India vs New Zealand: T20 World Cup final Kiwis ready to break hearts'

New Zealand aims to win their first T20 World Cup title by defeating defending champions India in the final at home in Ahmedabad.
fromSoccer News
6 days ago

Parrott apportions blame for Republic of Irelands friendly draw with North Macedonia - Soccer News

To be honest, I probably put some of the blame on myself. I had a lot of chances to score and I didn't. It wasn't good enough in front of goal.
Soccer (FIFA)
Women
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Australia edge North Korea to set up China or Taiwan Asian Cup semifinal

Australia defeated North Korea 2-1 in the Women's Asian Cup quarterfinal, securing a FIFA World Cup spot and advancing to the semifinals against China or Taiwan.
Europe politics
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Ruaidhri O'Connor: Andy Farrell has used this Six Nations to build a deeper squad while rebooting his team

Rassie Erasmus criticized Andy Farrell's World Cup selection strategy, suggesting his own approach was superior and that Ireland lacked depth compared to South Africa's squad management.
fromSoccer News
6 days ago

Bellamy vents frustration at Wales after draw with Northern Ireland - Soccer News

"It's the first time in 18 games that I had to have a go. I didn't like that I had to do that. We were passive in the first half, passing side to side, that was not us."
Soccer (FIFA)
Juventus
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Still crazy: chaotic Six Nations showed the timeless appeal of great sporting drama | Robert Kitson

The 2026 Six Nations produced unprecedented competitive balance with every team defeating another in a circular pattern, demonstrating rugby's capacity to deliver unpredictable, compelling spectacles.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Curacao meet Socceroos in Fifa Series with more than World Cup hopes in common | John Duerden

Curacao faces logistical challenges and coaching changes as they prepare for their first World Cup against Australia amid geopolitical tensions.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Wales can find a way to fly against Ireland if they manage to dump their baggage

Wales rugby can improve by removing expectations and emphasizing team togetherness rather than focusing on winning outcomes.
Boston Bruins
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

NRL 2026: the big questions to be answered over the course of the season | Jack Snape

The 2026 NRL season features unprecedented parity with Canberra, Cronulla, Dolphins, and Canterbury competing for top-four spots while Panthers and Storm face uncertainty after disappointing 2025 campaigns.
Juventus
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Process is progress as Scotland seek Six Nations title eliminator triumph

Scotland's rugby team recovered from early Six Nations defeats by maintaining attacking principles, demonstrating that trusting a sound process yields results through wins against England, Wales, and France.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The Breakdown | Fiji and the beautiful south reveal rugby's soul but northern money talks loudest

Southern hemisphere players significantly impact European rugby, enhancing player development and altering the competitive landscape.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Seventh-tier players, a new app and togetherness: inside New Caledonia's unlikely World Cup tilt

Roussillon's local football scene reveals extraordinary stories, including players like Titouan Richard, who balance sports with everyday life.
#england-rugby
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

Already on the plane or left at home? How England's Rugby World Cup squad is shaping up

Steve Borthwick's England squad planning for the 2027 World Cup faces uncertainty after poor Six Nations performances, forcing reconsideration of player selections and squad composition.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
English Premier League

George backs Borthwick to lead England at World Cup and takes aim at South Africa

England captain Jamie George believes his team can compete with world champion South Africa in July and could be World Cup favorites if Steve Borthwick remains head coach, despite a disappointing four-match losing streak.
English Premier League
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

George backs Borthwick to lead England at World Cup and takes aim at South Africa

England captain Jamie George believes his team can compete with world champion South Africa in July and could be World Cup favorites if Steve Borthwick remains head coach, despite a disappointing four-match losing streak.
Juventus
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Former Wallabies coach Rennie takes All Blacks job and targets World Cup glory

Dave Rennie appointed All Blacks coach to lead New Zealand toward a fourth Rugby World Cup title in Australia next year.
#rugby-union
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Bernard Jackman: Ireland have rediscovered their mojo and are building nicely for Australia 2027

In likes of Tommy O'Brien, Robert Baloucoune and Jamie Osborne, Andy Farrell has a fresh crop of winners ahead of Rugby World Cup. As the man with the deaf dog says 'it can be hard to call it'. That has been the case in the majority of this year's Six Nations but when Ireland play Scotland we now expect Ireland to win.
English Premier League
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Why rugby needs more personalities like combative, larger-than-life TikTok star Henry Pollock

Henry Pollock has been such a prominent figure in the recent rugby landscape that we had to double check that Saturday will be the first time he has started a game for England. Such has been the meteoric rise of the effervescent 21-year-old, it's easy to forget that up to now, each of his seven Test caps has come from the bench. That will all change against Ireland at Twickenham this weekend.
UK news
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

Meta touts the metaverse's role in sports in Rugby World Cup ad

As the official social media services supplier for the 2023 Rugby World Cup, Meta has got the ball rolling by drumming up early enthusiasm ahead of the tournament, opening the eyes of fans to the role technology can play in heightening their appreciation of the game. A campaign developed by BETC Paris, Havas Play and Unit9 uses the event to showcase what the metaverse can do, with Meta harnessing its full suite of apps from Facebook to Instagram and WhatsApp to thrust spectators on to the field in virtual and augmented reality.
Marketing tech
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Former Harlequins captain Lewies to join Sharks

I reflect on my seven years at the club with a huge amount of gratitude. I arrived at the club in 2019 with a few suitcases and a girlfriend, I'm leaving the club with a lot of memories, new friends, a wife and baby,
UK news
#six-nations
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

NFL confirms 49ers will open next season in league's Australian debut

Not all 49ers are looking forward to what could be a schedule with two international games on separate continents, which hasn't happened in NFL history. The 49ers are expected to host a December game in Mexico City, and although the NFL has yet to announce that, 49ers officials have indicated that is the plan. That's not fair. Then the NFL, I feel, is doing us a disservice, fullback Kyle Juszczyk said in an exclusive interview at Monday's Pro Bowl practice in San Francisco.
National Football League
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Australia to face debutants Hong Kong in opening match of 2027 Rugby World Cup

Australia will open the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Perth against Hong Kong; Australia–New Zealand will be played in Sydney on the tournament's second weekend.
Women
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

The rugby mum looking to get others to play

Postpartum women's rugby clubs help new mothers stay active, build community, and inspire others to return to sport while balancing family life.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Razor's All Blacks lacked sharp edge but sacking Robertson does not guarantee revival | Robert Kitson

One minute you are riding the perfect wave, the next you're being dumped from a great height and having your world tipped upside down. Which is essentially how Razor will now be feeling after being ousted as All Blacks head coach barely two years into his tenure. On the surface he was everything New Zealand rugby could have wished for. The serial domestic winner who had guided the Crusaders to seven successive Super rugby titles, the empathetic everyman with the break-dancing skills to match.
World news
#scotland-rugby
#calcutta-cup
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

All Blacks begin search for new coach after gutted' Scott Robertson departs

Scott Robertson resigned as New Zealand head coach after an internal review found concerns about team performance and cohesion; NZR and Robertson agreed his departure.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Eleven-try Saracens thrash Newcastle Red Bulls

Noah Caluori scored four tries to help Saracens thump Newcastle Red Bulls 73-14 at a blustery StoneX Stadium. Sarries ran in eleven tries in their first match since it was announced long-standing director of rugby Mark McCall is to step down at the end of the season. The home side put aside a difficult opening 15 minutes against The Prem's bottom club to secure the biggest margin of victory in the competition so far this season.
UK news
Miscellaneous
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Van Poortvliet shines as Leicester dominate Quins

Jack van Poortvliet scored a stunning solo try as Leicester Tigers beat Harlequins 34-7, securing a bonus-point win and moving into fourth in the Premiership.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

National Football League: All the GAA action from across the country as it happened

Tyrone defeated Cavan 2-23 to 1-14 in Healy Park; Darragh Canavan scored 0-9 and Brian Kennedy contributed a goal and an assist.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Barbeary shows class as Bath score nine tries to race into Champions Cup last 16

Bath dominated Edinburgh, securing pool winner status and a home last-16 draw through powerful forwards, multiple close-range tries and a dominant No 8 performance.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Local rivalries are key for Wallabies as Super Rugby starts the new season full of hope | Angus Fontaine

Australia's Super Rugby provinces must perform in 2026 to rebuild momentum and prepare the Wallabies for a successful 2027 home World Cup.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

David hat-trick dismantles Stormers to send Harlequins into Champions Cup last 16

Harlequins routed a previously unbeaten Stormers side with dominant attacking play, highlighted by multiple tries and a Nick David hat-trick.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Exeter thump Gloucester; Leicester and Bath win in Cup

Exeter Chiefs dominated Gloucester 48-14 with Campbell Ridl's hat-trick, while Leicester edged Saracens and Bath beat Bristol in Prem Rugby Cup Pool action.
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