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#RWC2019 Quarter-finals: Match previews and team stats

by 17/10/19 9:10am

The top eight teams in the world rankings will contest the World Cup quarter-finals in Japan this weekend. Here, we look at the head-to-head records, player and team stats, and the sides’ Rugby World Cup pedigree in four handy graphics....

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Ireland’s Shannon McCurley wins silver at European Track Championships

by 16/10/19 10:50pm

Photo: Drew Kaplan Ireland’s Shannon McCurley has won a silver medal in the scratch race on day 1 of the European Track Championships in the Netherlands. The 40-lap race was won by Emily Nelson of Great Britain in a sprint...

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Japan success set to rock world rugby order

By Simon Lewis Whether or not Japan, the Brave Blossoms, continue to defy the odds, in this Sunday’s World Cup...

Wednesday, 16/10/19 - 10:00pm Read More

Magnetism of hosts leaves South Africa in the shade

By Brendan O’Brien Japan’s No. 8 Amanaki Mafi gets airborne during gym training in Tokyo yesterday. Picture: Odd Andersen/AFP/Getty Images...

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La Liga seek to move El Clasico amid Catalonia protests

[timgcap=Police charge against demonstrators during clashes outside El Prat airport in Barcelona on Monday. Picture: AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti]CataloniaProtestsOct2019Police_large.jpg[/timg] La Liga...

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Patrick Hoban targets 100 goals as he signs deal to stay at Dundalk until 2021

Patrick Hoban has committed his future to Dundalk. The striker has signed a new two-year deal with the League of...

Wednesday, 16/10/19 - 1:15pm Read More

TJ Doheny says he is ready for rematch with Danny Roman

TJ Doheny says he’s ready for an IBF super-bantamweight championship rematch with Danny Roman. The Portlaoise southpaw took his professional...

Wednesday, 16/10/19 - 1:15pm Read More

Rodrigo’s late blast fires Spain to finals

By James Whelan Spain needed an injury-time goal from Rodrigo to book their place at Euro 2020 with two matches...

Tuesday, 15/10/19 - 11:35pm Read More

Ireland Under-21s suffer first Euro 2021 qualifying defeat in Iceland

By Press Association Republic of Ireland Under-21s suffered their first Euro 2021 qualifier defeat with a 1-0 loss to Iceland....

Tuesday, 15/10/19 - 6:30pm Read More

Ireland’s Euro 2020 qualifier in doubt as pitch inspection set to take place

Pictures: Sportsfile The Republic of Ireland’s Euro 2020 qualifier against Switzerland is in doubt as a pitch inspection is due...

Tuesday, 15/10/19 - 5:40pm Read More

Ireland one win away from sealing spot at Euro 2020 as Connolly set for first start

The Republic of Ireland can seal their place at Euro 2020 with a win tonight. Mick McCarthy’s side head into...

Tuesday, 15/10/19 - 2:05pm Read More

Tributes pour in for retiring Waterford hurler Michael ‘Brick’ Walsh

Waterford legend Michael ‘Brick’ Walsh has announced his retirement from inter-county hurling. Walsh, who played 75 Championship matches since making...

Tuesday, 15/10/19 - 12:25pm Read More

Ronaldo scores 700th career goal but cannot prevent Portugal defeat

By Press Association Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 700th career goal as Portugal fell to a 2-1 defeat to Ukraine, who...

Monday, 14/10/19 - 10:45pm Read More

DJ Carey confirmed as selector in Kilkenny set-up for Brian Cody’s 22nd year in charge

By Stephen Barry DJ Carey will join Brian Cody on the sidelines as the Kilkenny boss was ratified for his...

Monday, 14/10/19 - 9:35pm Read More

Quarter-final preparation times a matter of horses for courses

By Simon Lewis Like it or not, last weekend’s typhoon-related cancellations in the final round of World Cup pool games...

Monday, 14/10/19 - 4:55pm Read More

Bundee Aki’s World Cup is over after receiving three-week ban

Bundee Aki’s participation in the Rugby World Cup is over after receiving a three-week ban from World Rugby following his...

Monday, 14/10/19 - 3:25pm Read More

Ireland fans set up Facebook page to help frantic ticket swaps

Beleaguered Irish fans in Japan have set up a Facebook page to facilitate a quarter-final ticket exchange with their Japanese...

Monday, 14/10/19 - 1:55pm Read More

‘Ireland will need something special’ – New Zealand press reacts to Ireland quarter-final

New Zealand’s top rugby writers have had their say on the All Blacks’ quarter-final encounter with Ireland, and are not...

Monday, 14/10/19 - 12:05pm Read More

WATCH: The best tries of the #RWC2019 pool stages

With the pool stages of the Rugby World Cup now complete, it seems like a good time to take a...

Monday, 14/10/19 - 10:00am Read More

Watch Douglas vs Nemo Rangers in Cork SFC semi-final 2019

Watch all the action as neighbours Nemo Rangers and Douglas battle for a place in the Cork SFC final in...

Sunday, 13/10/19 - 6:40pm Read More