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What Ireland need to do to qualify for the 2026 World Cup

30 Mar

2

World Cup

Ireland U17s secure historic World Cup qualification

26 Mar

10

Mixed Fortunes

Argentina qualify for World Cup, Wales snatch last-gasp point in North Macedonia

25 Mar

0

Boost

Ireland U17s secure historic World Cup qualification

Colin O’Brien’s side have booked their place in Qatar.

25 Mar

9

Qualifiers

You need to be uncomfortable – Rice wants England spurred on by Tuchel criticism

24 Mar

4

Controversy

Infantino defends Saudi Arabia World Cup and relationship with Trump

28 Feb

9

FIFA World Cup

Opinion: We can no longer sit back and let the Saudi regime legitimise itself through sports

Simon Tierney

14 Dec 2024

58

World Cup

Sole bidders Saudi Arabia confirmed as hosts of 2034 men’s World Cup

11 Dec 2024

57

South America

Argentina held on Messi's return, Brazil leave it late to secure victory

11 Oct 2024

0

Disappointment

India hammer Ireland by eight wickets in T20 World Cup

5 Jun 2024

10

RIP

Argentina World Cup-winning manager Cesar Luis Menotti dies aged 85

5 May 2024

3

gueule de bois

Les Bleus' RWC hangover paints Farrell's Ireland in positive light

29 Feb 2024

4

RIP

Brazil's Mario Zagallo, the first to win World Cup as both player and manager, dies aged 92

6 Jan 2024

3

Options

How different could Ireland's Six Nations squad be to the RWC?

Andy Farrell’s group is likely to be familiar as they defend their Grand Slam title.

3 Jan 2024

23

Spain

Spanish footballer Jenni Hermoso testifies about Rubiales's World Cup kiss

2 Jan 2024

Interview

‘I said to her: by any chance, do you have a European grandparent?’

23 Dec 2023

3

Champions

Head breaks India hearts as Australia win sixth World Cup title

19 Nov 2023

3

FIFA

Saudi Arabia named as sole bidder to host 2034 World Cup

Updated 31 Oct 2023

99

RWC23

'We're not here for a holiday' - England look to World Cup test against South Africa

16 Oct 2023

fresh faces

McCarthy's meteoric rise continues as O'Brien finally gets his chance

11 Oct 2023

2

World Cup

'We don't think that we've played our best rugby yet' - Farrell

8 Oct 2023

53

Ruthless

Irresistible Ireland obliterate Scots to earn World Cup QF against All Blacks

7 Oct 2023

85

globe trotting

FIFA confirms 2030 World Cup to be hosted in six countries, Saudi Arabia confirms bid for 2034

Updated 4 Oct 2023

19

Mixed Fortunes

Namibia's 26-game wait for World Cup win goes on

27 Sep 2023

2

breather

Ireland's three-day World Cup holiday comes at perfect time

25 Sep 2023

6

Impressive

Wales crush Australia to reach World Cup quarter-finals

24 Sep 2023

22

response

'The results and performances that we got were in spite of Vera being our coach'

19 Sep 2023

63

gymnastics

Rhys McClenaghan wins silver medal at World Cup in Paris

17 Sep 2023

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FreeCall it

Poll: What do you think the result will be as Ireland face Tonga?

15 Sep 2023

18

AnalysisRehab

Conan's CV highlights why Ireland have been holding out hope

13 Sep 2023

11

Teamsheet

Wales coach Gatland rings changes for Portugal

13 Sep 2023

4

Change Of Plan

Rugby nations to decide on World Cup anthems after choir outcry

12 Sep 2023

11

Ikale Tahi

Proud, family-first Tonga have quietly been plotting to upset Ireland

12 Sep 2023

3

Family

'He’s been an awesome grandad' - Lowe's father flies in for the World Cup

12 Sep 2023

5

Selection

Farrell expected to rotate for Tonga but Sexton wants to go again

11 Sep 2023

6

Il fait chaud

Ireland should put Romania to the sword in scorching Bordeaux sun

9 Sep 2023

1

pom

'Now that we are world number one, we've a big target on our back'

9 Sep 2023

0

Strong start

Messi winner gets Argentina under way in World Cup qualifying

8 Sep 2023

3

Feature

How far will Ireland go? Best pool game? The Rugby World Cup key questions

8 Sep 2023

6

AnalysisBreakthrough

20 players to watch out for in the Rugby World Cup

8 Sep 2023

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