If any team can break new ground, it’s this one… Andy Farrell’s Ireland have so much in their favour but sport’s cruel unpredictability could yet derail the bid for ultimate glory Andy Farrell’s Ireland enter the World Cup with real momentum behind them They are looking to become the first Irish side to make it past the quarter-finals Ireland look well-placed to go far this time, but World Cups are
Roy Keane had to ‘suppress’ his managerial instincts while working under Martin O’Neill, who has lifted the lid on the fiery Manchester United icon and pundit. Keane was assistant to O’Neill at both Nottingham Forest and Ireland. Those roles came after a mixed spell in management with Sunderland and Ipswich. Keane led the Black Cats to promotion to the Premier League but was sacked by Ipswich after less than two
Brad Gilbert took aim at Laura Siegemund after the 35-year-old caused controversy for taking too long in between points when she faced Coco Gauff in the first round of the US Open. The 19-year-old was forced to complain to the umpire when her opponent slowed down her own service games. And Gilbert told Sky Sports to air a different match when Siegemund’s doubles clash was being shown. MORE TO FOLLOW We’ll
Live: New Zealand head coach speaks ahead of Rugby World Cup opener Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Thanks for signing up to the Sport email Watch live as New Zealand head coach Ian Foster holds a press conference after announcing his team for the opening
Chelsea ‘pitched multi-year £60m shirt sponsorship deal to Saudi airline Riyadh Air’ – which is owned by Newcastle majority owner PIF – and will only fly its first plane in 2025 Chelsea reportedly held talks with Saudi Arabia state airline Riyadh Air The airline is owned by PIF, the majority owner of Newcastle United Listen to the latest episode of Mail Sport’s podcast It’s All Kicking Off Chelsea reportedly held talks
Bookmark For the latest from the pitch sign up for our football newsletter Thank you for subscribing! For the latest from the pitch sign up for our football newsletter We have more newsletters Newcastle goalkeeping legend Steve Harper has been rushed to hospital after suffering a brain haemorrhage. Harper, 48, the club's longest-serving player, made more than 100 appearances for the Magpies and is now the club's academy director. Newcastle
Empty seats at two football stadiums have been adjusted to highlight the message ‘Where’s my mate'? as part of a campaign to remind people to check in on friends and loved ones who could be struggling. Rotherham United FC’s AESSEAL New York Stadium, and Darlington FC’s Blackwell Meadows Stadium, are currently home to the message from men’s health charity Movember, with the Northeast and Yorkshire home to the highest suicide
Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale fears he’s on the brink of losing his spot as the club’s first choice. Arsenal news, exclusives and analysis David Raya was signed from Brentford earlier this summer, with Mikel Arteta keen to have two top goalkeepers competing against one another. The Spaniard is yet to make his debut for the club as Arteta has kept faith with Ramsdale. However, Arteta doesn’t want to leave it
Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Thanks for signing up to the Football email The pilot of the helicopter involved in a crash which killed the owner of Leicester City Football Club said: “I’ve no idea what’s going on” as the aircraft was turning out of control. Eric Swaffer, 53, made the
Manchester United insist they are taking the Antony abuse allegations ‘seriously’ after Greater Manchester Police confirmed enquires are ongoing. Manchester United news, exclusives and analysis Antony’s former girlfriend, Gabriela Cavallin, has alleged that she has been physically attacked by the 23-year-old winger on several occasions during their time together in Manchester and in Brazil. On Tuesday, Brazil’s national side announced that Antony has been dropped from their squad in response
