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4 days agoGet out the group - duo on Scots' World Cup hopes
"We want to get out of the group and take it from there," said McTominay, 29. "We have to change the mentality of the fact that we might not be top 10, 15, whatever. We need to change that mentality that we can play against anybody and do really well."
Liverpool FC
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days agoIran says fully prepared' for football team's World Cup participation
Iran's institutions are fully prepared for its national football team's participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The Ministry of Youth and Sports ensured all necessary arrangements for the team's effective participation in the tournament.
World news
fromIndependent
5 days ago'I was very disappointed' - Mike Prendergast opens up on his decision to leave Munster after missing out on top job
Mike Prendergast insists he has not been put off his ultimate goal of becoming a head coach, despite being overlooked for the Munster top job in favour of Clayton McMillan.
Liverpool FC
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1 month agoGeorge 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.
fromIndependent
6 days agoMore resignations at Munster Rugby as fallout from decision to hire Roger Randle continues
The fallout from Munster's decision to hire Chiefs coach Roger Randle continued over the weekend with a number of members of the club's Commercial Advisory Board (CAB) resigning from their positions.
Soccer (FIFA)
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1 month agoSix Nations 2026: our writers pick their tournament highlights
Louis Bielle-Biarrey won player of the tournament after scoring tries in every Six Nations game across successive seasons, with high-scoring matches and exceptional individual performances defining the championship.
English Premier League
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month agoWhat's at stake on Super Saturday' in the Six Nations?
All six teams compete on Super Saturday in the 2026 Six Nations final day, with France favored to win the title due to superior points difference despite challenges from Ireland and Scotland.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromIndependent
1 month agoRuaidhri 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.
Juventus
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1 month agoStill 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.
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fromIndependent
1 month agoRuaidhri 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.
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fromIndependent
1 month agoIreland v Wales preview: Visitors' woes cannot be a factor - Andy Farrell's resurgent side need to stay on the front foot
Ireland must demonstrate that their strong performance at Twickenham represents sustainable progress rather than a temporary improvement.
English Premier League
fromIndependent
1 month agoIreland v Wales preview: Visitors' woes cannot be a factor - Andy Farrell's resurgent side need to stay on the front foot
Ireland must demonstrate that their strong performance at Twickenham represents sustainable progress rather than a temporary improvement.
fromIndependent
1 month agoBernard 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
English Premier League
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1 month agoEngland need to use their eyes and leave gameplan behind to overturn odds in Paris | Ugo Monye
England's primary issue is their restrictive gameplan that lacks creative expression and invention, despite recent match victories masking underlying tactical stagnation.
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fromIndependent
2 months ago'I'm proud I stuck in there and I stayed in the fight' - Stuart McCloskey ready for centre stage in Stade de France
Stuart McCloskey earns a starting place for Ireland against France after years of waiting while making personal sacrifices common among elite athletes.
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2 months agoFeyi-Waboso a major doubt for rest of England's Six Nations campaign
Immanuel Feyi-Waboso has been ruled out of England's pursuit of the triple crown while Steve Borthwick has concerns over the fitness of Ellis Genge for the Calcutta Cup on Saturday. Feyi-Waboso pulled out of the 48-7 victory against Wales after sustaining a hamstring injury in training last Friday and was replaced by Tom Roebuck. According to Borthwick, the Exeter winger will be out for a number of weeks, ensuring he misses the trip to Murrayfield and the visit of Ireland to Twickenham a week later.
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