Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Springbok Cheslin Kolbe tackles Beauden Barret

New Zealand fringe players to get their chance

World Cup favourites New Zealand have have made 11 changes for their Pool B game against Canada at Oita Stadium on Wednesday but there is no rest for dual playmakers Richie Mo'unga and Beauden Barrett.

Rugby • 01 Oct 19

Steve Hansen: 'Canada will play with a lot of pride'

Disrespect leads to punch on the nose, says NZ's Hansen

Japan's surprise victory over Ireland has given All Blacks coach Steve Hansen the perfect chance to remind his side not to be complacent against Canada or they could get a punch on the nose.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 30 Sep 19

Italy had too much for Canada in Fukuoka

Italy flex muscles to sweep Canadians aside

Italy ran in seven tries to thrash a willing but limited Canada side 48-7 on a humid Thursday evening in Fukuoka to earn a second bonus-point win from two Pool B matches at the start of their Rugby World Cup campaign.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 26 Sep 19

Sergio Parisse will miss his side's clash with Canada

O'Shea explains Parisse absence from Italy side

Italy head coach Conor O'Shea has defended his decision to rest captain Sergio Parisse as they look to make it two wins out of two in the Rugby World Cup against Canada.

Rugby • 25 Sep 19

Peter Nelson starts for Canada against Italy

Former Ireland Under-20 Nelson starts for Canada

Former Ireland Under-20 flyhalf Peter Nelson will make his World Cup debut for Canada when they face Italy in their first Pool B clash in Fukuoka on Thursday.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 24 Sep 19

Jayden Hayward starts for Italy against Canada

Hayward to play centre for rejigged Italy

Jayden Hayward will make his first international start in the midfield after spending almost all of his test career as a fullback after Italy coach Conor O'Shea shook up his side for their World Cup Pool B clash with Canada on Thursday.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 24 Sep 19

Ireland pair Emily Beatty (L) and Megan Frazer at Energia Park in Donnybrook

RTÉ to screen Ireland's two-legged Olympic qualifier

RTÉ will carry live coverage of the Ireland's historic two-legged Olympic qualifier against Canada at Energia Park in Donnybrook.

Hockey • 17 Sep 19

Hedvig Lindahl saves the penalty that put Sweden through

Lindahl penalty save sends Sweden through

Stina Blackstenius fired Sweden into the quarter-finals of the Women's World Cup but they needed a penalty save from Hedvig Lindahl to edge out Canada 1-0 in Paris.

Women's World Cup 2019 • 24 Jun 19

Lineth Beerensteyn got the winner for the Dutch

Netherlands see off Canada to secure top spot

Reigning European champions Netherlands secured top spot in Group E at the Women's World Cup, maintaining their 100 per cent record with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Canada in Reins

Soccer • 20 Jun 19

Nichelle Prince of Canada celebrates with teammate Allysha Chapman after scoring her team's second goal

Canada beat New Zealand and book place in last 16

Canada booked their place in the last 16 of the Women's World Cup with a 2-0 win over New Zealand at the Stade des Alpes.

Soccer • 15 Jun 19

Kadeisha Buchanan of Canada celebrates after scoring

Buchanan goal hands Canada slender win over Cameroon

Defender Kadeisha Buchanan scored on the stroke of halftime to hand Canada a winning start to the women's World Cup as they edged Cameroon 1-0 at a rainy Stade de La Mosson

Soccer • 10 Jun 19

Leinster set for pre-season clash with Canada

Leinster will travel to Canada as part of their pre-season preparations and will face Canada's Men's Rugby Team in a friendly on 24 August at Tim Hortons Field.

Rugby • 09 May 19

Canada's scrum half Phil Mack tries to escape a tackle

Canada stay on course for World Cup with Germany win

Canada remain on course for a ninth successive Rugby World Cup appearance after a 29-10 bonus-point victory over Germany in their repechage qualifier at the Pierre-Delort Stadium on Saturday.

Rugby • 17 Nov 18

Improving Ireland earn draw with Canada

Ireland drew with Canada, producing a markedly improved performance in the second of their Softco Series ties at Serpentine Avenue.

Hockey • 16 Jun 18

The 2026 World Cup will be hosted by US, Canada and Mexico

US, Canada and Mexico to host 2026 FIFA World Cup

US, Canada and Mexico will host the 2026 FIFA World Cup after seeing off the bid of Morocco in a FIFA ballot this morning.

Soccer • 13 Jun 18

It was an emphatic win for a new-look Scotland side

Turner hat-trick powers Scotland to victory over Canada

A rare hat-trick for Scotland's replacement hooker George Turner, the first by any Scotland player in 11 years, led the way as his team eased past Canada 48-10 in the first match of their summer tour.

Rugby • 10 Jun 18

Danny Aus Den Birken of Germany blocks a shot

Germany claim shock ice hockey victory over Canada

Germany shocked defending men's ice hockey champions Canada 4-3, beating the Canadian men on Olympic ice for the first time to reach their first gold medal game.

Paris 2024 • 23 Feb 18

Teenage skater gives Olympic Athletes from Russia gold

Russian teenager Alina Zagitova edged compatriot Evgenia Medvedeva with a stunning free skate that earned the Olympic Athletes from Russia a first gold at the Pyeongchang Games.

Paris 2024 • 23 Feb 18

Green Machine ease past Canada in Spain

Ireland eased to victory over Canada at the invitational 5 Nations Tournament in Spain thanks to a second-quarter goal rush.

Hockey • 29 Jan 18

New Zealand & England march into semi-finals

New Zealand became the first team to book their place in the the Women's World Cup semi-finals after crushing Canada 48-5 in Dublin to finish top of Pool A.

Rugby • 17 Aug 17

USA, Mexico and Canada announce joint World Cup bid

The United States of America, Mexico and Canada will make a joint bid to host the 2026 World Cup, top soccer officials from the three nations have announced.

Soccer • 11 Apr 17

Denis Shapovalov reacts with disbelief after he hit the umpire with a ball unleashed in frustration

Shapovalov gets $7,000 fine for umpire flashpoint

Denis Shapovalov has been fined $7,000 for his reckless actions in Great Britain's Davis Cup victory over Canada, the International Tennis Federation has announced.

Tennis • 06 Feb 17

Seán O'Brien in action against the All Blacks last weekend

O'Brien out of Wallabies clash, Payne passed fit

Seán O'Brien has failed a late fitness test and will feature in the Ireland team to face Australia, but Jared Payne will start as selected against the Wallabies.

Rugby • 26 Nov 16

Ireland Women make 10 changes for New Zealand

Head coach Tom Tierney has made 10 changes to the Ireland Women's side to take on the New Zealand Black Ferns in their final game of the November Series this Sunday.

Rugby • 25 Nov 16

Canadian women outclass experimental Ireland

An inexperienced Ireland side were put to the sword by Canada as the visitors ran in seven tries in a 48-7 victory at the UCD Bowl.

Rugby • 19 Nov 16