Ireland's World Cup hopes hit by shock Spain defeat Ireland's hopes of automatic qualification for the Rugby World Cup 2021 took an almighty hit as they lost 8-7 to Spain in Parma. Rugby • 13 Sep 21
Ireland's World Cup hopes hit by shock Spain defeat Ireland's hopes of automatic qualification for the Rugby World Cup 2021 took an almighty hit as they lost 8-7 to Spain in Parma. Rugby • 13 Sep 21
Mulhall set for Ireland debut in Spain WC qualifier Lucy Mulhall will make her Ireland XVs debut in the first game of the World Cup 2021 European qualifying tournament against Spain tomorrow. Rugby • 12 Sep 21
Mulhall set for Ireland debut in Spain WC qualifier Lucy Mulhall will make her Ireland XVs debut in the first game of the World Cup 2021 European qualifying tournament against Spain tomorrow. Rugby • 12 Sep 21
Far from straightforward but 10 jersey 'not cursed' Adam Griggs says it's important that more experienced players help out his new out-half as Ireland bid to qualify for next year's Rugby World Cup in New Zealand. Rugby • 09 Sep 21
Far from straightforward but 10 jersey 'not cursed' Adam Griggs says it's important that more experienced players help out his new out-half as Ireland bid to qualify for next year's Rugby World Cup in New Zealand. Rugby • 09 Sep 21
Ireland Parma-bound as RWC qualifiers confirmed Ireland will face Spain, Italy and Scotland in their Rugby World Cup qualifying campaign, which takes place in Parma later this month. Rugby • 03 Sep 21
Ireland Parma-bound as RWC qualifiers confirmed Ireland will face Spain, Italy and Scotland in their Rugby World Cup qualifying campaign, which takes place in Parma later this month. Rugby • 03 Sep 21
World Cup qualifying round-up: Spain suffer shock loss Sweden recovered from a goal down to hand Spain their first World Cup qualifying defeat for 28 years with a shock 2-1 victory on Thursday. Soccer • 02 Sep 21
World Cup qualifying round-up: Spain suffer shock loss Sweden recovered from a goal down to hand Spain their first World Cup qualifying defeat for 28 years with a shock 2-1 victory on Thursday. Soccer • 02 Sep 21
Tokyo 2020: Alves and Brazil set sights on gold For a 38-year-old coming to the end of his career, the appeal of playing in empty stadiums in Japan's summer heat as an over-aged player in an Under-23 tournament is not an obvious one. Olympics • 06 Aug 21
Tokyo 2020: Alves and Brazil set sights on gold For a 38-year-old coming to the end of his career, the appeal of playing in empty stadiums in Japan's summer heat as an over-aged player in an Under-23 tournament is not an obvious one. Olympics • 06 Aug 21
Five Italians named in Euros team of the tournament Five players from champions Italy and three from runners-up England have been named in the Euro 2020 team of the tournament. Soccer • 13 Jul 21
Five Italians named in Euros team of the tournament Five players from champions Italy and three from runners-up England have been named in the Euro 2020 team of the tournament. Soccer • 13 Jul 21
Italy reach final after thrilling win over Spain Italy booked their place in the final of Euro 2020 with a 4-2 penalty shoot-out win over Spain at Wembley. Euro 2020 • 06 Jul 21
Italy reach final after thrilling win over Spain Italy booked their place in the final of Euro 2020 with a 4-2 penalty shoot-out win over Spain at Wembley. Euro 2020 • 06 Jul 21
Recap: Italy beat Spain on penalties to reach final Italy beat Spain 4-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw after extra time at Wembley to reach the Euro 2020 final. Euro 2020 • 06 Jul 21
Recap: Italy beat Spain on penalties to reach final Italy beat Spain 4-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw after extra time at Wembley to reach the Euro 2020 final. Euro 2020 • 06 Jul 21
Morata still a big threat to Italy, insists Bonucci Italy's vice-captain Leonardo Bonucci is taking nothing for granted when he comes up against Juventus team-mate Alvaro Morata in their Euro 2020 semi-final. Soccer • 05 Jul 21
Morata still a big threat to Italy, insists Bonucci Italy's vice-captain Leonardo Bonucci is taking nothing for granted when he comes up against Juventus team-mate Alvaro Morata in their Euro 2020 semi-final. Soccer • 05 Jul 21
Spain v Italy preview: Two sleeping giants revitalised Italy and Spain will battle it out in the Euro 2020 semi-final in Wembley on Tuesday for a place in the decider. We look at how both teams match-up. Euro 2020 • 06 Jul 21
Spain v Italy preview: Two sleeping giants revitalised Italy and Spain will battle it out in the Euro 2020 semi-final in Wembley on Tuesday for a place in the decider. We look at how both teams match-up. Euro 2020 • 06 Jul 21
Spain advance to semi-finals after shootout victory Spain's Mikel Oyarzabal struck the winning penalty after Switzerland's Ruben Vargas fired over the bar as Spain won 3-1 in a shootout following a 1-1 draw in their European Championship quarter-final in Saint Petersburg. Soccer • 02 Jul 21
Spain advance to semi-finals after shootout victory Spain's Mikel Oyarzabal struck the winning penalty after Switzerland's Ruben Vargas fired over the bar as Spain won 3-1 in a shootout following a 1-1 draw in their European Championship quarter-final in Saint Petersburg. Soccer • 02 Jul 21
Euro 2020 recap: Spain survive shootout with Swiss The action as it happened from today's Euro 2020 quarter-final between Switzerland and Spain in Saint Petersburg Soccer • 02 Jul 21
Euro 2020 recap: Spain survive shootout with Swiss The action as it happened from today's Euro 2020 quarter-final between Switzerland and Spain in Saint Petersburg Soccer • 02 Jul 21
On this day: Spain treble complete with Euros double Spain recorded the biggest European Championship final victory of all-time to defeat Italy 4-0 and become the first team to win three successive tournaments after success at Euro 2012 Euro 2020 • 01 Jul 21
On this day: Spain treble complete with Euros double Spain recorded the biggest European Championship final victory of all-time to defeat Italy 4-0 and become the first team to win three successive tournaments after success at Euro 2012 Euro 2020 • 01 Jul 21
Euro 2020: The quarter-final game-by-game preview As the eight teams left standing prepare for their Euro 2020 quarter-finals on Friday and Saturday, we look at how each team matches up against their upcoming opponents. Euro 2020 • 01 Jul 21
Euro 2020: The quarter-final game-by-game preview As the eight teams left standing prepare for their Euro 2020 quarter-finals on Friday and Saturday, we look at how each team matches up against their upcoming opponents. Euro 2020 • 01 Jul 21
'Unspeakable sadness' for Croatia after Euros exit Croatia were crestfallen following their exit from Euro 2020 in a 5-3 extra time defeat by Spain after a riveting fightback in their last 16 clash at Parken Stadium. Soccer • 28 Jun 21
'Unspeakable sadness' for Croatia after Euros exit Croatia were crestfallen following their exit from Euro 2020 in a 5-3 extra time defeat by Spain after a riveting fightback in their last 16 clash at Parken Stadium. Soccer • 28 Jun 21
Spain find extra gear to edge Croatia in goalfest Spain recovered from a bizarre own goal and a barnstorming Croatia fightback to reach the Euro 2020 quarter-finals with a dramatic 5-3 extra-time victory on Monday. Soccer • 28 Jun 21
Spain find extra gear to edge Croatia in goalfest Spain recovered from a bizarre own goal and a barnstorming Croatia fightback to reach the Euro 2020 quarter-finals with a dramatic 5-3 extra-time victory on Monday. Soccer • 28 Jun 21
Croatia 3-5 Spain AET - recap Spain are through to the quarter-finals of Euro 2020 but had to do it the hard way after conceding two late goals to let Croatia take them to extra-time. Here's how it all happened. Soccer • 28 Jun 21
Croatia 3-5 Spain AET - recap Spain are through to the quarter-finals of Euro 2020 but had to do it the hard way after conceding two late goals to let Croatia take them to extra-time. Here's how it all happened. Soccer • 28 Jun 21
Spain crush Slovakia to set up Croatia date Spain claimed the biggest win of the tournament with a 5-0 thrashing of Slovakia in their final Euro 2020 Group E match to finish second in the group and set up a last-16 clash with Croatia in Copenhagen. Euro 2020 • 23 Jun 21
Spain crush Slovakia to set up Croatia date Spain claimed the biggest win of the tournament with a 5-0 thrashing of Slovakia in their final Euro 2020 Group E match to finish second in the group and set up a last-16 clash with Croatia in Copenhagen. Euro 2020 • 23 Jun 21
Recap: Spain come good but Sweden top group Relive all the action as Group E came to a conclusion. Euro 2020 • 23 Jun 21
Recap: Spain come good but Sweden top group Relive all the action as Group E came to a conclusion. Euro 2020 • 23 Jun 21
Euro 2020: Judgement day in 'Group of Death' The final places in the last 16 of Euro 2020 will be decided today with four games across Groups E and F. Euro 2020 • 23 Jun 21
Euro 2020: Judgement day in 'Group of Death' The final places in the last 16 of Euro 2020 will be decided today with four games across Groups E and F. Euro 2020 • 23 Jun 21
Enrique: Spain like a bottle of champagne about to pop Spain may have flattered to deceive at Euro 2020, but coach Luis Enrique says he is a born optimist and believes "champagne" football is about to flow against Slovakia on Wednesday. Euro 2020 • 22 Jun 21
Enrique: Spain like a bottle of champagne about to pop Spain may have flattered to deceive at Euro 2020, but coach Luis Enrique says he is a born optimist and believes "champagne" football is about to flow against Slovakia on Wednesday. Euro 2020 • 22 Jun 21
Lewandowski comes alive as Spain frustrated again Robert Lewandowski struck to keep Poland's Euro 2020 hopes alive after coming from behind to draw 1-1 with Spain in Seville, where the hosts missed a second-half penalty. Soccer • 19 Jun 21
Lewandowski comes alive as Spain frustrated again Robert Lewandowski struck to keep Poland's Euro 2020 hopes alive after coming from behind to draw 1-1 with Spain in Seville, where the hosts missed a second-half penalty. Soccer • 19 Jun 21
Euro 2020 recap: Spain 1-1 Poland The action as it happened from this evening's Euro 2020 Group E clash between Spain and Poland at the Estadio de La Cartuja in Seville Soccer • 19 Jun 21
Euro 2020 recap: Spain 1-1 Poland The action as it happened from this evening's Euro 2020 Group E clash between Spain and Poland at the Estadio de La Cartuja in Seville Soccer • 19 Jun 21
Busquets back with Spain after negative Covid-19 result Spain captain Sergio Busquets will rejoin his team-mates ahead of Saturday's Group E clash with Poland after returning a negative Covid-19 test. Euro 2020 • 18 Jun 21
Busquets back with Spain after negative Covid-19 result Spain captain Sergio Busquets will rejoin his team-mates ahead of Saturday's Group E clash with Poland after returning a negative Covid-19 test. Euro 2020 • 18 Jun 21
