Rugby World Cup format from 2027: - Expanded to 24 teams - Round of 16 introduced. Top two teams from each pool, along with the best four 3rd-placed teams. - Reduced 6-week [7-weekend] window. Pool phase reduced from 4 to 5 weeks. - Pool draw "as late as possible."

World Rugby says there is "insufficient evidence" to proceed with any charges against Bongi Mbonambi. Allegations of discriminatory language were made about the semi-final last weekend and also November Test in 2022. WR says Tom Curry "made the allegations in good faith."

'Humphreys has that steely edge - he'd be doing what he thinks is the right thing for Irish rugby' With David Humphreys confirmed to succeed David Nucifora as IRFU High Performance Director, Keith Wood gave his thoughts on Off The Ball Breakfast this morning

200 appearances for The Arsenal. We’ve got McCabe, Katie McCabe 🎶 Presented by Ian Wright ❤️

Your PFA WSL Fans’ Player of the Month for October 🏆 Congratulations, Katie McCabe 👏 Arsenal Women

I had, as always, a great chat with Daniel Geey ⚽️📚 for University Campus of Football Business and I decided to put very relevant extracts on this week's #CoffeeWithGuillem Get your ☕ and listen to his wiseness.

Best ad this Christmas? Take a bow, Charlie’s Bar in Enniskillen

A Christmas advert created by a family-run bar in Northern Ireland has gone viral on social media. The manager of Charlie's Bar said she is "overwhelmed" by the reaction to the advert, which highlights how lonely people can feel over the festive period 🔗 trib.al/7F0awYb

Breaking news: EFAA press release reporting that "the court has sided with the agents" in blocking the implementation of the FIFA agent regulations. Big news.

"I have been angered by the lack of support from high-profile male figures who are quick to condemn a refereeing decision or a poor performance from a player."" Women in football have come under attack in the past week. They spoke to Sarah Shephard about the abuse.

Thank you Sarah Shephard and the women who spoke about this.

'We don't want to keep looking back now, we want to look forwards and make sure we're creating new memories' ⚽ Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe reflected on a historic year at the #rtesportawards

The ECJ finds UEFA’s ‘home grown players’ rule may infringe EU competition law (distorting competition between clubs) & freedom of movement (indirect nationality discrimination). It is for national courts to decide if the rule is proportionate to encourage recruitment & training.

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This is what is needed: the big football institutions and employers to stand shoulder to shoulder with women in their struggle against misogynistic bullying, victimisation and hate speech. Thank you ITV Football

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BREAKING: Liverpool's Conor Bradley has been named as First Minister in the proposed restoration of the Northern Ireland Assembly. More to follow.

Why Declan Rice is becoming my favourite sportsman. Fantastic player, superb attitude… ⁦Declan Rice⁩ thetimes.co.uk/article/518390…

25 years ago, I composed the BBC News (UK) Theme Tune, which is broadcast around the world everyday. From the precise beeps of time to the powerful bass and dramatic drums for the headlines. This how I did it… #BBC #BBCNewsThemeTune #MusicProduction #Composer #SoundDesign #25Years