Ireland end World Cup with defeat by New Zealand

TRENDINGFantasy Football Draft KitBraves-Dodgers takeawaysDillon Gabriel shinesNCAAF: Opening week's bestLLWS scores, scheduleStory byStory byIreland end World Cup with defeat by New ZealandIreland end World Cup with defeat by New ZealandBBCFri, August 28, 2026 at 3:35 PM UTC·1 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesIreland close disappointing WC campaign with winA first-quarter goal from Michelle Carey is enough for Ireland to end their Hockey World Cup campaign on a high with victory over South Africa in Thursday's 13th/14th place play-off match.BBCWales beat Malaysia to finish 15th at Hockey World CupWales finish 15th in their second appearance at the Hockey World Cup following a shootout victory over Malaysia in Belgium.BBCArgentina se impone a Australia y vuelve a la final del Mundial Femenino de Hockey27 ago () - Argentina se enfrentará a Países Bajos en la final ‌del Mundial Femenino de Hockey ‌del sábado, después de que las sudamericanas marcaron en ​los últimos minutos para vencer a Australia 1-0 en la segunda semifinal del jueves. Será una reedición de la final ‌de 2022, en ⁠la que las holandesas vencieron a Argentina por 3-1 en ⁠España.ReutersAdvertisementAdvertisementIreland fly half Jack Crowley out until 2027 as Munster issue worrying injury updateCrowley faces a spell on the sidelines with a vascular issueThe IndependentGuernsey T20 World Cup hopes still alive after reviewGuernsey thought their hopes of reaching the tournament had ended but a review of the qualification pathway by the ICC has given them another chance.BBCIreland fly-half Crowley ruled out until new yearMunster announce that Ireland fly-half Jack Crowley is not expected to return from injury until the new year.BBCScott and Stratton into women’s quad world finalHannah Scott says she hopes the Great Britain crew can find "another gear" after they qualified for the women's quad final at the World Rowing Championships.BBC'Watching Kylian Mbappe score a World Cup final hat-trick, I can honestly say I didn’t care' Sir Geoff Hurst explains two reasons why he wasn’t upset to share his famous record in 2022Sir Geoff Hurst stood alone for having scored a hat-trick in a men's World Cup final for decades before Kylian Mbappe achieved the same distinctionFourFourTwoNew Zealand presses World Rugby on Springboks scrum tactics ahead of 2nd testNew Zealand is hoping its grumbles to World Rugby about South Africa's scrummaging last weekend will give it more hope in the set-piece this weekend in the second test. The scrum was a potent penalty-earning weapon for the Springboks last Saturday at Ellis Park until the 56th minute, when the All Blacks forced a defensive scrum penalty in front of their posts for South Africa wheeling. New Zealand quickly turned a three-point lead into 10 and went on to shockingly win 33-16.Associated PressJersey 'building attacking style' for 2027 World Cup bidHead coach Neil MacCrae says Jersey are aiming to reach the 2027 Cricket World Cup with an "exciting" brand.BBCHow does Larne's European exit impact Irish League?BBC Sport NI takes a look at some of the key questions and possible setbacks following Larne's result.BBCHansen to make long-awaited return from injuryIreland's Mack Hansen will make his long-awaited return from injury in Connacht's pre-season friendly against RC Vannes in France on Friday evening.BBC'Massive concern' - do Hibs' hopes hinge on Elding?BBCLarne's exit from Europe 'heartbreaking' - HaveronLarne manager Gary Haveron reflects on a "heartbreaking" night as his side's bid to reach the league phase of the Uefa Conference League comes unstuck against Lincoln Red Imps.BBCIndia's WTC scenarios: What Team India needs to qualify for WTC Final after Colombo drawSri Lanka held India to a draw after a remarkable fightback on the fifth day. As a result, India won the two-Test series 1-0 instead of completing a 2-0 sweep. India have seven Tests left in the current WTC cycle. They will first play two Tests away from home against New Zealand before hosting Australia for a five-Test series.Willow SportsRain threat puts India’s WTC hopes under pressure in Sri Lanka TestIndia's prospects in the second Test against Sri Lanka loom uncertain as rain delays threaten their World Test Championship ambitions. A draw would see India slipping to fifth place, jeopardizing their path to the finals. With limited matches left, the team must secure victories to enhance their standing and continue competing at the highest level in the championships.Willow SportsFIFA delivers verdict on Argentina's request to reduce bans after World Cup final mayhemFIFA has delivered its verdict on the Argentine Football Association's request to allow player bans handed out following the World Cup Final to be served in friendly matchesAll Out SoccerHibernian 2-3 Gent (agg 2-3): Have your sayBBC