Cristiano Ronaldo The Real Madrid striker and the New Zealand rugby team share the unshakeable expectation that they will win

The rules of association football were only 20 years old when German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche outlined the heightened state of mind and body of his superman. Had he been writing today, his god-buster classic might have been entitled Thus Spoke Cristiano ‘Zarathustra’ Ronaldo. Yes, he is back among us this week, not as a footballer […]

Leinster will continue to pursue private money

South-African born, Irish-qualified Richardt Strauss in action against his native country in 2012. He qualified under Project Player scheme. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho Club chief executive Mick Dawson says rugby needs to have partners for a strong future Leinster chief executive Mick Dawson says the province will continue to pursue private money to fund rugby in […]