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 […]
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 […]
Russia and Uruguay Will Vie for Remaining Place at RWC 2015 Just two teams – Russia and Uruguay – remain in the hunt for the final place at Rugby World Cup 2015 after Saturday’s repechage semi-finals. The Bears managed to overcome a spirited Zimbabwe team 23-15 in the Siberian city of in Krasnoyarsk while Uruguay […]