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July 9, 2018 No Responses

Resignations a Matter for British PM Says Taoiseach’s Office

The resignation of two British cabinet ministers are matters for UK Prime Minster Theresa May, a spokesperson for the Taoiseach has said. The spokesperson made the comments following Boris Johnson’s resignation as UK Foreign Secretary. His departure came within hours...

July 9, 2018 No Responses

Pivac to Take Over from Gatland in Wales After RWC 2019

Wayne Pivac will take over as Wales head coach when Warren Gatland steps down after next year’s World Cup. The Welsh Rugby Union has opted for Pivac over fellow Kiwis Dave Rennie and Scott Robinson, who were also on the...

July 9, 2018 No Responses

Enrique Takes the Helm in Spain

Luis Enrique has been named as the new coach of Spain. The Spanish federation (RFEF) has announced the former Barcelona boss will be the full-time successor to Julen Lopetegui. Lopetegui was sacked on the eve of the World Cup last...

July 9, 2018 No Responses

Robots Threaten Irish Jobs

Two out of every five jobs in Ireland are set to disappear or change substantially over the next 20 years because of increasing automation. Robots, IT, and artificial intelligence are all making growing inroads into the workplace, leaving only a...

July 8, 2018 No Responses

Heirro Leaves Spain Job After World Cup Exit

Fernando Hierro, Spain’s stand-in coach during the World Cup, is to leave the Spanish Football Federation after rejecting the chance to return to his former role as sporting director. Hierro had a contract in force but has instead decided to...

July 8, 2018 No Responses

Tottenham Legend Alan Gilzean Dies, Aged 79

Former Tottenham and Scotland striker Alan Gilzean has died at the age of 79. Dundee, where he began his career, wrote on their official Twitter account that Gilzean died on Sunday morning having recently been diagnosed with a brain tumour....

July 7, 2018 No Responses

Croatia Eliminate Russian Hosts in Penalty Shoot Out

Croatia are through to the World Cup semi-finals after Zlatko Dalic’s side beat hosts Russia 4-3 on penalties following a 2-2 draw in their last-eight match in Sochi. Ivan Rakitic converted the decisive spot-kick after Mario Fernandes, who had netted...