Disappointed captain Dan Sheehan says third-ranked Ireland need to adopt the "right mindset" if they're to start beating the top table teams of world rugby.

Lionel Messi's battle-hardened Argentina take on silky Spain in the World Cup final on Sunday as the first 48-team tournament in history reaches a climax in New Jersey.

Coach Eddie Jones said Japan were "making good progress" after losing 42-15 to France in the Nations Championship in Tokyo on Saturday.

Business tycoon and Amazulu FC Chairman Sandile Zungu is mounting what many believe will be a successful takeover of the SAFA presidency.

Spain and Argentina prepared to do battle in the World Cup final in New Jersey on Sunday as organisers said they were keeping a close eye on smoke from wildfires in Canada.