They may have left the island but they've never really left Ireland behind.

Thierry Henry could miss the start of next summer’s World Cup finals after FIFA announced today they will refer his infamous handball to their disciplinary committee.

The countdown continues to the first game of the 2018 World Cup.

World Rugby has acknowledged Ireland's behind-the-scenes challenges to the recommendation that South Africa host the 2023 World Cup.

Australia have been placed in a super pool with England, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea for the group stages of the 2008 Rugby League World Cup.

Motherwell defender Stephen Craigan is doubtful for Northern Ireland’s World Cup qualifier against Slovenia tomorrow at Windsor Park.

Ireland kept alive their chances of playing in September’s World Cup in Germany after a superb 2-2 draw with Pakistan at the qualifying tournament in China.

David Beckham is a 100 per cent certainty to make the World Cup finals, according to Alex Ferguson.

The Ireland Women's management team have confirmed that captain Niamh Briggs has been ruled out of the Women's Rugby World Cup, writes Ciara Phelan.

Support in Sport, the Irish firm that provides sports pitches around the world, hopes to benefit from the World Cup finals next year.

Arsene Wenger today insisted it was a “mistake” not to name Arsenal captain Thierry Henry as European Player of the Year – and that the World Cup was “lowest level” of football.

The seven Rugby World Cup matches due to be played in earthquake-hit Christchurch will be moved to other venues in New Zealand, tournament organisers have announced.

Jamie Spencer will be replaced on Crowded House by John Velazquez in the 10million Dubai World Cup at Meydan later this month.

Pascal Bary’s Gloria De Campeao edged out Lizard’s Desire in a thrilling finish to the Dubai World Cup at Meydan as British-trained raiders disappointed.

Ireland take on New Zealand in their third pool match at the Women's Hockey World Cup qualifier in Rome this evening (7.30pm Irish time).

President Trump is "supportive" of the bid and had "encouraged" it.

At least five of South Africa’s host cities for the 2010 World Cup want hundreds of millions of dollars back from construction companies because they allegedly colluded and inflated prices when building stadiums and other infrastructure.

Leinster coach Michael Cheika is convinced the province's star players will not suffer from the memory of their ill-fated Rugby World Cup in France when they return to the country for Sunday's Heineken cup clash with Toulouse.

Germany’s FIFA member believes the 2022 World Cup will be moved from Qatar due to the extreme temperatures.

Ahead of this evening’s highly anticipated women’s rugby World Cup semi-finals, take a look at the epic journey so far.