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<p>Eddie Jones has been sacked as England head coach (Ben Whitley/PA)</p>

What’s in store for new England head coach ahead of the World Cup

Here we look at the fixtures in store for 2023 before the World Cup opens against Argentina on September 9.

Wed, 07 Dec, 2022

<p>CLOSE CONTROL: Argentina's Lionel Messi controls the ball during a training session ahead of their friendly match with UAE. Pic: AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili</p>

Lionel Messi picks Brazil, France and England as World Cup favourites

Argentina's Lionel Messi has picked out Brazil, France and England as the biggest threats to his dream of finally adding a World Cup winners' medal to his bulging trophy cabinet

Tue, 15 Nov, 2022

<p>PLANS AFOOT: Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend pleased with World Cup warm-up plans. Pic: Jane Barlow/PA</p>

Gregor Townsend welcomes four huge Rugby World Cup warm-ups for Scotland

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend believes four Test matches this summer will provide 'invaluable experience' in preparation for the 2023 Rugby World Cup

Tue, 10 Jan, 2023

Ireland endure chastening defeat to mighty Dutch

Ireland’s men finished their World Cup preparations with a rough 7-1 loss to the Netherlands in Amstelveen with the second half proving a chastening experience.

Tue, 20 Nov, 2018

BBC ponders 'vuvuzela free' World Cup audio

The BBC is considering whether to broadcast a “vuvuzela free” version of its World Cup coverage following complaints about the noise from the plastic horn.

Tue, 15 Jun, 2010

RTÉ secures Rugby World Cup broadcasting rights

RTÉ Sport has secured free-to-air broadcasting rights for the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand, it was announced today.

Tue, 21 Dec, 2010

Players and officials to sign World Cup non-gambling pledge

Every player, official and referee in the World Cup will have to sign a written pledge that they will not bet on the tournament.

Tue, 25 Apr, 2006

Domenech shuns favourites tag

Raymond Domenech has played down France’s tag as the new World Cup favourites ahead of Wednesday’s semi-final with Portugal.

Tue, 04 Jul, 2006

Leinster's Finegan suspended for three weeks

Leinster's Wallaby World Cup winner Owen Finegan has been suspended for three weeks from today.

Wed, 08 Nov, 2006

Reds agree Diao deal

Liverpool have agreed a deal with French club Sedan for Senegal midfielder Salif Diao.

Mon, 27 May, 2002

<p>POLITICAL FOOTBALL: FIFA president Gianni Infantino was speaking at a press conference in Qatar on Friday (Nick Potts/PA)</p>

Fifa chief Gianni Infantino confirms expanded 32-team Club World Cup from 2025

The top football boss faced the media on Friday morning.

Fri, 16 Dec, 2022

Russia win World Cup 2018 bid

England’s roller-coaster campaign to host the 2018 World Cup ended in defeat in Zurich today.

Thu, 02 Dec, 2010

Fairy pleases as Dunlop ponders Dubai run

Snow Fairy delighted trainer Ed Dunlop in her first serious gallop since returning from a winter break.

Sun, 13 Feb, 2011

Toni impresses Lippi

Italy coach Marcello Lippi has left the door open for Luca Toni to return to the national team.

Mon, 11 Jan, 2010

Viduka considering international future

Mark Viduka has revealed he is considering retiring from international football after the World Cup.

Sun, 04 Jun, 2006

Mile test for Sullivan

Gerard Butler hopes the decision to drop Jack Sullivan back to a mile can be vindicated at Nad Al Sheba tomorrow.

Fri, 24 Mar, 2006

Ireland U21s lose out to France

Ireland U21s 23 FranceU21s 31

Thu, 09 Jun, 2005

Rugby World Cup Pool D: Check out Ireland's pool stage opposition

Hopes are higher than ever that Ireland can reach a maiden World Cup semi-final, but who stand between us and that goal in the pool stage?

Thu, 03 Sep, 2015

'Production issues' sees J-Lo dropped from World Cup ceremony

Jennifer Lopez will not perform the World Cup’s official song alongside fellow artists Pitbull and Claudia Leitte during the tournament’s opening ceremony in Brazil.

Mon, 09 Jun, 2014

Koren announces international retirement

Slovenia captain Robert Koren has announced his retirement from international football.

Mon, 13 Feb, 2012