FIFA has defended its decision to ban Nico Rosberg from carrying an image of the World Cup on his celebratory helmet for this weekend’s German Grand Prix.

Australia coach Robbie Deans has retained the line-up that beat New Zealand last time out for next Sunday’s World Cup Pool C game against Italy in Auckland.

England suffered World Cup heartbreak today in a controversial but crushing 4-1 defeat to old rivals Germany today.

England’s bid for the 2018 World Cup gathers momentum today when the FA board meet to decide on the structure of the campaign.

Eir Sport and RTÉ have announced that all Ireland's 2019 Rugby World Cup matches will be shown live by both broadcasters.

Salah's shoulder injury should keep him out for a maximum of three weeks.

The South American Football Confederation (Conmebol) has pledged its full support behind Brazil’s candidature to host the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

Ireland will play Scotland on Tuesday in a bid to finish as high as fifth in the final placings at the Women's Rugby World Cup following their win over South Africa on Friday night.

Leinster and Ireland captain Brian O’Driscoll has sent a message of good luck to the Irish women’s rugby team as the squad prepare for their departure to Canada for the IRB Rugby World Cup this Sunday.

South Africa today won the contest to stage the 2010 World Cup.

Wales today drafted Llanelli forward Chris Wyatt into their World Cup squad after Michael Owen was ruled out with a back injury.

Wayne Rooney has been ruled out of action for at least three weeks, sparking fears he may miss England’s World Cup qualifier against Wales on October 9.

Germany coach Rudi Voller praised match-winner Michael Ballack for committing the "technical foul" in today’s 1-0 semi-final win over South Korea that means he will miss the World Cup final.

Mick McCarthy has signed a two-year extension to his current contract as manager of the Republic of Ireland taking him up to the European Championships in 2004.

Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter believes the 2026 World Cup should be awarded to Morocco this summer, not the joint North American bid from the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Ireland’s women cricketers are through to the Super Six stage of the Women’s World Cup Qualifier in Sri Lanka following India’s emphatic nine-wicket win over Zimbabwe.

Canada cruised to a 51-16 victory over Uruguay to move a step closer to qualifying for the 2003 Rugby World Cup.