John Hartson hgas equalised for Wales just before half-time.

Samoa were yesterday announced as the 12th and final participants in the 2006 Women’s Rugby World Cup, which will be staged in Edmonton, Canada, next September.

North Korea is accusing Japan of using the 2002 soccer World Cup and the threat of terrorism to stir up sentiment against it.

Brazil has been chosen by the South American Football Confederation (Conmebol) as its sole candidate to host the 2014 World Cup.

Argentina qualified for the World Cup in France next year after beating Uruguay 26-0 in a Buenos Aires qualifier.

England have formally ruled Harlequins wing David Strettle out of their World Cup campaign.

World Rugby chief executive Brett Gosper has hinted that Ireland’s timing hasn’t been right as the country finds itself ranked behind “two masters of the universe in terms of putting on major world events” in the race to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

The Republic of Ireland will be within sight of a place in next year's World Cup if they avoid defeat in today's World Cup qualifier against Holland at Lansdowne Road.

With the Rugby World Cup only around the corner, fans are eagerly awaiting it’s kick off come September 18.

The Irish Congress of Trade Unions is calling on the FAI to raise concerns about the use of "slave labour" by Qatar as it prepares to host the 2022 World Cup.

FIFA today announced there is no certainty the 2022 World Cup will be staged in winter.

Ireland play the Netherlands in Pretoria today as part of the World Cup qualifying tournament in South Africa.

Denis Lynch has finished fifth at the last major showjumping event of 2008.

France 0 Denmark 2

JAPAN have confirmed they will rival England, South Africa and Italy for the right to host the 2015 Rugby World Cup.

Rep of Ireland 0 France 1

Ireland hammering Namibia in the Rugby World Cup in Australia.

Japan v Russia

Brazil v Turkey match stats

Brazil 1-0 Germany