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Calls for president of Fifa to step down

Fifa president Sepp Blatter is facing calls to step down amid allegations that corrupt payments were made to help Qatar win the competition to host the 2022 World Cup.

Tue, 03 Jun, 2014

<p>RECORD-BREAKER: Gareth Davies has scored more World Cup tries than any other scrum-half. Pic: Andrew Matthews/PA</p>

Record-breaking Gareth Davies enjoying rugby again after reclaiming Wales spot

Wales scrum-half Gareth Davies says he is enjoying his rugby again during a World Cup campaign that has seen him produce record-breaking form

Tue, 26 Sep, 2023

Bridge revives World Cup hopes

Chelsea full-back Wayne Bridge’s hopes of making England’s World Cup squad have been boosted after he completed a loan move to Fulham.

Thu, 19 Jan, 2006

<p>INJURED: Andrew Brace was due to be assistant referee in the semi-final between England and South Africa but ruled out due to a calf injury. Pic: ©INPHO/James Crombie</p>

Andrew Brace out of World Cup semi-final due to injury

World Rugby announce Mathieu Raynal replaces the injured Andrew Brace as assistant referee.

Fri, 20 Oct, 2023

Kenny confident over Rugby World Cup 2023 bid

Ireland’s all-island bid to host the Rugby World Cup in 2023 will be impossible to resist, Taoiseach Enda Kenny has insisted.

Fri, 05 Dec, 2014

‘We make fun of their accent and take jabs at their fondness for sheep’

More than rugby pride is at stake when Australia and New Zealand clash in this afternoon’s World Cup final Remember when your little brother or sister beat you for the first time?

Sat, 31 Oct, 2015

Goalflash: Germany 1 Ireland 0

Klose gives Germans lead

Wed, 05 Jun, 2002

Brian O'Driscoll: We need a lot going for us but I’m still a believer

Brian O’Driscoll believes Ireland can back up their World No.1 ranking by winning the Rugby World Cup in Japan.

Tue, 10 Sep, 2019

<p>FINALLY: Lionel Messi with the biggest prize of his long and illustrious career. Pic: Anne-Christine Poujoulat/AFP via Getty Images</p>

Lionel Messi joins Pele and Diego Maradona as football gods

Messi scored seven goals and embraced the responsibility of leading his team out of those dark moments after a shocking 2-1 loss to Saudi Arabia in the group stage

Mon, 19 Dec, 2022

England face ‘biggest challenge since World Cup’

ENGLAND boss Clive Woodward last night teed up a mouth-watering RBS Six Nations clash against Ireland by declaring: “It is our biggest challenge since the World Cup final.”

Sat, 06 Mar, 2004

Franz Beckenbauer among four to be investigated in World Cup bidding probe

Three current FIFA executive committee members are under investigation by ethics chief Michael Garcia following his probe into World Cup bidding, it can be revealed.

Thu, 27 Nov, 2014

Johns could be latest Aussie code-breaker

Australian rugby league star Andrew Johns is reportedly considering a switch to rugby union, lured by the prospect of squaring up against Jonny Wilkinson at the 2007 World Cup.

Sun, 11 Jan, 2004

Going to World Cup in Russia? Don’t forget you’ll need a Fan ID

Fan ID registration for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia is now open.

Fri, 03 Nov, 2017

India win cricket World Cup

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Gautam Gambhir pulled off an impressive run chase to beat Sri Lanka by six wickets in the World Cup final in Mumbai.

Sat, 02 Apr, 2011

World bid for Supreme

Rule Supreme will miss the totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup on Friday and instead tackle Thursday's Ladbrokes World Hurdle.

Tue, 15 Mar, 2005

Platini weighs in behind FIFA’s play-off seeding plan

UEFA president Michel Platini fully supports FIFA’s decision to seed the European teams that will contest four World Cup play-offs next month, it has emerged.

Sat, 03 Oct, 2009

Sports Calendar: All you need to know about what's happening in January

From the National League throwing in to playoff gridiron action.

Wed, 01 Jan, 2025

Britons flummoxed by war and World Cup quiz

Two-thirds of Britons do not know when the Second World War ended and nearly half have no idea what year England won the soccer World Cup, a survey showed today.

Fri, 02 Jan, 2004

Premiership: Effenberg drops Fulham hint

German World Cup veteran Stefan Effenberg has announced he expects to sign for Fulham this summer.

Tue, 26 Mar, 2002

Dallaglio: we can shock Australia

LAWRENCE DALLAGLIO admits the painful prospect of watching the final stages of the World Cup back home is all the motivation England need as they prepare for their weekend battle against Australia.

Wed, 03 Oct, 2007