Nemanja Vidic is looking forward to proving Serbia’s unexpected friendly defeat to New Zealand was a mere blip when they tackle Poland in Kufstein tomorrow night.

FIFA are expected to decide tomorrow to change their system of rotating the World Cup finals between the continents.

It was elephant against man on a soccer pitch in Thailand today, as World Cup fever took on a decidedly local flair.

Republic of Ireland boss Mick McCarthy insists he has no qualms about flying to the Middle East this week to take a look at his side’s opponents for a place in the World Cup finals.

Former England captain Martin Johnson is confident his former team-mates can shake off the blow of losing Jonny Wilkinson and make a winning start to their RBS 6 Nations campaign.

England’s World Cup clash against fierce rivals South Africa looks set to launch the 2007 tournament in a potential 80,000 sell-out at Stade de France.

Ireland will conclude a busy World Cup warm-up schedule next year by tackling England at Twickenham.

Guus Hiddink has promised an up-and-at-them approach to tomorrow’s opener against Poland in Busan.

England will face a two-legged play-off against either Belarus or Ukraine if they need a play-off to reach next year’s World Cup finals in Japan and Korea.

Croatia defender Josip Simunic will miss the World Cup after being banned for 10 matches by FIFA for shouting a fascist salute following his team's play-off victory over Iceland last month.

The answer to the question of whether Irish coach Eddie O' Sullivan has managed to do enough to rejuvenate his squad following the widespread disappointment at the Rugby World Cup performance isn't too far away.

Ireland women’s first full international since last winter’s World Cup ended in a 0-0 draw against Japan in Den Bosch, Holland, today.

For any football fans suffering withdrawal symptoms after the World Cup wondering what they will do for their fix, here’s the answer.

Germany legend Franz Beckenbauer has claimed England have been “stupid” to set up a World Cup last-16 clash with Germany.

Yesterday’s statement by the IRFU thanked Declan Kidney’s “unquestionable commitment, passion, professionalism and success he has delivered to Irish Rugby to date”.

Pele fears players in this year's World Cup are putting clubs before countries.

We wonder if they practice the signal for the TMO?

The players exchanged wry smiles as the crowd screamed their names and held up smartphones to record their heroes.