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<p>Anthony Watson will miss the World Cup. Pic: Ben Whitley/PA</p>

England wing Anthony Watson ruled out of World Cup with calf injury

Watson sustained the damage in Saturday’s 29-10 rout by Ireland and has been replaced in the 33-man World Cup squad by Jonny May, who starts Saturday’s clash with Fiji.

Thu, 24 Aug, 2023

<p>HISTORY MAKERS: Ireland’s Josh van der Flier James Ryan Tadhg Beirne and Tadhg Furlong. ©INPHO/Billy Stickland</p>

Brian O'Driscoll: All Blacks series win would trump World Cup semi-final

Ireland have never reached the semi-finals of a Rugby World Cup, but neither have they completed the feat that now stares them down this Saturday.

Wed, 13 Jul, 2022

<p>REQUEST: The Ukrainian football federation has requested the expulsion of Iran from the World Cup in Qatar. Pic: David Parry/PA</p>

Ukraine FA urges FIFA to ban Iran from World Cup

The Ukrainian Association of Football has called for Iran to be excluded from the World Cup in Qatar

Mon, 31 Oct, 2022

<p>BAN: Fans attending the World Cup will not find it straightforward to buy beers in Qatar. Pic: Muath Freij/Reuters </p>

Confirmed: Beer banned from all eight World Cup stadiums

Fans will no longer be able to buy Budweiser, which would have been the only alcoholic beverage available to fans inside the stadium perimeter due to its sponsorship of FIFA.

Fri, 18 Nov, 2022

<p>FIRST TIME: England will face Ireland for the first time in the T20 World Cup. (Photo by Jan Kruger-ICC/ICC via Getty Images)</p>

England hope to build on opening T20 World Cup win as they take on Ireland

The two sides meet for the first time in T20 World Cup action.

Sun, 12 Feb, 2023

Salah still a doubt ahead of World Cup opener

Egypt say they still can't confirm whether Mohamed Salah will be fit enough to play in their opening World Cup game.

Tue, 12 Jun, 2018

Mo Salah insulted by use of his image on official Egypt World Cup plane

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah says he is insulted over the representation of his image amid a dispute with the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) ahead of the World Cup in Russia in June.

Sun, 29 Apr, 2018

Pussy Riot claim responsibility for World Cup final pitch invasion

Pussy Riot have claimed responsibility for four people running on to the field during the World Cup final.

Sun, 15 Jul, 2018

Ward backs Trap to lead Ireland to Brazil

STEPHEN WARD has backed Giovanni Trapattoni to guide the Republic of Ireland to the 2014 World Cup.

Wed, 30 Nov, 2011

England blow as Sheridan’s World Cup over

ENGLAND prop Andrew Sheridan has been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup with a shoulder injury, the RFU announced last night.

Wed, 14 Sep, 2011

Nonu Munster move unlikely

MUNSTER’S interest in signing New Zealand legend Ma’a Nonu has been put on hold and it’s now apparent he won’t figure in their plans for at least another 18 months, if at all.

Wed, 15 Dec, 2010

Limerick aims to host rugby league World Cup games

LIMERICK is planning to cash in on its sporting pedigree to attract a number of the 2013 Rugby League World Cup games when the competition is hosted by England and Wales.

Wed, 13 Jul, 2011

‘Sepp Blatter should face criminal inquiry’

Fifa president Sepp Blatter should face a criminal investigation for selling under-valued World Cup television rights to Jack Warner, the governing body’s former anti-corruption adviser said.

Tue, 15 Sep, 2015

Jenkins: England can handle stress

Neil Jenkins believes England will “work ways out” to deal with the pressure and expectation that accompanies being a World Cup host nation.

Fri, 18 Sep, 2015

Old warrior Victor Matfield ready to serve South Africa

When Victor Matfield decided to drag his battered body out of retirement last year, it was an occasion such as Saturday’s Rugby World Cup semi-final that persuaded him to take that long, hard and often painful road back to fitness.

Thu, 22 Oct, 2015

Sulamani to tackle Dubai Sheema Classic

Godolphin’s expensive purchase Sulamani will tackle the Dubai Sheema Classic at Saturday’s prestigious Emirates Dubai World Cup meeting, it was confirmed today.

Wed, 26 Mar, 2003

Ribery says ‘moment has come’ to quit international football

France winger Franck Ribery has announced his retirement from international duty.

Thu, 14 Aug, 2014

Walkabout owner cautious on trading

Walkabout owner Regent Inns today said uncertainty over England’s participation in Euro 2008 had added to its trading worries.

Fri, 02 Nov, 2007

Jones set to compete for USA

Marion Jones is almost certain to compete for the United States at the IAAF World Cup in Athens next weekend.

Mon, 11 Sep, 2006

Scolari stays with Portugal

One-time England target Luiz Felipe Scolari has signed a new two-year contract with Portugal, keeping him in charge of the team until after Euro 2008.

Fri, 14 Jul, 2006