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World Cup-winners De Allende and Snyman to join Munster next season - reports

De Allende was a star performer as South Africa clinched the World Cup with victory over England on Saturday, having scored the crucial try in their semi-final win over Wales.

Mon, 04 Nov, 2019

Guillotine falls on president Escalettes for French farce

FRENCH Football Federation president Jean-Pierre Escalettes has shouldered the blame for a disastrous World Cup campaign after confirming he will resign from his post.

Tue, 29 Jun, 2010

Tragedy highlights decrepit stadiums

A DEADLY soccer stadium accident in Brazil over the weekend has exposed grossly inadequate infrastructure in the country that will host the World Cup in 2014.

Tue, 27 Nov, 2007

Player criticism after World Cup led to changes in English set-up

England’s decision to axe assistant coach Andy Farrell was sparked by heavy criticism from senior players in the post-World Cup review.

Tue, 15 Dec, 2015

Briggs: We have nothing to fear in World Cup

After last season’s incredible Grand Slam success, Ireland head into next year’s Women’s Rugby World Cup with high hopes and big dreams.

Wed, 30 Oct, 2013

Mas called up as Marconnet is ruled out for France

France prop Sylvain Marconnet has been ruled out of the World Cup.

Mon, 20 Aug, 2007

Lomu eying English adventure

All Blacks winger Jonah Lomu is hoping to make a return to competitive rugby in England.

Wed, 28 Sep, 2005

Four changes for Ireland's women

Ireland’s team to play Scotland this weekend, in their last test game before the World Cup in September, shows four changes from the side who beat Canada in April.

Wed, 09 Aug, 2006

Fisher questions Australia schedule

ACT Brumbies coach Laurie Fisher has questioned the value of Australia’s Tests against Fiji and Wales in the run-up to next year’s World Cup.

Thu, 24 Aug, 2006

Redpath still has point to prove

Scotland captain Bryan Redpath flies to Australia tomorrow determined to go out on a high at the World Cup.

Sat, 27 Sep, 2003

Zidane hopes thigh injury will only keep him out of one game

ZINEDINE ZIDANE is hoping his thigh injury clears up in time to ensure he misses only one game of France’s bid to retain the World Cup.

Tue, 28 May, 2002

<p>Ireland have qualified for the U17 World Cup after finishing as one of the four best runners-up across the seven groups. Pic: Ben McShane/Sportsfile</p>

History for Ireland U17s as they qualify for World Cup

Qatar will host the expanded 48-nation tournament between November 5-27. Ireland’s last appearance at an underage men's World Cup was in 2003.

Tue, 25 Mar, 2025

Ireland bring World Champions down

England 13 Ireland 19

Sat, 06 Mar, 2004

England fall to All Blacks

England missed the chance to deal New Zealand a psychological blow less than a year out from the World Cup as Stuart Lancaster’s side were beaten 24-21 at Twickenham.

Sat, 08 Nov, 2014

Alex Cuthbert will start for Wales against South Africa (Mike Egerton/PA)

Alex Cuthbert and Johnny Williams handed Wales starts against South Africa

Williams partners Mason Grady in midfield.

Wed, 16 Aug, 2023

Mexcian star earns suspension reprieve

Mexico winger Jesus Arellano has earned a World Cup reprieve.

Fri, 31 May, 2002

Lensing desperate for Namibia to end on a high

Namibia captain Kees Lensing is desperate for his side to end their World Cup with a first victory in the competition.

Wed, 26 Sep, 2007

Dallaglio named in World Cup training squad

Lawrence Dallaglio has been included in England’s 47-man World Cup training squad.

Fri, 15 Jun, 2007

Scotland face England - and Wilkinson - at Twickenham

England arrived for their RBS 6 Nations opener against Scotland under blue skies at Twickenham with a spring in their step.

Sat, 03 Feb, 2007

Octopus predicts German win over England

An octopus “oracle” – born in England, but raised in Germany – has predicted a German win over England in Sunday’s World Cup game, it was revealed today.

Fri, 25 Jun, 2010