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<p>South Africa captain Siya Kolisi, now based in Paris.</p>

Siya Kolisi still part of Springboks plans but Rassie Erasmus may opt for new captain

Erasmus: 'It is a challenge to tell a player, 'OK, you must stop now.' We have guys in their 30s who believe they can win another World Cup'

Tue, 12 Mar, 2024

Ireland to press for more ICC funding

IRISH Cricket Union chief executive Warren Deutrom aims to build on Ireland’s fairytale World Cup debut by asking the ICC for more funding.

Tue, 24 Apr, 2007

<p>BAN: England's Billy Vunipola has been banned for three weeks for the red card he received against Ireland. Pic: Niall Carson/PA Wire</p>

Billy Vunipola ruled out of start of England's World Cup campaign after red card

Billy Vunipola will miss England's World Cup opener against Argentina after receiving a three week ban for the red card he received against Ireland

Wed, 23 Aug, 2023

O'Sullivan names England World Cup favourites

Ireland coach Eddie O’Sullivan installed England as favourites for the World Cup later this year after seeing his side overwhelmed in the RBS 6 Nations Grand Slam decider at Lansdowne Road.

Sun, 30 Mar, 2003

Irish women seeded tenth for World Cup

Ireland have been seeded tenth of twelve competing nations for the 2006 Women's Rugby World Cup finals in Edmonton, Canada.

Fri, 14 Oct, 2005

The Women’s Rugby World Cup gets under way on Friday (David Davies/PA)

World Cup final tipped to smash attendance record for women’s rugby match

The existing record for a women’s 15s fixture is 58,498.

Tue, 19 Aug, 2025

Ivory Coast appoint Eriksson as manager

Former England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson has been charged with ensuring Ivory Coast deliver an “honourable” performance at this summer’s World Cup after he was last night appointed to lead the team in South Africa.

Mon, 29 Mar, 2010

Three-quarters of players favour World Cups continuing to be staged every four years, according to a new survey (Owen Humphreys/PA)

Survey finds 75 per cent of players want World Cup every four years

Seventy five per cent of players want the World Cup to remain an event played every four years, according to a new survey.

Tue, 15 Feb, 2022

<p>Andrea Williams has been captivated by Cape Verde at the World Cup.</p>

Cork-based Andrea 'so proud' of her native Cape Verde and Pico's role in their journey

Watching on from Leeside, Andrea has been gripped following Cape Verde's World Cup success as its clash with Argentina approaches

Sun, 28 Jun, 2026

Day leads Melbourne World Cup as McDowell in contention

Australia’s Jason Day shot to the individual lead of the ISPS HANDA World Cup of Golf at Royal Melbourne, as he eyes the lucrative prize on offer.

Sat, 23 Nov, 2013

Mallett names Azzurri World Cup squad

Italy coach Nick Mallett has named a 30-man squad for the World Cup in New Zealand.

Fri, 22 Jul, 2011

All Blacks at full strength as the French reshuffle

NEW ZEALAND coach John Mitchell last night outlined his intentions to end the All Blacks’ Rugby World Cup campaign on a winning note by naming a full-strength side for the third place play-off.

Wed, 19 Nov, 2003

<p>The UK and Ireland would be right to ditch plans to host the 2030 World Cup, DCMS chair Julian Knight has said. Picture: Mike Egerton</p>

UK and Ireland urged to bid for Euro 2028 and ditch World Cup ‘vanity project’

UK media reports on Wednesday confirmed the Irish Examiner story that the five associations were poised to scrap their plans to bid for the centenary World Cup

Thu, 06 Jan, 2022

Watford v Crystal Palace - Premier League

Mark Clattenburg 'partly to blame' for lack of British referees at World Cup

Mark Clattenburg has shouldered some of the blame for Britain having no referees at the World Cup for the first time in 80 years.

Wed, 09 May, 2018

Rooney: No deliberate stamp on Carvalho

England striker Wayne Rooney insists he did not deliberately stamp on Portugal’s Ricardo Carvalho in Saturday’s World Cup quarter-final and insists he was “gobsmacked” by the red card he received.

Mon, 03 Jul, 2006

Bruce questions cup wisdom

Steve Bruce has joined Rafael Benitez in questioning how forcing a key England player like Steven Gerrard to play twice in 48 hours will aid Sven-Goran Eriksson’s bid for World Cup glory this summer.

Tue, 21 Mar, 2006

FIFA reveal proposed breakdown of slots for 48-team World Cup

A six-nation play-off could be used to determine the last two spots.

Thu, 30 Mar, 2017

O’Connell to leave Ireland and Munster after World Cup

The IRFU have confirmed that Paul O’Connell will retire from international rugby and leave Munster at the end of the 2015 Rugby World Cup.

Tue, 02 Jun, 2015

Tabarez: We have no reason to feel ashamed

URUGUAY coach Oscar Tabarez says his side will feel no embarrassment when they line up against Holland in the World Cup semi-final at the Green Point stadium tonight.

Tue, 06 Jul, 2010

Lievremont eyes Six Nations tonic

FRANCE coach Marc Lievremont is hoping a successful defence of their RBS Six Nations crown will help his side get over their World Cup disappointment.

Thu, 03 Jan, 2008