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<p>The 2021 Rugby League World Cup has been postponed until 2022 (Lynne Cameron/PA)</p>

Rugby League World Cup officially postponed to 2022

The news had been anticipated since Australia and New Zealand pulled out of the tournament

Thu, 05 Aug, 2021

‘Binned’ Rugby World Cup promo material ended up in pub

A large amount of promotional material belonging to the organisation which runs the Rugby World Cup ended up across the front of a Dublin pub — even though it was supposed to have been binned.

Thu, 21 Apr, 2016

Materazzi: Gattuso can shackle Zidane

Italy believe the best way to deny Zinedine Zidane a fairytale finish in Sunday’s World Cup final is to unleash Gennaro Gattuso on the France captain.

Fri, 07 Jul, 2006

Du Preez shows respect for Pumas

South Africa scrum-half Fourie du Preez insists the Springboks will not under-estimate the power of Argentina heading into Sunday’s World Cup semi-final.

Thu, 11 Oct, 2007

Irish vulnerable with Keane out, says Voeller

GERMANY coach Rudi Voeller believes World Cup group rivals Ireland are vulnerable now captain Roy Keane has been sent home.

Sun, 26 May, 2002

Kanu won't 'risk' facing England

Nigeria striker Kanu is set to miss a dream World Cup date against his Arsenal team-mates in the final Group F match against England after aggravating an injury in training.

Tue, 11 Jun, 2002

Batistuta to lead Argentina's frontline

Gabriel Batistuta has got the nod to spearhead Argentina’s attack against Nigeria in Ibaraki on Sunday.

Sat, 01 Jun, 2002

Garcia exit 'a failure for FIFA'

FIFA has been accused of overseeing a “new failure” after Michael Garcia, the man in charge of investigating the World Cup, quit his post.

Thu, 18 Dec, 2014

Sepp Blatter demise spells bad news for Qatar

“Think this is bad for Blatter? Could be a lot worse for Qatar.”

Wed, 03 Jun, 2015

<p>FAUX GOLD: President Donald Trump reaches out to shake hands with FIFA President Gianni Infantino as Chelsea's Reece James (24) lifts the trophy following the Club World Cup final soccer match between Chelsea and PSG in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, July 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)</p>

Fifa consider holding Club World Cup every two years from 2029 – and expanding it to 48 teams

Real Madrid understood to be driving force with ultra lucrative event possibly expanding beyond 32 teams already

Sun, 17 Aug, 2025

Desailly leaves Chelsea

Marcel Desailly has ended his contract with Chelsea by mutual consent.

Tue, 06 Jul, 2004

Europeans set Solheim date

The 2007 European Solheim Cup team will be announced after the Wales Ladies Championship of Europe in August.

Mon, 05 Feb, 2007

Hamann: We owe it all to Ballack

Germany midfielder Dietmar Hamann has vowed to win the World Cup for suspended hero Michael Ballack.

Thu, 27 Jun, 2002

Van Gaal pondering Bayern exit

Bayern Munich coach Louis van Gaal has revealed the upcoming season could well be his last in charge of the Bundesliga giants.

Mon, 19 Jul, 2010

World tour for War Artist

James Eustace is readying War Artist for a winter in warmer climes with the Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Sprint and the Golden Shaheen in Dubai on World Cup night both on the agenda.

Thu, 15 Oct, 2009

<p>Republic of Ireland head coach Eileen Gleeson and her backroom staff Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile</p>

Ireland's Women's Nations League opponents confirmed

Automatic promotion and relegation will see the group winners of Leagues B and C promoted

Thu, 07 Nov, 2024

<p>HUGE LOSS: England's Reece James.</p>

England's James to miss World Cup with injury layoff

James, 22, sustained the injury late in the second half of Tuesday's 2-0 victory at AC Milan in the Champions League and was withdrawn after receiving medical treatment on the pitch.

Sun, 16 Oct, 2022

Lehman accepts hospital invitation

American Ryder Cup captain Tom Lehman has accepted an invitation to visit a military hospital in Washington before flying to Ireland with members of his team tomorrow night.

Sat, 16 Sep, 2006

Agustin Creevy out to end Pumas’ Dublin duck

Agustin Creevy has declared Argentina ready to claim a first win in Dublin against Ireland.

Sat, 25 Nov, 2017

England to name new captain

Martin Johnson’s successor as England rugby captain should be known today.

Wed, 28 Jan, 2004