The Italian Rugby Federation is planning a bid to host either the 2015 or 2019 World Cup.

New Zealand's Damian McKenzie is the latest high-profile player to be ruled out of the 2019 World Cup in Japan.

Frankfurt: Adidas, the world’s second largest sporting goods maker, jumped in Frankfurt trading after reporting a surge in profit on soccer’s World Cup.

France’s 1998 World Cup-winning coach Aime Jacquet believes Les Bleus’ disappointing build-up results could work in their favour at the World Cup.

After a stunning opening ceremony, France kicked off the defence of their World Cup by aiming to dazzle opponents Senegal with their strike power.

Japan are set to concentrate solely on bidding for the 2022 World Cup after being told the 2018 edition will be held in Europe, according to reports.

The Irish cricket team has defied expectations by qualifying for the quarter-finals of the Cricket World Cup, courtesy of Pakistan’s victory against Zimbabwe tonight.

The Premier League have confirmed that next season will kick off on August 15 and finish on May 9 – five weeks before the start of the 2010 World Cup.

BRAZIL’s Football Federation have confirmed Dunga has been dismissed following the country’s elimination from the World Cup.

Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has suggested the idea of Ireland co-hosting the World Cup with the UK.

Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) president Gilberto Madail admits it might be difficult to find the package which will persuade Luiz Felipe Scolari to stay on as coach after the World Cup.

Gary Neville continued his comeback from a calf injury in today’s England training session ahead of Saturday’s World Cup quarter final with Portugal.

The IRFU has revealed that it is currently considering making a bid which, if successful, would see Ireland host the 2023 World Cup.

The Football Association is attempting to dissuade members of England’s World Cup squad from writing columns or diaries during the tournament in Japan and Korea.

The joint Spain and Portugal bid to host the 2018 World Cup have denied claims of alleged collusion with Qatar, who are looking to stage the 2022 competition.

Ireland will begin their 2011 Rugby World Cup campaign against the Americas qualifier on Sunday, September 11 in Stadium Taranaki, New Plymouth.

Cricket’s progression in Ireland from minority interest to the World Cup stage can arguably be attributed to one man, from one extraordinary family.

ITALY coach Roberto Donadoni believes that none of the Azzurri’s opponents in qualifying for the 2010 World Cup have a great football tradition.

Germany coach Martina Voss-Tecklenburg praised the performance of her young players after they began their Women's World Cup campaign with a 1-0 win over China.

A German firm is set to provide goal-line technology at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.