Ireland have taken the lead against Andorra at Lansdowne Road in their Group Two World Cup Qualifier.

South Africa’s parliament has approved legislation providing the legal basis for the 2010 World Cup, with lawmakers showing rare unanimity that South Africa will be ready to host the global football showcase.

Spanish giants Barcelona have agreed to terminate Brazil World Cup star Rivaldo's contract, with immediate effect, according to reports.

Ireland have beaten Australia 15-6 in their Pool C Rugby World Cup match in Auckland.

Italy and Mexico have kicked off the second half of their crucial World Cup Group G clash.

Ireland have kicked off their crucial World Cup match against Saudi Arabia in the Yokohama International Stadium.

63 minute: Mokoena has scored for South Africa in Group B of the World Cup, putting the score at 2-1 to Paraguay.

Germany and Korea have kicked off the second half of their World Cup semi-final. Neither side has made any changes.

Turkey are leading Japan 1-0 at half-time in their World Cup Second Round match.

The 2003 World Cup will not be moved to the United Kingdom after the International Rugby Board confirmed Australia are still set to co-host the tournament along with New Zealand.

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 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.

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

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

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 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.

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