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World Cup: Robert, Anelka still in contention

France coach Roger Lemerre has insisted the World Cup dreams of Laurent Robert and Nicolas Anelka were alive despite their absence from the national squad for the friendly against Romania.

Tue, 12 Feb, 2002

Juninho arrives at Boro

Brazilian World Cup winner Juninho has arrived at Middlesbrough for the start of his third spell with the Premier League club.

Tue, 06 Aug, 2002

<p>SUITED AND BOOTED: The Scotland squad braved testing conditions for their official welcome in Nice.</p>

Nice welcome: Ben Healy and Scotland welcomed to France ahead of World Cup opener

The Tipperary native is a part of Gregor Townsend's squad.

Mon, 04 Sep, 2023

<p>Samoa's hooker Sama Malolo attempts to break away during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool D match between Samoa and Chile at Stade de Bordeaux in Bordeaux, south-western France on September 16, 2023. (Photo by Christophe ARCHAMBAULT / AFP) </p>

Samoa too strong for Chile in bonus-point win

Samoa opened their account at the Rugby World Cup at Stade de Bordeaux.

Sat, 16 Sep, 2023

<p>Rory Sutherland in training for Scotland (David Davies/PA))</p>

Rory Sutherland and Chris Harris start for Scotland in crucial Tonga clash

Prop Sutherland will make only his second start for the national team in 19 months.

Fri, 22 Sep, 2023

Soccer: Blatter calls TV crisis meeting

Fifa supremo Sepp Blatter has called an emergency meeting to discuss the World Cup broadcasting rights.

Tue, 17 Apr, 2001

Soccer: Northern Ireland looking for another friendly

Sammy McIlroy says Northern Ireland are looking to arrange another friendly against one of the teams competing in the World Cup.

Wed, 02 Jan, 2002

<p>Just over one million ‌Americans watched Tottenham's 2-0 home defeat by Newcastle United on August 29. Pic: Clive Mason/Getty Images</p>

Premier League viewership jumps 20% among young Americans after World Cup

US broadcasters NBC and the USA Network have drawn an average of half a million viewers for Premier League games this season

Mon, 05 Oct, 2026

Sam Whitelock. Photo: INPHO/Billy Stickland

Sam Whitelock: 'Munster v the Crusaders sounds pretty cool'

The All Black centurion has backed proposals for a world club tournament.

Wed, 06 May, 2020

Luiz looking for fresh start at PSG

David Luiz is ready to put his World Cup nightmare behind him by helping Paris St Germain make a push for the Champions League trophy.

Thu, 07 Aug, 2014

Alonso unsure over Spain future

Xabi Alonso insists he still has not decided whether this World Cup will be his last hurrah for Spain.

Tue, 10 Jun, 2014

<p>The Irish hockey team line up for the national anthem. Picture: Worldsportpics/Rodrigo Jaramillo</p>

Ireland reveal 20-man squad for tournament in South Africa ahead of World Cup

FIH Hockey Nations Cup takes place in Cape Town from June 11

Thu, 04 Jun, 2026

<p>HERO CUP: Shane Lowry will compete in the inaugural Hero Cup in January. Pic: AP Photo/Fernando Llano</p>

Final line-ups confirmed for inaugural Hero Cup

European Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald has selected Antoine Rozner and Richard Mansell as the final players for their respective Continental Europe and Great Britain and Ireland teams

Wed, 21 Dec, 2022

Brighton’s Alexis Mac Allister in action for Argentina at the World Cup (Adam Davy/PA).

Roberto De Zerbi will not rush Alexis Mac Allister back into Brighton action

De Zerbi on Tuesday said the 23-year-old was having “two weeks of holiday”

Fri, 23 Dec, 2022

Gemmill welcomes 'Celtic Cup' proposal

Scotland legend Archie Gemmill threw his weight behind the idea of a revamped home international series – and claimed “Utopia” would be the eventual inclusion of England.

Fri, 22 Jun, 2007

South Africa make embarrassing exit

South Africa, who will host the 2010 World Cup, exited the African Nations Cup without a point or even a goal to their name following defeat to Zambia.

Mon, 30 Jan, 2006

Cricket: Paul Stirling prefers to stay out of spotlight

Some Ireland cricketers love the attention that playing in a World Cup brings. 

Sat, 21 Feb, 2015

Xavi: Euros harder than World Cup

Spanish midfielder Xavi Hernandez believes the European Championship is harder to win than the World Cup.

Sun, 03 Jun, 2012

Gregor Townsend: "They're one of the best teams in world rugby"

Gregor Townsend confessed it "doesn't look good" for Hamish Watson after admitting the Scotland flanker's World Cup might be over already.

Sun, 22 Sep, 2019

Rob Baxter says Exeter did nothing wrong over the move that has ruled Joe Hawkins out of World Cup selection for Wales (Steve Haag/PA)

Exeter not to blame for Wales’ Joe Hawkins missing World Cup – Rob Baxter

Hawkins was left out of Wales’ preliminary World Cup training squad on Monday following his move from Ospreys to Exeter.

Wed, 03 May, 2023