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Hadden sticks with tried and tested as history looms

SCOTLAND head coach Frank Hadden was happy to stick with his tried and tested as his unchanged team look to cement their place in history with a win over Argentina in tomorrow night’s World Cup quarter-final.

Sat, 06 Oct, 2007

Robinson vows to go out on a high

JASON ROBINSON insists he did not make himself available for England’s World Cup campaign just to “crash and burn” into retirement as England kick off their pre-tournament programme against Wales at Twickenham today (4pm).

Sat, 04 Aug, 2007

Unbeaten Ganguly hundred helps India storm to final

SOURAV GANGULY’S unbeaten hundred took India to their first World Cup final in 20 years after they beat Kenya

Fri, 21 Mar, 2003

Belarus boss backs Smith to lift Scots

Scotland 0 Belarus 1

Mon, 10 Oct, 2005

Australia survive scare to make winning World Cup start against Fiji

Australia survive scare to make winning World Cup start against Fiji

Australia found salvation in their driving line-out as they survived a scare to dispatch Fiji 39-21 in their World Cup opener at the Sapporo Dome.

Sat, 21 Sep, 2019

Comfortable win over Ireland did New Zealand no favours, says Hansen

Comfortable win over Ireland did New Zealand no favours, says Hansen

Steve Hansen has said a "perfect storm" led to New Zealand's Rugby World Cup collapse against England.

Tue, 10 Dec, 2019

Hugo MacNeill revelas why he felt it all unravelled for Ireland at Rugby World Cup

Hugo MacNeill revelas why he felt it all unravelled for Ireland at Rugby World Cup

Former international star Hugo MacNeill feels the lack of an established centre partnership denied Joe Schmidt the chance to develop a coherent attacking game for Ireland’s ill-fated World Cup campaign.

Wed, 06 Nov, 2019

The players of Morocco national football team celebrate during a homecoming parade in central Rabat, Morocco (Mosa’ab Elshamy/AP/PA)

Jubilant Morocco welcomes home history-making World Cup team

Tens of thousands of jubilant Moroccans welcomed their national football team home on Tuesday after the players exceeded the North African nation’s wildest expectations and finished fourth at the World Cup in Qatar.

Tue, 20 Dec, 2022

<p>Serbia celebrate victory in Portugal, which sealed their place at Qatar 2022 (Armando Franca/AP)</p>

Portugal face World Cup play-offs after being stunned by Serbia

Aleksandar Mitrovic’s last-minute header snatched Serbia automatic qualification for Qatar 2022 as they won 2-1 in Portugal to consign the hosts to the play-offs.

Sun, 14 Nov, 2021

<p>DOUBT: Marco Silva believes Harry Wilson, pictured, will recover from his injury in time to play for Wales at the World Cup. Pic: Zac Goodwin/PA</p>

Marco Silva thinks injured Harry Wilson will be fit for World Cup

Fulham boss Marco Silva believes Wales winger Harry Wilson will recover from his injury in time to play at the World Cup in Qatar

Fri, 05 Aug, 2022

O'Gara: 'I personally happen to believe that Joe will return to coaching in New Zealand'

O'Gara: 'I personally happen to believe that Joe will return to coaching in New Zealand'

Ronan O'Gara has said he believes that Joe Schmidt will return to coaching in New Zealand at some stage in the future.

Fri, 14 Dec, 2018

<p>IMPROVEMENT NEEDED: England's Ben Earl during a training session. Pic: Adam Davy/PA Wire</p>

Ben Earl says England are ready to turn a corner ahead of World Cup

Ben Earl believes England are ready to turn a corner but are determined to let their rugby do the talking amid low expectations of what can be achieved at the World Cup

Sat, 12 Aug, 2023

<p>Republic of Ireland players Izzy Atkinson, Courtney Brosnan, Kyra Carusa, Sinead Farrelly, Abbie Larkin, Marissa Sheva, Claire O'Riordan, and Heather Payne during the squad's stadium familiarisation at Stadium Australia in Sydney. Picture: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile</p>

'We want to do the nation proud' Girls in green blown away by support ahead of World Cup kick-off

Women's World Cup hits fever pitch as ticket sales for Ireland's debut match has outstripped demand for tickets to the final

Wed, 19 Jul, 2023

<p>HISTORIC ONE: Sarina Bolden of Philippines celebrates after scoring her team's winning goal as they spoil co-host New Zealand's party. Pic:Catherine Ivill/Getty Images</p>

Sarina Bolden spoils New Zealand party and hands Philippines historic win

The Philippines secured their own first World Cup win to keep alive their hopes of progressing in their debut tournament.

Tue, 25 Jul, 2023

Tom Curry is out with an ankle injury (Mike Egerton/PA)

England hoping Tom Curry will feature in World Cup build-up despite ankle issue

Curry sustained the injury in training this week and will be sidelined for up to a fortnight

Fri, 04 Aug, 2023

Cash crisis hits Scottish Rugby Union

The Scottish Rugby Union have been hit by a major financial crisis with 20 jobs set to be lost.

Sat, 15 Mar, 2003

Dramatic draw seals World Cup spot for Ireland

Ireland booked their trip to the 10-team World Cup next year in Australia in the most dramatic fashion today.

Sat, 03 Nov, 2007

Bierhoff wants to avoid England

Oliver Bierhoff is keen for Germany to avoid a clash with England in the second round of the World Cup.

Fri, 16 Jun, 2006

Spain exposed by 'moment of truth'

Spain captain Raul was devasated following his team’s exit from the World Cup in the second round after a 3-1 defeat to France.

Wed, 28 Jun, 2006

Fenerbahce appeals to Campbell - report

Arsenal defender Sol Campbell has claimed he is likely to join Fenerbahce this summer, according to reports in Turkey.

Wed, 07 Jun, 2006