Samoa head coach Michael Jones is counting the cost of injuries suffered during warm-up games in England ahead of the Rugby World Cup.

The Ireland squad broke camp today before they reassemble on Sunday evening for the start of the Rugby World Cup campaign.

Zimbabwe fast bowler Henry Olonga has been expelled from his domestic cricket club following his political protest at the World Cup.

England physio Gary Lewin is to return home from the World Cup after suffering a fracture and dislocation of his ankle while celebrating Daniel Sturridge’s first-half equaliser in Saturday night’s 2-1 defeat against Italy.

Low-cost airline easyJet said that a smaller-than-expected first-half loss, helped by tight cost control and more business passengers, showed it could cope with growing competition and disruption to bookings from June’s soccer World Cup.

AMAL CLOONEY has been pitted against EMMA WATSON and CARA DELEVINGNE for a British Style Award.

Pep Guardiola has been told he has a job for life at Bayern Munich.

Japan coach Zico continues to sweat over the fitness of right wing-back Akira Kaji as the clock ticks down to his side’s World Cup opener against Australia.

France coach Raymond Domenech today refused to comment on the incident which led to his side's crucial second goal in last night’s 3-1 World Cup last 16 win over Spain.

Tickets for Connacht's high-profile friendly with World Cup contenders South Africa on August 21 have been selling fast today, with the main stand terrace having already sold out.

Argentina have returned to Buenos Aires to resume their preparations for the World Cup after a 14-day training camp in the United States.

Today’s women’s World Cup group games in China between Australia and Canada and China and New Zealand have been put back one day due to a typhoon in the region.

Scotland number eight Simon Taylor admits every player involved in the World Cup defeat by Argentina will be forever "haunted" by the result.

Newcastle boss Glenn Roeder has admitted he was interested in bringing Argentina international Carlos Tevez to St James’ Park.

England head coach Andy Robinson has expressed his sympathy for World Cup hero Jonny Wilkinson after yet another injury set-back.

Middlesbrough goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer failed a late fitness test after his return from his World Cup heroics with Australia to hand compatriot Brad Jones a chance against Fulham.

Charlton midfielder Matt Holland has decided to call time on his international career with the Republic of Ireland.

Recently-crowned Argentina World Cup Under-20 winner Angel Di Maria claims negotiations with English Premier League club Arsenal are going well.

Argentina coach Marcelo Loffreda is eager to get his men working hard after they arrive on Sunday in Pensicola, Florida to begin training for the World Cup.

Ireland's Jessica Kurten was one of 14 riders through to the jump-off in tonight's Grand Prix at the World Cup show in Vigo, Spain, but one mistake kept her out of the top 10 at the finish.