The Latest Breaking News from World Cup

The rise of Ishan Kishan: From Patna to the Indian World Cup squad

NEW DELHI: Ishan Kishan is an intriguing package that includes a hard-hitting left-hander who can bat anywhere from top to No. 5 as well as a capable presence behind the stumps.

The Times of India · Sep 7, 2023

England vs New Zealand: 2019 heroes must click fast with problems to resolve as World Cup looms

Much of the personnel is the same but England have work to do if they are to successfully defend their title in India

Evening Standard · Sep 7, 2023

Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni confirms Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez is doubt with foot injury

The defender is a doubt for Argentina’s opening World Cup qualifier against Ecuador

Evening Standard · Sep 7, 2023

Liga F: Spain’s top-tier women footballers to hold two-week strike amid pay dispute

The start of the new season looks set to be delayed with no agreement reached despite 12 months of negotiations

Evening Standard · Sep 7, 2023

Kaylin Swart: from World Cup to day-job and long bus journeys on game day

The South Africa goalkeeper on the huge contrast of playing in Australia and New Zealand and back home, where the league is not professional

The Guardian - UK · Sep 7, 2023

Natalie Portman praises ‘resilience’ of Spain players amid Rubiales scandal

Natalie Portman, the Oscar-winning actor and part-owner of NWSL club Angel City, has paid tribute to the ‘inspiring’ actions of the Spain women’s team

The Guardian - UK · Sep 7, 2023

Watch as France and New Zealand players hold press conference ahead of Rugby World Cup opener

Watch as New Zealand and France players hold a press conference at the Stade de France ahead of the opening match of the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023

Want a more perfect union? Watch the Rugby World Cup

The men’s US Eagles failed to qualify but events in France will still give American rugby fans a chance to come together

The Guardian - US · Sep 7, 2023

France tightens Rugby World Cup security to avoid repeat of stadium chaos

The French government has revealed plans to ensure tight security at the Rugby World Cup, which begins in France this week, to avoid a repeat of last year's Champions League football final chaos for crowds of fans at the Stade de France.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 7, 2023

Rugby World Cup 2023: why are England in such disarray?

We were promised “ad nauseam” that England under new coach Steve Borthwick would peak at the right time, said Oliver Brown in The Daily Telegraph. “All the low-water marks” of recent times – November’s capitulation to South Africa; March’s record loss to France – were “passed off with the blithe…

The Week · Sep 7, 2023