Qatar emerges as surprise contender to host 2025 Rugby League World Cup The Gulf nation has never played an international rugby league match. The Independent UK · May 17, 2023
Qatar steps up to join bidders for next Rugby League World Cup in 2025 Qatar is among four nations to have expressed an interest in staging the next Rugby League World Cup after France pulled out as hosts The Guardian - UK · May 17, 2023
George Munsey declared fit as Cricket Scotland squad named for World Cup qualifier George Munsey has declared himself fit to play in Scotland’s World Cup Qualifier in Zimbabwe. The National (Scotland) · May 17, 2023
Thierry Henry reveals private Romelu Lukaku talks after Chelsea striker left him "worried" Thierry Henry has opened up on his private exchange with Romelu Lukaku after the Inter Milan forward endured a nightmare World Cup campaign with Belgium in Qatar Daily Mirror · May 17, 2023
Warren Gatland's biggest Wales problems and how he'll try to fix them next week Wales have more than a few areas they need to improve by the time the World Cup kicks-off and these are the key work-ons Wales Online · May 17, 2023
Today's rugby news as officials named for Wales Tests and Dragons hand out seven deals The latest rugby news from Wales and beyond Wales Online · May 17, 2023
Resolute and Clever, Inter Reaches Doorstep of Champions League Glory The Nerazzurri cruised to a 3–0 aggregate victory over their cross-town rivals to punch their ticket to June’s final. Sports Illustrated · May 16, 2023
Kylian Mbappe watches NBA's hottest prospect Victor Wembanyama in regular season goodbye The Paris Saint-Germain player took the opportunity to watch the projected number one pick in the NBA draft for one of the final times in his homeland before he heads to the United States Daily Mirror · May 16, 2023
The best players in world rugby switching countries at the Rugby World Cup A number of players could be representing a second Test nation in France later this year Wales Online · May 16, 2023
How the Rugby World Cup is expected to go as Ireland miss out, Wales dismissed and Scotland face early exit The competition has been left lopsided with top teams facing an early exit while Wales could realistically make the semi-finals Wales Online · May 16, 2023
Pelé’s mausoleum in Brazil opens to public as fans pay homage The last resting place of Pelé overlooks the Brazilian stadium where he played for almost two decades Evening Standard · May 16, 2023
Tonight's rugby news as Wales and Australia rivals become team-mates and Dan Biggar's successor identified The latest rugby news stories from Wales and the wider world Wales Online · May 16, 2023
England are ‘hellbent’ on World Cup success, says head coach Jess Thirlby Thirlby has announced her squad for the tournament. The Independent UK · May 16, 2023
Leeds United delighted with departure after academy star courted by rival suitors Leeds United are 'incredibly proud' to see academy stars Mateo Joseph and Darko Gyabi called up to play for England at the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup according to head of academy Adam Underwood Leeds Live · May 16, 2023
Daily Mirror · May 16, 2023 England keeping faith in Jofra Archer after "distraught" star is ruled out of Ashes World Cup defence in October also in doubt after Archer is ruled out of entire summer with recurring elbow injury
The Times of India · May 16, 2023 Jyothi Surekha Vennam slips to sixth place at Archery World Cup Stage 2 NEW DELHI: Despite her impressive world record-equalling qualifying score in Antalya last month, premier Indian compound archer Jyothi Surekha Vennam could not replicate her success in the World Cup Stage 2 in Shanghai.
Radio France Internationale · May 16, 2023 New Zealand rugby league chiefs raise hope of World Cup after France pulls out New Zealand emerged on Tuesday as a possible venue for the 2025 rugby league World Cup following France's decision to pull out as hosts of the tournament.
Leeds Live · May 16, 2023 Leeds United supporters tip Uruguay for World Cup success under Marcelo Bielsa The former Leeds United boss has taken over the Uruguay national team
Wales Online · May 16, 2023 Axed Wales star picked in World XV to face team-mates after shock Gatland call The 31-year-old missed out on Wales' World Cup training squad at the start of this month
The Independent UK · May 16, 2023 Highs and lows of Jofra Archer’s England career after Ashes setback The 28-year-old has been ruled out for the entire summer with an elbow injury.
Daily Mirror · May 16, 2023 Chelsea leave England short at U20 World Cup after blocking ace not picked in two months Chelsea had already stopped Lewis Hall being selected in England manager Ian Foster's squad for the upcoming Under-20 World Cup, and now the Blues have hit the Three Lions with another blow
Irish Mirror · May 16, 2023 Australian World Cup star admits she was tempted to declare for Ireland Mary Fowler was born in Cairns, Australia, to an Irish father. She lined out for the Matildas in Tallaght nearly two years ago.
Evening Standard · May 16, 2023 Quade Cooper to step up World Cup bid after Barbarians selection by Eddie Jones Quade Cooper will step up his Rugby World Cup comeback bid by turning out for the Barbarians against the World XV at Twickenham.
Daily Mirror · May 16, 2023 Fans left in tears as Pele's coffin in world's tallest cemetery opened to the public The legendary Brazilian footballer Pele died on December 29 last year, aged 82, with fans all over the world continuing to mourn the three-time World Cup winner
The Guardian - UK · May 16, 2023 Farrell and Ford’s final face-off could shape England’s World Cup destiny The fly-halves excelled for Saracens and Sale in the Premiership semi-finals, opening another debate about England’s options