The Latest Breaking News from World Cup

Stephanie Zambra recalls the day Ireland's women team went on strike

Fearful they'd be portrayed as 'divas' Irish team's decision to strike in 2017 won national support for women's football.

Irish Mirror · May 9, 2023

Rain ends Ireland’s automatic World Cup hopes

A no-result against Bangladesh at Chelmsford left the Irish facing a qualifying competition in Zimbabwe.

The Independent UK · May 9, 2023

Finding Frano Botica, the most controversial signing in Welsh rugby history

To this day Frano Botica remains the most high-profile and controversial signing in Welsh rugby history

Wales Online · May 9, 2023

Former captains Hogg and McInally named in Scotland training squad

The duo are set to retire after this year’s World Cup.

The National (Scotland) · May 9, 2023

Messi's father refutes rumours of deal to play in Saudi Arabia

Lionel Messi has not "signed or agreed" a deal to play in Saudi Arabia next season, the Argentine's father said after reports on Tuesday linked the Paris St Germain forward with a move to the Middle East.

France 24 · May 9, 2023

Lionel Messi's next move fuels frenzy of speculation

Lionel Messi’s next stop could mark his return to Barcelona

The Independent UK · May 9, 2023

Former captains Stuart Hogg and Stuart McInally named in Scotland training squad

The duo are set to retire after this year’s World Cup

The Independent UK · May 9, 2023

Alexandre Lacazette's transformation after Arsenal exit as Matteo Guendouzi is tipped for return

How the 17 players to have left Arsenal over the course of the campaign - including Alexandre Lacazette, Bernd Leno and Matteo Guendouzi - have fared at their respective new clubs

Football London · May 9, 2023

Lionel Messi to Al Hilal: £522m deal, Barcelona reunion and Cristiano Ronaldo feud reignited

Lionel Messi is on the brink of following Cristiano Ronaldo to the Saudi Pro League after PSG confirmed the World Cup winner would be released at the end of the season

Daily Mirror · May 9, 2023

From Carreras to Wiese: the 2022-23 Premiership team of the season

Our best XV of this campaign contains players ranging from the experienced Owen Farrell to rising stars such as Cadan Murley

The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2023