The Latest Breaking News from World Cup

Jonny May says the fear of failure will motivate him as England seek their second victory of the World Cup against Japan

There’s a whiff of wind in Australia’s sails but their defence will be tested by a Fijian side in superior form

The fly half passed his predecessor in the Rugby World Cup fixture against Tonga

Johnny Sexton overtook Ronan O’Gara to become Ireland’s top all-time points scorer in an eight-try win over tenacious opponents

Dewi Lake, Jac Morgan and Taulupe Faletau also scored tries in Wales’s 28-8 bonus-point victory against Portugal in a World Cup Pool C match

Warren Gatland’s side only collected a bonus point in the dying seconds.

Wales 28-8 Portugal: Taulupe Faletau’s score late on snatched Wales a potentially vital bonus point but it felt like Portugal’s day in Nice

NEW DELHI: Former New Zealand cricketer Simon Doull has voiced his apprehensions regarding India's performance in major International Cricket Council (ICC) events. Doull emphasised that playing fearless cricket is crucial on the grand stage, and Team India has struggled to adopt this approach.

Travis Head's World Cup participation uncertain after hand fracture. Scans tomorrow to reveal extent of injury. Mitchell Marsh or Marnus Labuschagne potential replacements.

Chief executive Sweeney and chairman Ilube have been accused of inadequate leadership

New Zealand pacer Tim Southee faces a race against time to be fit for the World Cup after dislocating and fracturing a bone in his right thumb less than three weeks before the start of the ODI World Cup in India. A timeline for his recovery yet to be established.