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On this day in 2005: New Zealand wing Jonah Lomu signed for Cardiff Blues

Lomu had starred for the All Blacks in the 1995 and 1999 World Cups.

The Independent UK

Kiwi schoolgirl cricketer taking on the world

As cricketing teen Aniela Apperley begins making her mark on the game, she could be in line for two World Cups in three months - starting with next month's indoor cricket worlds.

Newsroom.co.nz

Man Utd cult hero Javier Hernandez suffers Qatar World Cup heartbreak

Former Manchester United star Javier Hernandez has played and scored for Mexico at three World Cups, but has been dealt a blow ahead of the 2022 edition in Qatar

Daily Mirror

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‘Growing the audience for rugby’: PR7s seeks to seed game in America

With 15s World Cups on the way, a start-up sevens league seeks to establish itself in a crowded but fractured landscape

The Guardian - US

European nations never closer to southern hemisphere giants, Lawrence Dallaglio claims

Southern hemisphere teams have won eight of the nine World Cups so far

The Independent UK

Indian teams can qualify for World Cups on merit if country's football structure is reformed: Bhaichung Bhutia

NEW DELHI: Indian senior and age-group teams can qualify for World Cups "on merit" in near future if the country's football structure is "reformed" with more focus on grassroots development, the legendary Bhaichung Bhutia said after filing his nomination papers for the AIFF president's post.

The Times of India

Viewer’s Guide for This Year’s World Cup in Qatar

A last chance for Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Kylian Mbappé back on the biggest stage of all. Brazil bidding for a record-extending sixth title. One of the most eagerly anticipated World Cups in memory is just around the corner in Qatar and excitement is building after the qualification period…

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Lindsay Hoyle says England women can take lead at Rugby League World Cup

Lindsay Hoyle, the House of Commons Speaker who will be RFL president in 2023 has said ‘we can take the sport to new heights with all three World Cups’

The Guardian - UK

German football legend Uwe Seeler dies aged 85

The striker became the first player to score in four World Cups and was captain when West Germany lost to England in the 1966 final

The Independent UK

After summer series, it's clear Scotland need to make progress ahead of next World Cup - Martin Hannan

AT this stage in the four year cycle between World Cups, intending participants should have a reasonable idea as to their state of progress. After…

The National (Scotland)

Ella Toone interview: Manchester United star and fan ready to live Old Trafford dream she didn’t even bother having

Old Trafford, Manchester. England’s largest club stadium, host to FA Cup and Champions League finals, matches at World Cups, European Championships and even Olympic Games.

Evening Standard

There’s only six Ben Davies! Which name is the most common in football?

Plus: familiar foes at World Cups, more old internationals who broke their goalscoring duck and Rangers’ 394-day season

The Guardian - UK

Steven Davis on how 'hero' Billy Bingham changed Northern Ireland football landscape

"For a nation of our size to qualify for back-to-back World Cups under his stewardship was incredible and really very inspiring.”

Belfast Live

Steven Davis: ‘Hero’ Billy Bingham showed Northern Ireland what was possible

Davis described Bingham’s achievements as ‘incredible and really very inspiring’.

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Asiad pressure off, Indian rowers eye strong outing in World Cups

Indian rowers will look to make the most of the opportunity when they compete in World Cup 1 in Belgrade, Serbia, from Friday.

The Guardian - US

US women’s and men’s teams agree historic deal to share World Cup prize money

The US men’s and women’s soccer teams will share prize money from their respective World Cups equally in a historic agreement announced on Wednesday.

The Hindu

Australian cricketer Andrew Symonds dies in car accident

He played 198 one-day international for Australia and won two World Cups

The Guardian - UK

Starting pistol fires on rugby’s defining decade but can it make it pay?

Richer nations will have to share the spoils if the proposed Nations Championship is to finally get off the ground and change rugby union’s future

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US Rugby World Cups: what will 2031 and 33 mean for the American game?

From the grassroots to MLR and on to the corridors of power, rugby lovers are celebrating. But they know hard work looms

Daily Mirror

World Rugby to fully adopt five new laws as 50:22 made permanent ahead of World Cup

Rugby union will permanently incorporate five new laws—which have been on trial since last summer—from July 1, meaning rules like the 50:22 kick will be in effect as upcoming World Cups

Evening Standard

England awarded women’s Rugby World Cup in 2025 with USA set to host tournaments for first time

The allocations for the next cycle of men’s and women’s Rugby World Cups have been confirmed, with the USA set to host both editions for the first time.

ABC News

Australia confirmed as host of the men's 2027 and women's 2029 Rugby World Cups

The 2027 men's and 2029 women's Rugby World Cup tournaments will both be held in Australia, World Rugby confirms.

AAP

Rugby Australia await double Cup vote

World Rugby is expected to officially confirm Australia as the host of the men's 2027 and women's 2029 World Cups at a meeting in Dublin on Thursday night.

The Independent UK

Destination of five World Cups set to be decided by WRC vote in Dublin

USA lock Nick Civetta says handing the 2031 and 2033 tournaments to US Rugby would be a ‘game-changer’.

Daily Record

Ange Postecoglou and the Celtic winning mentality Mark Bosnich found all about during TV bonding sessions

All eyes Down Under are on the man who led the Socceroos to consecutive World Cups and secured Asian Cup glory in 2015.

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