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The Dutch delight against South Africa is second biggest upset in World Cup history | Data

Upsets in World Cup games, ranked by Elo ratings: The Netherlands' defeat of South Africa was the second biggest upset, with a difference of 457 points. Afghanistan's win over England was 13th biggest, with a difference of 255 points. West Indies and Australia have been the only favourites to win…

The Hindu

England wait on Marcus Smith’s fitness for South Africa World Cup semi-final

Freddie Steward is waiting in the wings at full-back for the World Cup semi-final while Kevin Sinfield said: ‘You’re blown away by what Marcus does’

The Guardian - UK

Beth Mead ‘not close’ to England recall, Sarina Wiegman admits

Fran Kirby returns to the England squad after injury saw her miss the World Cup

The Independent UK

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Eddie Jones promises a bright Wallabies future but for some the scars of 2023 may never heal

The embattled coach is not abandoning a sinking ship but after the World Cup debacle dark and uncharted waters lie ahead

The Guardian - AU

I quite like the noise – Ellis Genge ‘fuelled’ by England’s critics

England take on South Africa on Saturday for a place in the World Cup final.

The Independent UK

Grace Nweke’s Constellation Cup cameo points to a bright netball future

After Sunday’s game it is abundantly clear that New Zealand’s fortunes in the series – and beyond – sit on the shoulders of the young goal shooter

The Guardian - AU

Antoine Dupont slams referee after France crash out of Rugby World Cup

France captain Dupont was angry with Ben O’Keeffe’s decisions during the World Cup quarter-final defeat to South Africa

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Hard work, modesty and McTominay: how Scotland qualified for Euro 2024

After the disappointment of missing out on the World Cup, Steve Clarke’s side have breezed to a place in Germany

The Guardian - UK

World Cup-bound Head recovering quicker than expected

Key ODI batter Travis Head is ahead of schedule in his recovery from a fractured left hand and is excited to rejoin his teammates at the World Cup this week.

AAP

Afghanistan tastes its second success in the World Cup

Afghanistan beat England: 284-8 (50 overs) to 207 (44.3 overs). Afghans record 2nd-highest ODI WC total; Nabi overtakes Zadran as leading wicket-taker. Win 2nd WC match in 18 games; England 1st team to lose to all 11 Test-playing nations.

The Hindu

England captain Jos Buttler says Afghanistan defeat ‘tough loss to take’

England, who won the World Cup in 2019, have now lost two of their opening three matches.

The Independent UK

England humbled by Afghanistan in historic Cricket World Cup shock

Jos Buttler’s side become the victims of one of the World Cup’s biggest ever shocks in Delhi

The Guardian - UK

Priest showcases a collection of over 1,600 stamps on cricket

Priest Fr. Tom John collects 1,200 cricket-related stamps from countries celebrating the World Cup. He has all stamps since 1975, but India has yet to issue one. He plays cricket and trains children in his ashram. He has 50,000 stamps on 270 subjects and plans to set up a stamp…

The Hindu

Returning Antoine Dupont ‘inspires fear in opponents’ – Mathieu Jalibert

The France captain is back from a broken cheekbone for the World Cup quarter-final against South Africa.

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The Independent UK

Pakistani cricket presenter Zainab Abbas breaks silence after World Cup exit

Zainab Abbas left India earlier this week amid a backlash over historic social media posts, with critics claiming they insulted the World Cup host country

The Independent UK

Warren Gatland: It would be ‘huge achievement’ if Wales can reach semi-finals

Wales were unbeaten in the pool stage at the World Cup.

The Independent UK

Pakistani cricket presenter Zainab Abbas breaks silence after World Cup exit

Zainab Abbas left India earlier this week amid a backlash over historic social media posts, with critics claiming they insulted the World Cup host country

The Independent UK

England ready for challenge of knocking India ‘off their perch’ – Chris Woakes

The World Cup hosts have won their first two games while defending champions England bounced back from an opening defeat.

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The Independent UK

Wales vs Argentina: Montoya’s darts, ‘Rees-lightning’ and the keys to World Cup quarter-final

Two contrasting back row selections hint at different approaches from the two sides in the World Cup quarter-final

Al Jazeera

India vs Pakistan, ‘nagin dance’, Ashes : A look at cricket’s top rivalries

A bloody partition, a mock obituary and a serpentine dance – cricket has a history of bitter rivalries.

The Independent UK

5 Wales’ World Cup quarter-finals as Warren Gatland’s side gear up to face Pumas

Wales have reached the last-eight stage of the World Cup four times in a row.

The Independent UK

Fiji hooker Sam Matavesi emerges as quarter-final doubt after death of father in Cornwall

Sireli Matavesi is the second immediate family member of a Fijian squad member to pass away during the World Cup

The Conversation

Morocco will co-host the 2030 World Cup – Palestine and Western Sahara will be burning issues

The 2030 men’s football World Cup will be co-hosted by three countries across two continents after Morocco, Spain and Portugal’s successful bid was selected by Fifa, the sport’s world governing body.

Evening Standard

Jack Willis seeks renewed RFU talks in bid to keep England career alive

RFU deeming his case no longer meets the “exceptional circumstances” clause required for overseas-based players to represent Red Rose

The Independent UK

Ollie Chessum warns Fiji they did not face the true England at Twickenham

England’s build-up to the World Cup reached its lowest ebb when they lost to the Islanders for the first time in eight meetings.

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