The Latest Breaking News from the World Cup

Having reversed his 50-over retirement, England’s Test and T20 talisman talks to Ali Martin about the Ashes summer, Freddie Flintoff’s return and his hopes of retaining the World Cup in India

Mitchell Starc believes Steve Smith's poor returns in first two ODIs against India is least of concern for Australia. He's confident Smith, Maxwell and others will adapt to conditions and be ready for World Cup

Cortnee Vine has experienced newfound stardom and the Sydney winger wants the World Cup momentum to continue into the A-League Women.

Missing out on the Commonwealth Games gave Tiana Metuarau the fire to work even harder for her Silver Ferns dream. She's back from an abrupt World Cup call-up and ready to keep growing. 

Appropriate that a match involving France should throw up some existential issues.

The captain insists the 13-8 loss is ‘good preparation’ for the latter stages of the World Cup, while Ireland head coach Andy Farrell: ‘That was a proper game’

The defender admits she was tormented by the failure to qualify for the tournament in Australia and New Zealand.

The scrum half’s further participation in the World Cup remains in doubt

India-Australia cricket matches bring out the best in both sides. Ahead of the World Cup, they face off in a 3-match ODI series, giving players a chance to make a statement and teams to finalise their best eleven. India's Asia Cup triumph was authoritative, while Australia's Marnus Labuschagne shone in…