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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…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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

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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.”

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

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

The Independent UK

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 Times of India

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 Guardian - US

Australian cricketer Andrew Symonds dies in car accident

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

The Hindu

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

The Guardian - UK

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

The Guardian - US

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

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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’.

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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.

The Independent UK

Former Ireland hooker Sean Cronin to retire at end of season

The 35-year-old travelled to three World Cups

AAP

Healy, Lanning call to foster competition

More prizemoney at Women's World Cups should be redirected to developing nations according according to Australia stars Alyssa Healy and Meg Lanning.

The Guardian - AU

Hosting two Rugby World Cups is an opportunity Australia cannot afford to fumble

Tournaments on home soil in 2027 and 2029 present a once-in-a-generation chance to revive the men’s game and grow the women’s

ABC News

Rugby World Cups in 2027, 2029, chance to revitalise game in Australia, Alan Gilpin says

World Rugby hopes Australian rugby will return to the position of strength it once enjoyed, if the nation hosts the men's and women's Rugby World Cups in 2027 and 2029.

Sports Illustrated

History Is on Europe’s Side Following Competitive 2022 World Cup Draw

Now that the groups are set, we break down each quartet in Qatar, where the storylines go beyond the sport and where non-European sides are hoping to break through.

The Independent UK

Cristiano Ronaldo quashes retirement talk ahead of Portugal vs North Macedonia: ‘I’m the boss’

Ronaldo, who has 185 caps for Portugal and a world-record 115 international goals, is aiming to emulate a select band of players to have played in five World Cups

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