Aussie boss Gustavsson targets specific Irish weaknesses
Australia manager Tony Gustavsson says he has identified critical weaknesses in the Republic of Ireland that his team plan to expose in their World Cup opener on Thursday night.
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Ireland embracing underdog role in Women's World Cup debut
SYDNEY: Underdog Republic of Ireland plan to approach their historic Women's World Cup debut as they have every victory in their improbable run to the global women's showcase - by "outbelieving" their opponents.
Up at 3am: World Cup players in losing battle with jet lag
SYDNEY: Every long-distance flyer knows how debilitating jet lag can be, but now imagine you need to train right away and then play in a football World Cup.
Commonwealth Games 2026: What's next after host Victoria pulled out?
Australia's state of Victoria has withdrawn as host of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, placing the future of the quadrennial multi-sport event in doubt and raising questions about the benefits and continued relevance of the Games.
Kerr proud to bring the World Cup experience home to Australia
SYDNEY : After four years of preparation, Australia kick off their home World Cup on Thursday in front of a record crowd at Stadium Australia - and the significance of the moment was not lost on captain Sam Kerr and coach Tony Gustavsson ahead of the game.
Sweden's Seger in tears over World Cup fitness battle
STOCKHOLM : Sweden's most-capped player Caroline Seger broke down in tears in Wellington on Wednesday as she described her battle to recover from injury in time for her country's opening Women's World Cup game against South Africa.
Ireland's O'Sullivan fit for World Cup clash with Australia
Ireland midfielder Denise O'Sullivan will be fit to start her country's Women's World Cup Group B opener against Australia in Sydney on Thursday, coach Vera Pauw told reporters.
England win toss and bowl first in must-win fourth Ashes test
MANCHESTER, England : For the fourth successive test in this Ashes series, England won toss and have elected to bowl first as the must-win clash with Australia gets up and running under grey skies in Manchester on Wednesday.