2026 Rugby League World Cup to be hosted in southern hemisphere
The next Rugby League World Cup will take place in the southern hemisphere in 2026, the sport’s international governing body has announced.
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Danny Care will not hold back in bid to secure spot in England’s World Cup squad
Danny Care has unfinished business with the World Cup but refuses to hold back during England’s warm-up games even if it means repeating one of his career’s most crushing disappointments.
Jamaica send Marta's Brazil crashing out of Women's World Cup
Jamaica ensured there would be no fairytale ending to Marta's World Cup career as they held Brazil to a 0-0 draw to reach the last 16 on Wednesday and condemn the South Americans to their earliest exit since 1995.
Dylan Hartley: England should play Owen Farrell at fly-half for entire World Cup
Dylan Hartley has urged England to install Owen Farrell at fly-half for the entire World Cup and its build up in the belief it will provide reassurance to the team.
South Africa score historic win to reach last 16 of Women's World Cup
Thembi Kgatlana scored a last-gasp winner as South Africa created history by securing their first ever Women's World Cup win.
Paul O'Connell has no concerns with inexperienced Ireland fly-halves
Paul O’Connell has no reservations about the possibility of Ross Byrne, Jack Crowley or Ciaran Frawley starting a World Cup match in place of influential Ireland captain Johnny Sexton.
Morocco's women prove it's not just the men who enjoy World Cup spotlight
It might be a cliche but just competing at this year’s Women’s World Cup was already a victory for Morocco.
Bok mentor explains Bongi the communicator as captaincy choice: It's not a left-field choice
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber said Bongi Mbonambi's elevation to the Test captaincy for Saturday's warm-up game against Argentina in Buenos Aires wasn't a left-field choice but one informed by his set-piece communication excellence with match officials.