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World Cup

England need another dramatic form flip to avoid worst Six Nations

Rugby Union - Six Nations Championship - England v Ireland - Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, Britain - February 21, 2026 England's Tommy Freeman in action with Ireland's Ciaran Frawley Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra
Rugby Union - Six Nations Championship - England v Ireland - Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, Britain - February 21, 2026 England's Tommy Freeman in action with Ireland's Ciaran Frawley Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra

Australia first to qualify for Women's World Cup with Asian Cup win

Australia edge out North Korea to reach Women’s Asian Cup semis

Sam Kerr of Australia celebrates after winning the Women’s Asian Cup quarter-final match against North Korea.
Sam Kerr of Australia celebrates after winning the Women’s Asian Cup quarter-final match against North Korea.

Alpine skiing-Odermatt wins men's overall World Cup for fifth year in a row

Iran says no one can exclude it from World Cup after Trump warning

Mr Trump later posted another message on his social media platform to emphasise that the event would be safe for players and spectators from around the world.
Mr Trump later posted another message on his social media platform to emphasise that the event would be safe for players and spectators from around the world.

Bayern coach Kompany hopes to have fit squad for season finale

Soccer Football - UEFA Champions League - Round of 16 - First Leg - Atalanta v Bayern Munich - New Balance Arena, Bergamo, Italy - March 10, 2026 Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany after the match REUTERS/Matteo Ciambelli
Soccer Football - UEFA Champions League - Round of 16 - First Leg - Atalanta v Bayern Munich - New Balance Arena, Bergamo, Italy - March 10, 2026 Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany after the match REUTERS/Matteo Ciambelli

Injured Davies ruled out of Canada friendlies, says Marsch

Soccer Football - UEFA Champions League - Round of 16 - First Leg - Atalanta v Bayern Munich - New Balance Arena, Bergamo, Italy - March 10, 2026 Bayern Munich's Alphonso Davies looks dejected after sustaining an injury REUTERS/Daniele Mascolo
Soccer Football - UEFA Champions League - Round of 16 - First Leg - Atalanta v Bayern Munich - New Balance Arena, Bergamo, Italy - March 10, 2026 Bayern Munich's Alphonso Davies looks dejected after sustaining an injury REUTERS/Daniele Mascolo

Rights groups urge FIFA to ensure inclusive World Cup

The FIFA World Cup 2026 trophy is displayed during a ceremony marking the trophy's world tour at the Corferias convention center, in Bogota, Colombia February 15, 2026. REUTERS/Luisa Gonzalez
The FIFA World Cup 2026 trophy is displayed during a ceremony marking the trophy's world tour at the Corferias convention center, in Bogota, Colombia February 15, 2026. REUTERS/Luisa Gonzalez

Cross-country skiing-Norway's Klaebo taken to hospital after nasty sprint crash

Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Cross-Country Skiing - Men's 50km Mass Start Classic - Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Lago, Italy - February 21, 2026. Gold medallist Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo of Norway celebrates after the men's 50km mass start classic REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq/File Photo
Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Cross-Country Skiing - Men's 50km Mass Start Classic - Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium, Lago, Italy - February 21, 2026. Gold medallist Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo of Norway celebrates after the men's 50km mass start classic REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq/File Photo

Trump says it is not appropriate for Iran to be at World Cup ‘for their own life and safety’

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - World Cup - Asian Qualifiers - Group A - Iran v North Korea - Azadi Stadium, Tehran, Iran - June 10, 2025 Iran players line up before the match  Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS /File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - World Cup - Asian Qualifiers - Group A - Iran v North Korea - Azadi Stadium, Tehran, Iran - June 10, 2025 Iran players line up before the match  Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS /File Photo

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.