World Cup
Ray Warren is the voice of the NRL
Ray Warren is the voice of the NRL, a commentator who's called so many games, and is so central to rugby league's identity in Australia, his home town has erected a bronze statue of him. Video, Audio
Cocaine Kiwis dumped from World Cup side
Kiwis Coach David Kidwell says embattled Kiwis captain Jesse Bromwich and Kevin Proctor will not be considered for the upcoming World Cup. Video, Audio
NZ Football welcomes proposed World Cup changes
New Zealand Football says proposed changes to World Cup qualifications could be a game changer.
Jones says England's World Cup plan is still on track
The England rugby coach Eddie Jones insists his four-year plan leading into the 2019 World Cup remains intact despite the comprehensive defeat to Ireland.
NZ cyclists claim winning medal haul
The New Zealand track cycling team won four medals on the final night of riding at the latest World Cup in Los Angeles to be crowned the overall round winner.
Rummenigge critical of World Cup expansion
FIFA's decision to increase the World Cup from 32 to 48 teams was described as nonsense by German great Karl-Heinz Rummenigge.
FIFA expected to expand World Cup
FIFA look set to ignore the old adage about not messing with a winning formula by approving president Gianni Infantino's plans to expand the World Cup.
Europe's clubs don't want expanded World Cup
Europe's powerful football clubs have told governing body FIFA that they are opposed to plans to expand the World Cup from its current 32 teams.
Fifa boss still wants 48 teams at World Cup
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is still recommending a 48-team World Cup in 2026 but now prefers to have 16 first-round groups of three teams each.
Denmark win Golf World Cup
Denmark won the World Cup of Golf for the first time as Søren Kjeldsen and Thorbjørn Olesen claimed a thrilling four-shot victory at Kingston Heath Golf Club.
NZ golfers improve at World Cup
Ryan Fox and Danny Lee have two goals in Melbourne - beating Australia in their own backyard and becoming the first New Zealand duo to win the golf World Cup.
Black Ferns up against Canada in World Cup pool
New Zealand has been drawn with Canada, Wales and a qualifier for next year's Women's Rugby World Cup in Ireland.
Winston Reid ruled out of New Caledonia series
All Whites captain Winston Reid has been ruled out of this month's Oceania World Cup qualifiers against New Caledonia.
Infantino still wants a larger World Cup
FIFA president Gianni Infantino said proposals for a 32, 40 or 48-team World Cup in 2026 were still on the table.
1995 poisoned chalice
Nelson Mandela's former bodyguard says the All Blacks were deliberately poisoned during the 1995 Rugby World Cup campaign. Audio
Pele to sell off his football memorabilia
Football legend Pele is putting around 2,000 items up for auction, including his three World Cup medals and a one of a kind Jules Rimet trophy.
Jones wants Wilkinson on board
England rugby head Eddie Jones said he wants World Cup winner Jonny Wilkinson to be part of his coaching set-up.
No positive drugs tests from Rugby World Cup
There were no positive drugs tests from the Rugby World Cup.
Netherlands and Belgium consider World Cup legal action
Netherlands and Belgium have sought legal advice over whether to seek compensation for the cost of their abortive football World Cup bid after discovering the choice of Russia for the 2018 finals was…
All Black veterans pay back the faith
The All Blacks' wise old heads have once again proved their worth, willing the side to their second straight Rugby World Cup final, writes Alex Coogan-Reeves.