Duke’s up as Socceroos down Tunisia in cup
Maligned striker Mitch Duke has scored in Australia's 1-0 win against Tunisia, delivering the Socceroos a third-ever win at the World Cup finals.
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Aussies primed for World Cup soccer ‘war’
Socceroos coach Graham Arnold expects their World Cup clash against Tunisia to be a footballing war.
World Cup pressure isn’t real: Degenek
Socceroos defender Milos Degenek says the pressure to win their looming World Cup game against Tunisia isn't real pressure.
Japanese comeback win stuns Germany
Goals from German Bundesliga-based players have earned Japan a 'historic' 2-1 victory against four-times World Cup winners Germany.
Saudis beat Argentina in stunning upset
Lionel Messi's Argentina side have been beaten 2-1 by Saudi Arabia in one of the World Cup's great upsets.
Danes denied spot kick in Tunisia Cup draw
Australia's World Cup group rivals Denmark and Tunisia have fought out an entertaining but goalless draw after a dramatic finish.
Super Brigginshaw guns for four in a row
Ali Brigginshaw was Australia's outstanding figure in their World Cup final demolition of New Zealand - and the Jillaroos' mastermind is not finished yet.
Injured Socceroo Boyle out of World Cup
Star Socceroos winger Martin Boyle is out of the World Cup because of a knee injury in what coach Graham Arnold says is a devastating setback for his squad.
Cricket success follows England coach Mott
Australian Matthew Mott is on the verge of coaching two World Cup-winning finals in the same year as England prepare for the T20 decider against Pakistan.
Tigers’ Brown in Samoa’s World Cup line-up
Wests Tigers' Fa'amanu Brown has been called into Samoa's team to play England in Saturday's World Cup semi-final at the Emirates Stadium.
Maclaren backs Tilio after World Cup blow
Striker Jamie Maclaren quickly turned his attention to unlucky Melbourne City teammate Marco Tilio after Australia's World Cup squad for Qatar was announced.
Teenager Kuol buzzing about World Cup
Garang Kuol is buzzing at the prospect of becoming Australia's youngest player at a World Cup as the 18-year-old prepares to travel with the Socceroos to Qatar.
Cleary leads No.7 race as Roos team named
Nathan Cleary appears to have won the nod to play halfback in Australia's World Cup team after Mal Meninga named his side to face Lebanon in the quarter-final.
Afghanistan’s Zazai out of T20 World Cup
Australia's final T20 World Cup group opponents Afghanistan have lost powerful opening batter Hazratullah Zazai through injury with Gulbadin Naib replacing him.
Sri Lanka stay alive in T20 World Cup
Sri Lanka aim to go out "all guns blazing" against England after keeping their slight semi-final hopes alive in the T20 World Cup with a win over Afghanistan.
Phillips ton puts NZ in box seat in T20WC
Glenn Phillips' superb century has piloted New Zealand to a 65-run win over Sri Lanka, putting the Black Caps in the box seat for T20 World Cup semi-finals.
Cleary, DCE side by side for the Kangaroos
Mal Meninga will unite Daly Cherry-Evans and new Kangaroo Nathan Cleary for the first time for Australia, with the pair sharing organising duties against Italy.
England go for Mills after Topley blow
Reserve Tymal Mills has been upgraded to England's 15-strong T20 World Cup squad after the injury blow to Reece Topley.
Aussie Maizen’s Italy treble adorns RLWC
Underdogs Italy have beaten Scotland 28-4 thanks to terrific performances from an Aussie NRL star and a little-known Queensland Cup flyer.
Roosters’ Keary stars in Ireland RLWC win
Sydney Roosters five-eighth Luke Keary has marked his Ireland debut with a stirring display in a 48-2 win over Jamaica.
Shami in for Bumrah in India’s T20 squad
Paceman Mohammed Shami has replaced his injyred teammate Jasprit Bumrah in India's T20 World Cup squad.
England unleash Dom Young in RLWC opener
Newcastle Knights' powerhouse winger Dom Young is one of six NRL players to be unleashed by England in their World Cup opener against Samoa.
Pakistan handed Afridi boost for T20 WC
Pakistan quick Shaheen Shah Afridi is back bowling after injury and will travel to Australia aiming to feature in his nation's T20 World Cup campaign.
Renouf ‘shattered’ over Kangaroos numbers
Australia's 1992 World Cup final hero Steve Renouf is proud of the No.3 he wore and is disappointed this year's team will not play in positional numbers.
Windies’ Hetmyer misses plane, T20 WC spot
Big-hitting batter Shimron Hetmyer has lost his place in the West Indies' squad for the T20 World Cup in Australia after missing his rescheduled flight.
Samoa defections weaken Australia: England
The decision of high-profile NRL players to switch their allegiance from Australia to Samoa has been welcomed by England captain Sam Tomkins.
Johnson snubbed as Kiwis’ RLWC squad named
New Zealand coach Michael Maguire has opted against picking Shaun Johnson in his squad for the Rugby League World Cup, which kicks-off in England this month.
Luke Keary named in Ireland’s RLWC squad
Five NRL players have been called up to represent Ireland at the Rugby League World Cup, including Sydney Roosters halfback Luke Keary.
Burgess among England World Cup NRL stars
Tom Burgess and Elliott Whitehead are among six NRL-based players who will line up for England at the Rugby League Cup.
Maclaren takes ownership as Roos eye Cup
Socceroos striker Jamie Maclaren feels more responsibility for the side's fortunes at next month's World Cup compared to when he earned a late call-up in 2018.
Tonga without big guns for Cup playoff
Tonga will be without several big-name stars for Saturday's World Cup playoff against Hong Kong on the Sunshine Coast.