Dane van Niekerk has revoked her retirement and returned to international contention, with her name featuring in South Africa's training squad for the upcoming Women's ODI World Cup.

Rugby clubs are hoping the Women's World Cup will inspire new players to "dip their toe in" and try the sport. Friday's opening match saw England take on the USA at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland and rugby teams across north-east England hope those inspired by the game will join their clubs.

New Zealand began its defence of the Women's Rugby World Cup by scratching a 54-8 win over Spain in York on Sunday. The Black Ferns were comfortable eight-try winners — with only 13 players for the last quarter — but at the possible cost of flanker Kaipo Olsen-Baker,

President Donald Trump said Friday he would “rather not” join a potential meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, though he left the door open. No such meeting is planned,

Russian leader Vladimir Putin could be invited to next year’s World Cup in North America, US President Donald Trump has suggested. Speaking at a press conference announcing the date and draw of the 2026 tournament on Friday,

US President Donald Trump suggested that Russian leader Vladimir Putin could be invited to the 2026 World Cup, stating Putin wants to be there “very badly”. Trump displayed a