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The Roar's Cricket World Cup countdown: McCullum goes down swinging

Today at 06:01 am - Your Sports Opinion...

'He'd be my 10' - Christian Lealiifano tipped for Wallabies World Cup first-five spot

Today at 12:30 am - Brumbies coach Dan McKellar believes Christian Lealiifano should be recalled to wear the Wallabies No.10 jersey at the World Cup later this year....

South Africa's chances of hosting World Cup 2027

Today at 09:05 pm - IN THE SPOTLIGHT: When 2019’s World Cup kicks off in Tokyo, rugby will break new ground....

Tom Curry ready to roll up his sleeves in battle to be England's no.7

Today at 07:24 pm - Tom Curry on fledgling rivalry between himself and Sam Underhill. News and opinion from The Rugby Paper - the UK's no.1 selling rugby title....

Taking the World Cup global: who will play host in 2027?

Today at 11:14 am - When 2019’s World Cup kicks off in Tokyo, rugby will break new ground by taking the showcase tournament to Asia for the first time. Where, then, could we see 2027's iteration of the World Cup take place?...

What will be Australia's first choice Cricket World Cup lineup?

Yesterday at 03:20 am - Your Sports Opinion...

Wallabies World Cup hopeful to return from injury against the Sunwolves

Yesterday at 01:13 am - He's had a long time out from the game, but this Wallaby hooker is finally on track to push for World Cup selection....

The Roar's Cricket World Cup countdown: When one Canadian man took on the West Indies

Yesterday at 11:10 pm - Your Sports Opinion...

World Rugby irons out player insurance row in time for World Cup

Yesterday at 06:05 pm - Having listened to concerns regarding insurance when players are away on Test duty from their clubs, World Rugby have doubled the liability to ensure it won't affect World Cup preparations. ...