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ICC Men's Cricket World Cup set to open in India with rematch of 2019 final between England and New Zealand

  • Cricket

The International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s World Cup is set to begin tomorrow at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad with a re-match of the epic 2019 final, when England defeated New Zealand. 

2011 when Sachin Tendulkar was their supreme star.They are set to open their 2023 campaign against Australia

form at the right time as they seek to win the title for the fifth time in seven tournaments.After Australia

ICC World Cup Qualifier in Zimbabwe in June.Glenn Maxwell struck 77 for five-time World Cup winners Australia


Fiji touch rugby hails Australia’s Shuker for keeping Pacific Games dream alive

  • Solomon Islands 2023

Touch Federation Fiji has recorded its gratitude to the "Australian touch rugby sporting icon" Gavin Shuker, whose generosity has enabled its 28-member team and six officials to take part in the upcoming Pacific Games in the Solomon Islands.

In a statement, Touch Federation Fiji said Shuker, who has won numerous Touch World Cups with Australia

who are part of the national side to be with him in Rockhampton, the current centre of touch rugby in Australia

athletes to not only be employed but to learn more about the sport from some of the sport's best in Australia



Spain footballers tell court of pressure on Hermoso from Rubiales to justify "kiss" incident

  • World Cup

Three Spanish women’s national team footballers have claimed in court that disgraced former Royal Spanish Football Federation President Luis Rubiales pressurised Jennifer Hermoso to publicly justify the “kiss” incident that took place following the FIFA Women’s World Cup Final.

World Cup in August, after they defeated England 1-0 to win the trophy for the first time at Sydney in Australia


One million new plants planned for Brisbane before 2032 Olympics

  • Brisbane 2032

Brisbane's Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has announced that one million new plants will be introduced to the city in time for the 2032 Summer Olympics and Paralympics.

A partnership has been agreed between Brisbane City Council and Greening Australia in a bid to create

Council's own Sustainability Agency has teamed up with Greening Australia to deliver the Biodiverse Brisbane

Paralympics ©Getty Images"Brisbane is the first Council in Queensland to collaborate with Greening Australia

, the chair of the Brisbane Sustainability Agency.Heather Campbell, the chief executive of Greening Australia

This collaboration to deliver a citywide large-scale project is a first of its kind for Greening Australia


Australia's only Olympic Nordic combined athlete Nerdal dies aged 95

  • Nordic Combined

Hal Nerdal, the first and only athlete to represent Australia in the Nordic combined event at the Winter

Nerdal, who moved to Australia aged 24 after being brought up in Norway, was never formally coached,

Northern Norway, Nerdal was brought up in a rural area, as the youngest of ten children.He moved to Australia

when his opponents included numerous other expatriate Norwegians.Hal Nerdal was presented with a Snow Australia

married Jean, with whom he had daughters Lynn and Judy.Nerdal’s family presented him with his Snow Australia

and great grandchildren and extended family and friends," a Snow Australia statement read.


Holders South Africa all-but seal Rugby World Cup quarter-final place with win against Tonga

  • Rugby Sevens

quarter-finals of the men's Rugby World Cup in France with a bonus-point victory against Tonga, and Australia

half, but could not prevent a third defeat of the World Cup for their team.In the day's early match, Australia

Toulouse.Third-place in the pool earns an automatic qualifying place at the next World Cup in 2027.Australia

from the tournament ©Getty ImagesBen Donaldson opened the scoring with a fourth-minute penalty for Australia

by Donaldson to lead 24-7 at the break.Fraser McReight in the 47th minute sealed the bonus point for Australia

Portugal's second try converted by Marques when playing against 13.An unconverted Marika Koroibete try for Australia


Unilever announced as bronze partner of Solomon Islands 2023

  • Solomon Islands 2023

Consumer goods firm Unilever have joined forces with this year's Pacific Games in the Solomon Islands, it has been announced.

signed a deal with FIFA until 2027 and was a sponsor at the recently concluded FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia


Fiji earn tense win against Georgia to put Australia on brink of Rugby World Cup exit

  • Rugby Sevens

to earn a tense victory against Georgia at the men's Rugby World Cup in France, a result which puts Australia

After producing one of the shocks of the tournament to beat Australia 22-15 in Pool B on September 17

2007, the last time the Rugby World Cup was held in France.They have 10 points, ahead of third-placed Australia


From Jiminy Cricket to Blaze and Tonk, the story of the Cricket World Cup

  • The Big Read

By a twist of fate or maybe just some clever scheduling, the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men's World Cup begins exactly where it left off in 2019.

official one day international (ODI).The first officially recognised contest was in January 1971, when Australia

home by four wickets.The final between West Indies and Australia was a played in front of an exuberant

format changed and each team faced their opponents twice.Zimbabwe sprung an early shock by beating Australia

a final showdown between the two host nations.In fact, both were knocked out in the semi-finals as Australia

The match was tied but Australia went through to the final by virtue of their superior record in the


Eaton and Brown start as favourites at 2023 Park World Championships

  • Skateboarding

Skateboarders will hope to add to their Paris 2024 ranking points as the 2023 Park World Championships begins in Rome tomorrow.

champions Jagger Eaton of the United States and Sky Brown of Britain.With big names like Keegan Palmer of Australia

thanks to Olympic ranking points.Among women, the three joining Brown and Yosozumi are Ruby Trew of Australia


Australian Taekwondo President hails medal haul from World Cadet Championships

  • Member National Association and Continental Unions News

Australian Taekwondo President Jean Kfoury has described the country's achievements at the World Cadet Championships in Sarajevo as "extraordinary".

 Australia has celebrated taekwondo achievements on the world stage ©Getty Images"I congratulate

These performances were backed up by a further 16 medals at the Bosnia Open, where Australia also came


France issues arrest warrant for former AFC President over Qatar 2022 corruption

  • Football

A magistrate in Paris has issued an international arrest warrant for former Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Mohamed bin Hammam on suspicion of corruption in connection with Qatar’s successful bid for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

were due to be awarded.The OFC was due to appoint a replacement who would have given their vote to Australia



Australian Sports Minister meets Paris 2024 officials as part of Brisbane 2032 preparations

  • Brisbane 2032

Australia's Sports Minister Anika Wells has visited France to learn lessons from Paris 2024 organisers in preparation for Brisbane 2032.

France is currently hosting the men's Rugby World Cup - which Australia will stage in 2027.Australia

Cup four years after France did so in 2019.France is hosting the Rugby World Cup four years before Australia