Japan beat 14-player Samoa in Toulouse to boost their hopes of reaching the quarter-finals of the men's Rugby World Cup.

edition in 2019, and trailed opponents Samoa on points difference going into their third Pool D match in France

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.

votes during a campaign to replace Sepp Blatter, right, as FIFA President ©Getty ImagesThe charges in France

The United Nations (UN) has reiterated its opposition to the ban on French athletes wearing the Islamic veil, or hijab, at next year’s Olympics and Paralympics in Paris.

Asked about this statement during a regular press briefing in Geneva, Agence France-Presse reported that

Wearing the veil is set to remain banned during football matches in France, an approach that goes against

to ban the veil and other items of Islamic clothing during the Olympics and Paralympics.Last month France

Namibia skipper Johan Deysel has been banned for six matches for his head-on-head tackle which fractured the cheekbone of French captain Antoine Dupont at the Rugby World Cup.

his disciplinary record and his apology to Dupont.After the game, Deysel, who plays his club rugby in France

 "I spoke with [France head coach] Fabien Galthié immediately after the match and apologised personally

and through the France team doctor.

An Italian delegation held meetings and visited venues in Paris as part of the country's preparations for next year's Olympic Games.

sports.Meetings were held at the Paris 2024 headquarters, while venues visited included the Stade de France

Uruguay came from behind to beat Namibia 36-26 and record their first victory of the Rugby World Cup in France

Uruguay as good as out.Namibia had already suffered three chastening defeats after being thrashed 96-0 by France

A total of 6,000 athletes from 100 countries will participate in the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship, organisers have announced.

Popular clubs and academies from UAE, Britain, the United States, Brazil, Colombia, Kazakhstan, Germany, France

Morocco has been announced as the host of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), while a joint bid from Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda has been selected for the 2027 tournament.

semi-finals.They knocked out both Spain and Portugal - their World Cup co-bidders - before defeat to France

Australia's Sports Minister Anika Wells has visited France to learn lessons from Paris 2024 organisers

because we've both prioritised sport diplomacy, for us in particular in the Pacific - and we consider France

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

also hosted this year's FIFA Women's World Cup four years after France did so in 2019.France is hosting

Sixteen aspiring journalists from six African countries are involved in a young reporters programme developed for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games (YOG).

nbsp;Absolm Hassan "Omar" Wamwayi, is currently working as a photographer at the Rugby World Cup in France

Reigning Olympic champions Canada will defend their women's football title at Paris 2024 after beating Jamaica in the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) Olympic qualifier over two legs.

100th cap, scored the goals to give them an important lead before the win today.Canada joins hosts France

Olympic shooting quota places for Paris 2024 were awarded during the European Shooting Championships for the shotgun discipline, held at Osijek in Croatia.

was allocated to the highest eligible athlete.In the men’s trap final an Olympic quota place went to France

Riccardo Pianosi of Italy and Ellie Aldridge of Britain won the men's and women's gold medals respectively at the 2023 Formula Kite European Championships in Portsmouth.

competition that saw 112 riders from 28 countries take part.Aldridge was joined by Poema Newland of France

French Sports Minister Amélie Oudéa-Castéra has said the use of artificial intelligence powered surveillance cameras could become permanent after a trial covering Paris 2024 comes to an end.

during an experimental period which runs until March 31, 2025.This covers the ongoing Rugby World Cup in France

events, provided that they present a particular risk to the safety of people," Oudéa-Castéra said to France

regard to the security challenges of our country.A trial period covers the ongoing Rugby World Cup in France

Should mass surveillance be legalised by France, one of the biggest sporting events on earth risks becoming

Arnaud Courtier has been appointed as the director of Club France - the host nation's hospitality house

Club France has been run by the French National Olympic Committee (CNSOF) at every Olympic Games since

Closing Ceremony, Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo brought the Olympic flag she had just received back to Club France

in the Japanese capital.Up to 20,000 people will be able to visit Club France at Paris 2024 at the same

We're going to roll up our sleeves and deliver a beautiful Club France."

The CNOSF has been planning next year's Club France for two years and has budgeted €11 million (£9.5