An unwavering passion for the game is what still drives veteran German journalist Hartmut Scherster, who has attended every FIFA World Cup held since 1962.

Australia's Jakara Anthony shows why she is still the one to beat after winning gold in the season-opening World Cup moguls event in Finland.

There's no such thing as curses, right? So why are some England supporters worried about which TV channel shows their last 16 FIFA World Cup match at Qatar against Senegal?

Gold Coast Titans founding father Paul Broughton OAM has been remembered as a "giant" of the game, who was socially progressive and ahead of his time.

The Socceroos may be over, but there is still plenty to talk about, from coach Graham Arnold's legacy to the harsh lessons of knockout stage football, the potential of Garang Kuol and Australian fans joining the world party.

Australia gets rid of West indies captain and century-maker Kraigg Brathwaite early on the final day in the push for victory over in the first Test in Perth. Follow all the action in our live blog.

With things looking grim for Australia, Craig Goodwin's boot ignited a Socceroos flame — and the eruption was felt at live sites across the nation.

From the balmy Samoan village of Asau to country Victoria, Storrs Ualesi has always carried rugby in his soul.