Despite Russia being banned from FIFA competitions, Trump said he thinks Putin will attend the 2026 World Cup.

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, he told reporters Putin wants to be there “very badly” as he held up a picture of the two from their recent summit in Alaska.

The Women's Rugby World Cup spans from 22nd August to the final on 27th September at a record-breaking sold-out Allianz Stadium, Twickenham. The BBC have rights to stream all of the 32 matches across Network, Red Button, iPlayer, BBC Sport website & app, as well as radio rights across 5 Live and nations radio.

Julia Schell needed just 22 minutes to score a remarkable six tries as Canada launched their Women's Rugby World Cup campaign with a 65-7 thrashing of Fiji in York on Saturday.Victory meant Canada, second in the world rankings,

Scotland overcame pre-tournament woes and past disappointment in the Women’s Rugby World Cup to hand themselves a strong chance of qualifying for the knockout phase after winning their opening pool game against Wales on Saturday.

Ireland co-captain Sam Monaghan says it will be "a surreal moment" when the long wait for the side to play at a Rugby World Cup finally ends on Sunday.