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James Polson is a sports desk editor with The Sydney Morning Herald.

As it happened: Matildas heartbreak as England advance to historic final

As it happened: Matildas heartbreak as England advance to historic final

Australia will face Sweden in Brisbane on Saturday in the third-place play-off at their home World Cup following a 3-1 loss to a clinical England side.

  • by Dan Walsh, Roy Ward and James Polson

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‘Cheating convicts’: Morgan lashes Australia again

‘Cheating convicts’: Morgan lashes Australia again

The broadcaster is adamant Australia would have surrendered the Ashes this week were it not for rain, and also believes England have been the better team throughout.

  • by James Polson
Struggling Dragons sack coach Anthony Griffin, assistant to take reins

Struggling Dragons sack coach Anthony Griffin, assistant to take reins

Assistant coach Ryan Carr will take over on an interim basis at St George Illawarra, beginning with Friday’s match against the Roosters.

  • by James Polson
As it happened: Stumps called after Labuschagne falls following long delay

As it happened: Stumps called after Labuschagne falls following long delay

Australia will resume at 2/147 on Thursday after Marnus Labuschagne was caught behind on what proved to be the final ball before another break in play for bad light.

  • by Tom Decent and James Polson
As it happened: France to face Argentina in World Cup final after ending Moroccan run

As it happened: France to face Argentina in World Cup final after ending Moroccan run

Randal Kolo Muani doubled France’s lead after Les Bleus got off to a dream start in the second semi-final through defender Theo Hernandez.

  • by James Polson
As it happened: Alvarez double, Messi magic put Argentina into final

As it happened: Alvarez double, Messi magic put Argentina into final

Argentina will face either Morocco or France in the World Cup final after two quick-fire goals turned their semi-final against Croatia on its head at Lusail Stadium.

  • by James Polson
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World Cup LIVE: Swiss hit for six as new star is born, Ronaldo denies Saudi move

World Cup LIVE: Swiss hit for six as new star is born, Ronaldo denies Saudi move

Portugal will face Morocco in the World Cup quarter-finals after Goncalo Ramos, who replaced Cristiano Ronaldo in the starting line-up, scored a stunning hat-trick.

  • by James Polson
World Cup LIVE: Brazil fans, players salute Pele after South Korea romp

World Cup LIVE: Brazil fans, players salute Pele after South Korea romp

Vinicius jnr, Neymar, Richarlison and Lucas Paqueta all made it onto the scoresheet in the first half as the five-time champions eye a deep run in Qatar.

  • by James Polson
World Cup LIVE: Famous Japanese victory sends Germany packing, Spain advance

World Cup LIVE: Famous Japanese victory sends Germany packing, Spain advance

Two of the World Cup’s most recent champions are in action on the penultimate day of group stage matches in Qatar.

  • by James Polson
World Cup LIVE: Socceroos into last 16, will face Messi, Argentina on Sunday morning after Leckie’s goal secures win

World Cup LIVE: Socceroos into last 16, will face Messi, Argentina on Sunday morning after Leckie’s goal secures win

The Socceroos are looking to make the round of 16 for only the second time. Follow the action as they take on Denmark in Qatar.

  • by James Polson and Roy Ward
As it happened World Cup: England beat Wales 3-0 as Rashford scores double, USA makes second round with 1-0 win over Iran

As it happened World Cup: England beat Wales 3-0 as Rashford scores double, USA makes second round with 1-0 win over Iran

England and USA have booked their places in the round of 16 along with the Netherlands and Senegal.

  • by Roy Ward and James Polson