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Ardie Savea fires Kobelco Kobe Steelers into Japan League One final with dominant semi-final win

Ardie Savea scored and set up tries as Kobelco Kobe Steelers crushed Tokyo Sungoliath in their Japan Rugby League One semi-final, setting up a first title shot for Savea and fellow All Blacks great Brodie Retallick.

Rugby May 30

Steiner warns Ocon faces Haas exit unless form improves drastically

Former Haas team principal Guenther Steiner believes Esteban Ocon will lose his seat before the end of the 2026 season, citing the Frenchman's 14th-place finish at the Canadian Grand Prix and a single championship point from five rounds.

Formula 1 May 30

Iraola keen on Liverpool job as Reds move quickly to replace sacked Slot

Liverpool sacked Arne Slot on Saturday and have identified Andoni Iraola as their frontrunner to take charge at Anfield. The Spaniard, who left Bournemouth after three impressive seasons, is reported to be eager to take the role.

Football May 30

Chadwick says Russell's Canada retirement spared Mercedes a damaging team-mate clash

Pundit Jamie Chadwick believes George Russell's engine failure at the Canadian Grand Prix may have prevented a serious intra-team incident with Kimi Antonelli, who had been locked in a 30-lap wheel-to-wheel battle with his Mercedes team-mate before Russell was forced to retire.

Formula 1 May 30

Menifield silences Macau crowd with first-round knockout of Zhang Mingyang

Alonzo Menifield scored an upset victory at UFC Macau on Saturday, stopping China's Zhang Mingyang at 4:15 of the first round at Galaxy Arena to hand the home favourite a second consecutive defeat on home soil.

MMA May 30

EE launches World Cup TV sale but Home Nations ticket prize is for post-tournament fixtures

EE is offering discounts of up to £500 on 4K smart TVs ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with customers who buy before 19 July entered into a draw for Home Nations match tickets — though the prize covers fixtures between September and December, not the tournament itself.

Football May 30

USA topple Australia 14-10 to top their pool at SVNS Valladolid

The United States upset Australia 14-10 at Estadio José Zorrilla in Valladolid, topping their pool in the process. The result means the USA have now beaten both Australia and New Zealand's Black Ferns Sevens during the 2025-26 SVNS Series campaign.

Rugby May 30

How a borrowed quad bike at Silverstone set Ayao Komatsu on his path to F1

Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu has revealed how a chance encounter with a young Takuma Sato at a Silverstone club race in the 1990s — sparked by a borrowed quad bike — ultimately launched his Formula 1 career.

Formula 1 May 30

Liverpool turn to Andoni Iraola as leading candidate after sacking Arne Slot

Liverpool have sacked Arne Slot following a season in which they finished fifth and lost 19 games across all competitions. Former Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola, who has existing ties to director of football Richard Hughes, is among the candidates being considered to replace him at Anfield.

Football May 30

France reach SVNS Valladolid quarter-finals after nervy 19-14 win over USA

Les Bleus Sevens secured their place in the quarter-finals at SVNS Valladolid with a 19-14 victory over the USA, a result that left captain Paulin Riva on his knees in relief on the sideline. Tries from Antoine Zeghdar and a Yerim Fall double sealed the win at Estadio Jose Zorrilla.

Rugby May 30

Pavlovich knocks out Teixeira in 39 seconds at UFC Macau and demands title shot

Sergei Pavlovich needed just 39 seconds to finish Tallison Teixeira at UFC Macau, earning his sixth UFC knockout win. The Russian heavyweight immediately called for a shot at the winner of Alex Pereira vs. Ciryl Gane.

MMA May 30

Kyle Snyder open to wrestling Brock Lesnar or Josh Hokit at RAF events

Olympic heavyweight champion Kyle Snyder says he would welcome a RAF matchup against Brock Lesnar or UFC heavyweight Josh Hokit, calling both bouts potential promotional wins for the sport of wrestling as he prepares for his third straight RAF appearance.

MMA May 30

Iraola emerges as Liverpool's leading managerial target after Arne Slot's dismissal

Liverpool have parted ways with Arne Slot following a fifth-place Premier League finish in 2025/26, with former Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola the clear frontrunner to succeed him at Anfield.

Football May 30

Liverpool sack Arne Slot and turn to Iraola as leading candidate to replace him

Liverpool have dismissed Arne Slot following a disastrous Premier League title defence, with Bournemouth's Andoni Iraola emerging as the frontrunner to take charge at Anfield. Sebastian Hoeness and Julian Nagelsmann are among the other names in contention.

Football May 30

Kobe Steelers run in 11 tries to dismantle Tokyo Sungoliath and reach the final

Dave Rennie's Kobe Kobelco Steelers produced a relentless, high-tempo performance to overwhelm Tokyo Sungoliath in their semi-final, scoring 11 tries and controlling 66 per cent of first-half possession to book a place in the final.

Rugby May 30

Moana Pasifika stun finals-bound Brumbies 21-19 in potentially final match

A depleted Moana Pasifika ended a 12-game losing streak with a 21-19 upset of the ACT Brumbies at GIO Stadium on Saturday, in what may prove to be the franchise's last competitive fixture before liquidation.

Rugby May 30

Steyn's try-saving tackle the turning point as Glasgow beat Connacht 33-21 in URC quarter-final

Glasgow Warriors head coach Franco Smith singled out captain Kyle Steyn's crucial try-saving tackle as the defining moment in their 33-21 URC quarter-final win over Connacht at Scotstoun, with Steyn also adding two second-half tries. The Warriors will face Bulls or Munster in the semi-final at Murrayfield.

Rugby May 30

Maddison Levi ruled out of SVNS Valladolid quarter-finals after injury scare

Australia Sevens star Maddison Levi will take no further part in the HSBC SVNS World Championship in Valladolid after picking up an injury on day two. The 24-year-old, who scored seven tries across the opening two days, will undergo scans.

Rugby May 30

Rodrigo Vera stops Zhu Kangjie in 110 seconds on UFC Macau debut

Rodrigo Vera announced himself in the UFC with a first-round knockout of Zhu Kangjie at UFC Macau on Saturday, needing just 1:50 to floor the Road to UFC 3 featherweight tournament winner with a left hook and follow-up punches.

MMA May 30

Darren Till makes BKFC debut against Aaron Chalmers at Birmingham's Utilita Arena

UFC veteran Darren Till steps into the bare-knuckle ring for the first time at BKFC 90 in Birmingham, facing 2-0 BKFC record-holder and former reality TV star Aaron Chalmers in a light heavyweight contest on the co-main event.

MMA May 30