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Burton says England's first defeat since 2022 frees Red Roses from fear ahead of Canada decider
Back-row Abi Burton insists England's 24-21 loss to Canada last Friday — their first defeat since 2022 — will ultimately benefit the Red Roses, arguing that errors are magnified in defeat in ways a winning streak can never reveal.
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Onana hospitalised after high-speed car crash following Trabzonspor's Europa League win
Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana was taken to hospital on Thursday evening after a high-speed road traffic accident. Trabzonspor president Ertugrul Dogan confirmed the incident but said Onana has 'no problems'.
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Ganiou undergoes knee surgery, Lens loses most reliable defender for several weeks
Already without Nawrocki (cruciate ligaments) and uncertain about Gradit, RC Lens sees Ismaëlo Ganiou suffer a setback and undergo surgery on his left knee, worsening an already severe defensive crisis.
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London Irish secure new owners as Exiles target return to professional rugby
Gamechanger Investments Limited has completed the acquisition of London Irish's name, brand and intellectual property, with new chair Steve Daniels targeting a competitive return for the club that collapsed into administration in 2023.
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Onana escapes injury after car crash following Trabzonspor's Conference League win
Manchester United loanee Andre Onana was taken to hospital after his car was rear-ended in Turkey following Trabzonspor's 2-0 Conference League victory over Hearts. The goalkeeper was discharged after checks returned clear.
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Renault sells historic Viry F1 engine facility to Belgian powertrain group Dumarey
Renault has agreed to sell its Viry-Châtillon engine facility — home of its Formula 1 programme for decades — to Belgian powertrain specialist Dumarey Group, which says the deal opens opportunities to leverage the site's F1 expertise for future racing teams.
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Benz-Solomon twins earn first Spain call-up for November Nations Cup
Coventry RFC brothers Aristot and Jonathan Benz-Solomon have been named in Spain's initial training squad for the World Rugby Nations Cup, with the 25-year-old twins set for their Test debuts when Los Leones host Uruguay, Chile and Samoa in November.
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Amad Diallo singled out as only bright spot after Man United's 4-1 collapse against Como
Manchester United coaching staff were left shocked by their players' display in a 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como, with Amad Diallo the sole performer to emerge with credit after coming off the bench at half-time.
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Man City face fine, points deduction, title stripping or expulsion after guilty verdict
An independent commission found Manchester City guilty of 114 breaches of Premier League financial rules, including artificially inflating revenues by £900 million between 2009/10 and 2017/18. The club have appealed, but four potential punishments remain on the table.
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Bournemouth fans mock Amorim again as Milan slump to 3-0 Europa League defeat
Ruben Amorim endured a painful reminder of his Manchester United days as Bournemouth beat his new side Milan 3-0 in the Europa League, with home supporters chanting 'it's happened again' after a Justin Kluivert penalty and a Mike Maignan red card derailed the visitors.
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Manchester United open fan consultation on new 100,000-seat Old Trafford design
Manchester United have launched a supporter survey to shape the design of their planned 100,000-seat stadium, with focus groups also planned as Foster + Partners resumes work following the club's acquisition of adjacent land.
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Howe's fiery 2023 dressing room speech resurfaces as United weigh him up to replace Carrick
Manchester United are reportedly considering Eddie Howe as a replacement for struggling manager Michael Carrick, with the former Newcastle boss having won six of his last eight meetings against the club.
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Canterbury chase 22-year NPC drought as SVNS stars set to light up WXV Global Series
Canterbury face Northland in Christchurch on Monday in a historic NPC final, with the hosts seeking their first title since 2004. Across the southern hemisphere, sevens stars from Australia, New Zealand and Scotland are also set to feature prominently in the closing WXV Global Series fixtures.
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Talling vows England will respond after Canada ends 41-match unbeaten run
Canada ended England's remarkable 41-match unbeaten run with a 24-21 victory in Toronto, but Red Roses back row Morwenna Talling says the squad is embracing the challenge of responding to defeat for the first time in years.
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SVNS sevens stars spread across Top 14 and Premiership as northern hemisphere season intensifies
Over 70 current and former sevens players are set to feature across the Top 14, Pro D2, and Premiership Rugby this weekend, with fixtures including a London Derby and Toulouse's swift turnaround after Champions Cup action.
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Sergio Gómez strikes twice as Real Sociedad demolish Lillestrøm 6-0 to equal European record
Real Sociedad routed Lillestrøm 6-0 in Norway on matchday three of the Europa League, matching the biggest away win in their European history. Left-back Sergio Gómez scored twice to become the club's leading scorer in the competition.
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Pain-free Griffin starts Bath's Gloucester derby after two years of sesamoid surgery
Archie Griffin makes his first start of the season for Bath against Gloucester after finally resolving a fractured sesamoid bone that left him feeling like he was walking on broken glass. The 25-year-old tight-head is also back in the Wales squad for November's Nations Championship.
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Carrick faces the media as United's winless run stretches to seven games
Michael Carrick addressed reporters at Carrington on Friday ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash with Bournemouth, with his future as Manchester United head coach under intense scrutiny after just two wins in 11 games and a heavy Champions League defeat at Como.
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Premier League clubs fear Man City appeal will drag punishment past this season
Premier League clubs are growing anxious that Manchester City's appeal against their financial rule violations will extend well beyond the current season, leaving rivals uncertain what they are actually playing for.
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Howe leads the race to replace Carrick as United weigh managerial options
Manchester United are preparing for a potential fourth permanent managerial change in three years under Ineos, with Michael Carrick under severe pressure after a seven-game winless run and a 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como.
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