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Callender captains youthful Wales side with five uncapped players against Barbarians
Alex Callender returns from injury to skipper Wales against the Barbarians at Allianz Stadium, with head coach Sean Lynn naming five uncapped players including wingers Amy Williams and Kelsie Webster in his starting XV.
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Wolves open 2026-27 Championship season at home as West Ham and Burnley clash on opening weekend
The EFL has released its 2026-27 fixture list, with relegated Wolves hosting Blackburn in a Friday-night opener on August 14. West Ham, returning to the second tier for the first time in 14 years, face Burnley at Turf Moor the following Sunday.
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Neymar echoes Hamilton's 'Remember Who You Are' after ending 981-day Brazil exile at World Cup
Neymar Jr returned to the Brazil squad after 981 days out with a torn ACL, coming off the bench against Scotland in Miami at the 2026 World Cup. He marked the moment by posting Lewis Hamilton's post-Ferrari-win mantra on Instagram — and Hamilton replied.
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Seedorf reveals Ronaldo Nazario lured him to Inter and away from Manchester United twice
Clarence Seedorf has explained why he turned down Manchester United on two separate occasions, admitting the chance to play alongside Ronaldo Nazario at Inter Milan was simply too good to refuse.
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JAECOO's multi-million pound deal ends Premiership Women's Rugby's two-year hunt for title sponsor
Premiership Women's Rugby have secured a multi-million pound, multi-year title sponsorship deal with Chinese automotive brand JAECOO, ending a two-year search that began when Allianz withdrew in 2024. The competition will be renamed JAECOO PWR from the 2026/27 season.
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Kenzo Kies, 21, dies after drowning in Rhone River as Lyon and Saint-Etienne mourn
Former Lyon and Saint-Etienne academy striker Kenzo Kies has died at 21 after being dragged under by a powerful current in the Rhone River on June 22, during a heatwave that pushed temperatures to 40C in France.
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Beckham sums up England's Ghana stalemate with blunt nine-word verdict
David Beckham distilled England's frustrating 0-0 draw with Ghana at the 2026 World Cup into nine words, reportedly telling actor Kit Harington before kick-off that Ghana would make it a tough night — and he was proved right.
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Wolves host Blackburn to open 2026-27 Championship season as full fixtures released
The EFL has published all 552 fixtures for the 2026-27 Championship campaign. Wolverhampton Wanderers kick off the season against Blackburn Rovers on August 14, while relegated Premier League sides Burnley and West Ham meet on the opening weekend.
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Stewart warns Wallaroos squad changes are coming as Walsh launches full-time programme
Wallaroos all-time leading try-scorer Maya Stewart says Tim Walsh's new full-time programme will force significant squad rotation, with Australia targeting the 2029 home Women's Rugby World Cup and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
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Iran accuse US officials of detaining Taremi and delaying World Cup travel to Seattle
Mehdi Taremi and assistant coach Saeed Alhoei were held by US officials during Iran's journey to Seattle for their World Cup group match against Egypt, delaying the squad's departure by 25 minutes, the Iranian Football Federation confirmed.
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Kolisi recalls 2018 comeback that defined his Springbok captaincy ahead of 72nd cap against England
Siya Kolisi has reflected on the 2018 match in which South Africa overturned a 21-point deficit to beat England 42-39 — his first game as Springbok captain — as he prepares to lead the side for a record 72nd time against the same opponents in Johannesburg on 4 July.
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Belcher ruled out of Wales Nations Championship squad with neck injury
Cardiff hooker Liam Belcher has withdrawn from Wales's Nations Championship squad after sustaining a neck injury in Cardiff's 44-21 URC defeat to the Stormers in Cape Town, leaving head coach Steve Tandy short of options ahead of fixtures against Fiji, Argentina and South Africa.
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Bellingham speaks fluent Spanish at World Cup press conference after FIFA reverses language ban
Jude Bellingham showcased his Spanish skills in the mixed zone after England's 0-0 draw with Ghana, following FIFA's reversal of a rule that had barred players and journalists from using the language at official World Cup media events.
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Manchester United's proposed 100,000-seat stadium could cost well over £2bn, finance expert warns
Football finance expert Stefan Borson has cautioned that Manchester United's planned 100,000-seat stadium could exceed £2billion, warning that soaring interest rates and the club's existing debt pile of over £1billion make the project highly risky.
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McCann tells BBC colleague to 'stick to egg chasing' in live radio row after Scotland's 3-0 loss to Brazil
Kilmarnock manager Neil McCann clashed furiously with BBC Scotland chief sports writer Tom English on live radio after Scotland's 3-0 World Cup defeat to Brazil in Miami, accusing English of being 'bang out of order' for writing off the squad.
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FIA declares Heat Hazard for Austrian GP as Spielberg temperatures hit 33°C
Europe's first major summer heatwave has prompted the FIA to activate its Heat Hazard protocol for the Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring, giving drivers the choice between wearing cooling vests or carrying an extra 0.5kg of ballast.
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Owen urges calm after England's goalless draw with Ghana at World Cup
Michael Owen has pushed back against the wave of negativity following England's 0-0 draw with Ghana at the 2026 World Cup, insisting the camp retains a positive outlook with four points from two games and Panama still to play.
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Lefau-Fakaosilea returns to Queensland Reds after six years away to bolster injury-hit squad
Alysia Lefau-Fakaosilea has rejoined the Queensland Reds for the remainder of the 2026 Super Rugby Women's season, becoming the third Australian Sevens representative to cross over into the XVs competition this year as the Reds cope with three injury absences.
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Steiner urges Ferrari to stay grounded after Hamilton's maiden Barcelona victory
Guenther Steiner has cautioned Ferrari against complacency following Lewis Hamilton's first win for the Scuderia at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, warning that one result does not establish a new norm in the 2026 season.
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Van Poortvliet eyes Bordeaux's Lucu as England scrum-half battle heats up before South Africa opener
Jack van Poortvliet has named Bordeaux's Maxime Lucu as a defensive role model as he fights Alex Mitchell and Ben Spencer for an England scrum-half berth against South Africa on 4 July. The Leicester half-back also revealed Steve Borthwick demands high standards regardless of the scoreline.
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