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Hurricanes crush rivals by 60 points as Ruben Love crowns first full season at fly-half
The Hurricanes claimed the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific title with the biggest winning margin in grand final history, a 60-5 demolition, as 25-year-old fly-half Ruben Love was named Man of the Match in his first full season in the No.10 jersey.
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Ackermann admits Bulls 'didn't give themselves a chance' in 36-7 URC final hammering by Leinster
Johan Ackermann conceded the Vodacom Bulls were beaten before they had barely started after Leinster dismantled them 36-7 in the URC Grand Final at Croke Park, a fourth defeat in five finals for the South African side.
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Domenech calls for abolition of transfers after €300M rumors surrounding Olise
Targeted by PSG and Real Madrid, Michael Olise could become the most expensive player in history. Former France manager Raymond Domenech has lashed out against a system he deems out of control.
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Jeremy Doku slammed by French journalist for leaving World Cup to attend birth of his child
Manchester City winger Jeremy Doku has drawn fierce criticism from L'Equipe presenter France Pierron after revealing he would leave Belgium's World Cup squad to be present for the birth of his first child.
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Cullen dismisses outside criticism as Leinster demolish Bulls to retain URC title
Leo Cullen pushed back against the negative narrative surrounding Leinster's season after his side crushed the Bulls 36-7 at Croke Park on Friday, securing a 10th league title and becoming the first back-to-back champions of the URC era.
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Ronaldinho signs with Italian Serie C side Ravenna FC at 46 — but won't play
Ronaldinho has agreed a deal with Italian Serie C club Ravenna FC, but the 46-year-old will not feature in competitive matches. The Brazil legend's role is purely promotional, with an official unveiling planned in Miami next week.
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Deschamps warns France against complacency ahead of Iraq clash at 2026 World Cup
Ahead of France's second group match against Iraq on Monday night (23:00), Didier Deschamps cautioned his players against overconfidence, reminding them of Iraq's recent results against Bolivia and Spain.
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Saibari scores Morocco's fastest World Cup goal, but loses 2026 tournament record to Galarza
Ismaël Saibari scored after 71 seconds against Scotland, setting a new Morocco World Cup record. However, Paraguay's Matías Galarza broke the 2026 tournament record by scoring seven seconds faster against Turkey.
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Almiron becomes first player red-carded at World Cup for covering his mouth
Paraguay midfielder Miguel Almiron was sent off in first-half stoppage time against Turkey after covering his mouth during a confrontation, becoming the first player dismissed under a new FIFA rule introduced for the 2026 World Cup.
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Manchester City close to £10m Chelsea settlement that will finally land Enzo Maresca
Manchester City are nearing a financial settlement with Chelsea, believed to be around £10m, that will clear the way for Enzo Maresca to be appointed as Pep Guardiola's successor — almost a month after the Spaniard's departure.
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Lineker joins ITV's World Cup coverage after 26 years at BBC as £30m fortune grows
Gary Lineker, who left the BBC in May 2025 after earning £1.35m a year as the face of Match of the Day, will appear as a pundit on ITV during the 2026 World Cup. His estimated £30m net worth has been boosted by a reported £14m Netflix deal for his Rest is Football podcast.
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Strasbourg set to lose second manager in six months to Premier League
Six months after Liam Rosenior's departure to Chelsea, Gary O'Neil could leave RC Strasbourg to take over Ipswich Town, illustrating the pitfalls of multi-club ownership at the expense of the Alsatian club.
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Keane slams England WAGs for wearing partners' shirts at World Cup as Wright and Neville disagree
Roy Keane sparked a lively debate on The Overlap podcast by calling it 'ridiculous' for England players' partners to wear personalised jerseys at the World Cup, drawing pushback from Ian Wright and laughter from Gary Neville.
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France Pierron sparks outcry after criticizing Jérémy Doku's decision to attend his child's birth
Journalist France Pierron faced a wave of backlash after stating on Friday that she did not understand Jérémy Doku's decision to leave the Belgium squad during the 2026 World Cup to attend the birth of his child. Her comments triggered numerous reactions, including from her own colleagues.
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Isak returns from injury to face Liverpool team-mate Van Dijk in World Cup Group F decider
Alexander Isak shook off a hamstring concern to start for Sweden against the Netherlands in Houston, setting up a direct duel with Liverpool club captain Virgil van Dijk in a Group F clash both sides need to win.
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Houston Dynamo mock BBC after mountains appear in flat city's World Cup backdrop
The BBC's green-screen backdrop for Portugal's 1-1 draw with DR Congo at the 2026 World Cup mistakenly showed mountains looming over Houston — a city that sits just 105 feet above sea level. Houston Dynamo and the NBA's Rockets both piled on with satirical social media posts.
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Scotland's World Cup 2026 knockout path mapped after 1-0 defeat to Morocco
Scotland sit third in Group C after a 1-0 loss to Morocco, with their World Cup 2026 fate to be decided against Brazil. Depending on where they finish, potential last-16 opponents range from Germany and France to the Netherlands and Norway.
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Steiner calls Gasly's Monaco podium reinstatement a 'debacle' over regulatory double standard
Former Haas team principal Guenther Steiner has sharply criticised the FIA for restoring Pierre Gasly's Monaco Grand Prix podium, arguing the decision created an unfair inconsistency because other drivers who served pitlane speeding penalties during the race cannot have those sanctions reversed.
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Vowles confident Sainz and Albon will stay at Williams despite 2026 struggles
Williams team principal James Vowles insists Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon remain committed to the team for 2027, despite the FW48 arriving overweight and short on downforce. Vowles says both drivers share his values of honesty and would tell him directly if they were exploring other options.
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McGinn calls on Scotland to show 'personality' against Brazil with World Cup survival at stake
John McGinn has urged Scotland to express themselves more boldly when they face Brazil in Miami on Wednesday, with Steve Clarke's side needing at least a point to reach the knockout stages for the first time in their history after a 1-0 defeat to Morocco.
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