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Premier League reschedules Man United and City fixtures across four matchweeks
The Premier League has confirmed rescheduled kick-off times for matchweeks 6 to 9, with Manchester United and Manchester City among the clubs affected. Notable changes include City's trip to Anfield on 11 October and United's visit to Leeds on 18 October.
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Ollie Watkins agrees personal terms with Al Hilal as Aston Villa face striker exit
Ollie Watkins has agreed personal terms with Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal, according to reports, potentially leaving Aston Villa without their top scorer from each of the last six seasons.
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FairSquare urges Fifa to bar Infantino from re-election over three-term limit breach
Human rights group FairSquare has filed a formal complaint arguing Gianni Infantino has already served the maximum three terms as Fifa president and should be ruled ineligible to stand again at next year's Congress in Morocco.
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Kerkez hails Iraola's aggressive style as Liverpool's new era takes shape
Milos Kerkez says Andoni Iraola's high-press, front-foot approach gives him far more freedom than under Arne Slot, with the left-back confident the new Liverpool manager's methods will bring out the best in him after a difficult debut season at Anfield.
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Mercedes refuses to favour Antonelli over Russell despite 59-point gap in 2026 title race
Mercedes deputy team principal Bradley Lord insists it is 'far too early' to prioritise either Kimi Antonelli or George Russell in the 2026 drivers' championship, with Antonelli leading Russell by 59 points and Hamilton's Ferrari 50 points adrift.
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Scarlets secure Eddie James on new deal amid WRU West Wales licence battle
Wales centre Eddie James has extended his contract with the Scarlets, with Director of Rugby Nigel Davies describing the retention of the 24-year-old as a significant moment for a club fighting to preserve its WRU West Wales regional licence against the Ospreys.
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Infantino loses Ireland and New Zealand backing as global support crumbles over World Cup sell-off
The Republic of Ireland and New Zealand have withdrawn their endorsement of Gianni Infantino, joining England, Wales and other European nations in opposing the FIFA president's re-election after his failed plan to sell private stakes in the World Cup.
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Scottish FA withdraws support for Infantino ahead of 2027 Fifa presidential vote
The Scottish Football Association has publicly withdrawn its backing for Fifa president Gianni Infantino, aligning with Uefa's collective stance. Chief executive Ian Maxwell confirmed the SFA will not vote for Infantino at the 2027 re-election.
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Pocognoli outlines Scotland vision after taking over from Steve Clarke
Sebastien Pocognoli has been appointed Scotland head coach, succeeding Steve Clarke and inheriting a squad that qualified for three consecutive major tournaments. The 39-year-old Belgian, who led Union Saint-Gilloise to their first Belgian title in 39 years, says he will build on Clarke's foundations while adding a more aggressive, forward-pressing identity.
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Djougang returns to Ireland's central contracts as four Six Nations debutants earn first deals
Prop Linda Djougang has rejoined Ireland Women's centrally contracted programme for 2026/27 after a year away, while Sophie Barrett, Kate Jordan, Aoibheann McGrath and Eilís Cahill — all Six Nations debutants this season — have earned their first national contracts.
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Halse targets place in history as Wallaroos chase maiden Black Ferns win in 100th Test
Caitlyn Halse has spoken of her ambition to be part of the Wallaroos side that faces New Zealand's Black Ferns next week — a match that would be Australia's 100th Test and their first opportunity to beat the Black Ferns in that milestone game.
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NBA giant Victor Wembanyama trains with Pro D2 side Provence Rugby during summer break
San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama, the 7ft 4in two-time NBA All-Star, spent the week training with French second-division club Provence Rugby at the Maurice-David Stadium, joined by Spurs teammate Harrison Barnes.
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Sale Sharks revive Papier pursuit as Jantjies eyes Stormers escape from Bayonne
Sale Sharks have renewed their bid to sign Bulls scrum-half Embrose Papier in the final year of his contract, while Herschel Jantjies could be offered a route back to South Africa as Bayonne's director of rugby signals he is open to letting the Springbok leave.
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Twelve Portuguese clubs seize control of Super XV to launch new rugby era
Twelve of Portugal's leading clubs have formed the 'Associação Super XV – Rugby Portugal', signing a formal agreement with the Portuguese Rugby Union to take over the running of the country's premier club competition for the first time.
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Caleb Clarke ruled out of South Africa tour after shoulder surgery confirms third All Blacks injury
All Blacks winger Caleb Clarke has been forced off New Zealand's South Africa tour with a ruptured shoulder tendon sustained during the 54-0 win over the Sharks in Durban. Surgery is required, though a return timeline remains unknown until after the procedure.
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Debut hat-trick hero Joe Mano returns to USA XV for Argentina clash in Miami
Joe Mano, who made history by scoring a hat-trick on his USA Eagles debut in a 48-3 win over Brazil in November 2023, has been named on the wing for the USA XV's non-Test match against an Argentina XV in Miami, 14 months out from Rugby World Cup 2027.
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Townsville to host four Rugby World Cup 2027 pool games plus three Wallabies Tests through 2030
Queensland has secured four Men's Rugby World Cup 2027 pool matches at Townsville's Queensland Country Bank Stadium, alongside three additional Wallabies fixtures against Argentina and Georgia scheduled between 2027 and 2030.
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Tupou's two-try haul powers Wallabies to 56-17 rout as Jones quips about free pizza
Tighthead prop Taniela Tupou scored twice to help Australia dismantle Japan 56-17 in Townsville, with all three starting front-rowers crossing the try line — only the second time that has happened in Wallabies history.
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USA Rugby adopts T1 non-contact format to build grassroots base before 2031 and 2033 World Cups
USA Rugby and USA Youth & High School Rugby have formally adopted T1 Rugby as the country's official non-contact format, aiming to drive mass participation ahead of the men's and women's Rugby World Cups on American soil in 2031 and 2033.
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Segner's 12-carry, 13-tackle masterclass drives Blues to 50-19 demolition of Bulls
Anton Segner claimed man of the match as the Blues routed the URC runners-up Bulls 50-19 at Loftus Versfeld, with coach Dave Rennie hailing the 25-year-old loose-forward as 'massive' in a performance that piles pressure on All Blacks selectors.
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