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Scarlets sign Hurricanes lock Tom Allen to bolster URC second-row stocks
Scarlets have added 21-year-old New Zealand U20 lock Tom Allen from Super Rugby Pacific champions the Hurricanes, making him the latest in a string of summer signings ahead of the 2026/27 URC season.
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Paredes defends Malvinas banner after Argentina beat England at World Cup 2026
Leandro Paredes said Argentina's 2-1 semi-final win over England in Atlanta was 'not just a football match', defending teammates who unfurled a 'The Malvinas are Argentinian' banner that drew a call for a FIFA investigation from a UK government minister.
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Rugby Australia moves to merge Wallaroos and Sevens programmes ahead of 2029 World Cup
Rugby Australia is pushing to unite its women's XVs and Sevens programmes under a single high-performance system, with players and executives backing the shift as the country targets success at the 2029 Women's Rugby World Cup on home soil.
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England Lioness Kelci Bowers declares pride in country after Argentina end Three Lions' World Cup run
Former England youth international Kelci Bowers, partner of Argentina defender Marcos Senesi, posted 'Proud of my country' on Instagram after England's semi-final defeat to Argentina at the 2026 World Cup — having previously drawn criticism for wearing an Argentina shirt.
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Joao Gomes set to join Aston Villa for £35m, ending Man United's pursuit
Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Joao Gomes has left Wolves' training camp ahead of a £35m move to Aston Villa, ending Manchester United's interest in the Brazilian and adding to a growing list of midfield targets who have chosen other clubs.
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Da Fonseca overjoyed after Argentina reaches final, takes aim at England and Tuchel
Argentine consultant Omar Da Fonseca celebrated Argentina's qualification for the World Cup final after their semi-final victory over England, criticizing Thomas Tuchel's tactics and his "18 defenders."
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Messi surpasses Ronaldo in dribbles in a single semifinal, reigniting the GOAT debate
Author of two assists against England (2-1) in Miami, Lionel Messi completed 9 dribbles in this 2026 World Cup semifinal — more than Cristiano Ronaldo managed across all four of his last World Cups combined.
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Aston Martin races to finish Hungary upgrades with spare parts running critically short
Aston Martin is pushing hard to have both AMR26s upgraded for the Hungarian Grand Prix, but chief trackside officer Mike Krack admits spare parts will be in short supply after a difficult start to the 2026 season.
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Aston Martin races to finish Hungary upgrades but Krack warns spare parts are scarce
Aston Martin is working at full capacity to deliver a major aerodynamic upgrade package for the Hungarian Grand Prix, but chief trackside officer Mike Krack admits the team may not have sufficient spare parts ready for both cars.
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Romane Ménager retires at 29 after recurring concussions end France career
France back-row Romane Ménager has announced her retirement at 29 after repeated concussions made a return to top-level rugby impossible. The 68-cap international won two Grand Slams and two French championships across a career spanning more than two decades.
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Martinez fires back at critics as Argentina stun England to reach World Cup final
Lisandro Martinez said Argentina were the team who 'played without fear' after coming from behind to beat England in the World Cup semi-final, with Lionel Messi assisting both goals in a 2-1 win sealed in added time.
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Palmer warns Mercedes that Verstappen-Antonelli pairing would be a recipe for disaster
Former F1 driver Jolyon Palmer says pairing Max Verstappen with Kimi Antonelli at Mercedes would be a "recipe for disaster", arguing the Italian rookie has already established himself as a team leader after opening a 25-point gap over George Russell.
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Fijian Drua Women make one change as they host Reds in Super Rugby Women's semi-final
Fijian Drua Women have named an almost unchanged side for Saturday's Super Rugby Women's semi-final against the Queensland Reds at Churchill Park in Lautoka, with Litiana Vueti the sole new starter at full-back.
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Cruz Beckham's words to devastated David after England's World Cup semi-final exit captured by lip reader
The Beckham family watched on in Atlanta as England were eliminated from the World Cup in a semi-final defeat to Argentina. A lip reader picked up Cruz Beckham's consoling words to his father Sir David after the final whistle.
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Burn defends England's negative tactics after Argentina end their World Cup hopes
Dan Burn insists England 'can't take massive criticism' for retreating defensively after Anthony Gordon's goal, arguing the same approach had worked against Mexico and Norway — but Argentina's quality told in the final ten minutes.
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Dupont understudy Paul Graou set for France debut against Japan in Tokyo
Toulouse scrum-half Paul Graou will come off the bench for France against Japan in Tokyo on Saturday, becoming the only debutant in Fabien Galthié's squad for round three of the Nations Championship.
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Scaloni urged players to separate football from politics — then they unfurled a Falklands banner
Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni explicitly called for politics to be kept out of his side's World Cup semi-final with England, only for several players to display a 'Las Malvinas son Argentinas' banner after their 2-1 victory.
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Messi and Argentina find Pickford's penalty cheat sheet after knocking England out
Argentina players discovered Jordan Pickford's discarded water bottle containing handwritten penalty instructions after their 2-1 semi-final win at the World Cup. Messi, Fernandez and others were visibly amused reading the Everton keeper's plans for each potential taker.
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Henry warns England paid the price for waking Messi as Argentina reach World Cup final
Thierry Henry cautioned that England made a critical error by provoking Lionel Messi into his best form, after the 39-year-old set up both of Argentina's late goals to seal a comeback semi-final win and a place in the World Cup final against Spain.
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Argentina players spark outrage with Falklands banner after 2-1 World Cup semi-final win over England
Several Argentina players displayed a 'Las Malvinas son Argentinas' banner on the pitch at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium after their 2-1 World Cup semi-final victory over England, prompting the Argentine government to simultaneously issue a formal protest to the British embassy over the movement of HMS Medway.
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