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Blair hails Roigard as one of world rugby's best nines after Nations Championship double
All Blacks assistant coach Mike Blair has praised Cam Roigard as among the finest scrum-halves in world rugby, after the 25-year-old scored three tries in New Zealand's opening two Nations Championship matches against France and Italy.
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Saliba faces race to recover as Rice and James nurse World Cup injury concerns
France defender William Saliba was forced off injured in the semi-final defeat to Spain, while England continue to manage Declan Rice's illness and Reece James's return from a hamstring problem at the 2026 World Cup.
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Tuchel confirms Rice ready to start England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina after illness
Declan Rice trained with England on Tuesday and Thomas Tuchel has confirmed the Arsenal midfielder is fit to start Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against Argentina in Atlanta, having spent three days bedbound before the quarter-final win over Norway.
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Olympic gold medallist Grandidier-Nkanang scores twice on emotional France debut in Brisbane
Aaron Grandidier-Nkanang fought back tears after scoring two tries on his France debut against Australia at Suncorp Stadium, helping Les Bleus secure their first win in Brisbane since the early 1970s in the inaugural Nations Championship.
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Mbappé still alive in Golden Boot race despite France's World Cup semifinal exit
France's 2-0 semifinal defeat to Spain ended their World Cup title hopes, but Kylian Mbappé remains level with Lionel Messi on eight goals and retains a path to the Golden Boot heading into Saturday's third-place match.
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Tuchel reveals squad talks after Bellingham's live TV pushback on Norway performance
Thomas Tuchel has confirmed he addressed the England squad twice after Jude Bellingham publicly disputed his assessment of their World Cup quarter-final win over Norway, insisting the pair "come from the same place" and the matter is resolved.
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McGregor to host BKFC's World's Baddest Man bare-knuckle tournament series in 2027
Conor McGregor, sidelined by knee surgery, will host World's Baddest Man — a new BKFC documentary competition series featuring a global bracket-style bare-knuckle tournament — set to premiere in summer 2027.
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France's World Cup exit boosts Kane's Ballon d'Or hopes ahead of England vs Argentina
Harry Kane's Ballon d'Or prospects have strengthened after France were eliminated from the World Cup by Spain, removing Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé, and Michael Olise from contention. The England captain has scored six goals at the tournament and faces Argentina in the semi-finals.
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Mac Allister backtracks on England 'no chance' jibe ahead of World Cup semi-final
Argentina midfielder Alexis Mac Allister was confronted at a press conference with his dismissive response when asked if England could win the World Cup, and was forced to walk back his earlier comments on the eve of Wednesday's semi-final.
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Argentina fans burn Union Jack before England semi-final, unaware it is the wrong flag
A group of Argentina supporters were filmed burning a Union Jack on the outskirts of Buenos Aires ahead of Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against England in Atlanta — footage that drew widespread mockery online, given that England's national flag is the St George's Cross.
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Donaldson nears Italy return as Wallabies seek to end six-game losing streak
Ben Donaldson resumed training on Monday and is hopeful of starting at HBF Park on Saturday against Italy — Joe Schmidt's final match in charge of Australia.
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Deschamps Concedes Spanish Superiority but Questions Semifinal Refereeing
Eliminated 0-2 by Spain in the 2026 World Cup semifinal, France will play for third place on Saturday in Miami. Didier Deschamps acknowledged the Roja's dominance while raising doubts about the controversial penalty awarded to the Spanish.
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Roy Keane tears into France after Spain's 2-0 World Cup elimination of Deschamps' side
Roy Keane delivered a scathing verdict on France after Spain knocked them out of the World Cup 2-0 in Arlington, Texas, with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro exposing a disorganised French defence and midfield.
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Vieira blasts France after Spain expose toothless Les Bleus in World Cup semi-final
France were eliminated from the World Cup semi-finals in Dallas after Spain goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro ended their bid for a third consecutive final. Former international Patrick Vieira condemned the performance, saying France "didn't turn up" and made it too comfortable for Spain.
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Spain silence France 2-0 to reach first World Cup final since 2010 triumph
Spain booked their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final with a commanding 2-0 semifinal victory over France at Dallas Stadium on Tuesday. Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro scored the goals as Spain recorded a sixth clean sheet of the tournament.
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FIFA to break IFAB half-time rules again as World Cup final show runs to 30 minutes
FIFA is set to exceed the IFAB's 15-minute half-time limit at the World Cup final, with a concert headlined by Shakira, Justin Bieber, Madonna and BTS expected to last up to 30 minutes. BBC and ITV have reversed plans to skip the show after the extended break was confirmed.
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Mark Chapman leads BBC's Atlanta coverage as England face Argentina in World Cup semi-final
The BBC has flown its presenting team to Atlanta for England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina, with Mark Chapman fronting coverage alongside pundits Wayne Rooney, Micah Richards and Joe Hart, and Guy Mowbray on commentary with Alan Shearer.
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Spain crush France 2-0 to reach first World Cup final since 2010 triumph
Spain became the first team to book a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, defeating France 2-0 in the opening semifinal on Tuesday. Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro scored as La Roja seek a second world title. They await the winner of England vs Argentina on Wednesday.
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Junior dos Santos withdraws from grappling rematch with Fabricio Werdum on August 8
Junior dos Santos has pulled out of his scheduled grappling match against Fabricio Werdum at Kings Championship in Florianopolis, Brazil on August 8. The promotion has not yet confirmed whether Werdum will remain on the card with a replacement opponent.
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Referee overturns France free-kick without VAR in Spain semi-final as fans left baffled
A free-kick awarded to France in the 43rd minute of their World Cup 2026 semi-final against Spain in Dallas was reversed by referee Ivan Barton on the advice of his assistant, not VAR — despite widespread confusion among supporters watching worldwide.
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