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Canada international Abby Duguid retires after 'best season ever' with Exeter Chiefs
Abby Duguid, the former Canada second row who joined Exeter Chiefs mid-season as injury cover, has announced she will retire at the end of the current campaign after making 10 Premiership Women's Rugby appearances for the Devon club.
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Tyler Adams embraces World Cup responsibility as USA target glory on home soil
Bournemouth midfielder Tyler Adams, 27, says he feels a 'responsibility' rather than pressure heading into the 2026 World Cup on home soil, believing Mauricio Pochettino's United States side can transform how the game is perceived across the country.
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Exeter Chiefs confirm 20 departures including Ikitau, Sio and Tshiunza
Exeter Chiefs have released a list of 20 players leaving Sandy Park at the end of the season, headlined by 50-cap Wallabies centre Len Ikitau, 76-cap prop Scott Sio and Wales forward Christ Tshiunza, who has agreed a move to Sale Sharks.
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Thirteen senior players including three 2021 Premiership winners to leave Harlequins
Harlequins have confirmed 22 departures — 13 senior players and nine academy players — ahead of their final home game of the season against Northampton on 7 June. Among those leaving are Premiership title winners Stephan Lewies, Tom Lawday, and Jordan Els.
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Man United agree £38.8m Ederson deal as Rashford and Fernandes futures remain unresolved
Manchester United have agreed a £38.8 million fee with Atalanta to sign Brazilian midfielder Ederson, their first signing under Michael Carrick. The club also faces uncertainty over Marcus Rashford's future and is pursuing West Ham's Mateus Fernandes as a long-term midfield target.
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Free-agent Vlahovic resurfaces as option for Arsenal four years after initial pursuit
Dusan Vlahovic is available on a free transfer after his Juventus contract expired without a new deal being agreed. The Serbian striker was a target for Mikel Arteta in January 2022 before a £66 million fee and Champions League concerns pushed him toward Turin instead.
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Manchester United shelve Bruno Fernandes contract talks to focus on summer signings
Manchester United have put Bruno Fernandes' contract renewal on hold as Sir Jim Ratcliffe prioritises new signings this summer. The Portuguese midfielder, entering the final year of his £250,000-a-week deal, has assured club officials he has no intention of leaving.
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Manchester United cool interest in Hackney as Everton lead Championship midfielder chase
Manchester United have stepped back from a move for Middlesbrough's Hayden Hackney, despite manager Michael Carrick's admiration for the 23-year-old. Everton are now leading the pursuit of the Championship's Player of the Season, with several Premier League clubs also in contention.
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Carabao Cup 2026-27 preliminary round draw pairs York City with Crawley Town
The Carabao Cup preliminary round draw for 2026-27 has been made, with York City hosting Crawley Town and Tranmere Rovers facing Rochdale. The early-round ties are required because nine Premier League clubs have qualified for European competition.
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Manchester United shelve Bruno Fernandes contract talks until late 2026
Manchester United have put Bruno Fernandes contract negotiations on hold, with club bosses assured the Portuguese midfielder has no desire to leave Old Trafford. Talks on a new deal are expected to begin before the end of 2026.
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Dvalishvili faces Cejudo in Georgia as RAF holds first international event on July 11
Merab Dvalishvili will headline RAF's debut international card in his home country, facing Henry Cejudo at Tbilisi Arena on July 11. Arman Tsarukyan is also set to compete on the card, with his opponent still to be announced.
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Iraola targets Dean Huijsen in €70m Real Madrid raid as Liverpool rebuild begins
Incoming Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola is reportedly pursuing Real Madrid centre-back Dean Huijsen for around €70 million as he looks to replace the departed Ibrahima Konate ahead of the 2026/27 season.
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Leicester Tigers seek first win of season against Loughborough in final derby
Leicester Tigers head into Sunday's East Midlands derby against Loughborough Lightning with just two points from 15 Premiership Women's Rugby matches, making it their last opportunity to secure a first win of the 2025/26 season.
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England's World Cup bid depends on mastering heat and gruelling travel schedule, says former fitness coach
Dr Ben Rosenblatt, England's lead physical performance coach at the 2018 and 2022 World Cups, says the upcoming tournament in the United States will be the most logistically complex yet, with extreme heat, time-zone disruption, and extensive travel all posing serious threats to performance.
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Liverpool secure scholarship for 15-year-old winger Josh Abe ahead of Man Utd and Chelsea
Josh Abe, who made history as Liverpool's youngest-ever UEFA Youth League player in February, has agreed a scholarship at Anfield despite interest from Manchester City, Manchester United and Chelsea. The 15-year-old winger is expected to sign his first professional contract when he turns 17 next July.
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Trump suggests UFC White House fight structure should become a permanent landmark
President Donald Trump has floated the idea of leaving the temporary arena being built on the White House lawn in place indefinitely, drawing a comparison to the Eiffel Tower ahead of the UFC event scheduled for June 14.
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EFL confirms revised Carabao Cup format as nine Premier League clubs enter Europe
Crystal Palace's Conference League final victory made them the ninth English club to qualify for European football, forcing the EFL to introduce a preliminary round featuring four League Two sides to balance the Carabao Cup draw.
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Real Madrid's 2026/27 Adidas home kit ditches gold and black for bold new palette
Adidas has unveiled Real Madrid's home kit for 2026/27, featuring red-pink stripes along the arms, emerald green cuffs and collars, and a notable absence of the gold and black tones that have defined recent releases.
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Six teams still in contention for SVNS World Championship title heading into Bordeaux finale
South Africa lead the standings by four points heading into the season-ending tournament in Bordeaux, but Australia, Argentina, Fiji, New Zealand and Spain all retain mathematical chances of claiming the World Championship crown.
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Australia lead New Zealand on points as SVNS World Championship heads to Bordeaux decider
Australia claimed top spot in the SVNS World Championship standings after defeating the USA in the Women's Cup Final in Valladolid, but New Zealand remain within striking distance ahead of the June 5-7 finale in Bordeaux.
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