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Glasner urges Palace to win Conference League final as his parting gift in Leipzig

Oliver Glasner has told his Crystal Palace players that winning Wednesday's Conference League final against Rayo Vallecano would be the best farewell gift they could give him, with a place in next season's Europa League on the line.

Football May 26

Bordeaux retain Champions Cup with 41-19 demolition of Leinster in Bilbao

Union Bordeaux Bègle claimed back-to-back Champions Cup titles on Saturday, overwhelming Leinster 41-19 at the San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao. Former Wallabies Adam Coleman and Lachlan Swinton both featured for the dominant French side.

Rugby May 26

Ruben Love apologises after referee catches Hurricanes playmaker swearing during Kids Round

All Blacks first-five Ruben Love has issued a public apology after Australian referee Angus Gardner reprimanded him on the mic for swearing at a Highlanders player during Super Rugby Pacific's designated Kids Round in Wellington on Saturday.

Rugby May 26

Hurricanes secure Super Rugby Pacific top spot but Laidlaw sweats injury niggles

The Hurricanes have clinched first place in Super Rugby Pacific with a round to spare, but head coach Clark Laidlaw faces selection headaches after Du'Plessis Kirifi, Devan Flanders, Siale Lauaki, and Ngane Punivai all picked up injuries ahead of next Friday's clash with the Crusaders.

Rugby May 26

Joseph admits Highlanders' red cards and ill-timed penalties cost them a 2026 playoff place

Jamie Joseph says Saturday's defeat to the Hurricanes in Wellington was a microcosm of the Highlanders' entire 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season, with yellow cards, red cards and poorly timed penalties repeatedly costing his side winning opportunities.

Rugby May 26

Cullen admits Leinster tried to keep Frawley as Champions Cup defeat sharpens the loss

Leo Cullen has confirmed Leinster made efforts to retain Ciaran Frawley before the out-half agreed to join Connacht, with the departure looking increasingly costly after Frawley's influential cameo in the Champions Cup Final defeat to Bordeaux in Bilbao.

Rugby May 26

Cheslin Kolbe set for Stormers return after Tokyo Sungoliath buyout deal

Double Rugby World Cup winner Cheslin Kolbe is reportedly on the verge of rejoining the Stormers from July 1, with the Cape Town franchise buying him out of his contract with Japan League One side Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath.

Rugby May 26

Carbery confirms Leinster return after Bordeaux's back-to-back Champions Cup triumph

Joey Carbery has confirmed he will re-join Leinster ahead of next season, with head coach Leo Cullen publicly endorsing the move. The Ireland fly-half made the admission after watching his current club Bordeaux-Bèglès beat Leinster 41-19 in Bilbao to retain the Champions Cup.

Rugby May 26

Sorensen-McGee ruled out of Valladolid and Bordeaux with concussion as McGregor steps in

Braxton Sorensen-McGee will miss the Black Ferns Sevens' next two HSBC SVNS World Championship events in Valladolid and Bordeaux after being sidelined with a concussion. Three-Test back Justine McGregor has been called up as her replacement.

Rugby May 26

Renato Moicano's debut MMA promotion draws 600,000 views with chaotic Brazilian showcase

UFC lightweight contender Renato Moicano launched Money Moicano MMA in São Paulo with a politically themed amateur bout, a fighter fainting post-fight, and nearly 600,000 YouTube views, as Dana White's Contender Series veteran Jair Farias won the main event.

MMA May 26

Sharks sign 2.06m schoolboy lock Vermeulen on two-year development deal

Sebastian Vermeulen, an 18-year-old lock from Rondebosch Boys' High regarded as South Africa's tallest schoolboy rugby player, has signed a two-year development contract with the Sharks. The 2.06-metre, 140-kilogram prospect will join the Sharks Academy in Durban in January.

Rugby May 26

Paulo Costa writes off Chimaev return and targets Strickland, Hokit and Perry

Paulo Costa has declared his long-running feud with Khamzat Chimaev effectively over, saying he does not expect the former UFC middleweight champion to return to form anytime soon. The Brazilian has instead named Sean Strickland, Josh Hokit, and Mike Perry as his preferred next opponents.

MMA May 26

McMahon and Foley keep Australian hopes alive in Japan League One semi-finals

Former Wallabies flanker Sean McMahon's Sungoliath edged through to the semi-finals with a last-gasp try, while Bernard Foley's Spears Funabashi Bay dismantled two-time defending champions Brave Lupus 26-3 to set up a blockbuster last-four weekend.

Rugby May 26

Forbes 2026 list shuts out MMA fighters for second straight year as Ronaldo leads

Forbes' 2026 highest-paid athletes list features no MMA fighters in the top 50 for the second consecutive year. Cristiano Ronaldo leads with $300 million in earnings, while Canelo Alvarez ranks second at $170 million and Jake Paul places 23rd at $70 million.

MMA May 26

All Blacks bolter Moorby draws Ben Smith comparisons ahead of Rennie's first squad

Hurricanes winger Josh Moorby is forcing his way into All Blacks contention after scoring his 13th Super Rugby Pacific try of the season. Former All Blacks Jeff Wilson, Mils Muliaina, and Christian Cullen have all weighed in on his chances of making Dave Rennie's first squad, announced in late June.

Rugby May 26

Riley Higgins faces season-ending shoulder surgery before Edinburgh move

Hurricanes midfielder Riley Higgins has undergone season-ending shoulder surgery, ruling him out for the remainder of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season. The 23-year-old is set to join Edinburgh on a three-year deal once the campaign concludes.

Rugby May 26

Gaethje embraces underdog role against Topuria ahead of UFC White House unification bout

Justin Gaethje faces undefeated Ilia Topuria in a lightweight title unification fight headlining the UFC White House event on June 14. The 32-fight veteran says he has repeatedly resisted the UFC's attempts to phase him out with hungry younger contenders.

MMA May 26

Matt Brown warns McGregor's legacy is finished if he skips UFC 329 fight with Holloway

Retired UFC contender Matt Brown says Conor McGregor faces a career-defining moment at UFC 329 on July 11, arguing that failing to show up against Max Holloway would effectively end McGregor's fighting career in the eyes of the sport.

MMA May 26

Mo'unga's Japan season ends as Toshiba crash out of League One quarter-finals

Richie Mo'unga's Japan Rugby League One campaign is over after Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo were beaten 26-3 by Kubota Spears in the quarter-finals, ending the two-time defending champions' title defence.

Rugby May 26

Pimblett weighing 191 pounds seven weeks before UFC 329 clash with Saint Denis

Paddy Pimblett has revealed he is sitting at 191 pounds with seven weeks to go before his lightweight bout against Benoit Saint Denis at UFC 329 on July 11, meaning the Englishman faces a 35-pound cut to make the 156-pound limit.

MMA May 26