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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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White reveals failed Dern vs Zhang bid as UFC White House card takes shape
Dana White has appeared on the cover of TIME Magazine ahead of UFC White House on June 14, where he also disclosed that a strawweight title fight between Mackenzie Dern and Zhang Weili fell through during card planning.
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Pablo Bouza sets Spain's sights on Rugby World Cup 2027 knockout stage
Three years after taking charge, head coach Pablo Bouza has guided Spain back to the Rugby World Cup for the first time since 1999 and is already targeting a place in the knockout rounds at Australia 2027.
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Blackheath's promotion confirms Championship 2026-27 line-up after 27-7 Accession Final win
Blackheath Rugby, the world's oldest rugby club founded in 1858, secured promotion to the Championship with a 27-7 victory over London Scottish in the Accession Final, confirming all 14 teams for English rugby's second tier next season.
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Cullen admits Bordeaux were sharper but insists Leinster are not far behind
Leo Cullen offered a measured response to Leinster's 41-19 Champions Cup final defeat to Bordeaux, praising UBB's clinical edge while arguing the gap is smaller than the scoreline suggests.
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Kolbe's Stormers return draws further top South African players to Cape Town
Cheslin Kolbe's confirmed return to the Stormers has triggered a wave of interest from other leading South African players, with director of rugby John Dobson revealing several have already expressed a desire to join the Cape Town franchise's Project 2029 rebuild.
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Jack Crowley ruled out of Munster's URC quarter-final against Bulls in Pretoria
Munster will be without Ireland fly-half Jack Crowley for Saturday's URC quarter-final against the Vodacom Bulls in Pretoria, with an ongoing neural leg issue keeping him sidelined. JJ Hanrahan will again deputise at ten for the knockout tie.
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England captain Zoe Stratford leaves Gloucester Hartpury to join Sale Sharks for 2026/27
World Cup-winning England Red Roses captain Zoe Stratford will leave three-time PWR champions Gloucester Hartpury and sign with Sale Sharks ahead of the 2026/27 Premiership Women's Rugby season, with the 29-year-old citing family reasons and the club's growing ambition.
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Mo'unga departs Japan after quarter-final exit ends Toshiba's title defence
Richie Mo'unga has played his final game for Toshiba Brave Lupus after a 26-3 quarter-final defeat to Kubota Spears ended the club's bid for a third consecutive League One title. The All Blacks fly-half returns to New Zealand on an 18-month deal with Canterbury and the Crusaders, with the 2027 Rugby World Cup in his sights.
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Kolbe leads three statistical categories as Japan Rugby League One semi-finals arrive
Cheslin Kolbe dominated the Japan Rugby League One 2025/26 regular season, topping three major statistical categories across 17 appearances for Tokyo Sungoliath. Brodie Retallick led all try-scorers with 17 in 18 games, while Isaac Lucas and former All Blacks Tele'a and Stevenson also featured prominently.
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Highlanders prop Lienert-Brown banned four weeks after red card against Hurricanes
Daniel Lienert-Brown has been suspended for four weeks after being red carded in the seventh minute of the Highlanders' 45-28 loss to the Hurricanes in Wellington. The Foul Play Review Committee set a six-week entry point for his dangerous tackle on Devan Flanders, reduced after his admission of guilt.
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Xavier Roe leaves Chiefs for Sale Sharks after initiating his own move to England
Chiefs halfback Xavier Roe has signed with Sale Sharks for the 2027 Gallagher Premiership season, revealing he approached his agent at the end of 2025 to explore overseas options after six seasons in Hamilton.
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Will Jordan ruled out for Super Rugby season with calf re-injury, All Blacks opener in doubt
Will Jordan's 2026 Super Rugby Pacific campaign is over after the Crusaders confirmed the All Blacks fullback re-aggravated his calf injury against the Chiefs on 22 May. The 4-6 week recovery timeline also casts doubt over his availability for New Zealand's opening Nations Championship Test against France.
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Glasgow hope to have Fagerson, Dobie and Cummings fit for Connacht quarter-final
Glasgow Warriors could have Scotland internationals Matt Fagerson, Jamie Dobie and Scott Cummings available for Friday's URC quarter-final against Connacht at Scotstoun, though Gregor Brown and Huw Jones are expected to miss the match.
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Carano's coach expects another fight after 17-second loss to Rousey at MVP debut
Gina Carano lasted just 17 seconds before tapping to a Ronda Rousey armbar at Most Valuable Promotions' inaugural MMA card in Los Angeles. Her coach, John Wood, says he leans toward Carano fighting again, citing her rediscovered love of the sport.
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Paddy McCarthy faces extended absence after injuring opposite foot in Champions Cup final
Leinster loosehead prop Paddy McCarthy will miss the rest of the season after injuring his left foot in the Champions Cup final defeat to Bordeaux-Bèglès in Bilbao — his second foot injury of the campaign, having only just returned from surgery on his right foot.
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