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Ex-Leinster wing Rob Russell handed Munster debut against Sharks at Thomond Park
Rob Russell, the former Leinster and Gloucester wing, will start for Munster in Saturday's URC home fixture against the Sharks, with academy centre Gordon Wood also earning his first provincial start.
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Dave Butcher confirmed as Scotland Women head coach after interim spell at WXV Global Series
Scottish Rugby have appointed Dave Butcher as permanent head coach of the Scotland Women's team. The Canadian-born coach stepped up from assistant to interim head coach earlier in 2026 and now takes the role on a full-time basis.
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Renard admits he wouldn't have refused Marseille and predicts Benatia's return
Ivory Coast manager Hervé Renard reveals his love for Olympique de Marseille and says he would have struggled to turn down an offer from the Ligue 1 club this summer. He also predicts a return to the club for Medhi Benatia.
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Surplus Ait-Nouri in talks over rare City-to-United switch that would echo 2011 Hargreaves move
Rayan Ait-Nouri is set to leave Manchester City in January after failing to earn a Premier League minute under Enzo Maresca, with intermediaries already holding discussions with Manchester United among other clubs.
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Ronaldo crowned greatest Ballon d'Or winner of all time by fans, ahead of Messi
On the sidelines of the 70th Ballon d'Or ceremony in London, France Football organized an online vote to crown the "BOAT". Cristiano Ronaldo, a five-time winner, triumphed thanks to his 2008 award, relegating Lionel Messi to second place.
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Zidane, Lizarazu and Papin reunited in Bayonne for charity match supporting sick children
Several 1998 World Cup champions, including Zinédine Zidane and Bixente Lizarazu, took part Tuesday evening in the « Match of Legends » organized at Stade Jean Dauger in Bayonne to benefit Pascal Olmeta's association supporting sick children.
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Volkanovski and Yan crowned at UFC 333 as lightweight title picture shifts
Alexander Volkanovski and Petr Yan claimed championship gold in Abu Dhabi at UFC 333, one of the standout cards of 2026. The fallout raises questions over Arman Tsarukyan's title position, a potential Volkanovski move to lightweight, and a reshuffled UFC 336 card.
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McCarthy relishes South Africa reunion as Ireland brace for Nations Championship without six key men
Joe McCarthy has spoken of his eagerness to face the world's best as Ireland prepare for the northern swing of the 2026 Nations Championship, a campaign already complicated by six confirmed absentees and doubt over Tadhg Furlong's availability following a citing.
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Sesko ruled out until 2027 as United carry five injury concerns into Chelsea clash
Manchester United face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday with Benjamin Sesko confirmed out until 2027 and four other first-team players — Mainoo, Shaw, Rashford, and Dorgu — all racing to be fit for the Premier League fixture.
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Conte ready to wait for Manchester United job as Juventus favour Deschamps
Antonio Conte is reportedly willing to hold out for the Manchester United manager's role, according to La Repubblica, as the World Cup-winning Italian remains a free agent following his mutual departure from Napoli at the end of last season.
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FIFA Presidency: Philippe Diallo Backs Arsène Wenger's Potential Candidacy Against Infantino
The president of the French Football Federation has publicly endorsed a potential candidacy by Arsène Wenger for the FIFA presidency, as Gianni Infantino faces mounting pressure following the 2026 World Cup.
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Griezmann curls in stunning strike from outside the box, reaches 14 goals in 16 matches with Orlando
Antoine Griezmann scored a spectacular curling goal from outside the penalty area against Chicago Fire (2-2), bringing his tally to 14 goals and 7 assists in 16 MLS matches.
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Sesko ruled out for extended spell as Manchester United head to Chelsea without a striker
Benjamin Sesko has been ruled out for an extended period with a recurring shin injury, leaving Manchester United without a recognised striker for their Premier League trip to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
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Singleton starts first game since heart attack as Glasgow field eight Scotland returnees
Jack Singleton, the former England and Gloucester hooker who suffered a heart attack in September 2023, will make his return to rugby in Glasgow's URC fixture against the Lions at Scotstoun on Friday, alongside eight players released from Scotland duty.
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Sesko ruled out until January as Carrick faces Chelsea with depleted United attack
Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko will miss at least two months with a shin injury, manager Michael Carrick confirmed on Friday. The 23-year-old Slovenian has not featured since September and also missed the entirety of pre-season with a similar problem.
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Carrick insists he needs no assurances after United keep faith despite eight-game winless run
Michael Carrick says he was not surprised to keep his job after Manchester United's hierarchy decided against sacking him following eight games without a win, with the manager now preparing for Saturday's trip to Chelsea.
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Scotland release Van der Merwe to Edinburgh for crucial URC fitness run-out
Duhan van der Merwe has been released by Scotland to play for Edinburgh against Benetton on Saturday, giving the wing a vital chance to build match fitness ahead of November's Tests against New Zealand, Australia and Japan at Murrayfield.
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Valencia double Otorbi's release clause to €60m to block Liverpool's move for teenage winger
Valencia have activated a renewal option in 19-year-old winger David Otorbi's contract ahead of schedule, doubling his release clause from €30m to €60m after Liverpool were linked with a move for the Spanish under-18 international.
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Carrick admits he has no assurances from Man Utd board ahead of crunch Chelsea fixture
Michael Carrick has spoken publicly for the first time since Manchester United opted to keep him in charge despite a poor run of form, revealing the board offered him no guarantees over his future ahead of Saturday's game against Chelsea.
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Oliveira backs Pereira to deliver 'another great knockout' against Pavlovich at UFC 335
BMF champion Charles Oliveira has predicted Alex Pereira will knock out Sergei Pavlovich at UFC 335 on December 12, pointing to Pavlovich's vulnerability to kicks and Pereira's finishing power as the keys to victory.
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