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Jalibert named at fullback despite calf doubt as France reshuffle for Australia test
France head coach Fabien Galthié has made seven changes for Saturday's Nations Championship clash with Australia in Brisbane, with Matthieu Jalibert selected at an unfamiliar fullback role despite a calf injury that leaves his participation uncertain.
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FIFA rule change months ago handed top four seeds easier World Cup semi-final routes
A FIFA rule announced in November 2025 guaranteed that Spain, Argentina, France and England could not meet each other before the semi-finals, provided each won their group — a condition all four fulfilled.
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Dvalishvili backs McGregor over Holloway in 13-years-in-the-making UFC 329 rematch
Former bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili has shared his picks for UFC 329, siding with Conor McGregor in the main event rematch against Max Holloway and choosing Benoit St. Denis over Paddy Pimblett in the co-main.
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Garry reveals Georgian wrestlers 'ragdolled' him in bid to match Makhachev's grappling at UFC 330
Ian Garry travelled to Georgia in February to train with elite wrestlers as he prepares to challenge Islam Makhachev for the welterweight title at UFC 330 on 15 August in Philadelphia.
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Quesada reshuffles Italy's back three to face All Blacks after Japan defeat
Italy head coach Gonzalo Quesada has made three changes for the round-two clash against New Zealand in Wellington, overhauling his back three after the Azzurri managed just 10 points in their opening loss to Japan.
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Former NFL draftee Cassh Maluia chases USA Eagles debut at World Rugby Nations Cup
Cassh Maluia, selected by the New England Patriots in the 2020 NFL Draft, has reinvented himself as a rugby union midfielder and is now among seven uncapped players named in the USA Eagles squad for the World Rugby Nations Cup.
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Unbeaten Gable Steveson backs himself to dominate any sport ahead of UFC 329 debut
Olympic gold medalist and unbeaten MMA prospect Gable Steveson has declared he could become world class in any sport he chooses, as he prepares to face Elisha Ellison at UFC 329 on July 11 in Las Vegas.
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Twenty players on suspension tightrope as World Cup quarter-finals approach
With yellow cards reset after the quarter-finals under FIFA's revised rules, 20 players across the remaining eight nations risk missing the semi-finals if booked in the last eight. Morocco and England have five players each walking the disciplinary tightrope.
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Norway illness crisis, Olise appeal rejected and Marquez takes Mexico job: World Cup round-up
Norway are dealing with a sickness bug and squad friction ahead of their quarter-final against England, while FIFA has rejected France's appeal to overturn Michael Olise's yellow card, and Rafael Marquez has been appointed Mexico head coach.
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Two journalists come to blows during France-Morocco World Cup press conference
In Boston, on the eve of the 2026 World Cup quarter-final between France and Morocco, two journalists exchanged blows during the Moroccan team's press conference, interrupting Brahim Diaz and forcing FIFA officials to intervene.
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Letexier abandoned by peers after controversial Argentina-Egypt refereeing
Following an official complaint from the Egyptian Football Association to FIFA, several renowned former referees — Graham Scott, Mark Clattenburg and Tony Chapron — have publicly criticized François Letexier's decisions during the 2026 World Cup round-of-16 match (3-2).
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Burn reveals Haaland record that could make him England's secret weapon in World Cup quarter-final
Newcastle defender Dan Burn has held Erling Haaland to just one goal in 10 Premier League appearances, a record that could prove crucial as England face Norway in their World Cup quarter-final in Miami on Saturday.
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Nicksick says Abdelaziz feud is squashed after backstage punch at UFC event
Xtreme Couture head coach Eric Nicksick has declared his feud with manager Ali Abdelaziz over, revealing Abdelaziz threw a punch at him following Manel Kape's win over Kyoji Horiguchi before apologising and making amends.
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Rooney names the only job that would lure him back into football management
Wayne Rooney says he would immediately join Michael Carrick's coaching staff at Manchester United if asked, calling it a 'no-brainer' — but insists he is not actively seeking a return to management after a difficult spell in the dugout.
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Meredith set for Wallabies debut as Schmidt laments 'curse of the 10 jersey'
Declan Meredith will win his first Wallabies cap against France in Brisbane on Saturday, stepping in at fly-half after Carter Gordon was ruled out with a calf strain. Coach Joe Schmidt admitted Noah Lolesio was briefly considered before the uncapped Brumbies playmaker was named in the starting side.
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Rashford, Mainoo and three others to miss Man Utd pre-season as Carrick begins first full campaign
Manchester United return to pre-season training on Thursday without at least five players still involved in the 2026 World Cup, as Michael Carrick prepares for his first full campaign in charge following a third-placed Premier League finish.
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Maguire, Shaw and United's contract fringe players face defining pre-season at Carrington
Manchester United's first wave of players returned to Carrington on Monday for pre-season training under Michael Carrick, with Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw among those entering the final year of their contracts and needing strong campaigns to secure their futures.
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O'Malley backs McGregor for 12-second KO over Holloway at UFC 329
Sean O'Malley has predicted Conor McGregor will finish Max Holloway inside 12 seconds in the UFC 329 main event on July 11, though he acknowledges Holloway's durability and the welterweight limit could complicate McGregor's knockout power.
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McGregor reveals abstinence vow as he prepares for UFC 329 return against Holloway
Conor McGregor has disclosed he has abstained from all physical touch during his camp for UFC 329, calling it a first in his career. The Irishman faces Max Holloway in the main event on July 11 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
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Rogers and Burn insist Henderson could still play at World Cup despite wrist fracture
Jordan Henderson underwent surgery in Kansas City after fracturing his wrist in England's 3-2 Round of 16 win over Mexico, but teammates Morgan Rogers and Dan Burn say the 36-year-old has not ruled out returning to action before the tournament ends.
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