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Darcy Graham returns three weeks early to boost Scotland ahead of Nations Championship

Edinburgh wing Darcy Graham has been named in the starting XV to face Toulon in the Challenge Cup on Friday, recovering from a ruptured bicep far sooner than the 12-week timeline initially projected.

Rugby Oct 15

Bristol sign New Zealand hooker Bryn Gordon as injury cover while Trevett joins Ospreys on loan

Bristol Bears have signed English-qualified hooker Bryn Gordon from North Harbour as immediate cover for injured Harry Thacker, while academy prop Louie Trevett has joined the Ospreys on loan to gain senior URC experience.

Rugby Oct 15

Russell raced worn Mercedes parts in Singapore after Sprint crash depleted team's spare inventory

George Russell's Singapore Grand Prix was harder than it appeared. A crash in Saturday's Sprint race wiped out Mercedes' entire stock of fresh carbon fibre, forcing engineers to rebuild his W17 with previously used components that carried less aerodynamic performance.

Formula 1 Oct 15

Koné leaves field in tears against Real Madrid; Gasperini fears muscle strain

Manu Koné was substituted in the 17th minute during AS Roma's 3-4 defeat to Real Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday evening. The French international is suspected of suffering a muscle strain or tear, according to coach Gian Piero Gasperini. His absence could exceed four weeks.

Football Oct 15

Dana White hints at Rakhmonov vs. Morales as two unbeaten 19-0 contenders circle UFC welterweight title

UFC CEO Dana White has stopped short of confirming a bout between unbeaten welterweight contenders Shavkat Rakhmonov and Michael Morales, but signalled that major announcements are imminent as the division's title picture takes shape.

MMA Oct 15

Injury forces Wallabies fly-half change as uncapped McLaughlin-Phillips set for debut against All Blacks

Ben Donaldson has been ruled out of the Bledisloe Cup Test in Sydney with an upper leg injury, opening the door for 22-year-old Harry McLaughlin-Phillips to become Wallaby number 1001 off the bench against New Zealand.

Rugby Oct 15

Liverpool could re-sign Alexander-Arnold as Bournemouth set £100m price for Alex Scott

Real Madrid's reported pursuit of Pedro Porro could open the door for Trent Alexander-Arnold to return to Anfield, while Bournemouth have placed a £100m price tag on midfielder Alex Scott, with Liverpool said to be in a strong position to sign him.

Football Oct 15

Ethan Mbappé between France U21, senior team and Cameroon temptation

At 19, the Lille midfielder made his France U21 debut in Euro U21 qualifying during the last international window, but the Cameroon Football Federation is also eyeing him, as his father Wilfrid is from the country.

Football Oct 15

Karpani one cap away from 50-Test milestone as Wallaroos name squad to face Scotland

Prop Eva Karpani is set to earn her 49th Wallaroos cap off the bench against Scotland, leaving her one appearance short of a half-century. Maya Stewart returns to the starting XV after injury, joining an all-NSW Waratahs back three.

Rugby Oct 15

All Blacks rotate tight five and overhaul bench for Bledisloe II in Sydney

New Zealand make three changes to their starting XV and extensively reshuffle the bench for Saturday's second Bledisloe Cup Test in Sydney, with injuries to Leroy Carter, Anton Segner and Asafo Aumua forcing Dave Rennie's hand.

Rugby Oct 15

Injury-hit Australia A call up Zac Lomax for first union representative tour of USA

Former NRL star Zac Lomax and Wallabies prospect Harry McLaughlin-Phillips have been added to the Australia A squad for a two-match tour of the United States after fly-half Tom Lynagh was ruled out with injury.

Rugby Oct 14

Mourinho urges out-of-form Vinícius to rediscover his best in Rome Champions League test

José Mourinho says it 'breaks my heart' to see Vinícius Júnior struggling at Real Madrid, with the Brazilian — one goal in nine appearances — facing a Champions League trip to Rome while suspended from La Liga after his red card against Villarreal.

Football Oct 14

Demant returns from calf injury as Black Ferns name team for France series opener

Co-captain Ruahei Demant is back in the Black Ferns squad for Saturday's WXV Global Series opener against France in Hamilton, coming off the bench after missing last month's Northern Tour with a calf injury.

Rugby Oct 14

Canada recall De Goede and Corrigan for record-crowd England clash in Toronto

Canada have named a reshuffled XV for Friday's WXV Global Series fixture against England at BMO Field, recalling World Rugby Women's Player of the Year Sophie de Goede and winger Alysha Corrigan, who returns from injury for her first Test since the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup final.

Rugby Oct 14

Vinicius Jr handed four-game ban to miss El Clasico after Villarreal red card

Vinicius Jr will miss Real Madrid's first Clasico of the season after Spain's football federation suspended him for four matches — two for his red card against Villarreal and two more for protesting to the referee.

Football Oct 14

Harlequins delay Fin Baxter's return with Saracens derby pencilled in as comeback date

England loosehead Fin Baxter is set to return for Harlequins against Saracens on 25 January after head coach Jason Gilmore opted to give the 24-year-old one more week of training following a foot injury that required two operations.

Rugby Oct 14

France lose Flament to shoulder injury ahead of Springboks test and Nations Championship

Toulouse lock Thibaud Flament has been ruled out for several weeks with a shoulder injury, leaving France without both their first-choice second rows for November Tests against Fiji, South Africa and Argentina.

Rugby Oct 14

Chessum returns from foot injury to captain Leicester against Pau in Champions Cup opener

Ollie Chessum is fit to lead Leicester Tigers against Pau on Sunday after missing the start of the season with a foot injury. Head coach Geoff Parling has confirmed the England loose forward's return ahead of a trip to the Stade de Hameau.

Rugby Oct 14

Etzebeth set to rejoin Sharks squad in Europe after early injury scare

Eben Etzebeth will miss the Sharks' Challenge Cup opener against Lyon but is expected to link up with the touring party for their URC fixtures against Cardiff and Munster, offering encouragement over the severity of his lower limb injury.

Rugby Oct 14

Tom Roebuck signs two-year Sale extension with England recall firmly in his sights

Tom Roebuck has committed to Sale Sharks until at least the end of the 2028/29 season, signing a two-year contract extension with his boyhood club. The England winger, currently sidelined by a calf strain, says playing for England remains a central part of his career ambitions.

Rugby Oct 14