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Erasmus hands two uncapped players Springbok starts against Barbarians in 2026 opener

Riley Norton, the 20-year-old who captained South Africa to Junior World Championship glory in 2025, and Champions Cup-winning prop Carlu Sadie will make their Springbok debuts when the Boks face the Barbarians in Gqeberha on Saturday.

Rugby Jun 16

Chalobah called up as Livramento injury rocks England before Croatia opener

Trevoh Chalobah has been drafted into England's World Cup squad after Tino Livramento suffered an injury just one day before the Three Lions' tournament opener against Croatia in Dallas.

Football Jun 16

Livramento ruled out of World Cup with calf injury as Tuchel eyes Chalobah replacement

Newcastle full-back Tino Livramento is expected to miss England's World Cup campaign after suffering a suspected calf injury, just one day before the Three Lions' opener against Croatia in Dallas. Chelsea's Trevoh Chalobah is the leading candidate to take his place in the 26-man squad.

Football Jun 16

Livramento injury puts England's World Cup squad spot in doubt before Croatia opener

Tino Livramento has been ruled an injury doubt for England ahead of their 2026 World Cup opener against Croatia, forcing Thomas Tuchel to consider a late squad change under a strict FIFA replacement window.

Football Jun 16

Ekitike targets Christmas return as Achilles injury leaves Liverpool forward in 'immense pain'

Hugo Ekitike has set a Christmas return date as he recovers from a ruptured Achilles tendon sustained in Liverpool's Champions League clash with PSG in April — an injury that has also ruled him out of the 2026 World Cup.

Football Jun 16

Livramento ruled out of World Cup with hamstring injury as Chalobah set for call-up

Newcastle defender Tino Livramento has picked up a hamstring injury that will end his World Cup before it begins, with Chelsea's Trevoh Chalobah expected to replace him in Thomas Tuchel's England squad ahead of Wednesday's Group L opener against Croatia.

Football Jun 16

Piardi set to referee fourth straight URC final as Leinster injury doubts cloud Bulls rematch

Italian official Andrea Piardi will become the first referee to take charge of four consecutive URC Grand Finals when Leinster host the Bulls at Croke Park on Friday, with captain Caelan Doris and hooker Dan Sheehan both racing to be fit.

Rugby Jun 16

Neymar misses Brazil training again as calf injury puts World Cup participation in doubt

Neymar attended a clinic for further tests on his injured right calf on Monday rather than rejoining Brazil's training camp in Morristown, New Jersey. The 34-year-old has been sidelined since May and has yet to feature as Brazil drew 1-1 with Morocco in their opener.

Football Jun 16

England's World Cup camp hit by kit theft and backlash over ICE deportation plane

Thomas Tuchel's England squad arrived in Missouri for the 2026 World Cup on a charter aircraft previously used by ICE to deport migrants, while $18,000 worth of kit — including boots belonging to Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham — was stolen in transit.

Football Jun 16

Saka admits fitness gamble ahead of England's World Cup opener against Croatia

Bukayo Saka has revealed he is willing to 'take the gamble' on his Achilles injury to feature in England's Group L opener against Croatia in Dallas on Wednesday, insisting he is feeling better than he has in months.

Football Jun 16

Uruguayan media unanimous that match rustiness cost Nunez in World Cup opener against Saudi Arabia

Darwin Nunez was substituted at half-time as Uruguay drew 1-1 with Saudi Arabia in Miami, with Uruguayan outlets united in blaming his prolonged absence from competitive football at Al-Hilal for a flat, ineffective display.

Football Jun 16

Iran defy FIFA flag ban, Nunez hauled off at half-time as World Cup day four delivers drama

Iran twice came from behind to draw with New Zealand while fans defied a FIFA ban on pre-revolutionary flags. Uruguay were held by Saudi Arabia, with Darwin Nunez completing just three passes before being substituted at half-time.

Football Jun 16

Cale eyes Wallabies recall and Bledisloe dream after injury-hit Brumbies season

Brumbies No.8 Charlie Cale has opened up on his ambition to reclaim a Wallabies jersey ahead of July's inaugural Nations Championship, having posted nine tries and a 97% tackle success rate despite missing half the Super Rugby season through injury.

Rugby Jun 16

Brazil set to keep Neymar sidelined for entire group stage to protect calf injury

Brazil are planning to keep Neymar out of their World Cup group-stage matches as medical staff manage his grade-two calf injury. The 32-year-old has not trained with the squad since arriving at Granja Comary on May 27, with a return targeting the knockout rounds.

Football Jun 15

Adams insists Pulisic 'will be ready' for USA's World Cup clash with Australia despite calf concern

Christian Pulisic trained separately from the USA squad on Monday after being substituted at halftime against Paraguay with a sore left calf. Midfielder Tyler Adams dismissed concerns, saying the AC Milan forward will be fit for Friday's Group B match in Seattle.

Football Jun 15

Saka vows to gamble on Achilles fitness as England chase World Cup glory

Bukayo Saka has confirmed he is willing to play through an ongoing Achilles problem at the World Cup, saying he feels significantly better than he did in March and is determined to be at his best for England.

Football Jun 15

Doku faces World Cup dilemma as wife due to give birth during knockout rounds

Manchester City winger Jérémy Doku has revealed his wife is expected to give birth to their first child in early July, potentially forcing him to leave Belgium's World Cup campaign during the knockout phase.

Football Jun 15

Trafford admits he must leave Man City to chase England No.1 spot as Newcastle weigh £40m move

James Trafford has acknowledged that playing second fiddle to Gianluigi Donnarumma at Manchester City is incompatible with his England ambitions, with Newcastle United understood to have made contact over a £40m deal.

Football Jun 15

Lamine Yamal declared fit to face Cape Verde in Spain's World Cup opener

Lamine Yamal has been cleared to feature for Spain against Cape Verde in Atlanta on June 15, ending weeks of uncertainty over the 17-year-old's hamstring and groin injury sustained in late April. Whether he starts or comes off the bench will depend on the medical staff's assessment.

Football Jun 15

Lamine Yamal starts on the bench as Spain begin their World Cup campaign

Still recovering from a thigh injury sustained in late April, Lamine Yamal will not start Monday against Cape Verde in Atlanta. Ferran Torres replaces him on the right flank of Spain's attack.

Football Jun 15