Injuries
Player injury news, recovery updates.
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Belleau injury hands 18-year-old Hugh Shields his Northampton debut against Saracens
Anthony Belleau's training-ground injury has forced Northampton to hand fly-half Hugh Shields, 18, his senior debut in Saturday's Gallagher Premiership Rugby Cup opener against Saracens at Franklin's Gardens. Shields is one of seven potential debutants in a Saints side missing 10 players.
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Chiesa and Endo axed from Liverpool's Champions League squad as Carragher warns duo will 'never play'
Federico Chiesa and Wataru Endo have been left out of Liverpool's 25-man UEFA Champions League squad, with club legend Jamie Carragher warning that neither player looks likely to feature for the Reds this season.
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Bradley's Champions League inclusion signals Liverpool's intent to phase out Frimpong
Liverpool have submitted their Champions League squad list for the 2025-26 campaign, with injured right-back Conor Bradley included ahead of their group-phase opener against Atlético Madrid — a move that raises pointed questions about Jeremie Frimpong's standing at the club.
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Harlequins boss Gilmore hails fit-again Baxter as effectively a new signing after injury-hit season
Harlequins head coach Jason Gilmore says England loosehead Fin Baxter, back from two foot operations that restricted him to just seven appearances last season, will be ready for the Gallagher Premiership opener against Bath later this month.
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Kulusevski pleads guilty to speeding as Spurs winger faces six-month driving ban
Dejan Kulusevski has admitted a speeding offence after being caught doing 43mph in a 30mph zone in London last September, leaving the Tottenham winger facing a potential six-month ban when his case is heard at Barkingside Magistrates' Court on 21 September.
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Carrick faces questions over failed left-back pursuit ahead of United's trip to Everton
Michael Carrick is set to address the media before Manchester United's Premier League visit to Everton, with questions expected over the club's failure to sign a left-back before Tuesday's transfer deadline, including a late enquiry for Rayan Ait-Nouri.
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Mourinho excludes Mendy from Champions League squad despite return to training
Ferland Mendy has not been registered by Real Madrid on the 25-player UEFA list for the Champions League league phase after suffering a serious tendon tear in late 2025-26. José Mourinho has opted for Marc Cucurella and Álvaro Carreras instead.
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Adesanya joins Volkanovski's Sydney gym as three-fight skid forces training overhaul
Israel Adesanya has left City Kickboxing and begun training at Freestyle MMA Performance Centre in Sydney alongside UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski. His dietitian's social media activity suggests a new fight is already booked.
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Ipswich vs Liverpool: Eight players set to miss Premier League opener at Portman Road
Liverpool travel to Portman Road on Friday looking for their first Premier League win of the 2026/27 season, but both sides face significant injury concerns with up to eight first-team players set to miss the clash.
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Nnadi refuses surgery and bets on quick return to OM despite severe knee injury
Nigerian midfielder Tochukwu Nnadi suffered a violent right knee twist during OM's defeat in Monaco and has ruled out surgery to attempt a return after the international break, risking aggravation of his injury.
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Ikitau ends injury absence as Wallabies ring changes for second Los Pumas Test
Len Ikitau returns to the Wallabies starting XV for Saturday's Test against Argentina in Mendoza, ending an absence stretching back to July 18. Coach Les Kiss has made several changes after last week's 27-21 win, with Harry Wilson, Taniela Tupou and Ben Donaldson also coming into the side.
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Barcola fit for Liverpool debut against Ipswich after deadline-day midfield frustration
Bradley Barcola is available for Liverpool's Premier League fixture at Ipswich Town on Friday, manager Andoni Iraola has confirmed. The £38m signing from PSG arrives after Liverpool failed to replace Curtis Jones, who was sold to Inter Milan.
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Jenkins set to return for Premiership opener as Zambonin faces extended absence after shoulder surgery
Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter has confirmed Dafydd Jenkins should be fit for the Premiership opener against Gloucester on September 26, while fellow lock Andrea Zambonin will miss the first block of the season following his own shoulder operation.
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McTominay confirms heart procedure is minor and rules out Napoli contract talks
Scott McTominay has revealed he planned his upcoming cardiac ablation procedure with Napoli during pre-season and expects to return in early October. The Serie A Player of the Year also confirmed no contract extension discussions have taken place.
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Injury-hit Black Ferns hand rookie King starting role for historic Johannesburg double-header
New Zealand head coach Whitney Hansen has named her squad for the Black Ferns' double-header against South Africa at FNB Stadium, with 2024 Player of the Year Kaipo Olsen-Baker ruled out by a shoulder injury. Test rookie Elinor-Plum King retains her starting spot after impressing on debut against the Wallaroos.
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Marseille without summer signings, Richard leaves door open to free agent
Olympique de Marseille completed its summer transfer window without any signings, constrained by DNCG and UEFA restrictions on an unsustainable wage bill. President Stéphane Richard does not entirely rule out the arrival of a free agent, provided it receives approval from the financial watchdog.
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Aspinall still not cleared to fight as eye injury delays UFC heavyweight return
UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall remains medically suspended and unable to compete following the eye injury he sustained in last October's no-contest against Ciryl Gane, with promoter Eddie Hearn confirming the hold-up is a commission-level medical issue.
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McTominay reassures Napoli fans he is 'fine' ahead of planned heart surgery
Scott McTominay has broken his silence after Napoli confirmed the Scotland midfielder will undergo cardiac ablation surgery for a mild benign arrhythmia. The Serie A player of the year says the procedure was planned in pre-season and expects to miss around four games.
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Champion Gaethje picks McGregor over rematches: 'Fun to shut him up'
Newly crowned UFC lightweight champion Justin Gaethje has ruled out rematches with Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira, instead floating a fight with Conor McGregor as his preferred next title defence — though hand injuries will keep him sidelined until 2027.
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Timber's departure reopens the door to a surprise signing at OM
Olympique de Marseille closed the summer transfer window without signing a single player, an unprecedented situation for a club from one of Europe's top five leagues competing in continental competition. The transfer of Quinten Timber to Crystal Palace for €20 million could, however, change that.
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