Injuries
Player injury news, recovery updates.
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Mourinho accuses Deschamps of rushing Tchouaméni back for World Cup semi-final
José Mourinho has criticized Didier Deschamps' decision to start Aurélien Tchouaméni in the France-Spain World Cup semi-final (0-2) on July 14. The Real Madrid midfielder, absent since that match, will only return to competition once fully recovered.
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Tchouameni still sidelined with adductor injury, Mourinho rules out rushing return at Real Madrid
Aurélien Tchouameni has been ruled out of Real Madrid's Liga clash against Real Sociedad on Wednesday after failing to recover from an adductor injury sustained at the World Cup. José Mourinho has confirmed the midfielder will not be forced back into action.
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Kolisi declared fit to captain Springboks against All Blacks after hamstring scare
Siya Kolisi has been cleared to start and captain South Africa in Saturday's second Test against New Zealand in Cape Town, after passing consecutive days of full-intensity running following a hamstring injury that kept him out of last weekend's 33-16 defeat.
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Deon Fourie set to become oldest Springbok ever at 39 years and 338 days
Stormers forward Deon Fourie, already South Africa's oldest debutant, has been named on the bench for the second Test against New Zealand in Cape Town. If he takes the field, the 39-year-old will surpass Victor Matfield's long-standing record as the oldest Springbok in Test history.
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Tchouaméni absent for second consecutive match, Real Madrid without midfielder against Real Sociedad
Sidelined in the first Liga matchday against Espanyol, Aurélien Tchouaméni will not be available on Wednesday for Real Madrid's first home match of the season at the Bernabéu, according to Marca.
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Rodrigues and Hernandez both face six-month layoffs after UFC Sacramento leg injury scare
The California State Athletic Commission has issued potential six-month suspensions to both UFC Sacramento main eventers Gregory Rodrigues and Anthony Hernandez, each facing possible fractures — Rodrigues to his right leg, Hernandez to his left knee — after their gruelling five-round war.
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Terry warns Saliba he may not reclaim Arsenal spot after Konsa signing
John Terry believes Ezri Konsa is so impressive that William Saliba could struggle to regain his starting place at Arsenal even when fit, calling the £30m arrival from Aston Villa the best-value signing of the summer.
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Lawson steps up as Red Bull super-sub to finish seventh at Zandvoort despite penalty
Liam Lawson delivered a composed performance in his emergency Red Bull debut at the Dutch Grand Prix, finishing seventh after replacing the injured Isack Hadjar — despite a 10-second penalty for a yellow flag infringement on lap 55.
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Seven uncapped players earn Ireland Women's call-up for WXV Global Series campaign
Ireland Women's head coach Scott Bemand has named seven uncapped players in a 36-strong WXV Global Series training squad, with home fixtures against the USA and Japan scheduled before a two-Test tour of South Africa in October.
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Knee Contusion for Gavi, Barcelona Relieved After Elche Scare
Gavi limped off before half-time during Barcelona's emphatic 5-0 victory over Elche in La Liga on Sunday. Medical examinations on Monday ruled out serious injury: the 22-year-old midfielder is suffering from a simple right knee contusion.
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Bath captain Ben Spencer ruled out for start of season after shoulder surgery
Ben Spencer, who skippered Bath to the Premiership title in 2025, will miss the opening rounds of the 2026/27 season after undergoing shoulder surgery this summer. The club says the scrum-half will return 'later in the autumn.'
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Erasmus confirms Kolisi and Kolbe doubts as five Springboks face late fitness tests
Rassie Erasmus has left the door open for last-minute squad changes ahead of South Africa's second Test against New Zealand, with captain Siya Kolisi and winger Cheslin Kolbe both racing to be fit, while Ben-Jason Dixon, Canan Moodie, and Grant Williams are also sidelined.
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Jack Singleton nears rugby return a year after cardiac event but will leave Gloucester
England hooker Jack Singleton is entering the final phase of rehabilitation almost 12 months after suffering a cardiac event in training, with Gloucester confirming he will not be retained beyond the current season.
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Álvarez jeered and isolated as 10-man Atlético squander lead to draw with Villarreal
Julián Álvarez was booed on and off the pitch and walked straight down the tunnel at full time as Atlético Madrid were held to a 2-2 draw by Villarreal at the Metropolitano, with Robin Le Normand's red card and two conceded penalties compounding a deeply troubled afternoon for Diego Simeone's side.
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Stormers eye Faf de Klerk on loan to fill scrum-half crisis before URC opener
DHL Stormers head coach John Dobson is exploring a loan move for 34-year-old Springbok scrum-half Faf de Klerk after losing two half-backs to injury ahead of their United Rugby Championship season opener against Connacht on 25 September.
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Kolisi bracketed as injury toll forces Erasmus into four Springbok changes for All Blacks rematch
Rassie Erasmus has named South Africa's squad for the second Test against New Zealand in Cape Town, with Cheslin Kolbe and Grant Williams ruled out through injury and Siya Kolisi's fitness still being monitored ahead of the match.
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Makhachev's ringside shoulder fix draws medical criticism after teammate's PFL stoppage
UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev attempted to relocate teammate Magomed Magomedov's dislocated shoulder during PFL Tampa, only to throw in the towel when the injury persisted. Sports physician Dr. Brian Sutterer publicly called the technique a textbook example of what not to do.
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PFL CEO declares postponed Eblen-Van Steenis rematch biggest fight in promotion's history
PFL CEO John Martin has labelled the delayed rematch between Johnny Eblen and Costello van Steenis the biggest fight in the promotion's history, citing genuine bad blood between the two middleweights after a cage confrontation following Eblen's interim title win.
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Emmers stuns Douglas at UFC Sacramento, leaving him with fractured orbital and lost vision
Jamall Emmers pulled off a massive upset at UFC Sacramento, knocking out Lerryan Douglas with a first-round right hand. Coach Cub Swanson has since confirmed Douglas suffered a fractured orbital and instantly lost vision in his left eye.
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Mo'unga returns to All Blacks squad and backs rival Love to hold No.10 jersey
Richie Mo'unga has rejoined the All Blacks in South Africa after a two-year absence, replacing injured Billy Proctor. The 32-year-old says his immediate focus is supporting Hurricanes playmaker Ruben Love rather than reclaiming the starting No.10 role.
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