Injuries
Player injury news, recovery updates.
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Sesko and De Ligt return to training but Mount doubt for United's Hull opener
Benjamin Sesko and Matthijs de Ligt both trained at Carrington on Tuesday ahead of Manchester United's Premier League opener against Hull City, but Mason Mount remains a doubt after missing sessions this week.
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116 minutes in one season: Monaco ends Pogba gamble
After just 116 minutes played in one season, AS Monaco and Paul Pogba are heading for a split. For pundit Pierre Ménès, the failure of this comeback attempt came as no surprise.
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Erasmus upgrades Kolisi and Nche to 'niggles' ahead of All Blacks series opener
Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus has offered an encouraging injury update on captain Siya Kolisi and loosehead prop Ox Nche, describing both as carrying 'niggles' rather than injuries as South Africa prepare for the first of a four-Test series against New Zealand.
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Saha demands 30 goals from Sesko in his first full Manchester United season
Former United striker Louis Saha has set a lofty target for Benjamin Sesko ahead of his second season at Old Trafford, calling on the Slovenian to more than double his 12-goal haul from 2024/25 and reach 30 for the campaign.
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BKFC chairman backs McGregor to switch codes after final UFC fight
BKFC chairman Dave Feldman says Conor McGregor is keen to compete in bare-knuckle boxing once he fulfils his remaining UFC obligation, though the Irishman faces a lengthy recovery from ACL and meniscus surgery before he can return to the Octagon.
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Suaalii, Ikitau and Jorgensen near fitness as Kiss names Argentina squad
Australia's two-Test tour of Argentina, beginning in San Salvador on August 29, is set to be bolstered by the likely returns of Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, Len Ikitau and Max Jorgensen from injury, with head coach Les Kiss expected to name his squad on Wednesday.
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Hansen drafts in Bayle and Love as injuries disrupt Black Ferns ahead of Wallaroos clash
Black Ferns head coach Whitney Hansen has called up halfback Ariana Bayle and prop Pip Love after Tara Turner and Mo'omo'oga Palu were ruled out of Saturday's Test against Australia at Mt Smart Stadium with hamstring and concussion injuries respectively.
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Yael Trepy, Cagliari Striker, in Induced Coma After Drowning in Sardinia
The 20-year-old French striker for Cagliari in Serie A nearly drowned on Sunday in a private pool on the Costa Smeralda. Airlifted to hospital, he has been placed in intensive care and induced into a therapeutic coma.
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Giroud suffers leg injury, but LOSC examinations reassuring ahead of restart
Substituted due to injury during the warm-up match against Everton (1-1), Olivier Giroud underwent further examinations on Monday. The results are benign, but the Lille striker could miss the opening day of Ligue 1 against Angers.
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Mo'unga joins All Blacks tour via injury exemption after NZR eligibility rules create needless chaos
Richie Mo'unga has been called up to the All Blacks' tour of South Africa through an injury exemption after midfielder Billy Proctor fractured his shoulder. The saga has exposed a significant flaw in New Zealand Rugby's overseas-player eligibility framework.
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Mitchell calls uncapped McQueen and Hibbert-Jones into Red Roses camp ahead of WXV series
England head coach John Mitchell has added back-row pair Daisy Hibbert-Jones and Sophie McQueen to the Red Roses' training camp at the University of Nottingham as preparations for the WXV Global Series enter their third week.
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Yael Trepy hospitalized in intensive care after losing consciousness in swimming pool in Sardinia
French striker Yael Trepy, 20, from Cagliari is hospitalized in intensive care in Sassari after nearly drowning in a private villa swimming pool in Sardinia on Sunday. The club is monitoring his health closely.
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Uncapped Ma'u called up as All Blacks absorb fifth injury blow of Rivalry tour
Highlanders prop Saula Ma'u has been flown in to replace Ollie Norris, who faces six weeks out with a knee injury. Coach Dave Rennie says Cam Roigard and Will Jordan are expected to be fit for Saturday's first Test in Johannesburg.
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Halse targets place in history as Wallaroos chase maiden Black Ferns win in 100th Test
Caitlyn Halse has spoken of her ambition to be part of the Wallaroos side that faces New Zealand's Black Ferns next week — a match that would be Australia's 100th Test and their first opportunity to beat the Black Ferns in that milestone game.
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Caleb Clarke ruled out of South Africa tour after shoulder surgery confirms third All Blacks injury
All Blacks winger Caleb Clarke has been forced off New Zealand's South Africa tour with a ruptured shoulder tendon sustained during the 54-0 win over the Sharks in Durban. Surgery is required, though a return timeline remains unknown until after the procedure.
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All Blacks sweating on McKenzie fitness ahead of Springboks first Test in Johannesburg
Dave Rennie says he is confident Will Jordan and Cameron Roigard will be fit for next week's first Test against the Springboks in Johannesburg, but admits New Zealand are 'sweating a tad' over Damian McKenzie's ankle injury.
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Hotham called into All Blacks squad as Norris departs with knee injury
New Zealand Rugby have made two squad changes ahead of their four-Test series against South Africa. Prop Ollie Norris is heading home with a knee cartilage injury, while halfback Noah Hotham joins as cover for the similarly troubled Cortez Ratima.
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Hansen backs All Blacks' patient approach to Mo'unga return as Love holds No.10 jersey
Former All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen says Richie Mo'unga does not need to play during New Zealand's South Africa tour to benefit the squad, praising the decision to bring him in as a replacement for the injured Billy Proctor.
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Rodri undergoes successful back surgery with City contract future still unresolved
Manchester City have confirmed Rodri underwent minor back surgery following Spain's World Cup triumph, with the club expecting only a short rehabilitation period. The 2024 Ballon d'Or winner's contract enters its final year amid reported interest from Real Madrid.
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Fermín López reveals injury-hit summer cost him Spain's World Cup triumph at his peak
Barcelona midfielder Fermín López has described missing Spain's World Cup victory as "the worst summer" of his life, admitting he sought professional help to cope and initially could not bring himself to watch his teammates compete.
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