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Moodie injury forces Springboks to hand Ethan Hooker a Test start against Scotland

Canan Moodie has been ruled out of South Africa's Test against Scotland at Loftus Versfeld, with Sharks wing Ethan Hooker drafted into the starting XV. Scotland have also lost lock Alex Samuel to a knee injury ahead of the Pretoria clash.

Rugby Jul 11

Courtois requests year-long Belgium sabbatical after tearful World Cup exit against Spain

Thibaut Courtois has asked Belgium for a one-year break from international football following their 2-1 quarter-final defeat to Spain at World Cup 2026, in which he was substituted with a thigh injury and replacement Senne Lammens conceded the decisive late goal.

Football Jul 11

Fiji's Kuruvoli handed permanent red card for kicking Genge as England lead 35-3 at half-time

Fiji scrumhalf Simione Kuruvoli was permanently sent off by referee Hollie Davidson after kicking Ellis Genge in the chest during the Nations Championship clash at Hill Dickinson Stadium, compounding a miserable first half that left Fiji trailing England 35-3.

Rugby Jul 11

Bellingham, Rice and Guehi among England players one booking from semi-final ban

Four England players are walking a disciplinary tightrope ahead of their World Cup quarter-final against Norway, after picking up yellow cards in the knockout rounds. Jude Bellingham, Declan Rice, Marc Guehi and Nico O'Reilly must all avoid a booking to remain eligible for the semi-finals.

Football Jul 11

Bulked-up Harry Amass pushes to fill United's left-back void ahead of pre-season

Harry Amass has returned to first-team training at Carrington visibly stronger after a summer in the gym, as the 19-year-old bids to capitalise on Manchester United's left-back vacancy with Luke Shaw out of contract next summer.

Football Jul 11

Knee injury forces Scotland to reshuffle bench before Springboks showdown

Glasgow Warriors lock Alex Samuel has been ruled out of Scotland's Nations Championship clash with South Africa through a knee injury, with fellow Glasgow second row Max Williamson called up to replace him on the bench.

Rugby Jul 11

Saharan dust cloud over Miami could affect England players with respiratory conditions against Norway

A fresh plume of Saharan dust has settled over South Florida ahead of England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway in Miami, bringing reduced air quality that could pose risks for players with asthma or respiratory conditions, including Ollie Watkins.

Football Jul 11

Courtois backs Lammens to recover after costly error ends Belgium's World Cup

Senne Lammens fumbled a Pau Cubarsi strike in the 88th minute to gift Mikel Merino a winner as Spain eliminated Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarter-finals. Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, who was substituted just before the error, publicly backed his compatriot to bounce back.

Football Jul 11

Guehi and Rice return to training to boost Tuchel ahead of England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway

Marc Guehi and Declan Rice have both returned to training and could feature for England against Norway in tonight's World Cup quarter-final in Miami, easing defensive concerns for Thomas Tuchel after Jarell Quansah's two-match ban.

Football Jul 11

United rally behind Lammens after goalkeeper's error ends Belgium's World Cup run

Senne Lammens dropped a shot in the 88th minute to gift Spain a winner and knock Belgium out of the World Cup quarter-final. Manchester United quickly responded with a public message of support for their 24-year-old goalkeeper.

Football Jul 11

Tuchel urges England to be brave and fearless ahead of World Cup quarter-final with Norway

Thomas Tuchel has called on his England players to show courage and attack without regret as they face Norway and Erling Haaland in a World Cup quarter-final in Miami, with several key players carrying fitness concerns.

Football Jul 11

Rice and Guehi return to training as England face storm threat before Norway quarter-final

Declan Rice, Marc Guehi and Reece James all trained with England on Friday ahead of their World Cup quarter-final against Norway in Miami, while meteorologists warn thunderstorms could delay the match.

Football Jul 11

Tuchel says England received no explanation for Quansah's two-match World Cup ban

Thomas Tuchel has revealed FIFA offered England no reasoning for upgrading Jarell Quansah's suspension to two matches, ruling the Bayer Leverkusen defender out of the quarter-final against Norway and a potential semi-final.

Football Jul 11

Guehi, Rice and James return to training as England prepare for Norway World Cup quarter-final

Marc Guehi, Declan Rice and Reece James all trained with England on Friday ahead of their World Cup quarter-final against Norway in Miami, easing fitness concerns ahead of the tie. Jordan Henderson remains the only absentee as he recovers from wrist surgery.

Football Jul 11

Henderson fracture and Quansah ban leave England short for Norway World Cup quarter-final

Jordan Henderson will miss the rest of the tournament after fracturing his wrist, while Jarell Quansah serves the first game of a two-match ban. England do receive a boost, however, with Declan Rice, Marc Guehi, and Reece James all returning to full training.

Football Jul 11

Ederson medical concern delays United signing as De Ligt returns to Carrington

Manchester United's £38.3m deal for Atalanta midfielder Ederson remains on hold after a medical raised concerns over a knee injury, while centre-back Matthijs de Ligt is back at Carrington on an individual programme following back surgery.

Football Jul 11

Debutant Meredith starts at fly-half as injury-hit Wallabies face France in sold-out Brisbane Test

Australia will hand Declan Meredith his Test debut at fly-half against Six Nations champions France at a sold-out Suncorp Stadium on Saturday, after both Carter Gordon and Ben Donaldson were ruled out of the Nations Championship fixture.

Rugby Jul 11

Tuchel reveals FIFA gave England no explanation for Quansah's two-match ban

Thomas Tuchel confirmed England received no communication from FIFA after Jarell Quansah's red card against Mexico was upgraded to a two-match suspension, ruling the defender out of the Norway quarter-final and a potential semi-final.

Football Jul 11

Courtois reveals thigh injury cost him his place as Belgium fall to Spain in World Cup quarter-final

Thibaut Courtois was substituted in tears in the 70th minute of Belgium's World Cup quarter-final against Spain, with the Real Madrid goalkeeper insisting he felt able to continue. Replacement Senne Lammens then gifted Mikel Merino the decisive goal to send Spain into the semi-finals.

Football Jul 10

Guehi and Rice return to training to boost England ahead of World Cup quarter-final with Norway

Marc Guehi and Declan Rice both trained with England's squad in Miami on the eve of their World Cup quarter-final against Norway, easing fears over a hamstring injury and a stomach bug respectively.

Football Jul 10