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Tuchel confirms Quansah and James nearing return as England face DR Congo in World Cup last 32

Thomas Tuchel has revealed Jarrel Quansah and Reece James are closing in on fitness ahead of England's World Cup round of 32 tie against DR Congo at Atlanta Stadium on Wednesday, with Djed Spence and Ezri Konsa competing for the right-back slot in the meantime.

Football Jun 30

Tuchel forced into emergency right-back reshuffle as James and Quansah ruled out against DR Congo

Reece James and Jarell Quansah will both miss England's World Cup round-of-16 clash with DR Congo, leaving Thomas Tuchel to consider Djed Spence or a positional switch for Ezri Konsa at right-back.

Football Jun 30

Williams sports black eye as Wallabies sharpen intensity before Ireland Nations Championship opener

Wallabies lock Jeremy Williams has been left with a black eye and grazed face after a training collision with Rob Valetini, as Australia ramp up preparations for their Nations Championship opener against Ireland on Saturday.

Rugby Jun 30

Arsenal's title defence threatened by mounting injury concerns heading into 2025-26

Arsenal begin their Premier League title defence in August carrying significant fitness concerns across their squad, with Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, William Saliba and others managing injuries or facing limited recovery time after the World Cup.

Football Jun 30

Pulisic targets Bosnia start after calf injury limited him to 77 World Cup minutes

Christian Pulisic says he is feeling good ahead of the United States' round of 32 clash with Bosnia and Herzegovina at the World Cup, raising hopes the AC Milan forward will return to the starting lineup after a calf injury restricted him to just 77 minutes across two appearances.

Football Jun 30

Livramento undergoes surgery after calf injury ends his World Cup 2026 campaign

Newcastle United have confirmed that Tino Livramento successfully underwent a minor surgical procedure on the calf injury that forced him out of England's World Cup squad. The 23-year-old is expected to return during pre-season ahead of the 2026-27 season.

Football Jun 30

Rice declares himself fit for England's knockout run despite hamstring and calf concerns

Declan Rice has insisted he is fit and available for England's World Cup knockout stages after sitting out the Panama group game. The Arsenal midfielder revealed he has been managing a hamstring issue since Christmas but says it is not a long-term problem.

Football Jun 30

Tuchel faces right-back crisis as James and Quansah miss England's final World Cup training session

Reece James and Jarell Quansah were both absent from England's final training session ahead of Wednesday's World Cup last-32 tie against DR Congo, leaving Thomas Tuchel weighing up makeshift options at right-back.

Football Jun 30

Hernandez trains with Strickland after being stopped by him in February upset

Anthony Hernandez, stopped by Sean Strickland in a third-round upset this past February, is now training alongside the new UFC middleweight champion as he prepares to headline UFC Sacramento against Gregory Rodrigues on Aug. 22.

MMA Jun 30

Neville and Wright warn Saka still not right ahead of England's World Cup knockout clash

Gary Neville and Ian Wright have raised concerns over Bukayo Saka's fitness and form at the 2026 World Cup, with the Arsenal winger yet to truly influence the tournament after starting just one of England's three group games.

Football Jun 30

Mbappé fit and firing for France's World Cup round of 32 clash with Sweden

Kylian Mbappé is set to start for France against Sweden in the 2026 World Cup round of 32 on Tuesday at New York New Jersey Stadium. The captain has scored four goals in the group stage, making him France's all-time leading World Cup scorer.

Football Jun 30

Easterby warns Ireland's experienced players as uncapped trio join Nations Championship tour

Ireland assistant coach Simon Easterby has cautioned established squad members that younger players are pushing hard for places ahead of Saturday's Nations Championship opener against Australia in Sydney, with Dan Sheehan set to captain the 36-man touring party.

Rugby Jun 30

Kai Rooney targets 'biggest stage' as Puma boot ban lifted ahead of Man United pre-season

Sixteen-year-old Kai Rooney has signalled his return from a season-ending injury with an upbeat social media post, while a Manchester United academy boot policy that blocked him from wearing his Puma sponsorship deal at U16 level no longer applies as he steps up age groups.

Football Jun 30

Uncapped James and Warren earn Wales call-up as Jenkins misses Nations Championship

Steve Tandy has named a 33-man Wales squad for the Nations Championship, handing first call-ups to Exeter back-row Kane James and Ospreys tighthead Ben Warren. Exeter lock Dafydd Jenkins is absent after shoulder surgery following the Gallagher Premiership final.

Rugby Jun 30

Jenkins faces surgery after Prem Final as Exeter count the cost of Twickenham defeat

Exeter Chiefs captain Dafydd Jenkins will undergo shoulder surgery and miss Wales' summer Nations Championship campaign after sustaining the injury in the Gallagher Premiership Final defeat to Northampton Saints. Head coach Rob Baxter expects him fit for the start of next season.

Rugby Jun 30

Rodri injury setback hands £116m signing Elliot Anderson an immediate midfield role at City

Rodri is set to miss the start of Manchester City's season after surgery following the World Cup, opening the door for new £116m signing Elliot Anderson to fill the No.6 role under Enzo Maresca.

Football Jun 30

Livramento undergoes surgery after calf injury ends his World Cup 2026 campaign

Newcastle United confirmed on Tuesday that Tino Livramento has had a minor surgical procedure after withdrawing from England's World Cup squad with a calf injury, with the full-back now expected to return during pre-season.

Football Jun 30

Springbok Women bank on training intensity to bridge game-time gap against USA Eagles

South Africa's Springbok Women head into a two-Test series against the USA Eagles having played limited competitive rugby in 2026, with assistant coach Franzel September saying high-intensity training sessions have been used to compensate for the shortfall.

Rugby Jun 30

Springbok lock crisis deepens as Norton's hamstring rules him out for 10 weeks

South Africa U20 captain Riley Norton has suffered a hamstring injury that will sideline him for eight to ten weeks, deepening a lock crisis that already saw Rassie Erasmus field no second-row cover against England. Bulls back-row Elrigh Louw has been called up as replacement.

Rugby Jun 30

Barcelona's £26m Rashford snub could force Manchester United into keeping him

Barcelona held a £26m option to permanently sign Marcus Rashford after a productive loan season but declined, choosing instead to spend £69m on Anthony Gordon. Now, with Manuel Ugarte facing a serious knee injury, United may have little choice but to reintegrate Rashford into their squad.

Football Jun 30