Manager changes
Coach hires, sackings, contract extensions.
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Retired drop-goal hero Freddie Burns set to return to Leicester Tigers as kicking coach
Leicester Tigers' cryptic social media teaser has pointed strongly to Freddie Burns rejoining Welford Road as kicking coach, weeks after the former England fly-half retired from playing and with the club needing to replace outgoing coach Alex Davies.
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Gustavo Poyet set to become Algeria's new head coach
Two weeks after Vladimir Petkovic's sacking, the Algerian federation is negotiating with Uruguayan Gustavo Poyet, former manager of Bordeaux, to take charge of the Fennecs.
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Loughborough Lightning hand Rachel Taylor interim charge as Smith joins Canada for WXV campaign
Loughborough Lightning head coach Nathan Smith departs on secondment with Canada for the WXV Global Series, leaving former Wales captain and ex-Sale Sharks head coach Rachel Taylor to lead the club through their PWR Next Gen Cup fixtures.
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Former Brave Blossoms lock Kitagawa named Sakura Fifteen head coach ahead of WXV Global Series
Toshizumi Kitagawa, a 43-cap Japan men's international and 2011 Rugby World Cup veteran, has been appointed head coach of the Sakura Fifteen, replacing Canadian Lesley McKenzie following Japan's group-stage exit at Women's Rugby World Cup 2025.
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Uruguay hand Rugby World Cup veteran Barreiro head coach role with 2027 in sight
Guzmán Barreiro has been appointed head coach of Uruguay's Los Teros, replacing Rodolfo Ambrósio one year out from the 2027 Rugby World Cup. The former High Performance director helped guide Uruguay to their best-ever World Cup run in 2019.
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Espí's 90th-minute winner rescues Mourinho's Real Madrid return at Espanyol
José Mourinho's first Real Madrid match in 4,380 days ended in a 2-1 win at Espanyol, with substitute Carlos Espí forcing home a loose ball in the 90th minute after Jude Bellingham's early header had been cancelled out.
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Der Zakarian sacked after three matches, the Kitas break their own record
Michel Der Zakarian was dismissed as FC Nantes manager on Monday after just three matches and 68 days in charge — a record for brevity under the club's owners. Grégory Poirier, former Red Star manager, is reportedly being considered as his successor.
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Xabi Alonso begins Chelsea tenure with London derby at Fulham on opening night
Xabi Alonso makes his Premier League managerial debut as Chelsea travel to Craven Cottage for a London derby season opener. Fulham also unveil a new manager, with former Real Madrid defender Alvaro Arbeloa taking charge for the first time.
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Edinburgh complete new-look coaching staff by signing ex-Australia 7s international Hodge
Michael Hodge, a former Australia Sevens player and ex-IRFU under-20 assistant coach, has signed a two-year deal as Edinburgh's skills and contact coach, completing head coach Sean Everitt's revamped backroom team ahead of the 2026/27 URC season.
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Fiji Rugby opens permanent head coach search with Rugby World Cup 2027 in sight
Fiji Rugby has publicly advertised for a permanent Flying Fijians head coach, with the successful candidate contracted through to December 2027 and tasked with guiding the ninth-ranked nation at the next Rugby World Cup.
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Italian media criticise Amorim's team selection despite Milan's opening-day win over Torino
Ruben Amorim won his first competitive game as AC Milan head coach on Sunday, with a 2-1 Serie A victory over Torino in Turin. But Italian outlets questioned his starting line-up, with Corriere della Sera and Calciomercato both noting that the match only turned after key substitutes came on.
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Igor Tudor, former Marseille coach, in sights of Algerian national team
Two weeks after Vladimir Petkovic's dismissal, the Algerian Football Federation is targeting several coaches to replace him. Gustavo Poyet reportedly declined the financial offer, while Igor Tudor, free since leaving Tottenham, remains a serious option.
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Nantes collapse 2-5 at home to Rodez, Der Zakarian dares board to sack him
FC Nantes suffered a humiliating 2-5 home defeat to Rodez on Saturday after leading 2-1 at half-time, extending their winless run to three games in Ligue 2. Der Zakarian, in open conflict with his squad, is challenging the board to fire him.
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Iraola left with 'strange feeling' as Szoboszlai's 99th-minute penalty rescues Liverpool at Newcastle
Andoni Iraola admitted mixed emotions after his Liverpool debut ended in a 2-2 draw at Newcastle, with Dominik Szoboszlai converting a stoppage-time penalty to deny the hosts a statement opening-day win.
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Jaissle takes charge at Newcastle as Howe departs and four key players leave in summer overhaul
Matthias Jaissle has been appointed Newcastle United head coach after Eddie Howe left by mutual consent in July. The German arrives from Al-Ahli having previously managed Red Bull Salzburg, stepping into a squad reshaped by the departures of Tonali, Gordon, Guimaraes and Trippier.
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Lepaul, Ligue 1's top scorer, favourite to make Zidane's first squad
Zinédine Zidane will announce his first squad as France manager on 17 September for four international matches. Rennes striker Esteban Lepaul, who scored 21 goals in Ligue 1 last season, is expected to receive his first call-up.
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Nantes collapse 2-5 against Rodez and remain pointless after three Ligue 2 matches
Relegated at the end of last season, the Canaries suffered their third consecutive home defeat on Saturday against Rodez (2-5), despite a brace from Killian Corredor. Michel Der Zakarian is under mounting pressure.
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Steiner urges Cadillac to write off 2026 F1 season and redirect resources to 2027
Former Haas team principal Guenther Steiner says Cadillac should immediately stop developing its struggling 2026 car and pivot to 2027, as the new American entry sits pointless and last in the constructors' standings.
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Genesio makes perfect start at Marseille, but Lyon's shadow looms
Bruno Genesio enjoyed an ideal debut as Marseille manager, crushing Strasbourg 4-0 in Ligue 1. The 59-year-old coach knows from his Lyon experience, however, how quickly a relationship with supporters can turn sour.
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Lampard's £50m combined net worth with Christine tops every Premier League manager
Frank Lampard and his TV presenter wife Christine reportedly hold a combined net worth of around £50m, surpassing every other current Premier League manager as Lampard prepares to lead newly-promoted Coventry City against Arsenal.
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