Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Fihaki returns from All Blacks debut as Canterbury name side for NPC final against Northland
Chay Fihaki is back in Canterbury colours after earning his first All Blacks cap in Sydney, as the defending NPC champions prepare to face Northland at One New Zealand Stadium on Monday.
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Barcelona files complaint with UEFA over PSG's controversial 'Massacre à la parisienne' tifo
After losing 4-2 at Parc des Princes, FC Barcelona announced its intention to lodge a complaint with UEFA following the deployment of a tifo depicting a masked figure using a chainsaw to slash the Blaugrana crest before kick-off in their Champions League clash on Tuesday evening.
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Mbappé receives fake Ballon d'Or in Djadel Show under name 'Mobutu'
In the 'Djadel Show', comedian Ilyes Djadel staged a fictional Ballon d'Or ceremony before a packed crowd at the Dôme de Paris, presenting the trophy to a visibly amused and embarrassed Kylian Mbappé.
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Mike Perry walks away from BKFC to chase MMA future after bare-knuckle success
Mike Perry has announced he is leaving bare-knuckle boxing behind to focus on MMA. The former UFC welterweight, who beat Michael Page, Luke Rockhold, Eddie Alvarez and Jeremy Stephens in BKFC, says he is ready for a new challenge with gloves on.
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Carrick faces nine absentees as injury-hit Man Utd travel to Como in must-win Champions League clash
Manchester United head to Como on Wednesday without nine players, including Kobbie Mainoo, Luke Shaw and Lisandro Martinez, as Michael Carrick seeks a first win in seven matches across all competitions.
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Unbeaten Bilal Hasan embraces UFC's rapid pace ahead of MSG debut at UFC 334
Flyweight prospect Bilal Hasan planned to ease into his UFC career, but three fights in four months have accelerated his timeline. The 10-0 fighter faces Luis Gurule at UFC 334 on 14 November at Madison Square Garden.
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Mbappé scores one of the finest goals of his career against Seville at the Bernabéu
On a deflected pass from Bellingham, Kylian Mbappé bamboozled Kike Salas with a right-footed feint before finishing with his left in a lightning-quick double touch. The goal, scored in Real Madrid's 4-1 victory over Seville, has set social media ablaze since Sunday.
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Karpani set to earn 50th Wallaroos cap as Chancellor plays final Test against Scotland
Tighthead prop Eva Karpani will reach 50 Test caps off the bench when Australia face Scotland in Canberra on Friday, while openside flanker Emily Chancellor bows out with her 42nd and final appearance for the Wallaroos.
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Barrett silences doubters with two-try masterclass as All Blacks demolish Wallabies 43-21
Beauden Barrett answered questions about his All Blacks future with a decisive two-try performance in New Zealand's 43-21 Bledisloe Cup victory over Australia in Sydney, prompting praise from legends Justin Marshall and Kieran Read.
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Fijian Drua spread 2027 home fixtures across three venues to fuel national pride
Fijian Drua have confirmed all eight home venues for the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season, splitting matches between Suva, Ba and Lautoka. CEO Jeff Miller says the campaign is "about national pride" as new head coach Brad Mooar prepares for his first season in charge.
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Lucas Hernandez Scores Decisive Goal in Surprise Start Against Barcelona
Absent from Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League starting XI for two years, Lucas Hernandez was deployed on the left by Luis Enrique against FC Barcelona and scored PSG's second goal, playing a crucial role in their qualification.
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Fabian Ruiz seals PSG's 4-2 demolition of Barcelona in Champions League showdown
Paris Saint-Germain overcame two Barcelona equalisers to claim a commanding 4-2 victory at the Parc des Princes, with Fabian Ruiz tapping home the decisive fourth goal to cap a statement Champions League performance.
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Ngumoha breaks Liverpool's youngest assist record as Reds overturn 2-0 deficit to beat Villarreal
Rio Ngumoha, 18, became Liverpool's youngest-ever Champions League assist provider and set up two goals as the Reds fought back from 2-0 down to beat Villarreal 4-3 at Anfield, with Alexis Mac Allister scoring twice.
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Sturridge hails 18-year-old Ngumoha's 'God-given ability' after two-assist display rescues Liverpool against Villarreal
Rio Ngumoha became the youngest player in Liverpool's history to record a goal contribution in the Champions League, setting up both goals in a comeback win over Villarreal from two down, drawing widespread praise from Daniel Sturridge, Robbie Fowler, and Alexis Mac Allister.
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Vitinha and Ruiz seal PSG's late comeback as Barcelona's defensive errors prove costly
Paris Saint-Germain moved to the top of the Champions League table on goal difference with a 4-2 win over Barcelona at Parc des Princes on Wednesday, with Vitinha and Fabián Ruiz scoring in the final ten minutes to overturn Lamine Yamal's equaliser.
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Foden hat-trick fires 10-man City past AEK Athens as Haaland rests
Phil Foden scored a hat-trick as Manchester City cruised to a 5-1 Champions League victory over AEK Athens, with Erling Haaland an unused substitute and 17-year-old Floyd Samba impressing on just his second senior start.
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Foden hat-trick fires Man City to 5-1 rout of AEK Athens after PSG humbling
Phil Foden scored his first Champions League hat-trick in nearly 12 months as Manchester City swept aside AEK Athens 5-1 at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday, bouncing back emphatically from last week's 4-2 defeat to PSG.
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Ancelotti expresses sadness over violence in Lille ahead of Galatasaray Champions League clash
Lille manager Davide Ancelotti expressed his distress over the damage caused to his city by violence on October 17, following student protests against rising prices. Turkish club Galatasaray has requested security guarantees from UEFA before facing the French side in the Champions League.
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Doué refuses to adapt his game to Yamal ahead of PSG-Barcelona in Champions League
Questioned before the kick-off of the PSG-Barcelona clash in the Champions League, Désiré Doué ruled out any tactical adjustment against Lamine Yamal: "We're going to play as usual."
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Van Dijk's calamitous header gifts Villarreal shock lead inside four minutes at Anfield
Virgil van Dijk completely misjudged a routine header back to Alisson inside four minutes, looping the ball into the path of Georges Mikautadze, who finished coolly to stun Anfield and give Villarreal a shock Champions League lead.
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