Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Le Roux warns Leinster that Bulls have buried Grand Final demons under Ackermann
Willie le Roux insists the Bulls have moved on from their 32-7 URC Grand Final thrashing by Leinster at Croke Park, but acknowledges that facing a Jacques Nienaber-coached defence remains a formidable challenge.
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Luca Zidane Defies Messi and Argentina on Eve of Algeria's World Cup Opener
Recovered from a jaw fracture sustained at the Africa Cup of Nations, Algerian goalkeeper Luca Zidane will start in goal on Wednesday as Algeria face world champions Argentina in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, displaying measured ambition.
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Cape Verde Holds Spain to Historic Draw but Remains Far From Qualification
Thanks to a historic 0-0 draw against Spain in Atlanta, Cape Verde and goalkeeper Vozinha pulled off one of the surprises of this World Cup. With just one point, the Blue Sharks will need to beat Uruguay or Saudi Arabia to have any hope of reaching the Round of 16.
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Los Angeles to host eight 2026 World Cup matches including USA vs Paraguay opener
Los Angeles Stadium will stage eight FIFA World Cup matches this summer, starting with the United States facing Paraguay on June 12. The city's schedule also includes a quarterfinal on July 10 as the tournament runs through to the final on July 19.
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Messi set for historic 200th cap as Argentina open World Cup defence against Algeria
Lionel Messi is on course to earn his 200th international cap when Argentina face Algeria at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City on Tuesday, with coach Lionel Scaloni confirming the 37-year-old is fit after a minor hamstring concern.
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McBride urges USMNT to harness momentum after record 4-1 demolition of Paraguay
Former US international Brian McBride has called on the USMNT to carry the belief generated by their record 4-1 opening win over Paraguay into Friday's clash with Australia in Seattle, which could seal a place in the knockout stages.
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Erasmus hands five uncapped Springboks their chance against the Barbarians
Rassie Erasmus has named five uncapped players in South Africa's starting XV to face the Barbarians at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday, with the head coach declaring his coaching staff have been 'very impressed' by the new generation's grasp of Springbok systems.
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Swedish baron Lagerbielke shines as Sweden demolish Tunisia 5-1 at World Cup
Gustaf Lagerbielke, a 26-year-old defender from one of Sweden's noble families, played the full match as Sweden opened their World Cup campaign with a 5-1 victory over Tunisia on Sunday, leaving them top of their group.
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Uncapped Stormers lock Gary Porter called into Zimbabwe squad to face South Africa A
Zimbabwe have named 29-year-old Stormers lock Gary Porter in their training squad for the Nations Cup opener against South Africa A on 20 June, with the Bulawayo-born-qualified forward eyeing a place in the matchday 23.
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Vozinha goes from 50k to six million followers after stunning Spain at 40
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha became a global sensation after his seven-save, clean-sheet performance held Spain to a 0-0 draw in Atlanta on Monday, sending his Instagram following from 50,000 to 6.3 million overnight.
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Erasmus hands two uncapped players Springbok starts against Barbarians in 2026 opener
Riley Norton, the 20-year-old who captained South Africa to Junior World Championship glory in 2025, and Champions Cup-winning prop Carlu Sadie will make their Springbok debuts when the Boks face the Barbarians in Gqeberha on Saturday.
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Alireza Faghani to referee France vs Senegal at 2026 World Cup Group I opener
Iranian-Australian official Alireza Faghani will take charge of France's 2026 World Cup Group I opener against Senegal at New York Jersey Stadium. Faghani previously refereed the classic 2018 World Cup clash between France and Argentina, which France won 4-3.
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Gabonese referee Pierre Atcho to officiate Norway's World Cup opener against Iraq
Pierre Atcho, an experienced Gabonese official with multiple Africa Cup of Nations fixtures to his name, will referee Norway's Group I clash against Iraq at the 2026 World Cup in Boston. Egyptian officials will handle VAR duties.
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Stade Bordelais lock Price warns four-in-a-row title bid faces toughest test yet at Toulouse
Canadian lock Taylor Price says Stade Bordelais are under no illusions about the difficulty of their AXA Elite 1 semi-final at Toulouse, despite being the only side to beat the hosts this season. The defending champions are chasing an unprecedented fourth consecutive French women's title.
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Lamine Yamal breaks silence after Spain's disappointing draw with Cape Verde
Spain failed to break down Cape Verde (0-0) in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup despite 74% possession and 27 shots. Lamine Yamal, who came on in the 71st minute, responded on Instagram calling for patience.
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Haaland leads Norway to first World Cup since 1998 with pressure embraced
Top qualifier with 16 goals, Erling Haaland plays his first World Cup on Wednesday against Iraq in Group I, which also includes France and Senegal.
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Renard takes emergency charge of Tunisia after 5-1 collapse at World Cup 2026
Hervé Renard has been appointed Tunisia head coach for the remainder of their World Cup group stage, just days after the team was routed 5-1 by Sweden. It is the Frenchman's third consecutive men's World Cup, each time with a different nation.
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Saka set to start his 50th cap as Tuchel keeps England guessing for Croatia opener
Thomas Tuchel is expected to hand Bukayo Saka a start for England's World Cup opener against Croatia in Dallas on Wednesday, with Anthony Gordon edging Marcus Rashford on the left wing and Jude Bellingham likely at No. 10.
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World Cup 2026: Semifinals set as minimum target for France
As runners-up at the last World Cup, France face Senegal in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Consultant Éric Di Meco believes failing to reach the semifinals would be a disappointment given the quality of the French squad.
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Ireland to host USA and Japan in five-match WXV Global Series autumn programme
Ireland Women will face the USA at Tallaght Stadium on 20 September and Japan at Dexcom Stadium in Galway on 27 September, before travelling to Cape Town for a two-Test series against South Africa in October.
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