Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Debutant Anton Segner embraces All Blacks camp life ahead of Ireland Test
German-born loose-forward Anton Segner says confidence is growing after earning his first All Blacks cap against Italy, with the Blues forward now focused on Saturday's Test against Andy Farrell's Ireland in Auckland.
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Usman Nurmagomedov mimicking Ian Garry to sharpen Makhachev ahead of UFC 330
AKA head coach Javier Mendez has revealed that unbeaten PFL lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov is serving as Islam Makhachev's primary sparring partner for UFC 330, replicating Ian Garry's distance management and long-range striking style.
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Three Locked Vertebrae and Unable to Get Out of Bed: Mbappé Reveals Hidden Ordeal Before 2018 Semi-Final
On the eve of the 2018 World Cup semi-final against Belgium, Kylian Mbappé suffered from three locked vertebrae and could not leave his bed. France's team osteopath enabled him to play despite the injury.
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St. Denis apologises to fans after Pimblett chokes him out in 52 seconds at UFC 329
Benoit St. Denis has broken his silence following a stunning 52-second submission loss to Paddy Pimblett in the UFC 329 co-main event in Las Vegas, apologising to supporters and vowing to return stronger.
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Olise, Koné and Barcola freed from suspension risk ahead of France-Spain
Thanks to a yellow card reset introduced by FIFA after the quarter-finals, Michael Olise, Manu Koné and Bradley Barcola can approach the semi-final against Spain without fear of automatic suspension.
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Yamal vows Spain fear no one ahead of World Cup semifinal against France
Lamine Yamal, who turned 19 on Monday, faced the media ahead of Spain's World Cup semifinal against France at Dallas Stadium on Tuesday, insisting the European champions fear nobody after eliminating Les Bleus in each of the last two major tournaments.
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Peek and Campbell's featherweight clash added to UFC Paris card on September 5
Trevor Peek and Kurtis Campbell have been booked for a featherweight bout at UFC Paris on September 5 at Accor Arena. Peek enters on a two-fight losing streak, while Campbell is still searching for his first UFC win after suffering his first career loss in March.
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Sandhagen reveals suspected hamstring tear cost him in UFC 329 loss to Bautista
Cory Sandhagen believes a kneebar from Mario Bautista tore his hamstring in the first round of their UFC 329 bantamweight bout, compromising his movement for the remainder of a unanimous decision defeat in Las Vegas.
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Jordie Barrett carries leg injury into All Blacks' Eden Park clash with Ireland
Jordie Barrett sat out Tuesday's All Blacks training session at North Harbour Stadium with a leg injury, though assistant coach Mike Blair confirmed the 80-cap centre is still expected to feature against Ireland on Saturday.
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Blair confirms Barrett still in contention as Love cements All Blacks No. 10 role
Ruben Love has started New Zealand's first two Tests of 2026 after a standout Super Rugby Pacific season with the Hurricanes, but assistant coach Mike Blair insists Beauden Barrett remains firmly in the All Blacks' plans despite consecutive omissions.
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Cannone handed four-match ban after red card in Italy's heavy loss to All Blacks
Italy lock Niccolò Cannone has been suspended for four matches after his red card for head contact on Cameron Roigard during Italy's 47-17 defeat to New Zealand in Wellington. The ban, reduced from a six-week entry point, carries over into his club season with Benetton.
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Sandhagen reveals likely torn hamstring after Bautista submission attempt seals UFC 329 defeat
Cory Sandhagen is awaiting MRI results after a kneebar attempt by Mario Bautista in round one of UFC 329 likely tore his hamstring, leaving him to limp through the final two rounds before losing a unanimous decision.
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Spain and England final would be a sportsbooks' dream at the 2026 World Cup
With France and Argentina the public's favourites heading into the 2026 World Cup semifinals, sportsbooks are quietly hoping for a Spain-England final — the matchup that would cost them the least.
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Guskov steps in for Rountree as Ankalaev's UFC Abu Dhabi main event gets new opponent
Khalil Rountree has withdrawn from the UFC Abu Dhabi main event on July 25, with Bogdan Guskov now stepping in to face Magomed Ankalaev at Etihad Arena. The reason for Rountree's withdrawal has not been disclosed.
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Machine Gun Kelly doubles down on McGregor after UFC 329 knee injury: 'F*ck this dude'
Machine Gun Kelly reignited his long-running feud with Conor McGregor on Instagram, mocking the Irish fighter's devastating knee injury that ended his UFC 329 comeback in just 69 seconds. The beef between the two dates back to a physical altercation on the 2021 VMAs red carpet.
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Bisping's sauna sacrifice backfires as Tina Black seizes TUF 34 lead for Team Cormier
Michael Bisping spent hours in the sauna helping strawweight Natalia Alves make weight, but his efforts were undone when Tina Black knocked Alves out in Round 2, giving Team Cormier a 3-2 series lead on The Ultimate Fighter 34.
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Junior Springboks overturn 8-point deficit to rout 14-man England 53-37 and reach Junior World Championship final
Khuthadzo Rasivhaga's hat-trick powered South Africa to a 53-37 win over England in Tbilisi, with Sale Sharks flanker Seb Kelly's first-half red card proving decisive as the Junior Boks stormed back from 20-12 down to set up a final against France.
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Messi faces England for first time as Waddle predicts 2026 World Cup will be his last
Lionel Messi meets England in Wednesday's World Cup semi-final — a fixture that former winger Chris Waddle believes will be the 39-year-old's final appearance at a World Cup, with the Argentina captain chasing back-to-back titles.
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Poirier calls McGregor a 'dirtbag' after leg injury ends UFC 329 return in 69 seconds
Dustin Poirier pulled no punches after Conor McGregor's long-awaited UFC comeback collapsed when a leg injury stopped his fight against Max Holloway just 69 seconds into Round 1 at UFC 329.
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Top Four FIFA-Ranked Nations All Reach 2026 World Cup Semifinals in Historic First
Argentina, Spain, France, and England have all advanced to the 2026 World Cup semifinals — the first time since FIFA rankings were introduced in 1992 that the top four pre-tournament seeds have each reached the last four.
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