Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Sophie De Goede reclaims Canada captaincy for WXV after 13-month ACL absence
Sophie De Goede has been reinstated as Canada captain ahead of the WXV Global Series, retaking the armband from Alexandra Tessier following a 13-month ACL injury layoff. Head coach Kévin Rouet has named a 36-player squad for September fixtures against Scotland, England and France.
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Canada set to break North American women's rugby attendance record against England's Red Roses
Ticket sales for Canada's BMO Field clash with England's Red Roses on 16 October have already surpassed the 11,453 record for a standalone women's rugby match in North America, with vice-captain Alexandra Tessier crediting World Cup momentum for the surge in support.
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Jennifer Mir apologises to Alex Apodaca after social media backlash over daughter's DWCS upset loss
Jennifer Mir has issued a public apology to Alex Apodaca after facing widespread criticism for her social media posts following Bella Mir's loss — the biggest upset in DWCS history — on Tuesday's Contender Series card.
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Rennie hands Parker starting role against Springboks as Lord injury reshapes All Blacks pack
Simon Parker replaces the injured Josh Lord in New Zealand's starting lineup for Saturday's Test against South Africa in Cape Town, with Tupou Vaa'i shifting back to lock and Rennie citing Parker's physicality as a deliberate tactical match-up against the Springboks.
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Rennie names fresh All Blacks XV for Cape Town Test as injured duo force two changes
Dave Rennie has made three changes to his All Blacks starting XV for Saturday's Cape Town Test against South Africa, with injuries to Ethan de Groot and Josh Lord forcing two of them and a defensive concern prompting a wing swap.
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Rennie warns All Blacks of Springbok bounce-back ahead of Cape Town decider
Scotland coach Dave Rennie has urged the All Blacks to raise their level significantly in Cape Town on Saturday, citing South Africa's historic 43-10 Wellington demolition as a stark reminder of what a wounded Springbok side can deliver.
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Du Toit warns All Blacks scrum will bounce back despite Ellis Park battering
South Africa tighthead Thomas du Toit expects New Zealand's scrum to respond sharply in the second Test in Cape Town, pointing to the All Blacks' mid-week performance against the Lions as evidence of their improvement.
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Dropped to Europa League, Lyon could face Milan or Juventus in group stage
Eliminated by Fenerbahçe in the Champions League playoff (1-2), Lyon has been relegated to the Europa League. Friday's draw could place the Gones in a competitive group, with AC Milan or Juventus potentially in pot 1.
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Guendouzi shouts « Come on OM! » at Groupama Stadium and triggers mass brawl
After Fenerbahçe's 2-1 victory over Lyon in the Champions League playoff return leg, Mattéo Guendouzi provoked opposing supporters and players at the final whistle, sparking violent clashes in the tunnel leading to the dressing rooms.
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Palmer reveals Alonso's free role is already unlocking his best Chelsea form
Cole Palmer scored and assisted in Chelsea's 3-2 Premier League win over Fulham on Monday, and says new manager Xabi Alonso has given him the freedom to drift across the pitch — a licence he lacked last season.
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Guendouzi sparks controversy after OL-Fenerbahçe defeat, UEFA suspension demanded
Mattéo Guendouzi triggered a major incident at Groupama Stadium on Wednesday following Lyon's 1-2 loss to Fenerbahçe in the UEFA Champions League third qualifying round. The 27-year-old French midfielder, a former Marseille player, repeatedly provoked Lyon supporters before and after the match. Commentator Stéphane Guy has called for a heavy UEFA sanction that could exclude him from the group stage.
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All Blacks make three changes for Springboks rematch as head injuries force reshuffle
Dave Rennie has named his All Blacks side for the second Test against South Africa, making three changes from the team that won in Johannesburg — two of them forced by head-collision stand-downs.
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PWR attendances surge 23% as Women's World Cup legacy fuels record-breaking season
Premiership Women's Rugby recorded a 23.4 per cent rise in average attendances during the 2024/25 campaign, with social media views up 174 per cent, as the league looks to build further on a Women's Rugby World Cup-driven boom.
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Savio scores on debut as De Zerbi sets £85m signing a 10-goal target after Spurs rout Charlton
Savio marked his Tottenham debut with a goal and an assist just 24 hours after completing an £85 million move from Manchester City, helping Spurs to a 5-1 Carabao Cup win over Charlton. Manager Roberto De Zerbi has already challenged the 22-year-old winger to reach double figures this season.
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Hulkenberg's razor-thin Dutch GP save earns 'spectacular' praise from Rosberg
Nico Hulkenberg threaded through a cloud of tyre smoke and debris to avoid a high-speed collision with Audi team-mate Gabriel Bortoleto on the chaotic opening lap of the Dutch Grand Prix, earning admiration from 2016 world champion Nico Rosberg.
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Guendouzi taunts Lyon crowd and sparks mass brawl as Fenerbahce seal Champions League place
Matteo Guendouzi provoked a chaotic mass brawl at Lyon's Groupama Stadium after celebrating wildly at the final whistle, with fans launching missiles at the Fenerbahce midfielder as the Turkish club advanced 3-2 on aggregate to the Champions League league phase.
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Russell survives Hamilton's late charge to secure Dutch GP podium for Mercedes
George Russell held off a charging Lewis Hamilton in the closing laps of the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort to claim third place, describing the defensive battle as 'tough' after being asked to yield second to team-mate Kimi Antonelli.
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Guendouzi breaks silence after karate kick sparks Champions League qualifying tunnel brawl
Matteo Guendouzi has defended his post-match celebrations after a tunnel brawl erupted between Fenerbahce and Lyon players following their Champions League qualifier, in which a Lyon goalkeeper coach karate-kicked the former Arsenal midfielder.
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Man Utd fined over kit rule breach after 2-0 opening-day loss to Hull City
Manchester United's troubled start to the season deepened when the Premier League reminded the club they had breached kit regulations by displaying the competition's badge on only one sleeve during their 2-0 defeat to Hull City.
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Mbappé silences critics with stunning hat-trick against Real Sociedad
Kylian Mbappé scored a hat-trick as Real Madrid won 4-1 against Real Sociedad in a La Liga fixture, then posted a viral ironic message on social media to respond to his doubters.
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