Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Deon Fourie set to become oldest Springbok ever at 39 years and 338 days
Stormers forward Deon Fourie, already South Africa's oldest debutant, has been named on the bench for the second Test against New Zealand in Cape Town. If he takes the field, the 39-year-old will surpass Victor Matfield's long-standing record as the oldest Springbok in Test history.
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Joao Pedro hails Chelsea's 'very special' front three after opening-day win at Fulham
Joao Pedro, Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers all scored as Chelsea beat Fulham 3-2 in their Premier League opener under Xabi Alonso, with Pedro declaring the trio capable of winning major trophies this season.
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Real Madrid TV resumes referee-analysis videos after narrow Espanyol win
Real Madrid TV has revived its referee-analysis format following the club's 2-1 La Liga win over Espanyol, reigniting a long-running dispute that previously drew complaints from Sevilla, criticism from Barcelona's president, and a formal investigation by the Spanish Football Federation.
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Scholes tells Fernandes to 'shut his mouth' after United skipper slates team-mates in Hull defeat
Paul Scholes has hit back at Bruno Fernandes for publicly criticising his Manchester United team-mates after their 2-0 loss to Hull City, arguing the captain's own performance gave him little standing to speak out.
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Rogers scores on debut as Chelsea edge Fulham 3-2 in Xabi Alonso's winning first game
Morgan Rogers marked his £117m Chelsea debut with a goal in a 3-2 Premier League win at Fulham on Monday, giving new manager Xabi Alonso a winning start — though goalkeeper Robert Sanchez's errors kept the hosts in the contest.
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Two caps, two tries: Aicha Sutcliffe eyes more after electric Scotland debut
Hooker Aicha Sutcliffe marked her Scotland debut against France with a try in the 63rd minute, then repeated the feat against Ireland eight days later. The 21-year-old Glasgow Warriors player now targets the WXV Global Series with Canada, New Zealand and Australia.
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Sanchez's Fulham howler hands Penders a genuine shot at Chelsea's No. 1 shirt
Robert Sanchez's failure to stop a 0.07 xG effort from Josh King in Chelsea's Premier League opener against Fulham has reignited doubts about his reliability, with young Belgian keeper Mike Penders now emerging as a credible alternative under Xabi Alonso.
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Scholes tells Fernandes to 'keep your mouth shut' after Hull defeat
Paul Scholes has hit out at Bruno Fernandes following Manchester United's opening Premier League loss to Hull City, saying the captain's poor performance gave him no right to publicly criticise his team-mates.
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Kolo Muani disappoints at Frosinone, Juventus already seeking a true number 9
Starting for the first time this season in Serie A, Randal Kolo Muani delivered a very poor performance against Frosinone, prompting Turin's management to explore options to strengthen the centre-forward position.
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Alonso backs error-prone Sanchez after Chelsea goalkeeper gifts Fulham two goals in 3-2 opener
Xabi Alonso urged Robert Sanchez to 'relax and carry on' after the Chelsea goalkeeper was at fault for both Fulham goals in Monday's 3-2 Premier League win at Craven Cottage, with Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville calling for a replacement before the window shuts.
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Carragher calls out Neville for shifting United prediction after Hull City humiliation
Jamie Carragher accused Gary Neville of repeatedly changing his Manchester United prediction after Michael Carrick's side suffered a 2-0 opening-day defeat to Hull City, with Neville ultimately tipping Arsenal to win the Premier League title.
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Blair says All Blacks' five-try Springboks win only scratches the surface of their potential
Attack coach Mike Blair insists the All Blacks have more to give after a five-tries-to-one victory over South Africa in Johannesburg, where Dave Rennie's side came from behind at half-time to take the opening Test of the 2026 series.
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Neville and Carragher agree on Arsenal title but clash over Chelsea, United and Liverpool
Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher have shared their Premier League predictions for the new season, both backing Arsenal to retain the title while disagreeing sharply on the top-four order and relegation candidates.
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Neville and Carragher urge Chelsea to sign new goalkeeper after Sanchez errors in Fulham win
Chelsea opened their Premier League season with a 3-2 victory over Fulham, but Robert Sanchez's two costly errors prompted Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher to call on Xabi Alonso to sign a new goalkeeper before the window closes on September 1.
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Retired Barboza likens Ruffy to Anderson Silva ahead of UFC 331 clash with Tsarukyan
Edson Barboza, recently retired from the UFC, has praised fellow Brazilian Mauricio Ruffy as an 'improved version' of himself and compared him to Anderson Silva, while likening Arman Tsarukyan to Khabib Nurmagomedov ahead of their Sept. 19 co-main event in Los Angeles.
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Olise stays on the right at Bayern despite absences, Kompany decides
Author of a decisive brace in the German Super Cup against Dortmund, Michael Olise will not be moved to a central role by Vincent Kompany, who prefers Nathaniel Brown in the number 10 position.
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Lepaul scores against PSG, Acherchour sends him to Zidane's France squad
Author of a goal in Rennes' draw against PSG (2-2), Esteban Lepaul is establishing himself as a serious candidate for Zinédine Zidane's first France squad, according to consultant Walid Acherchour.
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Ex-NFL prospect Anthony Wint reveals how grappling Covington convinced him to pursue MMA
Anthony Wint, who won his UFC debut at UFC Sacramento, has described how early grappling sessions against established fighters at MMA Masters — including Colby Covington — persuaded him to commit to a career in mixed martial arts after the Covid-19 pandemic derailed his CFL plans.
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Luca Zidane seizes his chance at Leganés with four saves against Oviedo
Brought on after the expulsion of starter Raul Fernandez, Luca Zidane made a successful debut with Leganés by recording four decisive saves in the victory over Oviedo in Spanish second division.
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Garnacho's four-minute debut at Villa sparks concern over his career direction
Alejandro Garnacho received just four minutes of playing time as Aston Villa were thrashed 4-0 by Brighton on the Premier League's opening day, prompting former midfielder Ray Houghton to warn the Argentine must now seize his chance or risk further decline.
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