Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Ligue 1+ to broadcast Monaco's Conference League play-offs against Gornik Zabrze
The LFP platform has acquired broadcasting rights to AS Monaco's Conference League play-off matches against Polish club Gornik Zabrze on August 20 and 27. Monaco, managed by Filipe Luis, are favourites but must be wary of an in-form opponent.
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Brito knocks out Fazil in front of Dana White to seal UFC contract at DWCS 2026
Kaik Brito earned a UFC contract by stopping Namo Fazil with a right hand early in the third round at Dana White's Contender Series 2026 Week 2. The Brazilian welterweight, who failed to earn a contract at DWCS in 2023, says he deliberately timed the finish in front of UFC CEO Dana White.
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Underdog Miller stuns DWCS with rare Von Flue choke to seal UFC contract
Trent Miller, a +280 underdog, submitted Douglas Henrique Rodrigues with a Von Flue choke in round two of Dana White's Contender Series Season 10, Week 2 — only the second such finish in DWCS history — to earn a UFC contract.
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Lorenz redeems DWCS debut humiliation with first-round KO of Aly at Week 2
Alik Lorenz erased the memory of a 30-second knockout loss on last year's Contender Series by flooring Mahamed Aly with a right hand and follow-up hammer-fists in the first round of DWCS 2026 Week 2.
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Perez scraps grappling game-plan to knock out Paxton and seal UFC contract
Cristian Perez abandoned his takedown-heavy approach for a striking showcase at DWCS 2026 Week 2, knocking Logan Paxton down twice before finishing him to earn a UFC deal — and an immediate invitation to Noche UFC 4.
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Puga and Trembley both earn UFC contracts after brutal DWCS featherweight war
Roman Puga edged Taner Trembley by unanimous decision in a featherweight thriller at Dana White's Contender Series 2026 Week 2, with both fighters rocking each other repeatedly across three rounds. Dana White was so impressed he stood up after each round and entered the Octagon to congratulate them both — then handed out dual contracts.
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Dana White hands out six UFC contracts after DWCS Season 10's most memorable night
Dana White's Contender Series Season 10 Week 2 produced one of the most remarkable nights in the show's history, with White awarding six UFC contracts — including a surprise dual deal for both fighters in the opening featherweight bout.
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McKenzie trending toward All Blacks return as Ratima's PCL injury clouds halfback depth
All Blacks assistant Tana Umaga says fullback Damian McKenzie came through Tuesday's training session well as he races to be fit for Saturday's first Test at Ellis Park, while halfback Cortez Ratima remains doubtful with a PCL injury.
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Ikitau and Suaalii return to bolster Wallabies squad for two-Test Argentina tour
Australia's 2025 John Eales Medal winner Len Ikitau has recovered from an ankle injury to join Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii in a 34-man Wallabies squad for Tests against Argentina, with coach Les Kiss warning the tour presents 'another tough challenge'.
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Fazil and Brito headline DWCS Season 10 Week 2 at the UFC Apex
Namo Fazil and Kaik Brito meet in the welterweight main event of Dana White's Contender Series Season 10, Week 2 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Brito, making a second appearance on the show after falling short previously, headlines a five-bout card.
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Rennie reveals Erasmus blocked pre-match referee meeting ahead of Springboks clash
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has confirmed there will be no pre-match meeting with officials before the Test against South Africa, after Rassie Erasmus declined the joint invitation under new World Rugby protocols.
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Greenwood equalizes for Fenerbahçe against Lyon with a left-footed strike in playoff
Mason Greenwood equalized for Fenerbahçe against Olympique Lyonnais, responding to Loïs Openda's opening goal right after the break in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League playoff.
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Robertson breaks silence on Din Thomas fallout after UFC 330 title loss to Dern
Gillian Robertson has released her first public statement since losing to strawweight champion Mackenzie Dern at UFC 330, revealing that coach Din Thomas told her his retirement announcement was made 'for TV purposes and ratings' rather than as a genuine apology.
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All Blacks veterans warn rising star Lakai what Ellis Park has in store
Peter Lakai, 23, is in line for his first Test against the Springboks on Saturday in Johannesburg, with All Blacks centurions telling the 10-cap flanker that Ellis Park ranks among the toughest venues they have ever played.
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Johnny Walker makes heavyweight debut among seven bouts added to UFC 332
UFC 332 on October 3 in Salt Lake City is filling out fast. Former light heavyweight contender Johnny Walker faces Mick Parkin in a heavyweight debut, while Deiveson Figueiredo meets Payton Talbott in a bantamweight clash — though a main event is still to be confirmed.
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Springboks assistant Jones flags All Blacks' illegal breakdown and maul acts ahead of first Test
Springboks assistant coach Felix Jones has publicly called out two specific All Blacks infringements — tucked shoulders at the breakdown and leg-pulling at the maul — after gathering feedback from South African franchises who faced New Zealand in the Greatest Rivalry series.
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Matt Brown criticises Din Thomas's timing after coach drops Robertson post-UFC 330 title loss
UFC legend-turned-coach Matt Brown has weighed in on Din Thomas publicly announcing he was stepping away from cornering Gillian Robertson immediately after her unanimous decision loss to Mackenzie Dern at UFC 330 — calling the timing "odd" and saying he would never do the same to one of his own fighters.
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Umaga warns All Blacks: don't let Springboks' giant pack blind you to backline danger
All Blacks defence coach Tana Umaga has cautioned his side against fixating on South Africa's powerful forward pack ahead of a historic four-game series, warning that the Springboks' increasingly dangerous backline will punish any lapse in concentration.
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Matfield spots All Blacks vulnerability ahead of first Springboks Test at Ellis Park
Former Springboks captain Victor Matfield believes New Zealand showed a defensive weakness in their 50-19 warm-up win over the Bulls, warning that South Africa's physicality could expose them in Saturday's first Test in Johannesburg.
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City sell Rodri to Barcelona and eye five transfers after 3-0 Community Shield loss to Arsenal
Manchester City's 3-0 Community Shield defeat to Arsenal has accelerated their summer transfer activity, with Rodri set to join Barcelona for £65.4m and Tijjani Reijnders also expected to leave before the window closes on September 1.
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