Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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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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Cejudo questions Garry's title future after friendly UFC 330 loss to Makhachev
Henry Cejudo has cast doubt on Ian Machado Garry ever receiving another UFC welterweight title shot, criticising the Irishman's passive demeanour and apparent friendliness toward champion Islam Makhachev during Saturday's main event at UFC 330.
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Erasmus urges Ellis Park crowd to stay silent during Haka ahead of Springboks-All Blacks series opener
Rassie Erasmus has called on Springbok supporters at Ellis Park to respect the All Blacks' Haka in silence before Saturday's first Test in Johannesburg, citing the Cape Town crowd's reception during New Zealand's tour match against the Stormers as the ideal example.
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Lefau-Fakaosilea returns to Wallaroos after seven years for centenary Black Ferns Test
Alysia Lefau-Fakaosilea is back in the Wallaroos squad for Saturday's centenary Test against the Black Ferns in Auckland, seven years after her last XV-a-side cap. The 25-year-old centre won gold at the Rugby Sevens World Cup and Commonwealth Games in the interim.
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Prates vows to knock out Makhachev and become Brazil's first UFC welterweight champion
Carlos Prates confronted Islam Makhachev ringside at UFC 330 in Philadelphia and promised to knock out the welterweight champion, targeting a December title shot before a potential defence against Michael Morales in April.
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McGregor hails Garry's 'champion mindset' after UFC 330 title loss to Makhachev
Conor McGregor has publicly praised Ian Garry's defiant response to his unanimous decision defeat against Islam Makhachev in the UFC 330 welterweight title main event in Philadelphia, calling it a 'champion mindset'.
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Suaalii, Ikitau and Jorgensen near fitness as Kiss names Argentina squad
Australia's two-Test tour of Argentina, beginning in San Salvador on August 29, is set to be bolstered by the likely returns of Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, Len Ikitau and Max Jorgensen from injury, with head coach Les Kiss expected to name his squad on Wednesday.
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Hansen drafts in Bayle and Love as injuries disrupt Black Ferns ahead of Wallaroos clash
Black Ferns head coach Whitney Hansen has called up halfback Ariana Bayle and prop Pip Love after Tara Turner and Mo'omo'oga Palu were ruled out of Saturday's Test against Australia at Mt Smart Stadium with hamstring and concussion injuries respectively.
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Din Thomas apologizes to Gillian Robertson for stealing her moment after UFC 330 title loss
Din Thomas has publicly apologized to Gillian Robertson after facing widespread backlash for announcing his retirement from cornering during the UFC 330 post-show, moments after Robertson was dominated by Mackenzie Dern in her title bid.
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Makhachev fires back at Holloway's two-belt dig with cutting Instagram reply
Islam Makhachev clapped back at Max Holloway on Instagram after the former featherweight champion questioned why the UFC welterweight champion was holding two belts at UFC 330, where Makhachev defeated Ian Garry by unanimous decision in Philadelphia.
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Moorby expects Springboks to mix set-piece power with wide threats in first Test
All Blacks winger Josh Moorby has outlined New Zealand's expectations of South Africa ahead of Saturday's first Test at Ellis Park, anticipating a blend of Springbok physicality and ball-in-hand danger rather than a purely attritional game.
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Makhachev's coach says Garry deserves to stay No. 1 contender despite UFC 330 defeat
Javier Mendez, trainer of UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev, has backed Ian Garry to retain his No. 1 ranking after the Irishman pushed Makhachev to the limit before losing by decision at UFC 330 in Philadelphia.
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Amorim jokes about 'boring' press conferences after AC Milan rout Manchester United 4-2
Ruben Amorim returned to haunt his former club as AC Milan beat Manchester United 4-2 in Wroclaw on Saturday, with the Portuguese coach quipping to reporters that pressers at Old Trafford are 'more boring now' under Michael Carrick.
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Dern retains UFC strawweight title but slams her own performance after unanimous decision over Robertson
Mackenzie Dern successfully made the first defence of her UFC strawweight title at UFC 330, outpointing Gillian Robertson across all three rounds, yet the champion was openly critical of her cardio, striking and grappling — and believes she should have secured a finish.
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Erasmus and Peyper push back on Springboks' slow-game accusations ahead of All Blacks series
Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus and technical consultant Jaco Peyper have defended South Africa's tempo of play, insisting they have received zero negative referee feedback about slowing the game in 2026 and pointing to the 30-second set-piece law as their guide.
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Rennie backs All Blacks scrum to match Springboks' set-piece power in Ellis Park Test
All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has expressed confidence in his forwards ahead of the first Test against South Africa at Ellis Park, insisting New Zealand's scrum and discipline will be equal to the Springboks' renowned set-piece threat.
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Tuipulotu rejects All Blacks underdog label ahead of four-Test Springboks series
Lock Patrick Tuipulotu has pushed back on suggestions New Zealand enter the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series as underdogs, insisting both teams arrive in South Africa as equals fighting for the world's top ranking.
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All Blacks forwards coach admits Springboks own the world's best scrum ahead of first Test
Jason Ryan has candidly acknowledged that the Springboks possess the best scrum in the world, while insisting the All Blacks have made meaningful progress at set-piece ahead of their first Test at Ellis Park in Johannesburg.
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