Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Russell returns to Scotland XV for historic Nations Championship test in Pretoria
Finn Russell is recalled to Scotland's starting lineup for Saturday's Nations Championship clash with South Africa in Pretoria, one of three changes as Scotland chase their first-ever win on South African soil.
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France face Morocco in World Cup quarter-final with semi-final spot at stake
France and Morocco meet at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts on July 9 at 9pm UK time, with the winner advancing to a World Cup semi-final on July 14 in Dallas against either Spain or Belgium.
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England vs Mexico draws 45 million US viewers — more than USA's own World Cup exit
England's round-of-16 victory over Mexico at the Azteca peaked at nearly 45 million viewers in the United States, surpassing the 42 million who watched the US side lose 4-1 to Belgium on Monday.
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Yamal eyes semi-final before Belgium quarter-final
On the eve of the World Cup quarter-final against Belgium, Lamine Yamal is already looking ahead to a potential semi-final against France or Morocco, his father's country of origin, while displaying confidence for the road ahead.
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Starmer hints at bank holiday if England win as France-Morocco referee row deepens
Keir Starmer has suggested England's World Cup win could trigger an extra bank holiday, while France vs Morocco's quarter-final has been engulfed in controversy over FIFA's appointment of an all-Argentinian officiating team.
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Jalibert named at fullback despite calf doubt as France reshuffle for Australia test
France head coach Fabien Galthié has made seven changes for Saturday's Nations Championship clash with Australia in Brisbane, with Matthieu Jalibert selected at an unfamiliar fullback role despite a calf injury that leaves his participation uncertain.
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FIFA rule change months ago handed top four seeds easier World Cup semi-final routes
A FIFA rule announced in November 2025 guaranteed that Spain, Argentina, France and England could not meet each other before the semi-finals, provided each won their group — a condition all four fulfilled.
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Quesada reshuffles Italy's back three to face All Blacks after Japan defeat
Italy head coach Gonzalo Quesada has made three changes for the round-two clash against New Zealand in Wellington, overhauling his back three after the Azzurri managed just 10 points in their opening loss to Japan.
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Unbeaten Gable Steveson backs himself to dominate any sport ahead of UFC 329 debut
Olympic gold medalist and unbeaten MMA prospect Gable Steveson has declared he could become world class in any sport he chooses, as he prepares to face Elisha Ellison at UFC 329 on July 11 in Las Vegas.
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Norway illness crisis, Olise appeal rejected and Marquez takes Mexico job: World Cup round-up
Norway are dealing with a sickness bug and squad friction ahead of their quarter-final against England, while FIFA has rejected France's appeal to overturn Michael Olise's yellow card, and Rafael Marquez has been appointed Mexico head coach.
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Letexier abandoned by peers after controversial Argentina-Egypt refereeing
Following an official complaint from the Egyptian Football Association to FIFA, several renowned former referees — Graham Scott, Mark Clattenburg and Tony Chapron — have publicly criticized François Letexier's decisions during the 2026 World Cup round-of-16 match (3-2).
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Meredith set for Wallabies debut as Schmidt laments 'curse of the 10 jersey'
Declan Meredith will win his first Wallabies cap against France in Brisbane on Saturday, stepping in at fly-half after Carter Gordon was ruled out with a calf strain. Coach Joe Schmidt admitted Noah Lolesio was briefly considered before the uncapped Brumbies playmaker was named in the starting side.
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O'Malley backs McGregor for 12-second KO over Holloway at UFC 329
Sean O'Malley has predicted Conor McGregor will finish Max Holloway inside 12 seconds in the UFC 329 main event on July 11, though he acknowledges Holloway's durability and the welterweight limit could complicate McGregor's knockout power.
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McGregor reveals abstinence vow as he prepares for UFC 329 return against Holloway
Conor McGregor has disclosed he has abstained from all physical touch during his camp for UFC 329, calling it a first in his career. The Irishman faces Max Holloway in the main event on July 11 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
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Doué to start against Morocco as Deschamps makes another XI change for quarterfinals
Désiré Doué is expected to replace Bradley Barcola in France's starting lineup for the World Cup quarterfinal against Morocco on Thursday. Aurélien Tchouameni, not fully recovered from a thigh injury, remains on the bench.
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Rennie makes five changes as Will Jordan closes in on All Blacks try record against Italy
Dave Rennie has reshuffled his All Blacks starting XV for Saturday's Test against Italy in Wellington, with Tyrel Lomax reaching his 50th cap and two uncapped players named among the reserves.
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Ellison dismisses Jon Jones factor as massive underdog ahead of UFC 329 debut clash
Elisha Ellison, a historic underdog against Gable Steveson at UFC 329 on July 11 in Las Vegas, says Steveson's training partnership with Jon Jones is irrelevant — because Jones won't be inside the Octagon.
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Uncapped Meredith handed Wallabies No. 10 debut against Six Nations champions France
Declan Meredith will start at fly-half for Australia against France on Saturday, earning a debut straight into the run-on side after a breakout Super Rugby Pacific season with the ACT Brumbies. The 27-year-old steps in after Carter Gordon was ruled out with a calf strain.
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France top World Cup 2026 betting charts with perfect record heading into quarterfinals
France have gone 5-0 with a 14-2 goal differential at the 2026 World Cup, and bettors have followed every step of the way. Caesars Sports says Les Bleus are 'head and shoulders the most popular team remaining' in championship futures.
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Krylov warns Whittaker's light heavyweight debut will end like Adesanya's failed title bid
Nikita Krylov has predicted Robert Whittaker's move to light heavyweight will mirror Israel Adesanya's unsuccessful 2021 title challenge rather than Alex Pereira's championship run, ahead of their UFC 329 clash on 11 July in Las Vegas.
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