Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Pollock hat-trick and record 73-8 rout end England's five-Test losing run against Fiji
Henry Pollock scored a hat-trick and two players made try-scoring debuts as England dismantled Fiji 73-8 at Hill Dickinson Stadium, ending a five-Test losing streak with a record 11-try victory.
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Moodie injury forces Springboks to hand Ethan Hooker a Test start against Scotland
Canan Moodie has been ruled out of South Africa's Test against Scotland at Loftus Versfeld, with Sharks wing Ethan Hooker drafted into the starting XV. Scotland have also lost lock Alex Samuel to a knee injury ahead of the Pretoria clash.
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McGregor brings his four children to UFC 329 after they missed his broken leg in 2021
Conor McGregor has revealed his four children will attend UFC 329 on Saturday to watch him fight Max Holloway — the first time any of them will see him compete live. McGregor said he was relieved none of them witnessed his gruesome leg break against Dustin Poirier in 2021.
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Courtois requests year-long Belgium sabbatical after tearful World Cup exit against Spain
Thibaut Courtois has asked Belgium for a one-year break from international football following their 2-1 quarter-final defeat to Spain at World Cup 2026, in which he was substituted with a thigh injury and replacement Senne Lammens conceded the decisive late goal.
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Fiji's Kuruvoli handed permanent red card for kicking Genge as England lead 35-3 at half-time
Fiji scrumhalf Simione Kuruvoli was permanently sent off by referee Hollie Davidson after kicking Ellis Genge in the chest during the Nations Championship clash at Hill Dickinson Stadium, compounding a miserable first half that left Fiji trailing England 35-3.
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McGregor returns to UFC after five years out: net worth, Man United bid and presidency plans explained
Conor McGregor ends a five-year absence from the Octagon to face Max Holloway in Las Vegas, having spent his hiatus selling a whiskey brand for £450m, floating a Manchester United takeover bid, and eyeing the Irish presidency.
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Debutant Jansen scores on his first Ireland start as Farrell's side edge Japan 36-20
Sean Jansen marked his Ireland debut with a try as Andy Farrell's side claimed a 36-20 bonus-point Nations Championship win over Japan in Newcastle, keeping Ireland perfect through two matches in the Northern Hemisphere group.
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Pereira targets November MSG return after interim heavyweight title defeat
Alex Pereira is eyeing a spot on the UFC's yet-to-be-announced November card at Madison Square Garden, his first fight since being knocked out by Ciryl Gane at UFC White House on June 14. The Brazilian has ruled out returning to light heavyweight and will compete exclusively at heavyweight going forward.
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Bellingham, Rice and Guehi among England players one booking from semi-final ban
Four England players are walking a disciplinary tightrope ahead of their World Cup quarter-final against Norway, after picking up yellow cards in the knockout rounds. Jude Bellingham, Declan Rice, Marc Guehi and Nico O'Reilly must all avoid a booking to remain eligible for the semi-finals.
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Thunderstorm warnings and 43°C heat index threaten to delay England vs Norway World Cup quarter-final
England face Norway in a World Cup quarter-final in Miami on Friday, but the match could be disrupted by severe thunderstorms and a heat index approaching 43°C. Safety rules mandate an automatic 30-minute delay for any lightning within an eight-mile radius.
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Scaloni dismisses favoritism accusations ahead of Switzerland quarterfinal
After Egyptian coach Hossam Hassan claimed the Round of 16 match against Argentina (3-2) was "rigged", Lionel Scaloni calmly responded at a press conference, denying any favoritism toward Argentina.
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Ibrahimovic slams Rudi Garcia after Belgium's cruel elimination by Spain
Eliminated 2-1 by Spain in the dying seconds of the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals, the Red Devils face scathing criticism from Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who holds manager Rudi Garcia directly responsible for the defeat.
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England reach World Cup quarter-finals as Tuchel's side prepare to face Norway
England have advanced to the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup and will face Erling Haaland's Norway in the knockout stage, with Thomas Tuchel's side continuing their run in the United States.
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France vs Spain in 2026 World Cup semi-final: Spanish press warns Mbappé
After their respective victories against Morocco (2-0) and Belgium (2-1), France and Spain will meet in the semi-final of the 2026 World Cup on July 14 in Dallas. A rematch of the Euro 2024 semi-final that is already inflaming Spanish media.
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FIFA confirms kick-off time for Norway vs England quarter-final despite storm threat in Miami
The FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final between Norway and England will proceed as scheduled on Saturday at 23:00 CET at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, according to FIFA, despite concerns over potential thunderstorms in the region.
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England pubs granted extended hours for World Cup quarter-final against Norway in Miami
The UK government has confirmed extended licensing hours for pubs in England and Wales ahead of England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway on Saturday. Venues can stay open until 30 minutes after the final whistle, with kick-off set for 10pm BST from Miami's Hard Rock Stadium.
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France pour 30 unanswered points to end Wallabies' brave fightback in Brisbane
Australia led 21-12 at half-time at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday but France scored 30 consecutive points to seal a 42-26 win, handing the Wallabies a sixth straight Test defeat — their worst losing streak in a decade.
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Hacked email reignites controversy over Letexier after Argentina-Egypt match
An email sent from an account linked to the Argentine Football Federation accused referee François Letexier of "corrupt decisions" during the 2026 World Cup round-of-16 between Argentina and Egypt. The AFA denies any involvement and points to a cyberattack of Egyptian origin.
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Quesada rails against referees and travel after Italy's 47-17 collapse against All Blacks
Italy head coach Gonzalo Quesada blamed officiating errors, a disallowed try, and a controversial red card upgrade after his side were beaten 47-17 by New Zealand in Wellington, despite trailing by only four points at half-time.
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France face Spain in 2026 World Cup semi-final: La Roja favoured by observers
France will face Spain on 14 July in the semi-final of the 2026 World Cup. Reigning European champions and dominant in recent head-to-head records (7 wins in 10), La Roja are considered favourites by several observers.
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