Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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USA snatch Nations Cup opener 30-29 as Hilsenbeck's late penalty sinks Portugal
Chris Hilsenbeck's clutch 78th-minute penalty sealed a 30-29 victory for the USA over Portugal in the inaugural World Rugby Nations Cup in Denver on Saturday, giving the hosts a confidence-building win 15 months out from Rugby World Cup 2027.
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Mbappe's penalty seals France's ill-tempered 1-0 win over 'disgraceful' Paraguay
Kylian Mbappe converted a second-half penalty as France edged Paraguay 1-0 in a bad-tempered World Cup last-16 tie, setting up a quarter-final against Morocco in Boston on Thursday. Pundits condemned Paraguay's tactics, while a racism row involving former goalkeeper Jose Luis Chilavert added further controversy.
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Hilsenbeck's last-gasp penalty snatches USA a 30-29 thriller over Portugal in Nations Cup
Chris Hilsenbeck slotted a long-range penalty in the 78th minute to give the USA a dramatic 30-29 victory over Portugal in Denver, despite Manuel Cardoso Pinto scoring four tries for Os Lobos.
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Love impresses on All Blacks No.10 debut as New Zealand edge France 34-32
Ruben Love delivered a composed first start at fly-half for the All Blacks despite a second-minute yellow card, helping New Zealand overturn a 10-5 deficit to beat France 34-32, with coach Scott Rennie and captain Ardie Savea both praising the 25-year-old's performance.
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Schmidt backs Gordon and Donaldson despite narrow Nations Championship loss to Ireland
Joe Schmidt has praised fly-halves Carter Gordon and Ben Donaldson following Australia's 33-31 Nations Championship defeat to Ireland in Sydney, insisting both playmakers contributed positively despite the narrow loss.
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Balogun's red card hands Ricardo Pepi a World Cup starting chance he has waited years for
Folarin Balogun's suspension after a controversial red card against Bosnia opens the door for Ricardo Pepi to start the USA's round-of-16 clash with Belgium — a player famously left off the 2022 World Cup roster by Gregg Berhalter.
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Mbappé settles scores with Paraguay after tense World Cup last-16 clash in Philadelphia
Author of the only goal from the penalty spot, Kylian Mbappé settled accounts with Paraguay after France's victory (1-0) in the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup. The French captain owned the approach, however rough it may have been.
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Mbappe accuses Paraguay of 'dirty football' after France survive bruising World Cup clash
Kylian Mbappe scored the only goal from the penalty spot as France edged Paraguay 1-0 in a feisty World Cup Round of 32 tie in Philadelphia, with the Real Madrid striker accusing his opponents of deliberately targeting him throughout the match.
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Mbappé one goal from Messi's record as France and Morocco reach World Cup quarterfinals
France edged Paraguay 1-0 in Philadelphia while Morocco demolished co-hosts Canada 3-0 in Houston, setting up a rematch of the 2022 World Cup semi-final. Kylian Mbappé's seventh goal of the tournament leaves him one strike from Lionel Messi's all-time World Cup scoring record.
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French FA chief condemns Chilavert as 'disgrace' after racist remark ahead of World Cup tie
FFF president Philippe Diallo has publicly condemned former Paraguay goalkeeper Jose Luis Chilavert after he described France's national team as 'a squad from Africa' on social media ahead of their World Cup 2026 last-16 clash, which France won 1-0 through a Kylian Mbappé penalty.
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Faiilagi and Tuitama each score twice as Manu Samoa demolish Hong Kong China 66-19
Manu Samoa ran in ten tries to crush Hong Kong China 66-19 at Estadio Nacional in Santiago in the World Rugby Nations Cup, with Super Rugby duo Miracle Faiilagi and Tuna Tuitama both crossing twice and AJ Alatimu contributing 21 points.
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Mbappe penalty sends France through as Paraguay's players spark full-time brawl
Kylian Mbappe's penalty proved the difference as France edged Paraguay in a bad-tempered World Cup clash in Philadelphia, with dugouts clearing at the final whistle after a match in which no Paraguayan player was booked despite persistent fouling.
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Morocco and France headline 2026 World Cup quarterfinals as bracket takes shape
Morocco and France became the first two teams to reach the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals, setting up a rematch of their 2022 semifinal. The two sides meet on July 9 in Boston, with six other quarterfinal spots still to be decided.
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Lakai flags 'soft' defensive lapses despite All Blacks edging France in Christchurch
Peter Lakai acknowledged New Zealand's defensive frailties after their two-point win over France in Christchurch, citing quick ruck play and middle-field tries as areas to address ahead of next week's Test.
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Faghani to referee England vs Mexico after France penalty controversy at World Cup 2026
Australian official Alireza Faghani, 48, will take charge of England's last-16 clash against Mexico at the Azteca Stadium on Monday 6 July, having already drawn scrutiny this tournament for declining to award France a penalty against Senegal.
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Aguirre vows best is yet to come as Mexico target England upset at Azteca farewell
Outgoing Mexico head coach Javier Aguirre has declared Sunday's World Cup Round of 16 clash with England at the Azteca Stadium will be his finest moment in charge, while dismissing FIFA's last-minute kick-off time controversy as a non-issue for his players.
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Erasmus flags four Springbok injury doubts after South Africa demolish England 45-21
Rassie Erasmus has raised concerns over Ox Nche, Andre Esterhuizen, Siya Kolisi and Eben Etzebeth after South Africa's 45-21 Nations Championship win over England at Ellis Park, with Scotland visiting next weekend.
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Savea credits Ruben Love for 'taking control' as All Blacks edge France 34-32 in Christchurch thriller
Ardie Savea singled out Ruben Love as a surprise leadership standout after the All Blacks survived six lead changes to beat an understrength France 34-32 in the first Test at Christchurch's One New Zealand Stadium.
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17,000 officers deployed in Mexico City after four fans died in post-match crush
Mexican authorities will deploy 17,000 police officers across Mexico City for Sunday's World Cup last-16 tie against England, after four people died in a crush during celebrations following Mexico's win over Ecuador. Up to two million fans are expected on the streets if Mexico advance.
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Brundle names Antonelli the driver to beat after Silverstone sprint victory over Hamilton
Martin Brundle has declared 19-year-old Kimi Antonelli the clear benchmark in the 2026 F1 championship after the Mercedes driver overtook Lewis Hamilton to win the Silverstone sprint race, extending his lead at the top of the standings to 179 points.
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