Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Mitchell targets surprise Prem final return as Northampton chase second title in three years
England scrum-half Alex Mitchell is in contention to play in Northampton's Gallagher Premiership final against Exeter on Saturday, having been expected to miss the rest of the club season with a hamstring injury sustained in training.
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Nacewa 'absolutely surprised' Leinster released all-time top try-scorer Lowe before URC Final
Leinster legend Isa Nacewa has admitted he is surprised the club did not retain James Lowe, their all-time leading try-scorer, who will leave for Japan after Friday's URC Grand Final against the Bulls at Croke Park.
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Tsarukyan urges new champion Gaethje to shelve retirement and face him next
Arman Tsarukyan has called on newly crowned UFC lightweight champion Justin Gaethje to delay any retirement plans, insisting the 37-year-old looked like a "new version" of himself after dethroning Ilia Topuria at UFC White House. Tsarukyan, the frontrunner for the next title shot, also outlined a wrestling-based game plan to beat Gaethje.
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Pereira blasts referee Herb Dean after illegal strikes go unchecked in Gane KO loss
Alex Pereira has broken his silence following his second-round knockout defeat to Ciryl Gane at UFC White House, accusing referee Herb Dean of failing to intervene when Gane landed punches to the back of his head during the finishing sequence.
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FIFA confirms technical outage hid VAR offside data in Switzerland's draw with Qatar
FIFA has explained that a brief technical outage prevented the 3D semi-automated offside visualisation from being broadcast during Switzerland's 1-1 World Cup 2026 draw with Qatar, after pundits and fans questioned why no replay was shown for a contentious penalty decision.
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Yan claims UFC shielded O'Malley from title fight at White House to protect him
Petr Yan alleges the UFC blocked a bantamweight title defence against Sean O'Malley at UFC White House, claiming the promotion feared O'Malley would lose and deliberately matched him against a softer opponent instead.
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Tsarukyan says distracted Topuria prioritised media over training before Gaethje upset
Arman Tsarukyan believes Ilia Topuria's shocking first professional loss to Justin Gaethje at UFC White House stemmed from overconfidence and a lack of focus in training camp, with the Armenian contender claiming Topuria was more consumed by media obligations than preparation.
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Tsarukyan to honour $1m Gaethje bet with RAM truck after UFC White House upset
Arman Tsarukyan, who staked $1 million on Justin Gaethje and pocketed $5.7 million when the underdog stopped Ilia Topuria at UFC White House, has confirmed he will follow through on his pre-fight promise to buy Gaethje a RAM truck.
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Topuria suffers bilateral orbital fractures after corner stoppage loss to Gaethje at UFC White House
Ilia Topuria has been released from hospital with non-displaced fractures in both orbital bones after his corner stopped his lightweight title defence against Justin Gaethje in Round 4. No surgery is required, but his return timeline remains uncertain.
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Vozinha weeps after shutting out Spain as mother missed Cape Verde's historic World Cup debut
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, 40, kept a stunning clean sheet to earn his country their first-ever World Cup point against European champions Spain in Atlanta — but broke down in tears after revealing his mother could not afford the visa bond required to enter the United States.
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Messi eyes 200 caps and Klose's record as Argentina open World Cup 2026 against Algeria
Lionel Messi stands on the verge of his 200th Argentina cap and needs just three more World Cup goals to surpass Miroslav Klose's all-time record as the reigning champions begin their 2026 campaign against Algeria.
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Bielsa shrugs off viral World Cup photo after Uruguay rescue draw with Saudi Arabia
Marcelo Bielsa dismissed questions about his downward-gazing official World Cup portrait with characteristic bluntness — 'I'm not a model' — after Uruguay came from behind to draw 1-1 with Saudi Arabia in Miami.
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Le Roux warns Leinster that Bulls have buried Grand Final demons under Ackermann
Willie le Roux insists the Bulls have moved on from their 32-7 URC Grand Final thrashing by Leinster at Croke Park, but acknowledges that facing a Jacques Nienaber-coached defence remains a formidable challenge.
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Luca Zidane Defies Messi and Argentina on Eve of Algeria's World Cup Opener
Recovered from a jaw fracture sustained at the Africa Cup of Nations, Algerian goalkeeper Luca Zidane will start in goal on Wednesday as Algeria face world champions Argentina in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, displaying measured ambition.
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Cape Verde Holds Spain to Historic Draw but Remains Far From Qualification
Thanks to a historic 0-0 draw against Spain in Atlanta, Cape Verde and goalkeeper Vozinha pulled off one of the surprises of this World Cup. With just one point, the Blue Sharks will need to beat Uruguay or Saudi Arabia to have any hope of reaching the Round of 16.
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Los Angeles to host eight 2026 World Cup matches including USA vs Paraguay opener
Los Angeles Stadium will stage eight FIFA World Cup matches this summer, starting with the United States facing Paraguay on June 12. The city's schedule also includes a quarterfinal on July 10 as the tournament runs through to the final on July 19.
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Messi set for historic 200th cap as Argentina open World Cup defence against Algeria
Lionel Messi is on course to earn his 200th international cap when Argentina face Algeria at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City on Tuesday, with coach Lionel Scaloni confirming the 37-year-old is fit after a minor hamstring concern.
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McBride urges USMNT to harness momentum after record 4-1 demolition of Paraguay
Former US international Brian McBride has called on the USMNT to carry the belief generated by their record 4-1 opening win over Paraguay into Friday's clash with Australia in Seattle, which could seal a place in the knockout stages.
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Erasmus hands five uncapped Springboks their chance against the Barbarians
Rassie Erasmus has named five uncapped players in South Africa's starting XV to face the Barbarians at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday, with the head coach declaring his coaching staff have been 'very impressed' by the new generation's grasp of Springbok systems.
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Swedish baron Lagerbielke shines as Sweden demolish Tunisia 5-1 at World Cup
Gustaf Lagerbielke, a 26-year-old defender from one of Sweden's noble families, played the full match as Sweden opened their World Cup campaign with a 5-1 victory over Tunisia on Sunday, leaving them top of their group.
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