Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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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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Uncapped Stormers lock Gary Porter called into Zimbabwe squad to face South Africa A
Zimbabwe have named 29-year-old Stormers lock Gary Porter in their training squad for the Nations Cup opener against South Africa A on 20 June, with the Bulawayo-born-qualified forward eyeing a place in the matchday 23.
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Vozinha goes from 50k to six million followers after stunning Spain at 40
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha became a global sensation after his seven-save, clean-sheet performance held Spain to a 0-0 draw in Atlanta on Monday, sending his Instagram following from 50,000 to 6.3 million overnight.
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Erasmus hands two uncapped players Springbok starts against Barbarians in 2026 opener
Riley Norton, the 20-year-old who captained South Africa to Junior World Championship glory in 2025, and Champions Cup-winning prop Carlu Sadie will make their Springbok debuts when the Boks face the Barbarians in Gqeberha on Saturday.
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Alireza Faghani to referee France vs Senegal at 2026 World Cup Group I opener
Iranian-Australian official Alireza Faghani will take charge of France's 2026 World Cup Group I opener against Senegal at New York Jersey Stadium. Faghani previously refereed the classic 2018 World Cup clash between France and Argentina, which France won 4-3.
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Gabonese referee Pierre Atcho to officiate Norway's World Cup opener against Iraq
Pierre Atcho, an experienced Gabonese official with multiple Africa Cup of Nations fixtures to his name, will referee Norway's Group I clash against Iraq at the 2026 World Cup in Boston. Egyptian officials will handle VAR duties.
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Stade Bordelais lock Price warns four-in-a-row title bid faces toughest test yet at Toulouse
Canadian lock Taylor Price says Stade Bordelais are under no illusions about the difficulty of their AXA Elite 1 semi-final at Toulouse, despite being the only side to beat the hosts this season. The defending champions are chasing an unprecedented fourth consecutive French women's title.
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Lamine Yamal breaks silence after Spain's disappointing draw with Cape Verde
Spain failed to break down Cape Verde (0-0) in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup despite 74% possession and 27 shots. Lamine Yamal, who came on in the 71st minute, responded on Instagram calling for patience.
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Haaland leads Norway to first World Cup since 1998 with pressure embraced
Top qualifier with 16 goals, Erling Haaland plays his first World Cup on Wednesday against Iraq in Group I, which also includes France and Senegal.
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Renard takes emergency charge of Tunisia after 5-1 collapse at World Cup 2026
Hervé Renard has been appointed Tunisia head coach for the remainder of their World Cup group stage, just days after the team was routed 5-1 by Sweden. It is the Frenchman's third consecutive men's World Cup, each time with a different nation.
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Saka set to start his 50th cap as Tuchel keeps England guessing for Croatia opener
Thomas Tuchel is expected to hand Bukayo Saka a start for England's World Cup opener against Croatia in Dallas on Wednesday, with Anthony Gordon edging Marcus Rashford on the left wing and Jude Bellingham likely at No. 10.
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World Cup 2026: Semifinals set as minimum target for France
As runners-up at the last World Cup, France face Senegal in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Consultant Éric Di Meco believes failing to reach the semifinals would be a disappointment given the quality of the French squad.
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Ireland to host USA and Japan in five-match WXV Global Series autumn programme
Ireland Women will face the USA at Tallaght Stadium on 20 September and Japan at Dexcom Stadium in Galway on 27 September, before travelling to Cape Town for a two-Test series against South Africa in October.
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Piardi set to referee fourth straight URC final as Leinster injury doubts cloud Bulls rematch
Italian official Andrea Piardi will become the first referee to take charge of four consecutive URC Grand Finals when Leinster host the Bulls at Croke Park on Friday, with captain Caelan Doris and hooker Dan Sheehan both racing to be fit.
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Hamilton's first Ferrari win draws Serena Williams tribute after 106th career victory
Lewis Hamilton claimed his first win with Ferrari at the 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, his 106th career victory. Tennis icon Serena Williams was among the first to congratulate him, posting 'Never forget. I love you bro' on Instagram.
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Ex-PGMOL chief says FIFA must act after Belgium's World Cup equaliser taken 15 yards forward
Former Premier League referee Keith Hackett argues Belgium's equaliser in their 1-1 World Cup draw with Egypt should have been disallowed, after the free-kick in the build-up was taken roughly 15 yards ahead of where the foul occurred.
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Hamilton's 106th win sparks street celebrations across Italy as Ferrari end 2026 drought
Lewis Hamilton claimed his first Formula 1 victory for Ferrari at the 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, ending a personal win drought stretching back to the 2024 Belgian Grand Prix. Fans across Italy took to the streets in celebration, with social media footage showing classic cars, flags, and national anthems.
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World Cup winner Galligan departs Saracens after surpassing 50 appearances for the club
Rosie Galligan has confirmed she is leaving Saracens at the end of her second spell with the North London club. The England lock, currently expecting her first child with fiancée Marlie Packer, featured in every match of England's 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup triumph.
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Ndiaye accuses Africa Cup of Nations 2025 final referees of match-fixing from kick-off
Senegal striker Iliman Ndiaye, who started in the Morocco-Senegal Africa Cup of Nations 2025 final, claims to have had doubts about the match from before kick-off, denouncing "strange" refereeing decisions and a penalty that "came out of nowhere" for Morocco.
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