Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Saracens' Olivia Apps named PWR Player of the Season ahead of semi-final showdown
Canada international and Saracens scrum-half Olivia Apps has claimed the Premiership Women's Rugby Player of the Season award, with the Ontario-born half-back also named in the PWR Team of the Season alongside club teammate Zoe Harrison.
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Willis departs English rugby as Premiership Player of the Year before Bordeaux move
Tom Willis has been voted Premiership Player of the Year by his fellow professionals, signing off from Saracens in style before his move to Bordeaux. Teenager Noah Caluori claimed Breakthrough Player of the Year after a record-breaking debut season.
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England's World Cup warm-up against Costa Rica delayed by lightning and heavy rain in Orlando
England's pre-tournament friendly against Costa Rica at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando has been suspended after lightning and heavy rain left standing water on the pitch, casting doubt over the match just days before their World Cup 2026 opener against Croatia in Dallas.
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England vs Costa Rica threatened by flooding and lightning storms in Orlando
England's final warm-up friendly before their World Cup campaign against Croatia has been thrown into doubt after severe storms flooded the pitch in Orlando, with a lightning warning issued at the stadium hours before kick-off.
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Gane dismisses Aspinall's cheater claims ahead of Pereira interim title fight
Ciryl Gane has shrugged off Tom Aspinall's accusations of deliberate eye poking, saying 'this is his opinion' as the French heavyweight prepares to face Alex Pereira for the interim UFC heavyweight title at the UFC White House card on Sunday.
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Topuria vows first-round knockout as Gaethje promises to expose him before UFC White House
Ilia Topuria has doubled down on his prediction to knock Justin Gaethje out inside the opening round of their lightweight title unification bout at UFC White House: Freedom 250 on June 14, while Gaethje insists the fight going past round one will silence his rival.
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Antonelli's Monaco dominance leaves Red Bull stunned as Verstappen retires with engine failure
Kimi Antonelli became the youngest grand slam winner in Formula 1 history with a commanding Monaco Grand Prix victory, while Max Verstappen's title challenge was ended before it began by an engine failure that Red Bull boss Laurent Mekies says gave him "no chance" to compete.
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Red Bull admits Antonelli 'disappeared' as record Monaco grand slam stuns rivals
Kimi Antonelli became the youngest grand slam winner in Formula 1 history at Monaco, and Red Bull boss Laurent Mekies concedes the Mercedes teenager's pace surprised everyone — including his own team — after Max Verstappen retired with an engine failure.
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Messi reassures on fitness and warns Algeria ahead of 2026 World Cup
Scorer three minutes after coming on against Iceland (3-0), Lionel Messi displayed full confidence a week before the World Cup kicks off, sending a direct warning to Algeria, Argentina's first opponent.
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Trailfinders reach first PWR semi-final and face three-time champions Gloucester Hartpury
Ealing Trailfinders Women make their Premiership Women's Rugby play-off debut on Sunday, travelling to Queensholm to face three-time defending champions Gloucester Hartpury. Scotland second-row Emma Wassell says the club's recent 41-39 win over the same opponents has built genuine belief ahead of the rematch.
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Saint-Étienne opens Ligue 2 season at Sochaux on August 8, with Metz and Nantes clashes
The LFP has published the Ligue 2 2026-2027 schedule. AS Saint-Étienne, relegated for the second consecutive year after their playoff defeat to Nice, begin away at promoted Sochaux on August 8 and finish at home on May 22 against Pau.
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Japan's leading points scorer Lee ruled out of Nations Championship with surgery needed
Fly-half Seungsin Lee, international rugby's top points scorer in 2025 with 122 points, will miss Japan's Nations Championship campaign after head coach Eddie Jones confirmed he requires surgery on an undisclosed injury.
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Cleall and Leitch come out of retirement to bolster Barbarians Women against Wales
Former England internationals Bryony Cleall and Poppy Leitch have reversed their retirements to join the Barbarians Women's squad for their match against Wales at Allianz Stadium later this month, with Ruby Tui also confirmed in the side.
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Topuria vows no post-fight handshake after Gaethje's divorce jab ahead of UFC White House title defence
Ilia Topuria says he will refuse to shake Justin Gaethje's hand after their lightweight title fight at the UFC White House event on Sunday, citing personal comments Gaethje made about his divorce as the point of no return.
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Volkanovski targets August-September return with Evloev as preferred title challenger
Alexander Volkanovski has revealed he is targeting an August or September return for his next UFC featherweight title defense, with undefeated No. 1 contender Movsar Evloev the expected opponent after the champion's February win over Diego Lopes at UFC 325.
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How a season in France and Aaron Smith's Instagram tips forged Exeter's Player of the Year
Scrum-half Stephen Varney, named Players' Player of the Year in his debut season at Exeter, credits a formative year with Vannes in France and childhood idol Aaron Smith for the commanding form that has driven the Chiefs into the Premiership play-offs.
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Disappointing Draw and Jackson's Red Card: Senegal Concerns Mount Before France Clash
Held to a 0-0 draw by Saudi Arabia ten days after their 3-2 defeat to the United States, the Lions of Teranga approach the 2026 World Cup lacking confidence, just a week before their opening match against France.
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Messi and entire Argentina squad have passport details leaked in pre-World Cup security blunder
The official team sheet for Argentina's 3-0 friendly win over Iceland in Auburn, Alabama, was distributed with full passport numbers visible for all 23 players, including Lionel Messi, Lisandro Martinez and Enzo Fernandez.
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2026 World Cup: Senegal and Iraq finish preparation in poor form, Norway emerges as main threat
Days before the 2026 World Cup kicks off, two of France's three Group I opponents disappoint in preparation, while Norway stands out as the primary threat to the French team.
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Radwan embraces Franklin's Gardens hostility as Leicester chase famous semi-final upset
Leicester winger Adam Radwan is unfazed by the daunting record of away sides in Gallagher Premiership play-off semi-finals, insisting the Tigers' rivalry with Northampton and a 41-17 win over the Saints last month give them every reason to believe at Franklin's Gardens on Friday.
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