Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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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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Messi scores 117th goal and becomes Argentina's oldest goalscorer
Back after a two-week absence due to muscle fatigue, Lionel Messi converted a penalty 53 seconds after coming on as a substitute against Iceland, setting a new age record for the Argentine national team.
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Newell returns from MCL injury to start Crusaders' Super Rugby semi-final against Chiefs
Fletcher Newell has recovered from an MCL injury sustained just two weeks ago to reclaim his tighthead prop berth for the Crusaders' Super Rugby semi-final against the Chiefs in Hamilton. Braydon Ennor also comes back into the starting backline to replace the injured Dallas McLeod.
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Injured Barrett returns at fullback as Blues make five changes for Hurricanes semi-final
Beauden Barrett ends a three-week absence from a quad injury to start at fullback for the Blues against the Hurricanes on Saturday, with Stephen Perofeta retained at fly-half and four further changes forced by injury and suspension.
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Dembélé sacrificed by Deschamps: Larqué accuses France of wasting his Ballon d'Or
Quiet during France's 3-1 victory over Northern Ireland, Ousmane Dembélé is at the heart of a tactical debate: his positioning behind Mbappé, who drops deep into the centre, would stifle him according to several observers.
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Chiefs make two concussion-enforced changes as McKenzie reaches 150-game milestone against Crusaders
Jono Gibbes has reshaped his Chiefs squad for Saturday's Super Rugby semi-final against the Crusaders after Wallace Sititi and Kyle Brown were ruled out with concussions, with Lalakai Foketi stepping into the starting XV at centre. Damian McKenzie will mark his 150th Chiefs appearance in the process.
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Messi scores penalty as Argentina seal 3-0 win over Iceland at Auburn
Lionel Messi came off the bench to net a penalty as Argentina cruised to a 3-0 pre-World Cup friendly victory over Iceland at Jordan-Hare Stadium on the Auburn University campus, completing a two-game SEC stadium tour.
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DR Congo lose to Chile and enter controversy eight days before World Cup
Beaten 2-1 by Chile on Tuesday in Orléans, the Leopards approach the 2026 World Cup under tension: starting goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi is heavily criticized by supporters after conceding two long-range goals.
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Christchurch Super Round doubles projected spend as 73,000 fans pack new stadium
An economic impact report has found that Super Rugby Pacific's inaugural New Zealand Super Round generated $13.1 million in visitor spend in Christchurch — more than double the $6.1 million organisers had forecast — across three sold-out days and five matches.
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Freese or Turner? USA's World Cup No. 1 still undecided three days before Paraguay opener
Mauricio Pochettino has yet to name his starting goalkeeper for the United States' World Cup opener against Paraguay in Los Angeles on Friday, leaving both Matt Freese and Matt Turner in the dark ahead of the tournament.
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Chimaev faces Danis in RAF 10 main event as Tsarukyan meets Ferguson in co-main
Khamzat Chimaev makes his RAF debut against Dillon Danis in a catchweight main event at Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis on Saturday. Arman Tsarukyan and Tony Ferguson meet at lightweight in the co-main event.
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England beat Ukraine 3-0 but fall short of automatic World Cup qualification
The Lionesses responded to Friday's 4-0 thrashing by Spain with a professional 3-0 win over Ukraine at Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium, but Spain's simultaneous victory over Iceland sealed Group A3 and condemned England to the play-offs for a place at the 2027 World Cup in Brazil.
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Malard's acrobatic goal sends France to 2027 World Cup in Brazil
Melvine Malard's acrobatic finish in the 40th minute gave France a 1-0 victory over Ireland at Stade des Alpes in Grenoble on Tuesday, securing direct qualification for the 2027 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
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Alpine seeks to restore Gasly's Monaco podium at FIA hearing on Thursday
The FIA has scheduled a virtual hearing for Thursday after Alpine submitted two petitions to overturn the five-second pitlane speeding penalties that dropped Pierre Gasly from third to seventh in the Monaco Grand Prix.
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Pereira vows to skip Aspinall unification if he claims third-division UFC title at Freedom 250
Alex Pereira faces Ciryl Gane for the interim UFC heavyweight title on June 14 in Washington, D.C. A win would make him the first fighter to hold UFC gold in three weight classes — but he says he will not wait for an injured Tom Aspinall to unify the belts.
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Alvarez reveals calf kicks and counter-timing as Gaethje's best path to upsetting Topuria
Eddie Alvarez, who knocked out Justin Gaethje at UFC 218 in 2017, has outlined a tactical blueprint for the interim lightweight champion to dethrone Ilia Topuria on June 14, centred on leg kicks and catching Topuria in between exchanges.
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White confirms Aspinall would have faced Pereira at UFC White House if fit
Dana White has revealed that a healthy Tom Aspinall would have defended his UFC heavyweight title against Alex Pereira at Freedom 250 on June 14, with Ciryl Gane only entering the picture due to Aspinall's eye injuries.
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Hadjar snatches maiden Red Bull podium in Monaco despite engine gremlins and radio meltdowns
Isack Hadjar claimed his first Red Bull podium with a third-place finish at the Monaco Grand Prix despite battling persistent engine and driveability issues throughout, prompting heated radio outbursts that team principal Laurent Mekies said were entirely understandable.
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Topuria and Gaethje turn personal as UFC White House title fight nears
Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje have moved beyond sporting rivalry into personal territory ahead of their lightweight title clash at UFC White House: Freedom 250 on June 14, exchanging sharp words over Topuria's divorce and a dig at Gaethje's father.
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