Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Cullen names entirely new Leinster XV for first home URC game after winless South Africa tour
Leo Cullen has overhauled his Leinster starting XV for Saturday's URC home opener against Cardiff at the Laya Arena, with none of the players who started the bonus-point defeat in Durban retained as the province seeks its first win of the season.
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Horne dropped to bench as Glasgow make six changes to face Connacht
George Horne pays the price for a costly penalty reversal against Ulster as Glasgow name six changes for Friday's URC home clash with Connacht at Scotstoun, with Jamie Dobie switching from wing to scrum-half.
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Etzebeth promoted to start as Sharks name Bok-heavy XV for Stormers derby
Eben Etzebeth is one of three Springboks elevated from the bench to start as the Sharks head south for their first away URC fixture of the season against the Stormers, with scrum coach Philip Lemmer flagging a fierce set-piece battle between two Bok-stacked packs.
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Duncan targets Du Plessis or title shot after UFC Vegas 122: 'I don't see why not'
Christian Leroy Duncan says a dominant finish over ranked No. 4 Brendan Allen at UFC Vegas 122 could earn him a straight shot at the middleweight title — or a marquee clash with former champion Dricus Du Plessis, potentially in London in early 2027.
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Three Guinness World Records for Max Dowman, Arsenal's 16-year-old gem
English striker Max Dowman received three Guinness World Records certificates on Thursday following a historic first professional season with Arsenal: youngest Premier League goalscorer, youngest English champion, and youngest player in the UEFA Champions League.
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Marcus Smith cleared to return as Harlequins seek first points of the season
Harlequins head coach Jason Gilmore has confirmed England fly-half Marcus Smith is on track to face Sale Sharks on Sunday, offering a timely lift to a side still winless after two defeats, including a 48-0 thrashing by Gloucester.
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Devaney shines as Ireland stun England U21s and United derby date set for April
Jacob Devaney played the full 90 minutes as Republic of Ireland's U21s beat England 3-1 in Cork, while Manchester United's Under-21 Manchester derby has been rescheduled to April 5 at the City Football Academy.
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Lineker backs 'phenomenal' Kane to win Ballon d'Or after record-equalling brace against Czechia
Gary Lineker has called Harry Kane a deserving Ballon d'Or candidate after the England captain equalled Peter Shilton's 125-cap record and scored twice in a 3-0 Nations League win over Czech Republic at Wembley.
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Tsarukyan faces Neiman Gracie at RAF Abu Dhabi as Blades defends title against Bella Mir
Arman Tsarukyan will take on Bellator veteran Neiman Gracie at Real American Freestyle's Abu Dhabi debut on Nov. 14 at Etihad Arena. Kennedy Blades also puts her unbeaten RAF middleweight title on the line against Bella Mir on the same card.
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Hernández Hernández's Clásico appointment unconfirmed as conflicting reports cloud selection
Hernández Hernández was widely reported as the frontrunner to referee Barcelona vs Real Madrid at Camp Nou on October 25, but a subsequent account citing federation sources said no decision had yet been made.
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Isak and Gakpo injury doubts leave Liverpool shorthanded for Man City showdown
Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has confirmed Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo are doubts for Sunday's Premier League clash with Manchester City at Anfield, with both forwards picking up injuries during the international break.
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Man City found guilty of 114 Premier League breaches as appeal begins and squad receives reassurances
Manchester City have been found guilty of 114 breaches of Premier League financial rules after an independent panel ruled the club used sham sponsorship deals to artificially inflate revenue by nearly £900 million between 2009 and 2018. City are appealing the verdict.
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Seven-fight winner Brachet makes PFL debut against Meskini in Lyon featherweight clash
Brandon Brachet, riding a seven-fight winning streak, will make his PFL debut against Adam Meskini (11-3) on the undercard of PFL Lyon at LDLC Arena on December 19, with Taylor Lapilus vs. Mitchell McKee headlining for the bantamweight title.
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Ribovics calls UFC 332 win over King Green most satisfying after pre-fight bullying claim
Esteban Ribovics has labelled his first-round stoppage of King Green at UFC 332 the most rewarding victory of his career, alleging Green's team — including boxer Arnold Barboza Jr. — shoved and threatened him before the ceremonial weigh-ins.
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Walker knocks out Parkin on heavyweight debut and targets Tybura for December
Johnny Walker made an immediate impact at UFC heavyweight, finishing Mick Parkin with a knee in the first round at UFC 332. The Brazilian has since called for a December bout against veteran Marcin Tybura, preferably at UFC 335 in Las Vegas.
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Portugal climbs to FIFA top 5 with perfect record without Cristiano Ronaldo
Despite Cristiano Ronaldo's dramatic departure during the international break, Portugal won all three Nations League matches without him, climbing two places in the FIFA rankings to fifth place worldwide.
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Chris Leben ends 13-year MMA absence to face Akiyama in Seoul retirement bout
Chris Leben will return to MMA on November 21 at Black Combat 17 in Seoul, nearly 13 years after his last UFC appearance. The fight serves as Yoshihiro Akiyama's retirement bout — a rematch of their UFC 116 meeting in 2010, which Leben won by triangle choke.
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Rennie dismisses point-to-prove narrative ahead of Bledisloe Cup return against Wallabies
Dave Rennie faces the Wallabies at Eden Park this weekend as All Blacks head coach, two years after Rugby Australia sacked him in favour of Eddie Jones. Seven players he once selected for Australia are in Les Kiss's squad for Saturday's Bledisloe Cup clash.
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Du Plessis open to Soldic trilogy after Croatian's winning UFC debut
Former UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis has expressed interest in a trilogy fight with Roberto Soldic, who went 1-0 in the Octagon at UFC 332 on 3 October. The pair split two bouts under the KSW banner in 2018.
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Imavov corners Strickland at UFC Performance Institute over unsigned middleweight title fight
Nassourdine Imavov confronted UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland outside the UFC Performance Institute in Las Vegas, demanding to know why Strickland had yet to sign a contract for their potential title bout. Security intervened as the exchange turned heated.
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