Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Bradley Slater earns All Blacks call-up and admits he is not the best hooker in the squad
Bradley Slater woke to missed calls and a frantic dash from New Plymouth to Cape Town after George Bell's injury opened the door to his All Blacks debut. The hooker is candid about his place in a deep squad but backs his work rate to keep him there.
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UFC employee Sal Everett stuns Contender Series with brutal first-round knockout to earn contract
Dana White's personal runner Sal Everett stole the show at DWCS Season 10, Week 9 at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, knocking out Ozzy Martin in the first round to earn a UFC fight contract alongside four other fighters on the night.
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Kane's record-equalling brace seals England's 3-0 Nations League win over Czechia
Harry Kane scored twice at Wembley on Tuesday to equal Peter Shilton's record of 125 England caps, as Thomas Tuchel's side beat Czechia 3-0 to move within reach of the Nations League quarter-finals.
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Unbeaten Ariano faces first career test as LaGrange targets UFC contract at DWCS
Preston LaGrange (6-1) takes on undefeated Nell Ariano (6-0) in the light heavyweight main event of Dana White's Contender Series Season 10, Week 9 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, with a UFC contract on the line.
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Bellingham hails Kane as England's greatest after record-equalling 125th cap
Jude Bellingham called Harry Kane 'the best England player to have worn the shirt' after the captain scored twice and assisted a third in a 3-0 Nations League win over the Czech Republic at Wembley, equalling Peter Shilton's all-time appearance record.
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Slovenia fight back to hand Pocognoli's Scotland a damaging Nations League defeat at home
Scotland fell to a 2-1 Nations League defeat at home to Slovenia on Thursday, with Aljosa Matko and Danijel Sturm overturning Ryan Christie's first-half opener to leave the Scots third in Group B1 with four points from four games.
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Kane scores twice on his 125th cap to equal England's all-time appearance record against Czechia
Harry Kane drew level with England's all-time caps record on his 125th appearance at Wembley, marking the occasion with two goals — his 90th and 91st for his country — as England beat Czechia 3-0.
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Mathys Tel scores hat-trick as France U21 crush Switzerland 7-1 to finish qualifiers in style
Already qualified for Euro 2027 U21, France's young side concluded their qualifying campaign with a dominant 7-1 victory over Switzerland on Tuesday, led by Mathys Tel who scored a hat-trick and finished with eight goals across the entire qualifying phase.
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Wembley sprinklers drench Roy Keane and Ian Wright live on air before England vs Czechia
ITV pundits Roy Keane and Ian Wright were soaked by Wembley's pitch sprinklers just minutes before England's Nations League clash with Czechia on Tuesday, forcing the pair and presenter Mark Pougatch to flee the set mid-broadcast.
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Rakhmonov hints at undefeated vs undefeated clash with Morales in UFC welterweight division
Shavkat Rakhmonov has hinted at a potential fight against Michael Morales, with both welterweight contenders carrying 19-0 records. Rakhmonov has been sidelined since December 2024 with knee injuries, while Morales has been without a booking since defeating Sean Brady in November 2025.
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Kane equals Shilton's 125-cap record as England host Czech Republic at Wembley
Harry Kane captains England for his 125th international appearance against Czech Republic at Wembley, drawing level with Peter Shilton as the most-capped player in England's history. The 33-year-old striker also closes in on 100 international goals, having scored four times in the current window to reach 89.
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Neymar pays tribute to Messi ahead of his final match with Argentina
On the eve of Lionel Messi's farewell match with Argentina against Benin in Buenos Aires, his former teammate Neymar sent him a personal message on Instagram, hailing his impact on world football.
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McFarland demands more physicality as winless Newcastle face Exeter in Premiership survival test
Newcastle Red Bulls head coach Dan McFarland has admitted his side's physicality is 'not close' to where it needs to be, ahead of a Gallagher Premiership clash with Exeter Chiefs — a team also without a win after two rounds.
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France's stunning comeback against Belgium thrills Lizarazu on air
France overturned Belgium 4-1 by scoring four goals after the 77th minute on Monday evening. In the commentary box, Bixente Lizarazu made no effort to hide his enthusiasm, praising Zinédine Zidane's decisive coaching.
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Leinster open €52m Laya Arena era against second-placed Cardiff in URC landmark
Leinster return to their redeveloped RDS home, the Laya Arena, for their first URC match at the €52m venue on Saturday, welcoming a Cardiff side that beat them twice last season and currently sits second in the table.
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Vermeulen handed four-match ban after red card in Sale's win over Saracens
Sale Sharks back rower Jacques Vermeulen has been suspended for four matches after receiving a 20-minute red card for a dangerous clear-out on Saracens scrum-half Tomos Williams during Sunday's 21-17 Gallagher Premiership victory at the StoneX Stadium.
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UEFA opens disciplinary probe after Israel player allegedly spat at Ireland fitness coach
UEFA has appointed an ethics and disciplinary inspector to investigate an alleged spitting incident involving an Israel player and Republic of Ireland fitness coach Damien Doyle during the half-time interval of Sunday's 1-1 Nations League draw in Backa Topola, Serbia.
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Zidane reunites with Jacquet after France-Belgium, an embrace steeped in history
Present at the Stade de France for France's 4-1 victory over Belgium in the Nations League, Aimé Jacquet encountered his former number 10 Zinédine Zidane in the stadium corridors, creating a rare moment of emotion between the 1998 national team coach and his successor.
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Liverpool sweat on Jacquet, Isak and Gakpo fitness ahead of unbeaten City showdown
Liverpool face a triple injury concern heading into Sunday's Premier League clash with Manchester City at Anfield, with centre-back Jeremy Jacquet, Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo all doubts after picking up problems on international duty.
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Zidane conjures sublime touchline touch as France overturn Belgium in Nations League
Zinedine Zidane capped France's 4-1 comeback win over Belgium at the Stade de France on Monday with a moment of vintage control on the touchline, drawing praise from players and fans alike.
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