Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Ireland's seven-try rout of Japan lifts Wales back to 11th in World Rugby rankings
Ireland's 43-19 win over Japan at Virgin Media Park in Cork, featuring seven tries, has nudged Wales back up to 11th in the World Rugby rankings, while Japan's hopes of reaching a joint all-time high of 10th were extinguished.
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Battery failure costs Hadjar a Bahrain GP podium as Hamilton's Ferrari sweeps past
Isack Hadjar looked set for a podium at the Bahrain Grand Prix until a late battery failure stripped him of straight-line speed, allowing Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc to overtake him in the closing laps. The Red Bull rookie finished fifth.
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Springbok Women shut out Spain 20-0 to seal European tour with back-to-back wins
South Africa completed their European tour with a commanding 20-0 victory over Spain in Seville on Sunday, with tries from Catha Jacobs, Aseza Hele and Jakkie Cilliers securing the shutout — though captain Babalwa Latsha left the field with an ankle injury.
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Russell slams 'not very F1' Bahrain GP after power unit failure ends podium bid
George Russell criticised the chaotic Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang as 'not very F1' after software failures during the formation lap caused widespread delays, and a power unit failure on lap 50 ended his own podium challenge.
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Gonçalo Ramos shares comment hailing him 'best' after Ronaldo's exit
Author of three goals and one assist in Portugal's last two matches without Cristiano Ronaldo, Gonçalo Ramos shared an Instagram story in which a commentator calls him the 'best striker' of the national team.
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Ireland boss Bemand demands 50-point ruthlessness despite 43-19 rout of Japan in Cork
Scott Bemand insists Ireland should have scored 50 or even 60 points against Japan after a 43-19 win at Virgin Media Park on Saturday, warning his side must be more relentless in the scoring zone ahead of a two-Test series in South Africa.
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Man City players brace for hostile reception at Anfield after 115-charge guilty verdicts
Manchester City's players face a charged atmosphere at Anfield this weekend following the club's guilty verdicts on nearly all counts in the Premier League's 115-charge case, an experience their women's team has already encountered on the road.
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Zirkzee poised for first United start as Sesko doubt clouds Tottenham clash
Joshua Zirkzee scored for the Netherlands during the international break and could earn his first Manchester United start on Saturday, with striker Benjamin Sesko remaining a major doubt for the Premier League visit of Tottenham Hotspur.
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Sharks top URC standings after stunning Leinster with late Van der Merwe try
The Hollywoodbets Sharks are the only side with maximum points after two URC rounds, sealing a 26-20 bonus-point win over defending champions Leinster at Kings Park on Saturday thanks to a last-gasp try from Edwill van der Merwe.
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Israeli government compares Ireland to Nazi Germany after Nations League spitting row
The Israeli government invoked Ireland's 1939 salute to Nazi Germany in a social media post after Irish players bowed their heads during Israel's national anthem. A spitting allegation against an Israeli player added further tension to Sunday's 1-1 draw in Serbia.
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Horner hails Red Bull-Ford's first F1 win as Verstappen claims 72nd career victory in Malaysia
Max Verstappen took Red Bull-Ford's maiden Formula 1 victory at the 2026 Malaysian Grand Prix, his 72nd career win. Christian Horner, who founded Red Bull Powertrains in 2021, praised the achievement on social media, while Ford ended a 23-year wait for a top-flight motorsport triumph.
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Nathan Hughes scores for Racing 92 days after earning Fiji call-up seven years after last England cap
Nathan Hughes marked his return to the Top 14 with a try for Racing 92 against Perpignan on Saturday, just days after the 35-year-old back-row was named in Fiji's extended 68-man squad ahead of their autumn Test programme.
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SE Dons and Tadley Calleva reach FA Cup fourth qualifying round for first time after stunning upsets
Ninth-tier sides SE Dons and Tadley Calleva have both reached the FA Cup fourth qualifying round for the first time in their histories. SE Dons thrashed Weymouth 5-1, while Tadley came from behind to beat Dartford 2-1 in the third qualifying round.
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Relocated Bahrain GP draws record 261,000 fans to Sepang as F1 returns to Malaysia
The Bahrain Grand Prix, moved to Malaysia's Sepang International Circuit after being postponed in April, drew 261,000 fans across the weekend — the largest crowd in the venue's history — with Max Verstappen taking victory and Kimi Antonelli finishing second.
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Vinicius Junior Extends Goalless Streak to Eight Club Matches as International Break Disappoints
With just one penalty goal in two Brazil matches against Australia and India, and substituted at half-time in the second game, Vinicius Junior fails to shake off his poor form after a difficult start to the season at Real Madrid.
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Blackheath end 27-year wait for Championship win by overcoming Dean Richards' Doncaster
The world's oldest rugby club, Blackheath FC, claimed their first victory at Level 2 of the English league system since May 1999, beating Doncaster Knights 33-26 at Well Hall on Sunday despite trailing 12-0 early on.
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Alex Scott suffers tendon injury after starring on England debut in 7-0 Croatia rout
Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott impressed on his first England start, helping set up Harry Kane's opener in a record 7-0 win over Croatia, but a tendon injury sustained during the match will sideline him for several weeks.
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Zirkzee admits only he can fix his Manchester United exile after Netherlands call-up
Joshua Zirkzee scored his second international goal for the Netherlands against Serbia on Sunday, then conceded that his lack of game time at Manchester United is a problem only he can solve by performing better.
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Pina's four-goal first half fires Barcelona to 7-0 Clásico rout over Real Madrid
Clàudia Pina scored four times before half-time as Barcelona demolished Real Madrid 7-0 in Liga F at Camp Nou on Sunday, watched by more than 40,000 fans, to stretch their perfect league start and open a five-point gap at the top.
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Jesus opens door for Ronaldo return after Portugal walk-out controversy
Portugal head coach Jorge Jesus has said Cristiano Ronaldo is welcome back to the national squad after the 41-year-old walked out last week following an unused-substitute role in the Nations League win over Norway.
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