Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Ex-Springboks coach Mallett warns Ellis Park suits England more than World Cup holders
Former South Africa head coach Nick Mallett says he is 'not secure at all' about the Springboks' opening Nations Championship match against England, arguing Ellis Park's conditions favour Steve Borthwick's physical, cohesive side.
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Northampton's Faissal among two Italy debutants for Nations Championship opener against Japan
Italy hand senior debuts to Malik Faissal and Alessandro Ortombina for Saturday's Nations Championship opener against Japan in Tokyo. Gonzalo Quesada names an experienced side, with Juan Ignacio Brex set to win his 40th cap alongside World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year Tommaso Menoncello.
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UK Government rules out Bank Holiday as England face Mexico at 1am in World Cup last 16
The UK Government has confirmed it will not declare an extra Bank Holiday on Monday, July 6, despite England's World Cup round-of-16 clash with co-hosts Mexico at the Estadio Azteca kicking off at 1am UK time. Harry Kane's brace against DR Congo sealed the tie.
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Tuchel urges parents to let children stay up for England's 1am World Cup clash with Mexico
Thomas Tuchel has called on parents to allow their children to watch England face Mexico at the Azteca Stadium at 1am BST, days after Harry Kane's double secured a last-16 place against DR Congo.
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Liam Gallagher urges England on as Wonderwall becomes World Cup anthem after Kane brace
Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher has called on England fans to 'keep the biblical vibrations going' after Wonderwall became a post-match singalong tradition at the 2026 World Cup, most recently following a 2-1 comeback win over DR Congo secured by two Harry Kane goals.
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England's DR Congo victory breaks mobile traffic records as fans stream during commute
England's World Cup win over DR Congo on Wednesday evening triggered all-time traffic records on both EE and O2's networks, with millions of fans streaming the 5pm kick-off during their commute. High street footfall also surged 7.4 per cent week on week, rising 46.7 per cent across London.
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Tuchel's pitchside fury at Spence overshadowed by Kane's brace as England beat DR Congo
Thomas Tuchel was caught on pitchside microphones berating Djed Spence for a second time at the 2026 World Cup before substituting the Tottenham full-back, as Harry Kane's two goals sealed England's victory over DR Congo and set up a last-16 meeting with Mexico.
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Gilberto Mora: Mexico's 17-year-old prodigy targeting England upset in World Cup last 16
Mexico arrive at the 2026 World Cup Round of 16 unbeaten and yet to concede, with teenage attacker Gilberto Mora — the Liga MX's youngest-ever scorer — emerging as a key threat ahead of Sunday's clash with England in Mexico City.
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Rees-Zammit returns to wing as Wales name six changes for Fiji Nations Championship opener
Louis Rees-Zammit moves back to his preferred wing position as Wales make six changes for Saturday's Nations Championship opener against Fiji in Cardiff, with the squad's pay dispute with the WRU confirmed as resolved.
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Balogun's VAR red card rules him out of USA vs Belgium as FIFA ban appeal blocked
Folarin Balogun scored for the United States before being sent off via VAR review in their 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina, and FIFA regulations prevent US Soccer from appealing the one-game suspension that rules him out of the last-16 clash with Belgium on July 6.
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Friedel dismisses Mexico as 'so average' but warns England not to concede early at altitude
Former USA goalkeeper Brad Friedel has urged England to avoid conceding an early goal against Mexico in the World Cup round of 16, warning that the extreme altitude of the Azteca Stadium will leave players 'dead' within 20 minutes if they fall behind.
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Eliminated by Belgium, Senegal demands answers from Pape Thiaw
After Senegal's defeat to Belgium (3-2 a.e.t.) in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, the Senegalese press openly targets coach Pape Thiaw, accused of tactical timidity, and erupts over a provocation from Moroccan international Mohamed Chibi.
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Hamann reverses Kane criticism after England striker's late brace rescues World Cup tie
Didi Hamann has publicly revised his controversial assessment of Harry Kane after the Bayern Munich striker scored twice in the final minutes to haul England past Congo and into the last 16, taking his World Cup tally to 13 goals.
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Galthié names youthful France squad to face All Blacks in Nations Championship opener
Fabien Galthié has selected a 23-man France squad with an average back-row age of just 23 to face New Zealand in the first round of the inaugural Nations Championship at Christchurch's One New Zealand Stadium.
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Africa Cup of Nations still looms: Chibi taunts eliminated Senegal at World Cup
After Senegal's elimination by Belgium in the World Cup round of 16, Moroccan Mohamed Chibi reignited tensions on Instagram stemming from the Africa Cup of Nations final, which Morocco won by walkover.
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Ruben Love handed first All Blacks No.10 start as Rennie builds attack around new era playmaker
Ruben Love will start at fly-half for the All Blacks, becoming the first new first five to hold the jersey since Richie Mo'unga in 2019. The 25-year-old Hurricanes playmaker is central to head coach Dave Rennie's 'score from anywhere' attacking philosophy.
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Balogun suspended for USA's World Cup last-16 clash with Belgium after red card against Bosnia
Folarin Balogun will miss the United States' round-of-16 tie against Belgium after being sent off against Bosnia and Herzegovina, leaving Mauricio Pochettino to choose between Ricardo Pepi, Timothy Weah, and Haji Wright up front.
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Alessandro Costa steps in for injured Osbourne to face Cody Durden at UFC 329
Alessandro Costa (16-5) has been confirmed as Cody Durden's new opponent at UFC 329 on July 11 after Ode Osbourne withdrew due to injury following an eight-week training camp. Costa enters on the back of consecutive Octagon victories.
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Rennie names surprise All Blacks back row for France Test with Savea shifted to No.8
Dave Rennie has revealed his All Blacks loose forward selection for Saturday's Test against France in Christchurch was the most debated part of his squad announcement, with Ardie Savea moving to No.8 and injury-plagued Luke Jacobson returning at openside.
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Miller vows Waratahs will silence Reds in Super Rugby Women's finals showdown
Wallaroo winger Desiree Miller says the Waratahs are fired up and ready to respond after their first defeat in nine years, as New South Wales host Queensland in a winner-takes-all Super Rugby Women's regular-season finale at Leichhardt Oval.
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