Match results
Match reports, scores, post-match analysis.
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Craig Burley warns Scotland World Cup survival would 'reward complete mediocrity'
Former Scotland international Craig Burley has blasted the 48-team World Cup format after his country's 3-0 loss to Brazil left them needing other results to go their way, saying they 'don't really deserve to go through'.
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Kitshoff warns Pollock and the Smiths are in Felix Jones' crosshairs ahead of Ellis Park clash
Former Springbok prop Steven Kitshoff says Felix Jones' return to South Africa's coaching staff will sharpen their focus on England individuals — with Henry Pollock, Fin Smith and Marcus Smith all identified as key targets for next week's Nations Championship fixture.
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Oliveira accuses McGregor of dodging him to take 'easier path' against Holloway
Charles Oliveira claims Conor McGregor deliberately avoided a fight with him after UFC 326, choosing Max Holloway instead because he believed the Hawaiian was the softer matchup. Oliveira still wants Justin Gaethje next to unify the UFC and BMF belts.
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Araujo targets PFL flyweight title shot against champion Carmouche in San Diego
Viviane Araujo faces PFL flyweight tournament champion Liz Carmouche on June 27 in San Diego, with the Brazilian former UFC contender eyeing a title shot on the back of a winning PFL debut in April.
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Relegated West Ham drawn against Portsmouth in Carabao Cup first-round opener
West Ham, back in the lower reaches of the Carabao Cup draw after last season's Premier League relegation, will face Portsmouth in the first round. Wolves and Burnley, also relegated, host Port Vale and Notts County respectively, with ties scheduled for 7-9 August.
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Holly Wood to referee PWR Final 86 days after giving birth to her second child
Holly Wood will take charge of Sunday's Premiership Women's Rugby Final at Twickenham Stoop just 86 days after the birth of her daughter Adaline, having also officiated throughout the Women's Rugby World Cup while concealing her pregnancy.
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Toulouse and Montpellier face 34-degree heat in Top 14 Final as France heatwave peaks
Saturday night's Top 14 Final at the Stade de France could be played in record-breaking temperatures of 34 degrees as a severe heatwave grips France, with the French government raising its national health alert to its highest level.
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Tori Penso becomes only second woman to referee a men's World Cup match as Ecuador face Germany
American official Tori Penso makes history by taking charge of Ecuador vs Germany at World Cup 2026, becoming only the second female referee of a men's World Cup fixture. Germany are already through as Group E winners; Ecuador must win to keep their knockout hopes alive.
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Torres eyes lightweight shake-up after Gaethje's stunning upset of Topuria opens division
Manuel Torres heads into Saturday's UFC Baku main event against Rafael Fiziev believing Justin Gaethje's shock TKO of Ilia Topuria has opened the lightweight division — and his own path to the top of it.
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Swedish referee Glenn Nyberg to officiate Curacao vs Ivory Coast World Cup Group E decider
Glenn Nyberg, the Swedish official who sent off Cristiano Ronaldo in World Cup qualifying last November, will referee Curacao's Group E finale against Ivory Coast in Philadelphia, where the debutants need a win to reach the knockout stage.
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Italy seek Women's Rugby World Cup revenge on South Africa in WXV Global Series
Italy will host South Africa and Japan at Stadio Omero Tognon in Fontanafredda across back-to-back September weekends in the new WXV Global Series, seeking revenge for the Springbok Women's 29-24 win that knocked the Azzurre out of last year's World Cup.
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Carabao Cup first-round draw confirmed as Greater Manchester clubs learn their opponents
The Carabao Cup first-round draw has taken place, revealing ties for EFL clubs including Bolton, Salford City, Oldham Athletic and Stockport County. Manchester City and Manchester United do not enter until the third round as Champions League participants.
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England face Panama in World Cup group decider after Croatia win and Ghana draw
Thomas Tuchel's England enter their final 2026 World Cup group stage match against Panama having beaten Croatia 4-2 and drawn 0-0 with Ghana in Boston. A positive result would secure progression from the group.
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King Kazu extends loan deal to play into his sixties in his 42nd professional season
Kazuyoshi Miura, 59, has extended his loan deal with J3 League side Fukushima United until June 2027, ensuring the world's oldest professional footballer will still be playing when he turns 60. The Japanese icon began his career with Santos in Brazil back in 1986.
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Beckham's supersized wine glass steals the show as Scotland fall to Brazil
Sir David Beckham was spotted sipping from an enormous glass of red wine in the stands at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami as Scotland suffered a heavy World Cup group-stage defeat to Brazil, with Vinicius Jr. netting twice and Matheus Cunha adding a third.
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Jordan leave spotless dressing room and gifts for staff after World Cup elimination
Jordan were knocked out of the 2026 World Cup after a 2-1 defeat to Algeria, but the nation's first-ever World Cup appearance ended with a viral moment: a pristine dressing room, traditional sweets, and a heartfelt thank-you note left for stadium staff in San Francisco.
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Wales hand four uncapped players debut call-ups for Barbarians clash at Twickenham
Steve Tandy has named four uncapped players in his Wales squad to face the Barbarians at Twickenham's Allianz Stadium on Saturday, with Cardiff's Rhys Barratt, Ben Warren, Ryan Woodman and Harrison Keddie all in line for first senior caps.
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South Africa's mixed-zone celebrations spark confrontation with South Korea as FIFA intervene
South Africa's loud post-match celebrations disrupted South Korea's mixed-zone interviews after their World Cup group stage clash, prompting Feyenoord midfielder Hwang In-beom to confront a South African official and demand respect before FIFA media staff stepped in to calm the situation.
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Callender captains youthful Wales side with five uncapped players against Barbarians
Alex Callender returns from injury to skipper Wales against the Barbarians at Allianz Stadium, with head coach Sean Lynn naming five uncapped players including wingers Amy Williams and Kelsie Webster in his starting XV.
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Wolves open 2026-27 Championship season at home as West Ham and Burnley clash on opening weekend
The EFL has released its 2026-27 fixture list, with relegated Wolves hosting Blackburn in a Friday-night opener on August 14. West Ham, returning to the second tier for the first time in 14 years, face Burnley at Turf Moor the following Sunday.
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