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Manager / player media briefings.
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Roigard finally gets his Springboks start after two years lost to injury
Cam Roigard will start at No.9 for the All Blacks against South Africa at Ellis Park on Saturday, ending a two-year wait caused by successive injuries that denied him a crack at the world champions.
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Pimblett vows to 'terrorize' Topuria and Tsarukyan while sparing Holloway and Oliveira
Paddy Pimblett has drawn a sharp line between rivals he respects and those he doesn't, promising to 'absolutely rinse their lives' if matched with Ilia Topuria or Arman Tsarukyan, while saying he would hold his tongue against Max Holloway or Charles Oliveira.
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Sesko returns to training as Ugarte faces long-term absence ahead of United's Premier League opener
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has provided injury updates on several players before Saturday's Premier League opener at Hull City. Benjamin Sesko and Karl Darlow are back in training, while Manuel Ugarte faces a lengthy spell out after knee ligament surgery sustained at the World Cup.
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George Russell reveals nerves and ring design behind Dutch GP engagement announcement
Mercedes driver George Russell has opened up about his proposal to long-term partner Carmen Montero Mundt, revealing he lost his words when down on one knee at a candlelit beachfront dinner during the F1 summer break.
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Will Jordan confirms return as All Blacks 'switch flipped' ahead of Springboks series opener at Ellis Park
Will Jordan says a noticeable shift in intensity has swept through the All Blacks camp ahead of Saturday's Test series opener against South Africa at Ellis Park, with the record try-scorer returning from a back injury that kept him out of all three tour warm-up games.
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West Ham condemn anti-Palestine chant aimed at debutant Manor Solomon after Burnley draw
West Ham United have publicly condemned an 'offensive and divisive' anti-Palestine chant directed at Israeli winger Manor Solomon, urging fans to stop singing it ahead of Saturday's home opener against Charlton.
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Zidane as selector: Udol sees Champions League as his passport to France
Present at the Trophée des champions won by Lens against PSG, Zinédine Zidane observed Matthieu Udol. The Lens left-back, 30, is banking on the Champions League to earn his first France call-up.
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Erasmus warns All Blacks' bench 'monster' Aumua will test Springboks in lineout battle
Rassie Erasmus has singled out All Blacks reserve hooker Asafo Aumua as a physical threat ahead of Saturday's Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series opener at Ellis Park, while also praising New Zealand's innovative high-ball tactics and faster breakdown tempo.
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Carrick hints at left-back pursuit as Man Utd close in on £65m Baleba deal
Manchester United are in advanced talks to sign Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba for an initial £60m plus £5m in add-ons, with manager Michael Carrick indicating a left-back signing will follow — Barcelona's Alejandro Balde has emerged as a target.
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Dunk leads Brighton players in refunding ticket costs for 407 fans travelling to Tromso
Lewis Dunk and a group of Brighton players have covered the match ticket costs for all 407 supporters making the last-minute trip to northern Norway for the club's Conference League play-off first leg against Tromso.
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Carrick confirms United push to sign Baleba in £65m deal before September deadline
Manchester United have submitted a bid of around £60m plus add-ons for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, with manager Michael Carrick acknowledging the club are actively looking to strengthen before the September 1 transfer deadline.
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Sesko nears return but De Ligt ruled out as United prepare for Hull opener
Benjamin Sesko is back in training and could feature against Hull City on Saturday, but Matthijs de Ligt remains sidelined after back surgery and Mason Mount is doubtful with a knock, manager Michael Carrick confirmed.
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Carrick hails Rashford as 'fantastically well' returned forward eyes United future
Michael Carrick has praised Marcus Rashford's sharpness and fitness since returning from his season-long loan at Barcelona, with the 28-year-old now set to feature in Manchester United's Premier League opener against Hull.
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Carrick backs Manchester United for title push but warns 'a whole new step' is needed
Michael Carrick has refused to rule out a Manchester United Premier League title challenge this season, though he acknowledged the club must improve significantly on last season's form to dethrone champions Arsenal.
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Sage backs Crystal Palace to keep Wharton despite Man City interest this summer
New Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage has expressed confidence the club will retain Adam Wharton, insisting the 22-year-old midfielder still has more to give at Selhurst Park despite reported interest from Manchester City.
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Arteta flags Bruno Guimaraes injury doubt ahead of Arsenal's Coventry opener
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has raised concerns over Bruno Guimaraes ahead of Friday's clash with Coventry, just days after the £75m signing started the Community Shield win over Manchester City. Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka are both fit to play.
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Rennie refuses pressure talk as All Blacks enter South Africa series as underdogs
New All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has dismissed attempts to frame the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series around pressure, calling a Test tour of South Africa the ultimate coaching challenge as New Zealand prepare to face the world champion Springboks in Johannesburg.
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Erasmus rests fit Kolisi for first All Blacks Test to reward in-form De Villiers
Rassie Erasmus has confirmed Siya Kolisi was available for South Africa's opening Greatest Rivalry Test against New Zealand at Ellis Park, but was left out as a precaution and to reward 23-year-old flanker Paul de Villiers, who starts in his place.
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Carrick faces media as United table £65m Baleba bid ahead of Hull opener
Michael Carrick held his first pre-match press conference of the season on Thursday, with Manchester United's £65m move for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba and injury doubts over Benjamin Sesko, Matthijs de Ligt, and Mason Mount all on the agenda.
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Arteta rules out Myles Lewis-Skelly exit with '100 per cent' certainty amid United interest
Mikel Arteta has shut down speculation linking 19-year-old Myles Lewis-Skelly with a move away from Arsenal, insisting the homegrown midfielder will stay beyond this summer's transfer deadline despite reported interest from Manchester United.
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