Press conference
Manager / player media briefings.
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Rennie explains why Barrett and three others miss second All Blacks Test against Italy
Dave Rennie has revealed why Beauden Barrett — six Tests from a historic 150-cap milestone — is again absent from the All Blacks starting XV and bench for their Wellington clash with Italy, alongside Kyle Preston, Simon Parker and Patrick Tuipulotu.
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Quansah's two-match ban leaves England depleted for World Cup quarter-final against Norway
Jarell Quansah has been ruled out of England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway and a potential semi-final after Fifa imposed a two-match ban following his red card against Mexico. Bukayo Saka described the squad as 'incredibly frustrated' after an appeal was blocked under Fifa rules.
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Saka declares himself 'ready to go' for England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway
Bukayo Saka has confirmed he is 'feeling great' and ready to start against Norway in England's World Cup quarter-final, having managed an Achilles problem throughout the tournament that limited him to no full 90-minute appearances.
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Gordon laughs off Mexico boss Aguirre's X-rated touchline taunt as a backhanded compliment
Anthony Gordon has revealed he took Javier Aguirre's viral 'f*** you' shout during England's 3-2 World Cup last-16 win over Mexico as a compliment, saying the eccentric coach's reaction came after he had run the full-back down the line.
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Norway doctor clears squad of illness sickness fears ahead of England World Cup quarter-final
Norway team doctor Ola Sand has confirmed all players are fit after rumours of a sickness bug sweeping the camp following their 2-1 win over Brazil. England and Norway now face extreme heat and thunderstorm warnings in Miami on Saturday.
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Gordon calls Aguirre's foul-mouthed outburst a compliment and praises Rashford amid Barcelona rivalry
Anthony Gordon has spoken openly about Mexico boss Javier Aguirre's viral expletive-laden exchange during England's World Cup clash, and revealed that Marcus Rashford was the first to congratulate him on his £70m move to Barcelona — despite the pair now competing for the same club spot.
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Contepomi confirms Miotti has chosen Italy over Argentina after World Cup snub
Montpellier fly-half Domingo Miotti has turned down an Argentina recall and is set to switch international allegiance to Italy, Pumas head coach Felipe Contepomi confirmed at a press conference ahead of the clash with Wales.
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Haaland hands England all the pressure ahead of World Cup quarter-final in Miami
Erling Haaland has declared England clear favourites and urged the world to pile pressure on Thomas Tuchel's side before Norway face the Three Lions in a World Cup quarter-final in Miami on Saturday.
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Gordon urges England to shelve Mexico euphoria and refocus on Norway quarter-final
Anthony Gordon has called on England to stop celebrating their famous win over Mexico and lock in on Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against Norway in Miami, warning that Erling Haaland's side are a genuine threat capable of ending their run.
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Russell vows 2024 Belgian GP disqualification will haunt him until his deathbed
George Russell has reflected on his painful disqualification at the 2024 Belgian Grand Prix, joking the memory will stay with him forever as he prepares to return to Spa-Francorchamps for this month's race.
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Holloway wants to beat McGregor at UFC 329 and lure him into a rematch before year's end
Max Holloway heads into Saturday's UFC 329 main event at T-Mobile Arena not just seeking revenge for a 2013 defeat, but aiming to beat Conor McGregor so convincingly that a second fight follows before the end of 2025.
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Tandy names Mee ahead of Rees-Zammit on merit for Wales clash with Argentina
Wales head coach Steve Tandy has dropped Louis Rees-Zammit to the bench for Saturday's Nations Championship match against Argentina in San Juan, handing Scarlets wing Ellis Mee a starting berth on merit.
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Xabi Alonso demands hard work as non-negotiable in first Chelsea interview
Xabi Alonso has outlined his core demand of Chelsea's players in his first interview since taking charge at Stamford Bridge, insisting a culture of hard work is essential as pre-season began on Thursday.
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Trump adviser accuses Starmer of risking lives over England's World Cup kickoff row
White House Task Force director Andrew Giuliani has claimed UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer put lives at risk by intervening to block a proposed six-hour kickoff change for England's World Cup Round of 16 tie against Mexico in Mexico City.
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Djorkaeff accuses Vitinha and Portuguese leaders of boycotting Ronaldo at World Cup
After Portugal's elimination in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup against Spain (1-0), Youri Djorkaeff believes Cristiano Ronaldo was « boycotted » by his own teammates, and specifically names Vitinha and Bruno Fernandes.
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McGregor insists 'I am an innocent man' ahead of UFC 329 return against Holloway
Conor McGregor addressed the backlash surrounding his UFC comeback at a media day ahead of UFC 329, reaffirming his innocence after an Irish civil jury found him liable for sexual assault and awarded Nikita Hand £206,000 in damages.
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Townsend urges Scotland to seize rare Springbok test as huge underdogs in Pretoria
Gregor Townsend has called on his Scotland squad to embrace Saturday's Nations Championship clash against world champions South Africa at Loftus Versfeld — their first away test against the Springboks in 12 years.
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Fiji Rugby Union chairman demands 'return on investment' from players after Wales defeat
John Sanday, chairman of the Fiji Rugby Union board, has publicly criticised the Flying Fijians following their 39-24 loss to Wales, warning that unpaid board members expect better performances and results from well-paid players and management.
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Brahim Diaz left stifling laughter as journalists brawl at Morocco World Cup press conference
Brahim Diaz's pre-match media session ahead of Morocco's World Cup 2026 quarter-final against France descended into chaos on Tuesday when two journalists began fighting, forcing a press officer to intervene and leaving the Real Madrid star visibly amused.
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Russell warns 2026 cars in wet conditions will be completely unknown territory at Spa
George Russell says Formula 1 drivers cannot properly prepare for a wet race this season, admitting the 2026 machinery's behaviour in the rain remains a mystery. The warning comes ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps, a circuit notorious for unpredictable weather.
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