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Skipper Sheehan urges higher level from beaten Ireland

World Cup moments: Viking row and minnows sparkle

Trump to bask in World Cup final spotlight

Faith vs therapy: Inside the Philippine school for exorcists

Italy confident they can bounce back at Nations Championship

In a Lebanon museum, 'keys without homes' evoke destruction in south

Kiss has work cut out at Wallabies as Schmidt bids farewell

Influencer Andrew Tate and brother arrested in Miami

Departing Deschamps looks back on 'wonderful' World Cup

FIFA toasts World Cup triumph as tournament draws to close

England finish third as Spain and Argentina brace for World Cup final

All Blacks make strides under Rennie as Springboks loom

Coach Dave Rennie says he's "really excited" by the All Blacks' upward trajectory early in his tenure but warns a four-Test series against South Africa will be a "different beast".

England took first step towards elite nations with France win: Tuchel

Thomas Tuchel said England had taken their first step in closing the gap on the top football nations after edging a 10-goal thriller against France to finish third at the 2026 tournament.

Japan's young guns excite Jones in Nations Championship

Coach Eddie Jones said he was excited about Japan's future after some "absolutely outstanding" performances from young newcomers to his team in the Nations Championship.

England edge France 6-4 in chaotic World Cup bronze match

England beat France 6-4 in a chaotic World Cup third-place playoff on Saturday as Kylian Mbappe became the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history.

Erasmus calls Springbok victory over Wales a 'grind'

South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus said the seven-try 43-0 Nations Championship third-round victory over Wales in Durban on Saturday was more difficult than it may have looked on the surface.

Earl double guides England past Argentina after dramatic ending

England No 8 Ben Earl scored twice as England beat Argentina 31-24 in the Nations Championship on Saturday in an ill-disciplined affair overshadowed by off-field matters.

Spain's Yamal aims to join elite club of teenage World Cup winners

Lionel Messi will become the oldest outfield player to appear in a World Cup final on Sunday as Spain's Lamine Yamal seeks to join an elite group of teenage winners.

Burns rides new dad bounce to brink of British Open breakthrough

Sam Burns was not even planning to tee off at Royal Birkdale until his daughter was born early, but now stands on the brink of his first major at the British Open.

Burns leads British Open by two as McIlroy unleashes on 'performative' DeChambeau

Sam Burns will take a two-shot lead into Sunday's final round of the British Open as Rory McIlroy launched a scathing attack on Bryson DeChambeau after his third round on Saturday.

Wenger accepts World Cup hydration breaks split opinion

Arsene Wenger said Saturday he accepted that the hydration breaks used at this year's World Cup were not universally popular and said FIFA will assess whether to implement them in the same way in the future.

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Back-to-back World Cup winners: Argentina seek to join elite group