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Warren Gatland confirms he will carry on as Wales boss until 2027 World Cup... with the Kiwi, 60, 'excited' about what the team can achieve after reaching the last eight in France
18/10/23 17:40
ALEX BYWATER: Warren Gatland committed his future to Wales after their World Cup exit and then insisted he believes Steve Borthwick's England can shock South Africa in the semi-finals in France. Gatland saw his team beaten in the last-eight stage by Argentina last weekend. When he returned for a second stint as Wales head coach last December, Gatland signed a contract until 2027. But the deal had a break clause in it for after this year's global showpiece. Gatland on Wednesday insisted he was excited about what Wales can achieve in the next four-year cycle....read
Handre Pollard believes England will be out for revenge for their 2019 World Cup final defeat in Saturday's semi-final, as the South Africa fly-half insists his team are ready for a physical battle in Paris
18/10/23 14:28NIK SIMON: Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus was first to suggest that the defeat will still be on English minds and Pollard doubled down on the claims.
Marcus Smith is set to be ruled out of England's semi-final against South Africa after clash of heads against Fiji... with Freddie Steward in line to be recalled as starting full-back
18/10/23 13:59CHRIS FOY: Freddie Steward is set for a recall as England's starting full-back in the World Cup semi-final against South Africa in Paris on Saturday night.
Rassie Erasmus begins mind games with Steve Borthwick as South Africa coach predicts England's starting XV for World Cup semi-final... but can't decide if it's Marcus Smith or Freddie Steward who will play at full-back
17/10/23 19:58NIK SIMON IN PARIS: The mischievous South African could not decide between Marcus Smith and Freddie Steward as he awaits Borthwick's team announcement.
England's Rugby World Cup semi-final clash against South Africa will be refereed by Ben O'Keeffe - who was SLAMMED by France captain Antoine Dupont for not being 'up to standard' after the hosts crashed out of the tournament
17/10/23 15:11O'Keeffe oversaw the knife's-edge 29-28 thriller that snuffed out the hosts' hopes of winning the competition on home soil, and had the final say on a contentious call at a capacity Stade de France.
Eddie Jones says he is '100 per cent' committed to taking the Wallabies to next World Cup as under siege coach is urged by close friend to 'be honest' about his intentions amid Japan links
17/10/23 00:02Eddie Jones has confirmed that he's staying on as coach of the Wallabies and has committed to taking the side to the next World Cup amid speculation about his future.
CHRIS FOY: Time for an attitude adjustment! England MUST ditch their siege mentality act before facing South Africa... and smile
16/10/23 21:30CHRIS FOY: The latest hint of the siege mentality which England have carried with them through this World Cup came from Ellis Genge, in the aftermath of Sunday's win over Fiji in Marseille.
OLIVER HOLT: More than London 2012 and the best of the Champions League, was this the greatest two days in the history of sport?
16/10/23 17:20OLIVER HOLT: On Sunday night, a few of us jumped on the Marseille metro for a few stops and found a pizzeria in Notre-Dame du Mont that was showing the France-South Africa game.
England plead with fans to STOP booing Owen Farrell after the captain was jeered ahead of the win against Fiji... as Steve Borthwick sets out his plan to beat South Africa in a blockbuster semi-final clash
16/10/23 13:25NIK SIMON IN MARSEILLE: England have urged the boo-boys to lay off Owen Farrell after the No10 was targeted once again before Sunday's victory over Fiji.
Eddie Jones will come clean on his Wallabies future TOMORROW as Australian is urged by close friend to 'be honest' about his intentions amid Japan links
16/10/23 08:08The 63-year-old reportedly held talks with the Brave Blossoms before the World Cup and reports in Japan suggest he is expected to take over, despite becoming Wallabies coach earlier this year.
Steve Borthwick insists he 'doesn't care' if his England team are written off ahead of South Africa semi-final showdown after win over Fiji - as back-rower Ben Earl World Cup final glory
15/10/23 23:22NIK SIMON IN MARSEILLE: Steve Borthwick's side will be underdogs for Saturday night's last-four clash in Paris but the head coach insisted he does not care if his team are written off.
Daniel Sturridge set to return as Sky Sports pundit despite LA arrest warrant... while racing tips error on flagship Today show annoys BBC chiefs - SPORTS AGENDA
15/10/23 21:30MIKE KEEGAN: Daniel Sturridge is set to resume his role as a Sky Sports pundit despite being issued an arrest warrant in Los Angeles.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Giving Owen Farrell the keys to No 10 helped Steve Borthwick enjoy his best day in the England job
15/10/23 21:30SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Borthwick made the most crucial decision of the week when he announced Farrell starting at fly-half. It paid off and the team now know they can match anyone.
OLIVER HOLT: England's belief is growing and they are thriving on the idea that they've been disrespected... while the rest of rugby asks how the hell did that happen, they'll believe a World Cup semi-final upset is possible
15/10/23 20:08OLIVER HOLT IN MARSEILLE: England survived a rousing second half comeback from the Fijians that had yielded two tries in five minutes.
ENGLAND PLAYER RATINGS: Ben Earl is a big-game player after another dynamic display while Courtney Lawes was crucial again... but Jonny May was anonymous while Marcus Smith's tackling in the backfield leaves doubts
15/10/23 17:58NIK SIMON IN MARSEILLE: Steve Borthwick's side managed to hold off a heroic comeback from the Pacific Islanders in a thrilling quarter-final clash.
England's Rugby World Cup 30-24 quarter-final win over Fiji is marred by fans FIGHTING in the Stade Velodrome stands - with several supporters 'ejected' after brawl in Marseille
15/10/23 17:27Several supporters - some dressed as Napoleon - were involved in the brawl at the Stade Velodrome in Marseille.
England 30-24 Fiji: Steve Borthwick's side progress to Rugby World Cup semi-final as Owen Farrell kicks vital points to hamper Pacific nation's comeback hopes
15/10/23 16:57CHRIS FOY IN MARSEILLE: Owen Farrell's late drop goal and penalty clinched a successful return to the towering arena where the national team launched their campaign.
England 30-24 Fiji - Rugby World Cup quarter-final RECAP: Steve Borthwick's side see out nervous finale to advance to semi-finals
15/10/23 13:01Recap Mail Sport's live blog as England take on Fiji - who beat Steve Bortwhick's side in their tournament preparations - in the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup.
OLIVER HOLT: Can bland, dull, cussed, yeoman England finally find their mojo? Players believe shock Marcus Smith call can unlock an attacking threat that's been missing
14/10/23 21:31If the team's presence in this marathon of a World Cup has had the distinct feel of a slow burn, if they have felt overlooked, there is at last a quickening of the intensity that surrounds them.
Ben Earl knows it's time to hit all the right notes and stave off England's critics... as the No8 calls for big performances in the Rugby World Cup showdown against Fiji
14/10/23 21:30NIK SIMON: Earl is one of the few players whose stock has risen over the last six weeks and the No8 added a dose of realism on the eve of Sunday's game against Fiji.
MIKE BROWN: We all want Marcus Smith to play, but this just feels wrong... his selection at full-back shows England are caught between styles
14/10/23 21:30MIKE BROWN: I expect England to win on Sunday but I am still scratching my head about their decision to start Marcus Smith at full-back. There doesn't seem to be any consistency in selection.
EXCLUSIVE: Ex-Wallabies captain Michael Hooper remains tight-lipped on Eddie Jones and his own Test future - as he seeks to become an Olympian
13/10/23 22:24Ex-Wallabies captain Michael Hooper has declared he will 'see how it pans out' when it comes to the future of Eddie Jones. Hooper also revealed his shock plans ahead of the 2024 Olympics.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Get ready for the greatest weekend in rugby history! I don't think previous tournaments have seen anything like we can expect at the World Cup on Saturday and Sunday
13/10/23 21:30This weekend rugby fans will be treated to four World Cup quarter-finals of quality, drama and intrigue - it's a step into unchartered waters for the game and it's hugely exciting.
England captain Owen Farrell backs Marcus Smith's 'big game' temperament in World Cup quarter-final showdown with Fiji
13/10/23 17:16NIK SIMON IN AIX-EN-PROVENCE: England skipper Owen Farrell has backed Marcus Smith's 'big game' temperament to shine through in Sunday's World Cup quarter-final against Fiji.
How to watch the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals? Everything you need to know with England, Wales and Ireland all in action this weekend
13/10/23 11:12England , Wales , Ireland , France , New Zealand, Argentina, South Africa and Fiji are all set to compete for a place in the last four.
England confirm Marcus Smith will start at full-back in Rugby World Cup quarter-final with Fiji... with Owen Farrell taking the No 10, George Ford dropped to the bench and Freddie Steward OUT of the match-day 23
13/10/23 11:06CHRIS FOY IN MARSEILLE: England have confirmed the selection of Marcus Smith to start at full-back in Sunday's World Cup quarter-final against Fiji.
Bath have spent big in an attempt to finally fulfil their potential, it's a transitional phase for Exeter, but can anyone stop Saracens? Mail Sport's guide to the Gallagher Premiership as the new season gets underway tonight
13/10/23 07:22ALEX BYWATER: Last season saw another enthralling campaign as Saracens won their sixth title after a 35-25 victory over Sale in the final at Twickenham.
Michael Clarke lashes 'laughable' Aussie ODI side and compares them to disastrous Wallabies World Cup side that made history for all the wrong reasons
13/10/23 00:20Aussie champion Michael Clarke has blamed poor preparation for the ODI's sides woeful start to the Cricket World Cup and warned they threatened to sink to the same lows as the Wallabies
Eddie Jones pledges his commitment to Australia but a Wallabies legend has already appointed his successor after disastrous Rugby World Cup campaign
12/10/23 23:34Eddie Jones has declared he is committed to coaching Australia long term - but Wallabies great Tim Horan believes it is time for a fresh face following the diabolical World Cup campaign.
Fiji are hoping to 'put England to sleep' as the Pacific Islanders eye up a repeat of their Rugby World Cup warm up victory against Steve Borthwick's side as well as a place in the final four
12/10/23 21:58NIK SIMON: The Pacific Islanders are playing in their first knockout match since 2007 and are also hoping to reach the final four for the first time in their history at the tournament.
Fiji have already beaten Australia and now have England in their sights... Mail Sport picks out three Fijians for Steve Borthwick's men to fear ahead of Sunday's World Cup quarter-final
12/10/23 21:32Simon Raiwalui's side have also already beaten Steve Borthwick's team this summer, clinching their first ever win against England back in August, running three tries past the 2003 World Cup winners.
Owen Farrell is a big game animal... the England captain will step up now when it matters most
12/10/23 21:31SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: In World Cup knockout rugby you cannot be afraid to make big calls as a head coach because it's do-or-die and there is no point having regrets.
REVEALED: What England captain Owen Farrell said in an f-word demand which left team-mate Henry Arundell visibly upset in a pre-Rugby World Cup training session... as cracks in the camp emerge
12/10/23 13:47EXCLUSIVE BY MATT HUGHES: Arundell has made just one appearance in France, during which he broke England's scoring record by grabbing five tries in the 71-0 pool stage rout of Chile.
Rugby World Cup Q&A RECAP: Mail Sport's experts - including Mike Brown - answer all your key questions surrounding this weekend's quarter-finals with Marcus Smith and Owen Farrell among the talking points
12/10/23 10:15Follow Mail Sport's live blog as all of the key questions ahead of the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals are answered
Telltale sign Eddie Jones will LEAVE the Wallabies as Rugby Australia release tone-deaf video thanking fans for their support during disastrous World Cup campaign
12/10/23 08:41Jones reportedly underwent a secret interview before the tournament kicked off, while Japanese media claim that he is expected to ditch the Wallabies for the Brave Blossoms.
Steve Borthwick throws caution to the wind! Maverick Marcus Smith is set for a shock start at full-back against Fiji, but it is a horses for courses selection
11/10/23 21:31Just a few months ago, this would have appeared far-fetched; unthinkable even. Owen Farrell at 10 - yes. But Marcus Smith at full-back and Freddie Steward jettisoned - hell no.
EXCLUSIVE: Marcus Smith to start at full back as England captain Owen Farrell returns to No 10 shirt for World Cup quarter-final against Fiji with Steve Borthwick set to drop George Ford
11/10/23 21:00EXCLUSIVE BY NIK SIMON AND CHRIS FOY IN MARSEILLE: National coach Steve Borthwick is due to name his line-up on Friday for the last-eight showdown with Fiji.Owen Farrell will return to the England No 10 shirt for World Cup quarter-final against Fiji with Steve Borthwick set to leave out George Ford... and Marcus Smith could get the nod at full-back
11/10/23 15:20Owen Farrell will return to the England No 10 shirt for the World Cup quarter-final against Fiji in Marseille on Sunday - in a back-line reshuffle which could see Marcus Smith start at full-back.
Eddie Jones bombshell: New report claims coach WILL ditch the Wallabies and return to Japan after 'secret interview'
11/10/23 11:34Jones strenuously denied the rumours, labelling them 'bulls*** and gossip', but now Japanese sports website Sponichi claims Jones is expected to takeover and leave Australia.
Eddie Jones reveals the exact moment he decided to make an 'abrupt change' to Australia's World Cup preparations, insisting it was the 'right thing' despite their early tournament exit... as he joins Mail Sport's Croqued Monsieurs
10/10/23 15:55Jones replaced Dave Rennie in January after being sacked by England the previous month, and made significant alterations heading into the World Cup in France.
Owen Farrell may be treated with part indifference and part disdain by England fans but he remains Mr Untouchable... when the captain is fit and it really matters, he will play
09/10/23 21:30CHRIS FOY IN MARSEILLE: There was a remarkable, telling moment before kick-off in England's game against Samoa which laid bare the public attitude towards the country's top playmakers.
Sir Clive Woodward claims Rugby Australia were WRONG to hire Eddie Jones and believes bosses were 'hoodwinked' by the Wallabies coach... as England legend pinpoints why it all went wrong at the Rugby World Cup
09/10/23 13:16Jones replaced Dave Rennie as head coach nine months before the Rugby World Cup in France, but oversaw a dreadful campaign in which they crashed out at the pool stage.
Wallabies legend Michael Lynagh voices his biggest fear after Australia dropped out of World Cup 'with a whimper': 'The AFL and NRL are laughing at us'
09/10/23 07:48Australian rugby legend Michael Lynagh is concerned that Wallabies ' young stars will be scarred after their dreadful Rugby World Cup campaign, with Eddie Jones 's side dumped out early.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: European teams dominated the pools and I'm predicting a Six Nations clean sweep in the quarters. Here comes the NORTHERN POWERHOUSE
08/10/23 21:30SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: For the first time in World Cup history, northern hemisphere teams topped all the pools, setting up four intriguing quarter-finals.
England got out of jail in the narrow win over Samoa at the Rugby World Cup... they'll be coming home early if they play like that against Fiji in the quarter-finals
08/10/23 21:00CHRIS FOY IN LILLE: This was an uncomfortable shock to the system for England and also for rugby's powers-that-be. The national team and the international authorities were exposed by Samoa.
EXCLUSIVE: Antoine Dupont is set to undergo a medical in Paris on Monday to determine whether or not he can feature in hosts France's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against South Africa
08/10/23 14:07EXCLUSIVE BY NIK SIMON IN LILLE: Dupont will undergo decisive medical examinations at the team's base in Paris today to judge if he will be back in contention for selection.
Frank Lomani ran away from home with just four Fijian dollars in his pocket to avoid having to work in a bank... Now the scrum-half is gunning for Rugby World Cup history against England
08/10/23 05:43EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY NIK SIMON: Frank Lomani's eyes light up when he thinks back to it: running away from home with a small bag and four Fijian dollars in his pocket.
MIKE BROWN: England's performance against Samoa leaves Steve Borthwick with more questions than answers but they won't change ahead of Rugby World Cup quarter-final against Fiji
07/10/23 21:31MIKE BROWN: England's final Pool D game was supposed to be a dress rehearsal for the quarter-final against Fiji. Steve Borthwick would have wanted his team to gel.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Steve Borthwick needs to add Zach Mercer for his pace and put Owen Farrell, not George Ford, at 10 to avoid another narrow scare when England face Fiji
07/10/23 21:30SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: The game against Samoa was a massive wake-up call for England and they got away with it - Steve Borthwick has some big decisions to make.
England 18-17 Samoa: Danny Care scores late try to help Red Rose edge tense clash after a poor display... as Owen Farrell becomes his country's all-time record points scorer
07/10/23 17:54NIK SIMON AT THE STADE PIERRE-MAUROY: It was the thrill-a-minute Samoans against the spill-a-minute English, a reminder of the Red Roses' summer of doom.
England 18-17 Samoa - Rugby World Cup RECAP: Danny Care finally goes over as Red Rose edge ahead late on in enthralling clash against Samoans
07/10/23 14:21Recap Mail Sport's live blog for all the latest as Steve Borthwick's England faced Samoa in Rugby World Cup action.
England captain Owen Farrell hailed as one of rugby's greats as the No 10 prepares to break Jonny Wilkinson's record as the country's leading point scorer against Samoa
06/10/23 22:09Owen Farrell has been recognised as one of English rugby's unheralded greats as he prepares to overtake Jonny Wilkinson as the country's leading points scorer.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: England are scary with Owen Farrell at No 10, so why not play him there!
06/10/23 21:34SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Steve Borthwick has picked an England team he thinks will beat Samoa in Lille on Saturday and I am sure they will. But it's not the one I would have chosen.
He's come a long way from playing rugby with coconuts on beaches of Samoa. Now he's facing his homeland in the World Cup and, as his brother Freddie Tuilagi tells Mail Sport, it's... Manu's massive moment!
06/10/23 21:30CHRIS FOY IN LILLE: After all these years as a force of nature at Test level, Manusamoa Tuilagi will finally play against the homeland he was named after
Warren Gatland hails his 'incredible' Welsh players and insists they are in an 'outstanding place' as they look to maintain their 100 per cent record at the World Cup against Georgia
05/10/23 23:33ALEX BYWATER IN NANTES: Wales became the first team to qualify for the quarter-finals of this World Cup when they hammered Eddie Jones' Australia 40-6.
George Ford and Owen Farrell first caught the attention of Steve Borthwick at the 2007 World Cup as kids following their fathers around the pitch... sixteen years later, they're playing together for England again
05/10/23 21:30NIK SIMON: England are getting the band back together as George Ford and Owen Farrell are reunited... but there's no place for Henry Arundell despite scoring five tries!
Eddie Jones is the pantomime villain of this Rugby World Cup but bullish Australia boss insists 'no one's jeering me in the street, mate!'
05/10/23 21:01CHRIS FOY: Everyone with an interest in Australian rugby and others within the sport want to know, definitively, what Eddie Jones 's plans are - and he is adamant that he is not moving on.
Owen Farrell and George Ford WILL start for England against Samoa with veteran duo reunited for the first time under Steve Borthwick
05/10/23 16:47NIK SIMON: England will field George Ford and Owen Farrell together for the first time since 2021 in their final World Cup pool match against Samoa.
Marcus Smith set to return to the England bench as head coach Steve Borthwick looks to combine George Ford and Owen Farrell to face Samoa on Saturday
04/10/23 21:59NIK SIMON: England are set to combine Ford and Farrell against Samoa on Saturday as they fine-tune their preparations for the World Cup quarter-final - with Smith set to return to the bench.
Bill Sweeney insists he is the 'right man' to stay in charge at the RFU despite FOUR clubs going bust during a year of turmoil for the sport's governing body
04/10/23 21:00Bill Sweeney last night insisted that he remains the right man to stay in charge at the RFU, despite a year of turmoil which has seen four clubs go bust, leading to an internal rebellion at the union.
CHRIS FOY: Samoa may already be out of the Rugby World Cup but facing Theo McFarland remains a scary prospect for England... as Owen Farrell and Jamie George reveal what makes their Saracens teammate one of the best players in the world
04/10/23 15:40CHRIS FOY IN LE TOQUET: The Saracens players in the England squad know there is big trouble coming on Saturday, in the form of Theo McFarland, their Samoan club-mate.
CHRIS FOY: Owen Farrell, George Ford AND Marcus Smith should all start against Samoa... while Tom Curry's availability provides Steve Borthwick with a back-row selection headache with England at full strength
04/10/23 11:44CHRIS FOY IN LE TOUQUET: England are stepping up preparations for their final Pool D fixture, against Samoa on Saturday, after enjoying some welcome down-time last week.
George Ford is set to return at No 10 for England and partner captain Owen Farrell in midfield against Samoa for the first time under Steve Borthwick in final Rugby World Cup pool match
04/10/23 10:59NIK SIMON IN LE TOUQUET: Due to injuries and suspensions, Ford and Farrell are yet to start together under Steve Borthwick but the pair are likely to combine for the final pool match in Lille.
England and Wales send their heartfelt condolences to Fiji star Josua Tuisova following tragic death of his seven-year-old son... with giant centre missing the funeral to help his country at the World Cup
03/10/23 17:06The rugby world sent its condolences and support to Josua Tuisova after the Fiji star stayed in France while the funeral of his seven-year-old son Tito took place on Tuesday.
Why a menacing Wallabies fan made under siege Rugby Australia boss Hamish McLennan drink a glass of milk at dinner: 'I took a sip'
03/10/23 00:01Rugby Australia boss Hamish McLennan has revealed details of an altercation he had with a menacing Wallabies fan as he attended the World Cup in France.
Eddie Jones learns his Wallabies fate as Rugby Australia makes decision after disastrous World Cup campaign and loyalty row following Japan job interview
02/10/23 12:48The Wallabies are in World Cup limbo after beating Portugal in their last pool match in Saint-Etienne, now relying on the same side stopping Fiji from earning a bonus point in the final game.
Sonny Bill Williams tells Eddie Jones to come clean about controversy that has overshadowed the Wallabies' Rugby World Cup
02/10/23 08:52Prior to Australia's chastening 40-6 defeat by Wales, reports questioning Jones' loyalty to his nation emerged amid allegations that he was interviewed for the top job with Japan before the tournament.
SOUL OF SPORT: Inside England's Rugby World Cup camp as they work away from prying eyes and gear up for their quarter final. KEVIN QUIGLEY captures training and the beauty of their surroundings
02/10/23 06:00Welcome back to the Soul of Sport. For our latest episode of the series, KEVIN QUIGLEY has taken a closer look inside England's World Cup training base, Le Touquet.
Australia 34-14 Portugal: Wallabies recover from going behind to minnows to claim bonus point victory and keep their faint World Cup hopes alive
01/10/23 18:12Australia's slender hopes of making it to the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals survived another round of matches as they huffed and puffed to a 34-14 bonus-point victory against Portugal on Sunday.
England ready to unleash Tom Curry against Samoa with flanker 'chomping at the bit' to return after serving two-match ban for dangerous tackle in World Cup opener against Argentina
01/10/23 17:14England are ready to pitch Tom Curry straight back into their starting team on Saturday, as the Sale flanker is full of pent-up energy which has made him a 'menace' in training, while serving a ban.
Danny Care hopes Rugby World Cup success for England can make a difference back home with domestic game in the gutter
30/09/23 23:24The domestic game is in the gutter. It looks like something washed up by the waves that were crashing down on the northern coast of France last week.
Rugby Australia boss Hamish McLennan backs Eddie Jones to continue as Wallaby coach for 2027 World Cup
30/09/23 22:53NIK SIMON IN LYON: Jones, who was sacked by England in December, has come under heavy fire after overseeing Australia's worst World Cup campaign in history.
Fiji 17-12 Georgia: Fiji virtually secure their place in the World Cup quarter-finals with Eddie Jones' Australia left on the brink of elimination
30/09/23 18:21ALEX BYWATER AT STADE DE BORDEAUX: Jones' Australia are close to certain to being the first Wallaby team to exit at the tournament's pool stages.
Adam Beard returns to training after mad dash home to see birth of his third child as Wales get back to to business ahead of final Pool game against Georgia
29/09/23 23:46Key Wales figure Adam Beard will return to training with Warren Gatland's side on Saturday after a mad dash home to welcome the arrival of his third child.
England lock Maro Itoje calls for World Rugby to narrow gap between first and second tier nations, as Steve Borthwick's side prepare for World Cup free hit against Samoa
29/09/23 21:00England lock Maro Itoje claims he would love to play a Test match in Samoa and has urged World Rugby to narrow the gap between first and second tier nations.
Wallabies legend David Campese asked rugby-loving kids one question - and the fact they couldn't answer it shows the sport is at an all-time low in Australia
28/09/23 03:26The all-time Aussie great has been travelling around the country coaching young players - and what he has discovered about his beloved sport's standing down under has infuriated him.
Rugby Australia offers one of the NRL's biggest stars $1.6million to defect as code reels from Wallabies' World Cup disaster
28/09/23 03:20Rugby Australia are set to again raid the NRL, with Roosters backrower Angus Crichton to be offered $1.6million to switch codes. The bumper ARU contract is for 2024 and 2025.
Rugby Australia boss Hamish McLennan insists Wallabies CAN lure more NRL stars despite terrible Rugby World Cup campaign for Eddie Jones's side
27/09/23 14:24Australia are on the brink of an embarrassing exit at the pool stage after Eddie Jones 's side were thumped 40-6 by Wales on Sunday night, having already suffered defeat to Fiji in France.
Japanese Rugby Union breaks silence on Eddie Jones' shock job interview with a VERY telling comment as Wallabies crash to all-time low after Wales defeat
27/09/23 00:15The big hits just keep coming for Eddie Jones and his team as their 40-6 drubbing by Wales sees them hit new depths. Australia need a miracle to avoid setting an unwanted World Cup record.
Jonny May reveals Joe Marler rules in England's kangaroo court with players facing fines for lateness and kit errors... and flanker Ben Earl is next in the firing line!
26/09/23 21:30NIK SIMON IN LE TOUQUET: Jonny May revealed Marler is the fines master who oversees their kangaroo court if any players step out of line at the World Cup in France.
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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola mocks his player Jack Grealish for reaching the latter stages of a quick-thinking game in pre-season
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BRENTFORD'S GREATEST EVER PLAYER: The Bees owe a lot to the goals of David McCulloch... but who do YOU think is the club's all-time star?
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Graeme Souness singles out Man United captain Bruno Fernandes for 'throwing in the towel' as he SLAMS lack of leaders in modern football
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Jarrad Branthwaite has NO intention of signing a new Everton contract unless Goodison Park chiefs match the wages offered by Man United
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Paddy 'The Baddy' Pimblett opens up on mental health struggles ahead of UFC 304 and reveals his coaches considered 'pulling him out' of fight
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Man United urged to be 'ruthless' in selling Harry Maguire this summer by Dwight Yorke, with a SHOCK move to Premier League rival proposed
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Ben White 'considering a shock return to the England set-up' after Gareth Southgate's departure and the exit of Steve Holland
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Andy Murray has not spoken to Emma Raducanu since her withdrawal ended his Wimbledon farewell and defends mother Judy's reaction
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Jose Mourinho lashes out at UEFA after making winning start to life at Fenerbahce, as Edin Dzeko nets hat-trick in Champions League qualifier
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Revealed: The video footage that shows Charlotte Dujardin whipping horse 'like an elephant in a circus' - as dressage star is suspended in shame
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The real reason seats at Anfield have been covered up after Liverpool fans thought Trent Alexander-Arnold could be signing a new contract
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Man United fans rave over 'leaked' Old Trafford tunnel redesign after video shows traditional walkway's 'stunning' overhaul ahead of new season
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Francis Ngannou opens up on the death of his 15-month-old son during emotional interview - as ex-UFC champion reveals how it 'broke' him
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Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk unveils new hairstyle after cutting off long blonde locks in favour of eye-catching 'Top Boy'-inspired trim
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Wayne Rooney's footballer son Kai, 14, wows fans in training video as they claim he 'learnt from his dad' - and call for him to join Man United's first team!
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England hero Ollie Watkins pictured in Milan with fiancee Ellie Alderson after proposing on holiday as he puts Euro 2024 agony behind him
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What happened to Leon Goretzka? Fans shocked by Bayern Munich midfielder's body transformation as some joke that Harry Kane is to blame
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Shocking moment Norwegian referee shows a PHYSIO a red card - on weekend of chaos where anti-VAR protests caused abandoned match
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Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois throws CAKE at fans AGAIN after joining Steve Aoki on stage at Tomorrowland in Belgium
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Jack Grealish is 'STILL on edge after £1m raid on his £5.6m home eight months ago' - as Man City star 'worries thieves will never be caught'
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Alexander Zverev and Arthur Fils clash in heated Hamburg Open final after Frenchman unleashes controversial underarm serve during the match
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Rosenborg's clash with Lillestrom is abandoned after four anti-VAR protests inside the first 30 minutes as fans throw flares and FISH CAKES
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Humiliating moment Scottie Scheffler tops his tee shot just 150 YARDS after World No 1 looked miserable as he three-putted from six feet to end hopes
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Max Verstappen FLIES through the air after colliding with Lewis Hamilton - as the tetchy Red Bull star lashes out at his own team's 's*** strategy'
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Conor McGregor brutally SACKS Mike Perry from his bare-knuckle boxing promotion after the ex-UFC star's knockout defeat by Jake Paul
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Is this the world's most expensive football ticket? Real Madrid create 300 'Super VIP' seats - worth £210k per seat - as part of Bernabeu renovation
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Is this the most bizarre penalty decision EVER? Brazilian side Flamengo are awarded a late spot-kick after an opposition defender kicks a SECOND BALL
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500-1 underdog Dan Brown admits he worries about his parents seeing him smoking after he was spotted sneaking a cigarette at The Open
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500-1 underdog Dan Brown has miracle within reach as he looks to become Open champion despite late double-bogey on the final tee of a turbulent Troon day
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Everton 'offer Jarrad Branthwaite bonus incentive ahead of next season' - after Manchester United's attempt to lure centre back away from Goodison Park
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Napoli ready to increase offer for Brighton midfielder Billy Gilmour after £8m bid was rejected... with Antonio Conte also keen to reunite with Romelu Lukaku again
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Oscar Piastri wins over F1 fans with sense of humour as he and Lando Norris lock out front row of grid at Hungarian Grand Prix
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Kobbie Mainoo shows off a fresh new haircut ahead of Man United pre-season return after midfielder's Euro 2024 final heartbreak in Germany
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Everton's new £110 Castore home shirt makes disastrous debut in pre-season friendly as the club badge falls off jersey during draw in Ireland against Sligo
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McIlroy's wife is nowhere to be seen at The Open as he misses the cut amid divorce U-turn - after golf star's struggles were blamed on 'messy' life
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Ferrari star Carlos Sainz BRUTALLY trolls ex-McLaren team-mate Lando Norris with paddock taunt over England's Euro 2024 final defeat to Spain
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Manuel Ugarte and Man United could be a match made in heaven, with the PSG star a ready-made replacement for Casemiro
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Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods will have nightmares after exits from The Open... with game's giants cut down to size by torturous Troon
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Jude Bellingham is all smiles as he attends lavish party in London for launch of Dr Dre and Snoop Dogg's new drink days after Euro 2024 agony
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Lando Norris insists he doesn't need to 'act like an idiot' to beat Max Verstappen to F1 crown as the McLaren ace stars in Hungary practice
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Enzo Fernandez breaks cover as Argentina star is pictured for first time since sparking racism storm by singing controversial song
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Lando Norris 'expecting to win' Hungarian Grand Prix but pole star claims he does not need a victory to prove a point
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Marc Cucurella unveils bold new hairstyle to celebrate Spain beating England to win the Euros as Chelsea star lives up to promise
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Ollie Pope thanks 'lucky charm' Aaron Ramsdale as Arsenal star watches England batsman dropped twice on way to scoring 121 runs vs West Indies
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Fans left baffled as Aaron Ramsdale appears in commentary box at England's Test cricket match against West Indies
What a surprise
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Runs in the family! Andrew Flintoff's son Rocky, 16, hits superb century for England's Under-19s against Sri Lanka - and marks first Test ton with fist-pump
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Man United fans stunned as Joshua Zirkzee reveals he went to school with another Red Devils star after signing for £36.5m from Bologna
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Luke Littler, 17, 'SPLITS with his girlfriend Eloise Milburn, 21,' - with darts sensation 'very upset' as relationship ends
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Danny Dyer reveals what it was really like in the England WAG camp during the Euros in Germany
'Friction' with families over playing time
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Former tennis No 1 Ana Ivanovic reveals the ONE thing she won't let her football legend husband Bastian Schweinsteiger do in their relationship
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The end of the 'sex contract': Former Barcelona star Marc Bartra and his model girlfriend Jessica Goicoechea 'split
Couple had a 'sex deal'
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Man United fans call for Harry Maguire to be reinstated as captain as wholesome video of the England defender emerges from first day of pre-season
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Escape to Manhattan, changing his phone number and getting his marriage back on track... how McIlroy bounced back from the US Open
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EXCLUSIVEHow religion, a psychiatrist on 'speed dial' and Gordon Ramsay's daughter repaired Britain's greatest swimmer Adam Peaty
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Arsenal take bolstered squad for their pre-season tour of the United States... but Declan Rice and, Bukayo Saka will not join the Gunners
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Cole Palmer hits the gym just hours after England's Euro 2024 heartbreak as he begins preparations for the new season with Chelsea
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Harry Kane posts emotional farewell message to Gareth Southgate after England boss steps down, as the captain thanks him for 'helping the nation believe in our team'
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Three of Enzo Fernandez's French Chelsea team-mates unfollow him on Instagram after he filmed Argentina stars singing 'racist' song
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Emma Raducanu is flooded with comments about dating Carlos Alcaraz after his awkward response to a question about the Brit at his Wimbledon final
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Derek Chisora HEADBUTTS Deliveroo rider during shocking brawl over cyclist's refusal to dismount his bike close to busy London restaurant
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Kylian Mbappe is unveiled in front of 80,000 Real Madrid fans at the Santiago Bernabeu and hails move to the 'club of my dreams'
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Inside Spain's Euro 2024 celebrations: A special meeting with the King, Lamine shows his best dance moves and Rodri chants 'Gibraltar is Spanish'
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Luke Littler crashes OUT in the first round of the World Matchplay after 10-6 defeat by three-time world champion Michael van Gerwen
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Casemiro lucky to escape without serious injury against Rosenborg after being on the receiving end of an awful challenge in Man United friendly
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Man United fans urge club to 'delete' bizarre social media post on Marcus Rashford as winger plays in the team's first pre-season friendly after Euro snub
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Carlos Alcaraz enjoys the 'perfect Sunday' as he dances to Dua Lipa on the heels of retaining his Wimbledon title - and watching Spain beat England!
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Marc Cucurella performs rendition of his own chant after hitting back at criticism from Gary Neville during joyous Spanish celebrations
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Paddy Pimblett wildly celebrates England's crushing Euro 2024 final defeat by Spain - as Liverpool-born UFC star screams 'f***ing get in' to English fans
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Michael Schumacher's brother, and former Formula One driver, Ralf, comes out as he shares picture with his partner on social media
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'The worst kit we've ever had': Chelsea fans slam the club's new 'blue flame' inspired Nike home shirt... as the Blues hail a 'bold design'
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Furious Jude Bellingham fails to hide his anger as he kicks a drinks cooler after England's heartbreaking Euro 2024 final defeat by Spain
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Man United confirm £36.5m signing of Joshua Zirkzee, with Erik ten Hag's side paying MORE than his release clause to land their man
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Jack Grealish takes to Centre Court to watch men's Wimbledon final - before his England team-mates go on to lose toSpain in Euro 2024 showpiece
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Conor McGregor speaks out after Donald Trump's assassination attempt and hails former president
Shocking scenes in Pennsylvania
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Sir Jim Ratcliffe sends HILARIOUS message to Man United star Luke Shaw ahead of England's Euro 2024 final against Spain
Ahead of the final
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Kylian Mbappe set to be put on a 'Cristiano Ronaldo-style fitness plan' at Real Madrid as Los Blancos prepare for France captain's long-awaited arrival
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We're not afraid of England! Spain's media say Harry Kane 'never wins anything' and tell the Three Lions they will 'suffer' in tonight's Euro final
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EXCLUSIVE'It's written in the stars!': Posh England fan who went viral for her Mail Sport interview confident of England triumph in Euros final
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DEAR ENGLAND: On the biggest day of their careers, a message to the Three Lions squad from the people who know them best ahead of Euro 2024 final
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Harry Kane and Declan Rice's brothers generously treat England fans to a huge round of tequila shots in a German bar
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Barbora Krejcikova WINS Wimbledon women's singles title with breathless victory against Jasmine Paolini - as she survives remarkable comeback
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Lamine Yamal turns 17! Spain wonderkid enjoys lowkey birthday celebrations with his team-mates a day before Euro 2024 final
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EXCLUSIVEPosh England fan says she has been inundated with marriage proposals after going viral for her Mail Sport interview
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'Queen' Jasmine Paolini is the 'lioness who NEVER gives up' as she prepares to make history in her first Wimbledon final
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England goes Ollie Watkins crazy after his dramatic Euro 2024 semi-final winner as the Aston Villa man is made the star of new advertising campaign
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Carlos Alcaraz hilariously backtracks on Euro 2024 final claim after Spaniard is BOOED by Wimbledon crowd following semi-final victory
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EXCLUSIVERevealed: Manchester United icon Eric Cantona explains why he was seen walking a GOAT in south London ahead of the Euros
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Sadio Mane, 32, celebrates with his teenage wife after she graduates from school in Senegal... six months after ex-Liverpool star's arranged marriage
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Jadon Sancho returns to Man United training after calling a truce with Erik ten Hag 10 months on from fallout that saw star eat and train on his own
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EXCLUSIVEEngland fan goes viral for her Mail Sport interview which attracts over 25 million views... as Three Lions supporters react to her wholesome message
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Revealed: Spain star Lamine Yamal's mischievous plot to troll Kylian Mbappe after beating France atEuro 2024 - and what officials did to stop him
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Now the Germans are bitter about England! Euros hosts' press say the Three Lions 'cheated' their way to the final, as the Dutch turn on their players
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Zirkzee arrives in Manchester ahead of his medical on Friday, with Red Devils to pay MORE than his £34m release clause as they close in on De Ligt too
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Jimmy Anderson 'splits the G' as he sips a pint of Guinness alongside his England team-mates after bowing out of Test cricket
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How Ollie Watkins' mum's rant into a mic at a pub came TRUE - after England's goal hero was brought in from cold for semi winner
Sent England through
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Turn off the phone this time! Former Chelsea star Ian Maatsen leaves Euro 2024 after playing ZERO minutes
Had to cancel holiday
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Darwin Nunez may face a lengthy BAN following violent clashes with Colombia fans - after footage showed Liverpool star entering the stands and swinging punches
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England fans claim Euro 2024 semi-final win over the Netherlands was 'REVENGE' for Graham Taylor
Defeat forced resignation
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Fans poke fun at England assistant Hasselbaink suddenly 'remembering he's Dutch' while celebrating Watkins' winner against the Netherlands
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Van Dijk calls for officials to be 'held accountable' for their decisions as he launches tirade on ref Zwayer for showing in Netherlands' defeat
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Watkins reveals he PREDICTED scoring late winner against the Netherlands to book spot in the Euro 2024 final - and even told Palmer he'd set him up!
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Dutch fans FUME over dubious penalty decision in Euro 2024 semi loss to England - as new footage appears to show Saka handle the ball in build-up
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Atkinson takes SEVEN wickets on debut, before Crawley and Pope hit half-centuries to put England in command against West Indies
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EXCLUSIVERise of the Wimbledon WAG-fluencers! How tennis stars' girlfriends are becoming big figures - with better coverage than Netflix
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Luke Littler posts bizarre message to Lamine Yamal after 16-year-old Spain star becomes youngest scorer in Euros history
After France win
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Lamine Yamal's hat-trick! Spanish star, 16, trolls Adrien Rabiot for a THIRD time after his side's victory over France in the Euro 2024 semi-finals
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Is this the beginning of the end for Gary Lineker at the BBC? £1.35m-a-year presenter is SNUBBED for Gabby Logan to front new highlights show
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Novak Djokovic 'gets lucky AGAIN', tennis fans claim after opponent Alex de Minaur was forced to withdraw
'Easy' draw
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Morata injured by a SECURITY GUARD while celebrating Spain's Euro 2024 semi win as he's left visibly upset and clutching his knee ahead of final
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Mbappe admits he 'wasn't good' at Euro 2024 and labels his tournament a 'FAILURE' after France's exit - as he blames his poor form on one reason
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Pickford reveals ref stopped him from doing his 'process' during England's shootout win over Switzerland - as he blames his 'Mackem accent' for the mix-up!
