England head coach Steve Borthwick has named a strong and experienced squad for Saturday’s much-anticipated Quilter Nations Series Test against New Zealand at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, with George Ford returning at fly-half and Freddie Steward resuming at full-back. Key Changes and Squad Updates After being left out of the matchday squad for England’s recent win

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Ireland assistant coach Andrew Goodman has highlighted the team’s efforts to address an “inconsistent” attacking performance ahead of Saturday’s high-stakes Test against Australia at the Aviva Stadium. Addressing Inconsistency After Recent Matches Following a narrow defeat against the All Blacks, Ireland’s performance against Japan last weekend showed flashes of brilliance but ultimately required three late

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England defender Reece James has called on FIFA to consider later kick-off times for next year’s 2026 World Cup, citing concerns over extreme summer temperatures that could affect player safety and performance. Extreme Heat Worries Ahead of North American World Cup The 2026 World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, is set

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Former Chelsea midfielder Oscar is in stable condition in hospital after experiencing a heart issue during pre-season testing with his current club, Sao Paulo FC. Incident During Pre-Season Testing The 34-year-old Brazilian international fell ill while undergoing routine physical assessments at Sao Paulo’s training centre ahead of the upcoming season. According to the club, medical

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay have forged a unique bond that has significantly impacted both their teams’ success. Their collaboration demonstrates the power of cross-sport leadership insights and the strategic influence of Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE), one of the world’s largest and most valuable sports organizations. A

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Stokes Responds to “Has-Been” Criticism England captain Ben Stokes has dismissed criticism from former players questioning the team’s limited warm-up schedule ahead of the 2025 Ashes series in Australia. England will play a single three-day warm-up game against an England Lions side starting Thursday at a Perth park ground, before the first Test at Optus

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FIFPRO Accuses FIFA of Using “Fake” Player Unions FIFA has been accused of undermining genuine efforts to improve player welfare by consulting with organizations described as “FIFA-friendly” rather than engaging with recognized player representative bodies. The global players’ union FIFPRO, which represents 66,000 players, criticized FIFA for creating these groups for consultation purposes, claiming the

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Djokovic Acknowledges Recent Setbacks Novak Djokovic, the Serbian tennis legend, remains confident he can claim a record 25th Grand Slam singles title despite acknowledging a “slap from reality” in the past two years. Djokovic equalled Margaret Court’s record of 24 major singles titles with his 2023 US Open victory, but rising stars Carlos Alcaraz and

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Van Gerwen Secures Win Over Anderson Three-time world champion Michael van Gerwen secured a 5-2 victory against Gary Anderson in the final round of the group stages at the Grand Slam of Darts 2025 in Wolverhampton. Both players entered the match knowing that only a win would allow them to progress to the knockout rounds.

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Manchester United Target German Midfield Star Manchester United have joined elite European clubs, including Real Madrid, Barcelona, PSG, and Bayern Munich, in the race to sign 16-year-old German midfielder Kennet Eichhorn from Hertha Berlin. Eichhorn, widely regarded as one of Germany’s top young prospects, reportedly has a release clause between £8.8m and £10.5m (€10–12m). According

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