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A general view shows the pitch and seating area of Stadium Australia, also known as Olympic Stadium, in Sydney. The venue will host the Rugby World Cup final in 2027

The eight stadiums for 2027 Rugby World Cup

The 2027 Rugby World Cup will be held in Australia from October 1 to November 13.

Novak Djokovic of Serbia speaks to media at the 2026 Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London on July 10

Djokovic one of 12 members of player panel to meet with tennis majors

A dialogue between the four tennis Grand Slam tournaments and disgruntled players has moved a step closer, as sources confirmed to AFP on Monday, the 12 members of a proposed advisory council.

Clermont's New Zelander flyhalf Harry Plummer runs with the ball during the French Top14 rugby union match against Pau at Stade du Hameau in Pau, south-western France, on May 16, 2026.

Ex-All Black Plummer ‘sure’ New Zealand will find Super Rugby solution

Former New Zealand flyhalf Harry Plummer said he was confident rugby bosses in the country could find a “correct solution” for the domestic game, amid reports that changes are afoot for Super Rugby.

Manchester City's Belgian midfielder Vincent Kompany celebrates with the Premiership trophy at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester on May 11, 2014.

Manchester City’s Premier League charges: What comes next?

Manchester City’s fate in a legal battle with the Premier League is yet to be sealed, but reports that they have been found guilty of widespread financial misconduct have sparked speculation of what comes next.

New Zealandflyhalf Richie Mo'unga.

All Blacks name veteran Taylor captain as Mo’unga seizes 10 jersey

Richie Mo’unga has been named to start at flyhalf for the All Blacks in the upcoming Bledisloe Cup matches against Australia, after the injury to Ruben Love.

Britain's Tyson Fury speaks during a press conference ahead of his charity boxing bout against Poland's Mariusz Wach in Pattaya on July 22, 2026.

Furious Fury says row between rival promoters could scupper Joshua bout

Tyson Fury claims his highly anticipated fight with Anthony Joshua is in jeopardy due to a dispute between rival promoters, particularly Eddie Hearn and UFC president Dana White.

Nico Echavarria of Colombia and the International Team and Scottie Scheffler of the US Team on the 16th green during Sunday's singles on day four of the Presidents Cup 2026 at Medinah Country Club on September 27, 2026.

Scheffler makes sportsmanship stand over Presidents Cup tee screamer

Scottie Scheffler, the world’s top-ranked golfer, demonstrated sportsmanship during the Presidents Cup by conceding a chip shot to Colombia’s Nico Echavarria after a disruptive spectator yelled during Echavarria’s swing.

Germany's head coach Jurgen Klopp applauds fans after their Uefa Nations League Group A2 match against Greece in Augsburg, Germany, on Sunday

Greece stun Klopp’s Germany as Ireland show sorrow for Gaza

Substitute Dimitrios Kourbelis gave Greece a shock 1-0 Nations League win away to Germany on Sunday as Ireland’s players wore black armbands for their match against Israel.

Spain's Dani Olmo challenges England's Jude Bellingham during their Uefa Nations League, League A Group 3 clash at Wembley Stadium in London on Saturday

Tuchel urges Bellingham to play with ‘rage’

Thomas Tuchel has encouraged Jude Bellingham to play with a sense of "rage" after the midfielder's intense performance in England's 3-2 Nations League loss to Spain, highlighting his competitive edge.

Australia head coach Les Kiss flashes a victory sign after his side's win over SA at Optus Stadium in Perth on Sunday

Kiss praises Wallabies’ composure after wild Test finish

Australia held off a late comeback to defeat World Cup champions South Africa 42-38 in Perth, despite finishing the match with just 11 players due to multiple yellow cards.

India's Virat Kohli celebrates after scoring a century during the first one-day international  against West Indies at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday

Kohli feeling blessed after powering India to big ODI win over West Indies

Virat Kohli scored his 55th ODI century and surpassed 15,000 runs to lead India to a dominant eight-wicket win over West Indies in the first match of their three-game series, aided by Shubman Gill’s 110

Mercedes' George Russell celebrates after winning the Formula One Azerbaijan Grand Prix at the Baku City Circuit on Saturday

Russell finds himself again and prepares to heap pressure on Antonelli

Victorious George Russell said he “has rediscovered himself” and will seek to win every race and pile pressure on his championship-leading Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli.

Spain's Lamine Yamal, centre, shoots for goal during the Uefa Nations League soccer match against England on Saturday

Tuchel to ‘keep pushing’ England to reach Spain’s level

Thomas Tuchel remains convinced England can get over the line against the world’s best, despite his side blowing a second-half lead to lose 3-2 to Spain on Saturday.

Manchester City celebrate winning the English Premier League  soccertitle at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester in 2014

Man City’s meteoric rise clouded by dark shadow

Manchester City’s transformation from a struggling club to a dominant football powerhouse followed an Abu Dhabi takeover in 2008, leading to an era of unprecedented success and significant financial investment.

England head coach Thomas Tuchel addresses players at a training session at St George's Park in Burton-upon-Trent on Wednesday

Tuchel seeks tonic to England World Cup ‘scar’ in Spain showdown

World champions Spain’s visit to Wembley on Saturday is a painful reminder to England of what might have been, but Thomas Tuchel needs a positive response to silence criticism of how the Three Lions’ World Cup ended.