Rugby Paper Roundup: France v South Africa: Are Springboks unstoppable ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup

They assess South Africa’s form following their 66–7 demolition of Italy , Rassie Erasmus’ evolving attack and the players driving the Springboks’ continued dominance. Steve also explains what makes France dangerous, how…

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Quaid-e-Azam Trophy round two wrap-up: Imam-ul-Haq shines with a century, Mohammad Hurraira slams 58-ball ton

Here's how the action unfolded. Karachi Blues vs Multan Karachi Blues hammered Multan by 275 runs at Diamond Club Ground, Islamabad. Imam-ul-Haq produced a fine knock for Multan in the first innings, hitting 137 not out…

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England make 10 changes for Japan clash as George Ford returns at fly-half

Ford makes his first international appearance since February in place of Fin Smith, who piloted England in Sunday’s 45-22 rout of Australia but is missing from the matchday 23 altogether. Smith trained fully this week so…

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Wisden Cricket Monthly issue 102 – Harry Brook: The best batter on the planet

Elsewhere, a year out from the 2027 World Cup, Daniel Gallan looks ahead to Africa's long-overdue opportunity to host an ICC men's tournament, while Matt Roller considers how England are shaping up following a…

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Is Sam Konstas leading the pecking order for Australia Test opening spot?

The 21-year-old young gun scored his second century of the ongoing Sheffield Shield season, pushing his case for a spot in Australia’s Test top order, which needs an overhaul after their 2-1 series defeat in South Africa…

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Paralympic medallist Shuker ends 24-year tennis career

The 46-year-old represented GB at five consecutive Paralympics and won one silver medal and two bronze between 2012 and 2020, in the women's doubles alongside Jordanne Whiley. A nine-time Grand Slam finalist and…

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Crystal Palace sack Pierre Sage and in advanced talks to appoint Thomas Frank

The Frenchman, appointed in mid-June on a three-year contract to replace Oliver Glasner, has gone after Sunday's 3-1 defeat by Liverpool left his team bottom of the Premier League. Frank, out of work since his dismissal…

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Michael Carrick was just the latest fall guy for Manchester United’s dysfunctional hierarchy | Jamie Jackson

The former Newcastle manager had been Jason Wilcox's choice to take over from Carrick. Howe was also the favoured candidate of Dan Ashworth, Wilcox's predecessor as United's director of football, to follow Erik ten Hag…

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‘Pregnancy does not mean game over’: meet the footballers challenging the myths | Moving the Goalposts

Emslie, a Scotland international who also plays as a forward for Angel City FC , documented her journey through pregnancy and football training on social media and is part of a growing number of professional female…

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Can you name Italy’s victorious XI from the 2006 World Cup final?

Both teams were unexpected finalists. Italy had squeezed past Australia before eliminating hosts Germany during a fine semi-final. While France had dispatched Spain, Brazil and Portugal thanks largely to the majesty of…

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