Why rugby league needs Tonga-Samoa World Cup final
Tonga will face New Zealand after winning all three group matches, before Samoa face Australia in a repeat of the 2022 final.
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Can Tonga and Samoa create World Cup history with semi-final wins?
It was the most anticipated game of the group stages, and it was clear to see why as Tonga and Samoa did battle and both booked their spots in the Rugby League World Cup semi-finals.
Smith to undergo fitness test ahead of Australia match
Fin Smith faces a pivotal practice session on Wednesday as England's chief playmaker looks to prove his fitness for his side's Nations Championship opener against Australia at Allianz Stadium.
Billam-Smith grudge with Clarke revealed | 'It affected him for years'
Old wounds can still ache. Chris Billam-Smith has achieved more than Cheavon Clarke as a professional fighter. But Clarke still has something Billam-Smith never got.
Wolff: 'Good person' Antonelli should be a role model for entitled F1 drivers
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says newly crowned world champion Kimi Antonelli should be a role model for both upcoming drivers and some of his “entitled” Formula 1 rivals.
Stick review – you really need Owen Wilson’s beautiful golf comedy in your life
TV’s biggest dopamine hit is back, and it is thoroughly spoiling us with amazing new guest stars. What’s more, our hero is coming out of retirement to try and win the US Open! It’s tee time Pryce Cahill (Owen Wilson) isn’t worried about his midlife crisis. “Moses had a crisis! Churchill had a crisis! Charlie Sheen had a crisis!” We’re not worrying, either: Pryce has been living fairly happily…
AFL to consider rule changes to add ‘exciting’ Irish flair to women’s competition
Irishwoman Kearns lauded for pulling off illegal double Gaelic ‘solo’ AFLW boss says league to look at changing rules after 2026 finals The AFL will look at rule changes in its women’s competition to make it easier for Irish players to add their own flair, in a nod to the almost 50 former Gaelic footballers in the AFLW. One of the main differences between the sister sports, apart from the shape…
A half-time speech, a retaken penalty - and a win to save Carrick's job?
At 2-0 down Michael Carrick's position as Manchester United head coach looked terminal - but will the win over Roma prove a turning point?
Emery takes positives - but Villa 'have work to do' to reach Barca level
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery says his team have "work to do" to reach Barcelona's level after a 3-0 Champions League defeat at the Nou Camp.
Rybakina and Sabalenka lead field at WTA Finals - live on Sky Sports
Defending champion Elena Rybakina leads the field at Indian Wells for the WTA Finals - live on Sky Sports from 8-15 November.
‘I wasn’t performing’: Bruno Fernandes says Carrick was right to drop him after criticism
‘If it was punishment for the words, it was right’ Carrick hails ‘magical’ Old Trafford after comeback win Bruno Fernandes said Michael Carrick was correct to drop him last month as he reflected on a remarkable Manchester United comeback win against Roma at Old Trafford. A twice-taken penalty from Fernandes set United’s revival from 2-0 down in motion, two goals from Matheus Cunha ultimately…
Football world mourns Tenerife striker De Miguel
Tributes were paid across Tuesday's Champions League fixtures to Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel, who died following collision on the pitch.
Man Utd latest: Is win over Roma a turning point? Have your say!
Man Utd beat Roma - the other great Champions League comebacks
Manchester United come from two goals down to beat Roma 3-2 - but what are the other best fightbacks in Champions League history?
Papers: Man Utd keen on signing Man City defender Ait-Nouri
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'An important win for us' - Carrick 'proud' of players after CL comeback
Manchester United's Michael Carrick hailed the second performance of his team after they came back from two goals down to beat Roma 3-2 in the Champions League.
'We don't need to save anyone's job,' says Man Utd captain Fernandes
Bruno Fernandes says Manchester United's players "don't need to save anyone's job" after their improbable comeback win against Roma.
Lennart Karl steals in behind Atlético Madrid to inspire Bayern Munich win
“This stadium brings back bad memories but I hope to be able to replace them with good ones,” Harry Kane had said on Monday night, and 24 hours later this was a start. A small step, perhaps, towards coming back on 5 June and having a second go at winning the Champions League in the arena where he lost the 2019 final. On his first European outing since winning the Ballon d’Or, the England captain…
Fernandes claims players don't need to save Carrick's job, but did they?
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has come out in support of head coach Michael Carrick, but reiterated that the players didn't need to save his job in their 3-2 comeback win against Roma.
Manchester United produce comeback for the ages as Cunha double floors Roma
Michael Carrick enjoyed one of his finest nights as a Manchester United player in the Champions League against Roma, scoring twice in a 7-1 win in the quarter-final, second leg in 2007. The re-run here was all about his managerial survival at the club. The situation looked impossibly grim for him at half-time. Amid an atmosphere of continued fan anger towards the United ownership, Carrick’s team…
Points shared at The Hawthorns as West Brom and Southampton remain neck and neck
Highlights of the Championship match between West Brom and Southampton.
Raphinha underlines Barcelona’s class to give Aston Villa a reality check
This was a chastening night for Aston Villa, and a familiar one for Unai Emery in this corner of town. On a chilly, damp, oddly processional night at the Camp Nou Barcelona produced a performance of unhurried, high-grade incision, easing to a 3-0 Champions League victory that never really seemed to tip into an actual close-quarter contest before it was gone. This Barcelona team will always give…
Cunha completes wild Man Utd comeback win over Roma from two down
Manchester United produced an extraordinary comeback from two down to beat Roma 3-2 at Old Trafford and pick up their first win in 10 games.
Burrage receives death threats and abuse after Chennai Open defeat
Britain's Jodie Burrage has received death threats and abuse on social media after she was beaten in the first round of the Chennai Open on Tuesday.
Man Utd eye Man City's Ait-Nouri - Wednesday's gossip
Manchester City defender Rayan Ait-Nouri a surprise target for Manchester United, Crystal Palace could turn to England assistant boss Anthony Barry if they sack Pierre Sage, Barcelona keen on Arsenal centre-back Piero Hincapie, plus more.