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The Federación Española de Rugby (FER) has renewed its technical kit partnership with Spanish sportswear brand Joma, extending a relationship that covers all national teams—from senior men’s and women’s sides to youth squads. Announced on May 28, the multi-year agreement keeps Joma in place as the federation’s official technical sponsor. The brand will continue to supply match, training, and leisure apparel across all age groups. This latest renewal builds on a partnership that began in 2016, when Joma replaced Irish supplier O’Neills, and was first extended in 2019. The new term marks a third consecutive cycle—an uncommon stretch of continuity…

Police in Budapest are studying camera footage to identify supporters fighting before Saturday’s Champions League final between Arsenal and Paris St-Germain.A police statement said the incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning.Footage emerged on social media showing what was said to be about 30 supporters of each club brawling and lighting flares.”Several fans got into a fight on May 30, 2026, at around 00:20 in Budapest’s 7th district, on Kiraly Street,” a police statement said.”The BRFK 7th District Police Department has initiated proceedings against unknown perpetrators for the crime of gang violence, within the framework of which the…

An undermanned Moana Pasifika have capped off their potential final match with a stirring victory, upsetting the finals-bound ACT Brumbies 21-19.But there were mixed feelings as players celebrated a rare win before coming together with staff to mark the occasion of the club’s farewell game and expected demise with an emotionally charged hymn.The Super Rugby Pacific club was placed into liquidation on Monday after their current owners announced that they would not continue to fund the franchise beyond 2026 on April 15.Unless a last-minute saviour comes in to salvage the club, only introduced in 2022, they will fold and the…

Pro sports comps like the NBA hold annual drafts, which generate significant interest and also helps distribute young talent through the league. Could rugby do the same?There’s been an ongoing discussion around what can be done to increase interest in pro rugby in New Zealand – in particular, Super Rugby.Much of the talk has generally centred on the game itself, or the gameday experience. I’m not sure the 80 minutes each week and halftime entertainment is where the focus necessarily needs to lie in the quest to generate more interest in Super Rugby.As strange as that sounds. It is the…

Ramsey has been part of Craig Bellamy’s Wales staff in an unofficial capacity in recent months.He says he feels ready to move into a coaching job having called time on his 19-year playing career in April.As a player, Ramsey joined Arsenal from boyhood club Cardiff City, then had spells with Juventus, Rangers and Nice before rejoining the Bluebirds in 2023.He had a brief stint as Cardiff’s interim boss in 2025 before ending his playing career with Mexican side Pumas UNAM last year.Having had a break since making his last playing appearance last September, Ramsey says he wants to return to…

Loosehead prop Mito Faalialia scored the first of Southland Boys’ High School’s six tries in Saturday’s 34-7 win over St Bede’s College in Christchurch. Photo: DEBBIE FAHEYFour unanswered second-half tries have lifted the Southland Boys’ High School first XV to a commanding 34-7 victory over St Bede’s College in Christchurch on Saturday.It made it four straight wins for the Southland school in the new South Island boys’ school competition.It was a clunky start to the game from both teams before loosehead prop Mito Faalialia, who was returning after an injury layoff, crossed for Southland Boys’ High School at the 11-minute…

It would be negligent to write about Arsenal beating a direct opponent without mentioning their most effective tool this season.PSG have only conceded 29 goals in the league this season but six of them have come from non-penalty set-pieces. The size of their squad makes this an obvious area of weakness.Thomas Frank’s Spurs lost to PSG in the Champions League earlier this season but managed to score three goals, one coming from a corner. They also lost on penalties against them in the Uefa Super Cup in August, scoring both goals in a 2-2 draw from crossed free kicks.Under Frank,…

Collum also addressed two incidents in Celtic’s 3-1 home win over Rangers on 10 May, refereed by Nick Walsh.The visitors had claimed unsuccessfully for offside when Yang Hyun-jun equalised in a crowded penalty area and Alistair Johnston was booked for a challenge on Rangers’ Mikey Moore at 1-1.The head of refereeing said Johnston’s tackle did not meet the “criteria” in terms of “excessive force”, “brutality” and “endangering the safety of an opponent”.”We agree with the referee that it’s reckless,” Collum said. “We would say it’s glancing contact, it’s not full studs on the leg, bending over the leg.”And Collum also…

Sonmez is not the first player to be injured because of the tight space behind the Roland Garros baselines.The Paris heatwave has produced firmer, bouncier courts, meaning players want to stand further behind the baseline to receive serve. Belgium’s Alexander Blockx was forced to withdraw from the men’s singles earlier this week after spraining his right ankle when he landed on a tarpaulin rain cover at the Jean Bouin practice facility, a short walk from Roland Garros.Blockx said on social media he “heard a snap” in his ankle and sarcastically blamed the “really necessary” covers. The world number 37 later…

Somerset, who had won their first two games, made a flying start against Glamorgan at Cardiff as Tom Banton smashed 59 from 25 to guide them to 100-2 at the halfway stage of their innings.But Banton fell to Mason Crane (3-42), who also removed James Rew and the defending champions slid to 171-9, with Australian all-rounder Nathan McAndrew taking 4-15 on his Glamorgan debut.Carlson then flayed the Somerset bowling, hitting 109 from 45 as he and Will Smale – who shared an opening stand of 169 in this fixture two years ago – posted another century partnership, with Glamorgan cruising…