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Ireland coach Simon Easterby says he expects Australia to try and “impose themselves” in Saturday’s Nations Championship opener in Sydney (11:00 BST).Joe Schmidt’s Wallabies host Ireland in the first of three summer matches in the new competition, before Andy Farrell’s side take on Japan and New Zealand.Farrell led the British and Irish Lions’ successful tour of Australia last year and Ireland ran out 46-19 winners when the sides met in Dublin in November.Easterby, who said all 36 players were in training in Sydney, said it was “exciting” to face Australia, who will host the Rugby World Cup next year.”We’re expecting…
Leeds United are now showing “concrete interest” in signing Lloyd Kelly, amid a new update on the defender’s future at Juventus. Formerly of AFC Bournemouth, Kelly has been plying his trade in the Serie A since signing for Juventus in the 2025 January transfer window, where he has earned rave reviews for his performances from commentator Adam Summerton. However, the centre-back is already being eyed up for a return to the Premier League, with former club Newcastle United reportedly well-placed to secure a deal, while the likes of Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest are also waiting in the wings. Football…
William Hill News tipster @Footy_Tipster previews Wednesday’s 2026 World Cup game between England and D.R. Congo. Our Prediction: England To Win To Nil (3/4), England 2-0 D.R. Congo (4/1) The Atalanta Stadium awaits as England take on D.R. Congo in the round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup, with history on the line for both nations. Now, let’s take a closer look at some World Cup odds and betting angles for Wednesday’s fixture: England v D.R. Congo – Wednesday, 5pm View all available markets at William Hill England wrapped up Group L as winners after a hard‑fought 2-0 victory over…
Manny Pacquiao could be presented with a world title opportunity following the postponement of his rematch with Floyd Mayweather. Their second encounter was scheduled to take place this September, over a decade removed from Mayweather’s unanimous decision victory over the Filipino. It was reported last week, however, that Pacquiao has been left without an opponent after his American rival was hit with a $4.65m lawsuit by CSI Sports Events. As Mayweather attempts to navigate this situation, it remains to be seen whether the ‘Pac Man’ rematch will even take place, let alone be rescheduled for a date in 2027. In…
Under Rowe’s leadership Exeter moved from their old home at the County Ground to Sandy Park on the outskirts of the city for the start of the 2006-07 season.The club eventually won promotion to the Premiership in 2010 in current director of rugby Rob Baxter’s first season in charge. They have remained in the top flight ever since – becoming the last non-Premiership shareholding team to establish themselves in the league after promotion from the second tier. Exeter have gone on to win the title twice, having reached their seventh final earlier this month when they were beaten by Northampton…
Simply looking to take another giant leap towards defending their Premier Division crown, Shamrock Rovers will travel to Sligo on Friday night. With the 2026 World Cup knockout stages now in full swing, there are plenty of attractive betting promotions available this summer. Competition: Irish Premier Division Market: Goal to be scored in both halves Odds: 8/11 @1xBet Starting with the hosts, while Sligo might have sprung an almighty upset back on May 22nd as they claimed a sensational 2-1 victory away at Friday’s opponents, it appears that was just a minor boost for the Rovers. Opening this weekend’s fixtures…
“That’s what Jaron Ennis wants. He wants belts. So whether that’s Josh Kelly, whether that’s Fundora, he’s going to want to fight the other champions before he moves up to 160,” said Hearn last Saturday night at the post-fight press conference. Kelly’s immediate focus is his first IBF title defense against unbeaten Caoimhin Agyarko on July 25. The bout is expected to take place in Saudi Arabia on the Anthony Joshua-Kristian Prenga undercard, although Newcastle has also been discussed as a possible alternative venue. Kelly captured the IBF belt in January with a majority decision upset over Bakhram Murtazaliev and…
Boulter became the 11th British singles player to fall at the first hurdle at Wimbledon after losing to 6-2 6-4 to Italian teenager Tyra Caterina Grant.It is the first time since 2017 that Boulter has lost in the opening round at Wimbledon, with this her first-ever loss to a qualifier at a Grand Slam tournament.It comes just 18 days after she achieved the biggest win of her career by ranking, when she defeated world number two Elena Rybakina in a stunning performance at Queen’s.Seeking to push back against unwanted history on court three, Boulter got off to the worst possible…
Argentina, the reigning World Cup champions, face Cape Verde in the Round of 32 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens on July 3, 2026, with kickoff at 6:00 PM ET. The defending champions enter as massive favorites at -550 with BetOnline, while Cape Verde, making their World Cup debut, are priced at +1900 to pull off one of the tournament’s great upsets. Argentina swept through their group with three wins from three, outscoring opponents 8-1 across matches against Algeria, Austria, and Jordan. Cape Verde earned their place in the knockout round in extraordinary fashion for a debut side, drawing…
It is hard to argue against the suggestion that France have the best squad in international football. You might therefore think managing such an elite group of players is an easy task – but this is not necessarily true.For evidence, look at the number of occasions when clubs have crumbled under the wealth of talent signed or the challenge of managing the personalities of superstars.Since taking the France job in 2012, Didier Deschamps has continually reinvented his sides and got the most from France’s huge pool of talent.Even more impressively, he has earned a reputation for doing so mid-tournament -…