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Nations ChampionshipFiji (10) 24Tries: Sowakula, Canakaivata, Ravutaumada Cons: Armstrong-Ravula 3 Pen: Armstrong-Ravula Wales (10) 39Tries: Morgan 2, Carre, Adams, Elias, James Cons: Edwards, Costelow 2 Pen: EdwardsSix-try Wales recorded consecutive international wins for the first time in three years by defeating Fiji 39-24 in the Nations Championship opener at the Cardiff City Stadium. Two tries from flanker Jac Morgan allowed Wales somehow to keep a rampant Fiji side to 10-10 at half-time.Wales showed their fitness by scoring second-half tries from prop Rhys Carre, wing Josh Adams, hooker Ryan Elias and centre Eddie James.Fiji managed tries from flanker Pita Gus Sowakula,…

An update has been given on an injured goalkeeper after a pre-season friendly on Saturday is paused for nearly an hour. After Aaron Drinan had put the League Two outfit ahead, the game was stopped, with the Robins posting via their social media at 12:21pm: “Supermarine Goalkeeper Luke Purnell is receiving medical treatment after going down with a head injury following Swindon’s goal. “Play is still currently suspended as we wait for an ambulance to arrive. “We will be sure to provide supporters with an update as soon as we have one. “Once again we’d like to send all our…

Serena Williams has pulled out of her planned Wimbledon doubles appearance with older sister Venus because of a knee injury.The American pair, who are six-time doubles champions at the All England Club, were scheduled to reunite on a Grand Slam court for the first time since 2022 later on Saturday.However, 44-year-old Serena Williams is not fit enough to play after picking up a knee problem during her defeat by Australia’s Maya Joint on Tuesday.The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion did not speak to the media following the match, with Wimbledon organisers saying she was “not able to undertake” her duties.”I’m…

Mexico host England at the iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City on July 5, 2026, with kickoff scheduled for 6:00 PM local time in a World Cup 2026 Round of 16 clash that carries enormous weight for both nations. England enter as the betting favorite at +149, while Mexico, buoyed by a perfect four-match group-stage record and a passionate home crowd, are priced at +210 to advance. The central question for bettors is whether Mexico’s altitude advantage and momentum can offset England’s superior depth and firepower. England’s odds of +149 reflect a squad that has scored 13 goals across four…

William Hill News tipster @Footy_Tipster previews Sunday’s 2026 World Cup game between Brazil and Norway. Our Prediction: Both Teams To Score & Brazil To Win (11/4), Brazil 3-1 Norway (12/1) What a game we have here, as Brazil and Norway go head‑to‑head in New Jersey in this round‑of‑16 clash at the 2026 World Cup, with two heavyweights of the tournament looking to punch their ticket to the quarter‑finals. Now, let’s take a closer look at some World Cup odds and betting angles for Sunday’s fixture: Brazil v Norway – Sunday, 9pm View all available markets at William Hill Brazil opened their…

“I want to hurt him,” Joshua said to DAZN Boxing when discussing the fight. “It’s not nothing to do with him. It’s just me. It’s just I believe in myself, and I know I can do it, and I want to prove to myself I’m a serious wrecking machine. I got dynamite in both hands, and I want to punch with bad intentions.” Joshua said his comments were not personal toward Prenga. “You got to take him out. You got to have the right mindset, the know-how and have full belief in yourself,” Joshua said. The 36-year-old also acknowledged that…

Elena Rybakina became the highest seed to fall at Wimbledon so far in a straight-set defeat by Elise Mertens.Second seed Rybakina, who won the All England title in 2022, was beaten 7-6 (7-4) 6-1 in the third round by her Belgian opponent.It is the second successive year that Kazakhstan’s Rybakina – who was crowned Australian Open champion in January – has failed to reach the second week at Wimbledon.Her defeat on Court One also means Aryna Sabalenka will remain as the women’s world number one, regardless of how deep into the tournament the Belarusian goes.For Mertens, a fourth-round meeting with…

Bob Arum believes he has the next Sugar Ray Leonard on his books, or at least a world champion who can become one of boxing’s “major stars”. The veteran Top Rank promoter was heavily involved in Leonard’s career, including his first world title reign at 147lbs. Back then, in 1979, the all-time great dethroned Wilfred Benitez with a 15th-round stoppage, before successfully defending his WBC strap against Dave ‘Boy’ Green the following year. It was then just three months later that Leonard suffered a unanimous decision defeat to Roberto Duran, who he stopped in round eight of their immediate rematch.…

Australia: Jock Campbell; Max Jorgensen, Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, Len Ikitau, Dylan Pietsch, Carter Gordon, Ryan Lonergan; Angus Bell, Josh Nasser, Allan Alaalatoa, Jeremy Williams, Josh Canham, Rob Valetini, Fraser McReight, Harry Wilson (capt).Replacements: Brandon Paenga-Amosa, James Slipper, Taniela Tupou, Lachlan Shaw, Tom Hooper, Tate McDermott, Ben Donaldson, Tom Wright.Sin-bin: Shaw (76)Ireland: Hugo Keenan; Jimmy O’Brien, Garry Ringrose, Stuart McCloskey, Jamie Osborne; Sam Prendergast, Jamison Gibson-Park; Tom O’Toole, Dan Sheehan (capt), Tadhg Furlong, Joe McCarthy, James Ryan, Cian Prendergast, Josh van der Flier, Jack Conan.Replacements: Ronan Kelleher, Jeremy Loughman, Thomas Clarkson, Tadhg Beirne, Nick Timoney, Craig Casey, Ciaran Frawley, Bundee Aki.Referee: Ben…

Jhon Arias says Colombia are “dreaming and believing” in their chances of reaching the World Cup final, after his goal helped them past Ghana on Saturday. Arias’ 14th-minute goal, teed up by early substitute Luis Suarez, was enough to see Nestor Lorenzo’s side to a 1-0 victory in their round-of-32 clash in Kansas. Victory over Ghana marked only Colombia’s second win in the World Cup knockout stages, having swept aside Uruguay in the last-16 stage 12 years ago, to set up their next meeting with Switzerland. Either Argentina or Egypt would await in the quarter-finals, and Arias – who disappointed at…