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Two French rugby stars are arrested after sexual assault allegation on tour in Argentina - after another player was sent home for racist social media comments
09/07/24 08:07
Hugo Auradou and Oscar Jegou, who featured in France's 28-13 Test victory over Argentina on Saturday, were detained in Buenos Aires and will be taken to Mendoza. 'Today a commission from the province of Mendoza is travelling to Buenos Aires to bring them and proceed with doing the relevant examinations,' said Martin Ahumada, a spokesman for the Mendoza prosecutor's office....read
BLAIR KINGHORN: I believe I've joined the biggest club in the world... if that doesn't inspire you, nothing will
27/04/24 22:02EXCLUSIVE: The history of Toulouse isn't lost on Blair Kinghorn. The fact he now plays for the most successful club in Europe is something he is reminded of on a daily basis.
England's model professionals! Rugby Red Roses are determined to seal a SIXTH consecutive Six Nations title against France tomorrow - and they're thriving off the field too
26/04/24 10:34ALEX BYWATER: Ahead of this Six Nations, England's players took part in a lifestyle photoshoot with the aim of taking women's rugby to new audiences. They are certainly doing that.
ALEX BYWATER: Plans for a rugby World Club Cup should be welcomed - the Champions Cup isn't what is once was and the sport has an opportunity to evolve and grow
10/04/24 10:28ALEX BYWATER: New plans for a World Club Cup to begin in 2028 should be welcomed by rugby fans on the proviso it does not place further demands on the players in terms of game time and welfare.
Yes, they're reborn… but only ONE England player makes my team of the Six Nations: CHRIS FOY explains his 15 picks, including three Italians and six Irishmen
18/03/24 22:30WORLD OF RUGBY - CHRIS FOY: Andy Farrell's side were the team to beat during the tournament, with France finishing second, having narrowly outlasted England 33-31 in their clash in Lyon.
SIX NATIONS NOTEBOOK: Lyon delivers with a passion and fervour to rival Paris, Freddie Steward keeps his cool and how the Spidercam nearly caused a bizarre accident
16/03/24 23:11France saw off England in an epic finale to both side's Six Nations campaign, with a 33-31 victory in Lyon. In a topsy-turvy encounter where the two teams exchanged the lead on several occasions.
France 33-31 England: Six Nations comes to a thrilling end as Thomas Ramos' last-gasp kick gives the hosts a dramatic victory in 'Le Crunch' in Lyon... but the title again goes to Ireland after they beat Scotland in Dublin
16/03/24 21:50NIK SIMON IN LYON: England were halfway between their hotel on the Saone River and this out-of-town stadium when Andrew Porter scored the try that all-but clinched the Six Nations for Ireland.
CHRIS FOY: England were humiliated by the French a year ago but after beating Ireland they are REBORN... their Six Nations clash with Les Bleus in Lyon is all about revenge
15/03/24 20:48CHRIS FOY: Now repeat it. That's the tricky challenge against France. After scaling the heights to shock Ireland last Saturday.
France's one-ton, eight-headed monster: The secrets behind the Six Nations' biggest and most brutal pack
14/03/24 13:00CHRIS FOY: It will be 'Le Crunch' in a very literal sense. The visitors face the daunting prospect of a ferociously physical onslaught in their last game of the Six Nations.
DAN BIGGAR: Warren Gatland's team selection will favour France and his decisions left me confused... it was a strange call to drop Nick Tompkins and George North, especially with an upset on the cards
09/03/24 22:31DAN BIGGAR: Wales have a very young team at the moment, but their back-line selection has been pretty consistent which counts for a lot in Test rugby.
CHRIS FOY: After a car crash start to the Six Nations, is end of France's golden age nigh? PLUS, no England players make my team of the week
27/02/24 00:17CHRIS FOY - WORLD OF RUGBY: France are in major troubl, with Matthieu Jalibert set to miss out, Jonathan Danty banned, Romain Ntamack absent and Antoine Dupont in Tinseltown.
France 13-13 Italy: Azzurri fly-half Paolo Garbisi hits the post with rushed last-gasp penalty as rudderless 14-man Les Bleus falter in Antoine Dupont's absence
25/02/24 17:33ALEX BYWATER: In an extraordinary finale, Paolo Garbisi had a chance to win the game for his team with the game's final kick. But as Garbisi lined up a penalty, the ball fell off the tee.
Scotland 16-20 France: Gregor Townsend insists hosts were robbed of victory after hugely controversial finish saw the visitors fight back to secure first win of Six Nations campaign
10/02/24 16:28CALUM CROWE AT MURRAYFIELD: Despite leading for much of the contest, Scotland were pegged back when a Louis Bielle-Biarrey try put France ahead with ten minutes left to play.
Pressure is all on Les Bleus to bounce back after Six Nations opener but Scotland will need to be at their best to overcome France... even if the visitors are without Antoine Dupont
10/02/24 00:12JASON WHITE: Fabien Galthie is already facing some heavy criticism back home and back-to-back defeats would be almost unthinkable for his team at this point.
CALUM CROWE: France are a wounded animal and there may never be a better time to feast on their woes... Scotland must go in for the kill!
09/02/24 23:06CALUM CROWE: Wounded by a record-breaking defeat to Ireland and weakened by the absence of the best player on the planet, Scotland will go hunting at Murrayfield on Saturday afternoon.
CHRIS FOY: Twickenham must become a fearsome fortress again, not a genteel trip to the theatre… PLUS, real deal Joe McCarthy is one of EIGHT Ireland stars in my Six Nations team of the week
06/02/24 19:35CHRIS FOY: Twickenham is an iconic home of the sport, but that doesn't give a tiring home team an extra one per cent of spirit, or fill visitors with apprehension.
France vs Ireland - Six Nations RECAP: Andy Farrell's dominant side score their record total against Les Bleus, as Ronan Kelleher crosses to put final nail in the coffin in Marseille
02/02/24 19:00Re-live Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as France host Ireland in the opening fixture of the 2024 Six Nations.
Is the Six Nations too DANGEROUS? Tackle impacts that leave injuries normally seen in car crashes, a crisis over brain damage and 'essential' rest weeks about to be stripped out with 36 players sidelined before we've started
02/02/24 11:57ALEX BYWATER: As the Six Nations gets underway, are the physical and mental demands being placed on those who take to the field now too great?
Two bruised beasts braced for battle: New-look Ireland and depleted France out to erase World Cup pain in Six Nations opener for the ages
01/02/24 22:30The first hint of springtime in Marseille. A trace of blue above the breathtaking architecture of the stadium where Europe's two outstanding rugby union nations will each try to put desolation behind them.
Everything you need to know about the Six Nations, including full squads, match schedule and how to watch as Ireland look to retain their crown, while England will be hoping for a better campaign despite being without Owen Farrell
16/01/24 15:47Johnny Sexton played a starring role in leading Ireland to the Grand Slam title last year against England. England will be hoping for a better campaign after finishing fourth last year.
CHAMPIONSHIP CUP PREVIEW: English clubs face a daunting mission up against the elite squads of France, South Africa, and Ireland - but Mark McCall's Saracens side will try and grab the Bulls by the horns in Pretoria
08/12/23 22:31CHRIS FOY: Premiership clubs are operating within the confines of a lower salary cap - currently £5million - which leaves them at a distinct disadvantage when taking on the heavyweight teams
'I take no pleasure in plight of English clubs...honest!': French rugby chief revels in success of his domestic league that's proving irresistible to England stars
04/12/23 17:00INTERVIEW BY ALEX BYWATER: Holding court in his luxurious Parisian office, the man running the best domestic competition in world rugby has a blunt message for his struggling English counterparts.
French rugby referee Mathieu Raynal calls for the sport to crack down on abuse of officials - or risk heading in the same direction as football - after Wayne Barnes and his family were targeted after the World Cup final
23/11/23 17:00ALEX BYWATER: Top French rugby referee Mathieu Raynal has warned his sport must act to stop the abuse of officials or risk it heading in football's direction.
French exodus keeps pace as England stars Kyle Sinckler and Lewis Ludlam are lined up to join Toulon, despite Premiership looking to increase salary cap
03/11/23 22:30The exodus of England players to France looks set to continue with forwards Kyle Sinckler and Lewis Ludlam being lined up to join Toulon.
South Africa scrum-half Cobus Reinach received DEATH THREATS from France fans on social media following the hosts' narrow Rugby World Cup quarter-final exit to the holders, reveals Rassie Erasmus
19/10/23 21:37The 33-year-old was part of the starting XV that narrowly defeated hosts France on Sunday, in a thrilling encounter that finished 29-28 to the reigning world champions in Paris.
Argentina legend Agustin Pichot slams 'closed shop' mentality that is killing the rising nations... as he warns rugby is at a critical point with England, Australia and South Africa in the red
18/10/23 21:30EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY CHRIS FOY AND NIK SIMON: After three years of keeping his counsel, Agustin Pichot is finally ready to break his silence. 'Talk soon,' he says over WhatsApp.
England's Rugby World Cup semi-final clash against South Africa will be refereed by Ben O'Keeffe - who was SLAMMED by France captain Antoine Dupont for not being 'up to standard' after the hosts crashed out of the tournament
17/10/23 15:11O'Keeffe oversaw the knife's-edge 29-28 thriller that snuffed out the hosts' hopes of winning the competition on home soil, and had the final say on a contentious call at a capacity Stade de France.
SHAUN EDWARDS: I am still in shock. I cannot believe we lost... France's narrow Rugby World Cup quarter-final defeat by South Africa will take some getting over but it's back to normality now
16/10/23 21:30SHAUN EDWARDS: One minute you're in camp, surrounded by media, everything moving at 100 miles an hour. The next minute you're back home and it's silence. It's a strange feeling.
France captain Antoine Dupont slams ref Ben O'Keeffe after their Rugby World Cup hopes are crushed by South Africa... as head coach Fabien Galthie vows to stay on despite tournament hosts coming up short in quarter-final
15/10/23 23:33Heartbroken France captain Antoine Dupont hit out at the refereeing of Ben O'Keeffe but admitted his team was beaten by the better side after Les Bleus tumbled out of their own World Cup.
France 28-29 South Africa: Hosts are eliminated from the Rugby World Cup as Antoine Dupont fails to rally Les Blues to victory against dominant Springboks in high-octane match - with holders facing England in semis
15/10/23 21:03ALEX BYWATER AT THE STADE DE FRANCE: England will play South Africa in a World Cup semi-final after France were sent tumbling out of their own tournament in one of the games ever.
France 28-29 South Africa - Rugby World Cup RECAP: Springboks surge to semi-finals at Les Blues expense in Parisian thriller
15/10/23 18:00Recap Mail Sport's live blog as France take on South Africa in the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup.
Steven Kitshoff warns that South Africa will look to take France to a dark place with a physical approach in the early stages of Rugby World Cup clash
14/10/23 21:31But as the Springboks prepare for a huge test of their title defence in a crunch quarter-final with France in Paris on Sunday night, they have vowed not to go away from what has given them success.
France captain Antoine Dupont is risking more damage by playing against South Africa, claims leading facial surgeon, as he insists 21 days is not long to recover from a fractured cheekbone
14/10/23 21:31DEEPAK KOMATH, MAXILLO FACIAL SURGEON AT ST JOHN & ST ELIZABETH HOSPITAL: Three weeks doesn't give the surgery on the fractured cheekbone much time to heal.
OLIVER HOLT: Can bland, dull, cussed, yeoman England finally find their mojo? Players believe shock Marcus Smith call can unlock an attacking threat that's been missing
14/10/23 21:31If the team's presence in this marathon of a World Cup has had the distinct feel of a slow burn, if they have felt overlooked, there is at last a quickening of the intensity that surrounds them.
SHAUN EDWARDS: We know that South Africa will target Antoine Dupont as he returns from a fractured cheekbone. Everyone does!
14/10/23 21:30SHAUN EDWARDS: It's been a long build-up to our game with South Africa, so it was important that after a really intense start to the week, the players and staff had some down time.
Antoine Dupont is 'capable and ready' for return to France squad as the hosts' World Cup hopes are bolstered ahead of quarter-final clash with defending champions South Africa
13/10/23 18:41In a packed press room underneath Court Philippe-Chatrier on Friday morning, French journalists waited eagerly to see if the man they call Toto would walk through the door.
How to watch the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals? Everything you need to know with England, Wales and Ireland all in action this weekend
13/10/23 11:12England , Wales , Ireland , France , New Zealand, Argentina, South Africa and Fiji are all set to compete for a place in the last four.
France captain Antoine Dupont WILL start their Rugby World Cup quarter-final tie against South Africa on Sunday after surgery on his fractured cheekbone despite fears he could miss the rest of the tournament
13/10/23 10:03There were fears Dupont could miss the remainder of the home tournament after being caught by a high tackle from Johan Deysel in France's 96-0 thashing of Namibia.
Outspoken South Africa chief Rassie Erasmus turns up the heat for Rugby World Cup quarter-final by suggesting hosts France 'simulate' to win penalties
10/10/23 21:26South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus lit the fuse on his team's World Cup quarter-final with France by accusing the tournaments hosts' players of simulation.
SHAUN EDWARDS: Watch out Springboks, Antoine Dupont has the all-clear! Given the level of player he is, I would back him to go straight into the team... plus he's a leader
09/10/23 21:30SHAUN EDWARDS - FRANCE DEFENCE COACH: He had an appointment where they look at things like bone density, to see how his cheekbone has healed.
Antoine Dupont is cleared to play in France's blockbuster World Cup quarter-final against the Springboks less than three weeks after fracturing his cheekbone in massive boost for Les Bleus
09/10/23 09:20Scrum-half Dupont - widely regarded as the No 1 player on the planet - underwent cheekbone surgery last month after suffering a nasty head clash against Namibia.
EXCLUSIVE: Antoine Dupont is set to undergo a medical in Paris on Monday to determine whether or not he can feature in hosts France's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against South Africa
08/10/23 14:07EXCLUSIVE BY NIK SIMON IN LILLE: Dupont will undergo decisive medical examinations at the team's base in Paris today to judge if he will be back in contention for selection.
Damian Penaud bags early brace to take World Cup tally to six tries and Matthieu Jalibert caps another superb display with a try as hosts France thrash Italy to qualify for quarter-finals
06/10/23 21:23ALEX BYWATER: World Cup hosts France sealed their place in the quarter-finals with an eight-try thrashing of Italy in Lyon, a result which meant they finished top of Pool A.
France legend Sebastien Chabal suggests his late start to rugby might be behind his more 'direct' style of play... as the iconic former forward joins Mail Sport's Croqued Monsieurs
06/10/23 11:55While the modern forward is now expected to pull off impressive offloads you might expect from a back, Chabal attributed his 'direct' style to his relatively late start to the game.
How to watch France vs Italy at the Rugby World Cup and what time is the match? Everything you need to know as Les Bleus look to remain unbeaten
05/10/23 12:33Les Bleus come into the clash with Italy off the back of a huge win against Namibia two weeks ago.
France captain Antoine Dupont cleared to return to action after a cheek operation in huge boost for World Cup hosts
30/09/23 15:42Antoine Dupont has handed World Cup hosts France a huge boost after he was cleared to return to action following an operation to fix a fractured cheekbone.
SIMON SAYS: Locals request prayer over Antoine Dupont's injury, as France holds its breath over arguably the country's most globally admired athlete since Zinedine Zidane
23/09/23 21:30NIK SIMON: The Pope is in France this weekend and the locals will be requesting a special prayer for Antoine Dupont. The mood is similar to when David Beckham broke his metatarsal in 2002.
Antoine Dupont may have to draw on inspiration from Brad Barritt in order to rescue his Rugby World Cup after suffering facial injury in France's dominant win over Namibia
22/09/23 12:12The head-to-head collision was enough to see the Antoine Dupont leave the field of play and now there are fears he could miss the rest of the tournament with a jaw fracture .
France star Antoine Dupont could miss the rest of the Rugby World Cup with a jaw fracture expected to keep him out for six weeks
22/09/23 07:42EXCLUSIVE BY CHRIS FOY IN LILLE: The 26-year-old was helped off during the second half of his team's 96-0 win over Namibia in Marseille on Thursday night after an ugly clash of heads.
France suffer huge World Cup blow as star man Antoine Dupont 'fractures his cheekbone' in 96-0 thrashing of Namibia
21/09/23 21:07The French scrum-half was caught by a high tackle from Namibia's Johan Deysel, who was given a yellow card which was later upgraded to a red on review.
How to watch France vs Namibia and what time is the match? As Les Bleus look to make it three wins in a row at the Rugby World Cup
20/09/23 10:49Fabien Galthie's side come into the clash off the back of a 27-12 victory against Uruguay last week.
Conor Murray admits he has been 'lucky' to play for Ireland at four World Cups, with the scrum-half set to win his 109th cap against Tonga... as he reveals his dad is back to full health after a serious accident last year
15/09/23 23:56SHANE MCGRATH: From Queenstown in 2011, where he went from unlikely pick to starter in little more than a month, Conor Murray has arrived in Nantes.
Emmanuel Macron gets VERY animated as he enjoys a few beers at the rugby - and England legend Bill Beaumont even seems impressed
15/09/23 14:29The French President was seen knocking back drinks during and after France's victory over Uruguay last night with Bill Beaumont and Uruguayan President, Luis Lacalle Pou.
France given almighty scare by minnows Uruguay as they run hosts close with courageous two-try display… and it could have been worse had Taofifenua seen red
14/09/23 20:59ALEX BYWATER: The consistency of the refereeing at the World Cup was called into question again as hosts France inched past Uruguay 27-12 to avoid a major shock in Lille.
SHAUN EDWARDS: President Macron necked a beer and I fist-bumped Kylian Mbappe! Defence coach takes Mail Sport inside the celebrating France dressing room after victory over All Blacks
13/09/23 21:31We had a great time in the changing rooms after our opening night victory over the All Blacks. A few France footballers came in and it was great to see that unity.
How to watch France vs Uruguay TONIGHT as Les Bleus chase their second win in a row at the Rugby World Cup
13/09/23 14:45Les Bleus got off to the perfect start last week, defeating fellow favourites New Zealand in their opening game.
Scrap Rugby World Cup choirs for our rousing national anthems... and let's see a Scottish haka! Singing school kids was a nice idea but they can't do justice to France's bloodthirsty Marseillaise
13/09/23 07:55COMMENT BY ROGER ALTON: You don't have to be much of a linguist to work out the French national anthem is a rumbustious ditty.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: France's win over New Zealand suggested that conditions are going to have a big impact - and the hosts can play far BETTER than what they showed
08/09/23 22:04SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: I was very surprised by how much France kicked, especially given what we've seen from them in the last few years. They looked brilliant when they moved the ball.
France 27-13 New Zealand: Hosts start competition with hard-fought victory in battle of the favourites as All Blacks lose Pool game for the first time ever
08/09/23 21:08CHRIS FOY IN PARIS: They booed their President, then roared their nervous team to victory as France launched this World Cup by condemning New Zealand to a first ever pool defeat.
Rugby World Cup organisers are slammed over 'awful' national anthems ahead of France and New Zealand's curtain-raiser - with supporters insisting both were 'butchered' after choir was chosen to perform
08/09/23 20:42Supporters criticised the use of a choir and complained that the music sounded out of time at parts. The dominating sound was that of the choir singers.
Rugby World Cup arrives with a bang as Stade de France is lit up with fireworks and 240 volunteers put on a show in opening ceremony... but President Emmanuel Macron is BOOED
08/09/23 19:13Fans enjoyed a boisterous show infused with French culture, with a gigantic replica Eiffel Tower in the stadium, a flyover in their flag's colours, and a booed Emmanuel Macron speech.
France 27-13 New Zealand - Rugby World Cup RECAP: Melvyn Jaminet puts the gloss on a perfect night for the hosts as he leaps to claim a bouncing ball and touch down to confirm victory
08/09/23 17:30Re-live Mail Sport's live blog for all the latest as Hosts France got the Rugby World Cup underway against tournament favourites New Zealand.
The most colourful character in rugby! With his flaxen mane, JEAN-PIERRE RIVES was one of the world's greatest players - now he's a renowned artist and speaks to JEFF POWELL about risks, revelry and renaissance
06/09/23 21:31EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY JEFF POWELL: The greatest flanker in history is at work on the painting which is to light up the giant World Cup screens when his easel begins toppling over.
SHAUN EDWARDS: The pressure on France before our All Blacks clash is a privilege and I love it! It's now business time and this is what we live for... hopefully I'll be buying a bottle again!
06/09/23 21:30SHAUN EDWARDS - FRANCE'S DEFENCE COACH: We've spent a huge amount of time preparing for this World Cup and now it's business time.
Threats from thugs, an affair with the team dietician and a failed drugs test... ELTON JANTJIES opens up for the first time on a tumultuous four years since winning the Rugby World Cup with South Africa
05/09/23 15:30EXCLUSIVE - BY ALEX BYWATER: In 2019, Elton Jantjies was a World Cup winner with South Africa . The four years since have been far from straightforward for the Springbok fly-half.
Rugby World Cup 2023 host cities and stadiums as South Africa look to retain their title, which is scheduled to take place in France
05/09/23 08:59France's mouthwatering opener with New Zealand will host the first game of this year's Rugby World Cup.
Tearful France star Bastien Chalureau insists 'I'm not a racist' after controversial call-up for Rugby World Cup following his conviction for racially motivated attack
04/09/23 22:58The 31-year-old Montpellier player is appealing against a suspended six-month prison sentence for a racially-motivated attack in 2020.
Duhan van der Merwe relieved to have Finn Russell supporting him ahead of Scotland's Rugby World Cup opener
04/09/23 17:00INTERVIEW BY ROB ROBERTSON: A rugby pitch can be a lonely place, even for the most confident and assured of players. Even for those hellbent on 'perfection'.
Rugby World Cup 2023 promises to be a carnival as lopsided draw threatens the old order amid England's woes
03/09/23 21:52CHRIS FOY: The 10th Rugby World Cup is about to begin across the Channel and is set to be the greatest global showpiece the sport has ever seen.
Thibaud Flament has gone from sub for Loughborough's fifth team to France firsts! Forward recounts his incredible journey from English university to second row star of World Cup favourites
02/09/23 21:30EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY NIK SIMON: Flament's mind was somewhere between business lectures and his next match for Loughborough University's fifth team when his phone rang.
EXCLUSIVE: France's World Cup opener against the All Blacks holds no fear for Shaun Edwards after an early life spent in the white heat of competition
01/09/23 21:30EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Edwards will be providing his insight over the next two months, as he tries to steer France towards an historic title. He believes the tournament is wide open.
Rugby players suing over head injuries reaches almost 300 in landmark case - with World Cup 'the end of the sport as we know it', says expert
31/08/23 08:06The players' case, against World Rugby, the Rugby Football Union (RFU) and Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) claims they received brain damage playing the sport.
EXCLUSIVE: Joe Worsley opens up on England's lack of excitement ahead of the Rugby World Cup winner, how France is leading the charge and why he'd LOVE to coach in the Premiership one day
30/08/23 17:00EXCLUSIVE BY ALEX BYWATER: Like many, Joe Worsley has been left concerned not only by the national team's struggles, but also the problems in the country's domestic game.
EXCLUSIVE: BERNARD LAPORTE on his corruption scandal, why France is a 'sick' country and how his homeland can win the Rugby World Cup
29/08/23 21:30EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY NIK SIMON IN PARIS: The manager of the restaurant knows who is coming. 'Bernard Laporte? OK. We open a private area for him,' says the boss.
France 41-17 Australia: World Cup hosts make a statement as they brush aside Eddie Jones' struggling Wallabies in Paris in their final warm-up match
27/08/23 17:38France rounded off their preparations for hosting the Rugby World Cup with a convincing 41-17 win against Australia in Paris.
Rugby World Cup 2023 official squad guide, with the tournament set to get underway in September as South Africa chase their fourth title
24/08/23 12:25This year's tournament is scheduled to take place in France, with South Africa looking to successfully retain the trophy.
SHAUN EDWARDS: Romain Ntamack's injury on the eve of the Rugby World Cup came as a shock to everyone. It is a gut wrenching feeling to lose one of your best players
15/08/23 18:20SHAUN EDWARDS: It was a shock to everyone. Fabien Galthie told everyone and it was just a total shock. We thought it was a small injury but unfortunate the cruciate is a vital part of your body.
World Cup hosts France are dealt huge blow ahead of tournament as fly-half Romain Ntamack is ruled out with a serious knee injury
14/08/23 09:29Rugby World Cup hosts and favourites France have been dealt a hammer blow after fly-half Romain Ntamack was ruled out of taking part in the tournament due to a serious knee injury.
Montpellier coach Richard Cockerill explains how Steve Borthwick is preparing England's outsiders for the World Cup: 'None of the referees liked us… we had to change.'
29/07/23 22:32EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY NIK SIMON: Sitting in a vineyard on the outskirts of Montpellier, there is not one part of Richard Cockerill that wishes he was back in England.
Rugby's governing bodies are set to trial new refereeing innovations ahead of the World Cup, implementing a new foul play review officer in hopes of ensuring greater consistency
24/07/23 15:45ALEX BYWATER: The 20 teams who will be part of the tournament in France are busy preparing for its start in September with a series of games, the majority of which kick off in August, to come.
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Mbappe admits he 'wasn't good' at Euro 2024 and labels his tournament a 'FAILURE' after France's exit - as he blames his poor form on one reason
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Pickford reveals ref stopped him from doing his 'process' during England's shootout win over Switzerland - as he blames his 'Mackem accent' for the mix-up!
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Fans react in horror to Rob Green's gruesome little finger as ex-England goalkeeper poses for picture ahead of Euro 2024 semi-final of Spain and France
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De Zerbi will 'publicly defend' Greenwood if he signs for Marseille - amid furious fan protests over proposed arrival of £27m Man United outcast
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Spain captain Alvaro Morata's furious wife opens fire at media, who branded him 'an embarrassment', after he threatened to quit on eve of Euros semi
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Everton 'reject Man United's £50m bid for Jarrad Branthwaite' and could force Red Devils to make a THIRD offer - with Toffees holding out for £70m
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Gary Lineker names his England XI to face the Netherlands in Euro 2024 semi-final as he suggests giving one star a first start in Germany
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'Novak Djokovic was RIGHT!': BBC presenter Sara Thornton says 'jerks' in Wimbledon crowd 'booed him using Holger Rune chants as a disguise'
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Wimbledon feud erupts between Alexander Zverev and Taylor Fritz's girlfriend as Morgan Riddle riles German during five-set defeat
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Nick Kyrgios slams his 'disrespectful' BBC colleague Andrew Castle for his Wimbledon commentary
Reignites their feud
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BBC vs ITV! Gary Neville gets an earful from Roy Keane while Micah Richards offers a rousing team talk as the pundits go head to head in a game of six-a-side
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Hero to zero! Bukayo Saka impresses his England team-mates on the driving range... before tripping over his own bag in front of the whole squad
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EXCLUSIVECan YOU take a penalty like Ivan Toney? Mail Sport challenges fans in Germany to shoot without looking at the ball
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Is a BREATHING GURU the secret to England's new-found penalty success? Three Lions have hired a 'breath coach' for the Euros
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Katie Boulter watches her tennis star boyfriend Alex de Minaur surge into the quarter-finals on Court One - as she returns to Wimbledon
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Alvaro Morata sparks a storm in Spain camp on the eve of Euro semi-final as their captain threatens to QUIT after the tournament over 'nonsense' critics
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Ruud van Nistelrooy and former Go Ahead Eagles manager arrive for day one of Man United's pre-season - along with a third unannounced coach
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Emotional Lewis Hamilton struggles to hold back tears after the Mercedes star secures record-breaking ninth victory at British Grand Prix
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Revealed: Jordan Pickford's penalty shoot-out 'cheat sheet' - How England goalkeeper's homework helped him stop Switzerland
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Luke Shaw applauded for his 'classy' gesture after England's shoot-out win over Switzerland, while fans hail joyous image of the Three Lions
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Jadon Sancho shares heartwarming message to Bukayo Saka after England star banished Euro 2020 penalty demons to take Three Lions to semi-final
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Inside the British Grand Prix: Fans brave the rain and the £400 price of admission, with appearances from Stormzy and Brad Pitt at Silverstone
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Inside England's secrets of the shootout: Jordan Pickford's 'cheat sheet', Steve Holland's detailed dossier and the key impact of a former Netherlands star
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England fans brand Ivan Toney 'the coolest man on the planet' for his incredible penalty technique - where he didn't even LOOK at the ball!
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Penalties stop play at Wimbledon! Novak Djokovic's match is halted on Centre Court as fans celebrate Euro shoot-out glory for England
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England fans hail Jordan Pickford's 's***housery masterclass' as he is spotted pulling faces to distract Switzerland's penalty takers
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Inside the life of Britain's next F1 star: Lando Norris on shying away from publicity - and why he's 'happy' when friends call him an 'absolute k**b'
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Jamie Carragher slams Southgate's decision to pick Trippier over 'world-class' Alexander-Arnold as England's right wing back against Switzerland
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Emma Raducanu ends Andy Murray's Wimbledon career as she pulls out of her mixed doubles match alongside him 'due to stiffness in her wrist'
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Claressa Shields claims she 'nearly killed' an internet troll in spar as social media footage shows the boxing star stopping opponent before heated exchange
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Jermaine Jenas accuses Rio Ferdinand of 'LYING' in awkward exchange between the BBC pundits during live coverage of France's victory against Portugal at Euro 2024
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Did Gary Lineker make a crude sex joke about Cristiano Ronaldo? BBC presenter shocks viewers with bizarre comment on live TV
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Rio Ferdinand claims England boss Gareth Southgate 'deserves more credit' and insists they CAN win Euro 2024 'playing ugly'
Jermain Jenas disagrees
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Emma Raducanu marches on at Wimbledon as she knocks out No 9 seed Maria Sakkari in straight sets on Centre Court
Hitting top form
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The faces of Cristiano Ronaldo over the years: Superstar has transformed from 'feeble' teen to one of the most recognisable athletes EVER
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Lionel Messi MISSES his penalty but Argentina still reach Copa America semifinals as world champions survive a nervy shootout
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Wimbledon shares touching Andy Murray tribute video led by Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Venus Williams and more
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Wayne Rooney gives hilarious first press conference as Plymouth boss, with England icon mocking ex-team-mate Gary Neville
Jibe at fellow pundit
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Andy Murray reveals hilarious details of booze-fuelled celebrations after winning Wimbledon for the second time in 2016
New revelations
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Kylian Mbappe had Cristiano Ronaldo posters on his bedroom wall... now France and Portugal's captains face each other in a Euro 2024 quarter-final
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Oliver Bearman is the 'proud' teenager who has a TikTok superstar girlfriend and was just 18 months old when Lewis Hamilton made his debut
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The Wimbledon wedding dress! Tennis star wears £235 replica of her bridal gown on court at SW19 - after posing topless on the eve of the tournament
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They're not prima-doners! Turkey's footballers snub healthy food to order 300 doner kebabs to celebrate their run to the Euro quarter-finals
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Jose Enrique 'makes major blunder as former Liverpool defender tries to offer two players - including a Rangers star - to another team' in 'new role as an agent'
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Mikel Arteta claims 'stats show Arsenal should have won the title' and explains why he 'is NOT getting over' heartbreak of falling short against Man City
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Chelsea's academy guru Neil Bath, who masterminded Cobham production line for Mason Mount, Reece James, Conor Gallagher and Co, QUITS club
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Mason Mount 'ends romance with McDonald's worker turned model and viral TikTok star Freya Tidy as they unfollow each other on social media'
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England's quarter-final clash with Switzerland will see 40,000 fans descend on Dusseldorf - despite Three Lions only being allocated 6,700 tickets
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Clive Tyldesley confirms his new role after the legendary commentator was axed by ITV... as he reveals four broadcasters turned him down
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Former England star Andy Carroll spotted yelling 'You f***ing want some?' at bystanders after forward was embroiled in a '1am street brawl in Mayfair'
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Fans praise 'classy' Romania as picture of how they left their dressing room after Euro 2024 exit at the hands of the Netherlands goes viral
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Turkey keeper Mert Gunok pulls off 'Gordon Banks-esque' save in the 94th minute to help his nation dramatically reach the quarter-finals of Euro 2024
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Katie Boulter begins her Wimbledon challenge by beating unseeded Tatjana Maria - with customised 'strawberries and cream nails'
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Jude Bellingham says he felt 'like Cristiano Ronaldo' when scoring his stunning overhead kick vs Slovakia
'Ronaldo's was better'
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Andrey Rublev hits himself SEVEN times with his racquet in furious row at Wimbledon before crashing out
Defeat for the Russian
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Fans 'throw TRAINERS' onto the pitch during the Netherlands' victory over Romania
Malen narrowly avoids the shoes!
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Chelsea complete the signing of Leicester's Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall after agreeing a £30m deal to bring him to Stamford Bridge on a five-year deal
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'Heartbroken' Leeds United blame 'release clause' for £30m deal which sees 'one of our own' Archie Gray, 18, go to Tottenham in remarkable statement
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How mum's tears sparked Cristiano Ronaldo's meltdown: Portugal star's crying 69-year-old mother appears to trigger his emotional collapse
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Novak Djokovic drinks 'pyramid water' from Bosnia and believes in telekinesis to purify food: Inside the Serb's weird ways ahead of Wimbledon
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Carl Froch reveals MORE messages from 'pathetic' Anthony Joshua as WhatsApp feud rumbles on - as he demands star 'deals with it like a man'
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England stars treated to a private Ed Sheeran concert as they take some downtime to snap out of their Bad Habits after being seconds from elimination
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Cristiano Ronaldo breaks down in TEARS after his extra-time penalty was SAVED by Slovenia keeper Jan Oblak as his nightmare Euro 2024 continues
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Gary Lineker slams 'celebration police' as UEFA threaten to ban Jude Bellingham because of his X-rated gesture against Slovakia
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Kylian Mbappe celebrates in Jan Vertonghen's face minutes after heated exchange as France score late winner against Belgium
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Man United legend Eric Cantona leaves fans in stitches after being spotted walking a GOAT in a hilarious video that has gone viral on social media
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Revealed: Wimbledon hike food and drink prices yet AGAIN - with a glass of Pimms rising to nearly £10 - but one iconic snack is still affordable!
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Watch the hilarious moment England fans at the pub wildly celebrated Jude Bellingham's wondergoal against Slovakia in last-16
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German newspapers write off England, the French say Three Lions are relying on a miracle... and even Spain's press sing 'God save Bellingham'
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Nick Kyrgios' most shocking moments from water bottle 'sex act' to '700 drinks' accusation with Australian star set to join the BBC for Wimbledon
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EXCLUSIVERevealed: What Declan Rice said to Slovakia manager Francesco Calzona during fiery full-time exchange after England comeback
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England fans rave over Jude Bellingham's celebration against Slovakia as they spot what the Real Madrid star shouted after stunning overhead
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EXCLUSIVEEd Sheeran gives verdict on England's Euro 2024 chances after dramatic win over Slovakia... and pledges to serenade Jude Bellingham
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Ex-England stars Neville and Wright go CRAZY after watching Jude Bellingham's stunning strike against Slovakia in ITV studio in Germany
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Emma's Euros fever! Raducanu wears her England kit to Wimbledon practice - and carries a personalised £2,400 Christian Dior bag
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Slovakia nearly score from the halfway line as basic John Stones error almost costs England their Euro 2024 spot... before Three Lions rally late on
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Kyle Walker SLAMMED for his involvement in Slovakia's opener against England, as the Three Lions are BOOED off at half-time
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Beer we go! Rio Ferdinand joins England fans for a booze-up in Dusseldorf as the BBC pundit enjoys day off
Three Lions clash being shown on ITV
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Clive Tyldesley and Ally McCoist toast final ITV game together by drinking wine long into the night in Germany - after legendary commentator was axed
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'I've managed to leave Arizona uglier than I came': Sunny Edwards suffers horror cut after clash of heads during win over Adrian Curiel
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German track star Alicia Schmidt, dubbed 'the world's sexiest athlete', goes public with her photographer boyfriend as they share a kiss after her race
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Inside a Wimbledon player's house for the tournament: Tommy Paul's influencer girlfriend Paige Lorenze shows off where they will stay
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Germany's Euro 2024 last-16 clash with Denmark SUSPENDED due to lightning above the stadium in Dortmund... forcing the teams to go inside
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Former Wimbledon champion looks unrecognisable as she is pictured on her return to Centre Court four years after retiring from tennis
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Defending champions Italy CRASH out of Euro 2024 as Ruben Vargas stunner inspires Switzerland to 2-0 win to book potential quarter-final with England
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India win the T20 World Cup for the first time since 2007 as they hold off South Africa by seven runs after posting the highest total in a final
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The Euros' 'most amorous manager'! Germany's Julian Nagelsmann can't keep his hands off reporter girlfriend Lena Wurzenberger
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Tyson Fury the stripper?! The Gypsy King dances with a hen do party and pretends to take his clothes off for female fans at a train station
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Roy Keane aims brutal jibe at Jill Scott to leave Stick to Football colleagues Gary Neville and Ian Wright in stitches
Hilarious moment
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Kingsley Coman 'LEAVES France's camp to watch birth of his fourth child in Sweden'... just days before his side's crucial last-16 clash
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Inside Andy Murray's inner-circle as the former world No 1's Wimbledon participation remains in major doubt following fresh injury
Two-time champion
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Fans insist 'the future is here' after clip of Kobbie Mainoo 'skinning' Joe Gomez in training goes viral... as they call for him to start England's last-16 clash
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Meet the former Miss Slovakia finalist working with the team ahead of last-16 clash with England at Euro 2024... who insists she's not just a 'pretty face'
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Slovakia's warning to England: Captain vows to 'torment' Gareth Southgate's side in last-16 tie at Euro 2024 and claims they are a BETTER team
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Carl Froch leaks Anthony Joshua's 'EMBARRASSING' messages after he called him a 'pr***'
Joshua fights Daniel Dubois on September 21
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Phil Foden is pictured for the first time after birth of his baby son as he returns to England duty at the Euros
The attacker's partner gave birth this week
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Man United's potential new coach Rene Hake seen in X-rated rant at his former Dutch side as he tells player they 'f***ed up the game'
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England defender Ezri Konsa reveals cups were thrown 'from all angles' towards WAGs and loved-ones after England's draw with Slovenia
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Fans are left stunned as former Liverpool star Roberto Firmino poses in shirt of another English club that nobody would have expected
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Eden Hazard makes SHOCK return to football as he joins third-tier side to take on European giants in friendly match... and scores their only goal!
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Revealed: Footage shows Turkey's Kaan Ayhan taunting a Czechia star before a mass brawl ensues after their dramatic Euro 2024 clash
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Georgia hero Khvicha Kvaratskhelia puts celebrations on hold after beating Portugal to grab Cristiano Ronaldo's shirt
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Revealed: England stars' WAGs and families were drenched in beer after fans launched cups after 0-0 draw vs Slovenia
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Watch jaw-dropping moment Cristiano Ronaldo narrowly avoids being two-footed by crazed fan who leapt at Portugal star
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Chaos ensues at full time after Czechia's Euro 2024 clash with Turkey as mass brawl breaks out between both sets of players and staff
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Former Chelsea defender Frank Sinclair pays touching tribute to the late Kevin Campbell by wearing a bow tie for coverage of Carabao Cup draw
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Cristiano Ronaldo kicks the turf in anger as he is substituted early during Portugal's shock Euro 2024 defeat by Georgia
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Wimbledon staff 'admit refill station water at qualifier is "undrinkable"', days after announcing they will CHARGE fans for refilling bottles
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EXCLUSIVEJude Bellingham's four-letter tirade towards England team-mate is revealed by an expert lip-reader, as frustration boiled over in dire display
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Hungary star Barnabas Varga is discharged from hospital and travels home with his girlfriend after surgery on broken face bones
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Copa America ref COLLAPSES in frightening scene during Canada-Peru game before being taken off with heat index exceeding 100 degrees
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Southgate has plastic pint cups thrown at him by irate England fans after dire 0-0 draw with Slovenia as supporters turn on boss despite winning Euros group
