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Kiss has work cut out at Wallabies as Schmidt bids farewell

Kiss has work cut out at Wallabies as Schmidt bids farewell

Outgoing Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt believes he is leaving the team in a good place, but with the Rugby World Cup on home soil barely 14 months away replacement Les Kiss has plenty to do.

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Influencer Andrew Tate and brother arrested in Miami

Influencer Andrew Tate and brother arrested in Miami

Radical social media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan were arrested Saturday in Miami, the US Marshals Service told AFP, as Britain seeks their extradition to face new charges of rape, sex trafficking and assault.

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Departing Deschamps looks back on 'wonderful' World Cup

Departing Deschamps looks back on 'wonderful' World Cup

France coach Didier Deschamps said he had experienced a "truly wonderful adventure" with his players as he bid farewell to the job on Saturday after 14 highly successful years in charge.

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FIFA toasts World Cup triumph as tournament draws to close

FIFA toasts World Cup triumph as tournament draws to close

It was supposed to be the World Cup weighed down by problems: sky-high prices, geopolitical tension, the shadow of conflict and the threat of brutal summer heat across the three host nations.

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England finish third as Spain and Argentina brace for World Cup final

England finish third as Spain and Argentina brace for World Cup final

England beat France 6-4 in a high-scoring World Cup romp on Saturday to seal third place as Kylian Mbappe became the competition's all-time leading scorer with 22 goals.

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All Blacks make strides under Rennie as Springboks loom

All Blacks make strides under Rennie as Springboks loom

Coach Dave Rennie says he's "really excited" by the All Blacks' upward trajectory early in his tenure but warns a four-Test series against South Africa will be a "different beast".

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England took first step towards elite nations with France win: Tuchel

England took first step towards elite nations with France win: Tuchel

Thomas Tuchel said England had taken their first step in closing the gap on the top football nations after edging a 10-goal thriller against France to finish third at the 2026 tournament.

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Japan's young guns excite Jones in Nations Championship

Japan's young guns excite Jones in Nations Championship

Coach Eddie Jones said he was excited about Japan's future after some "absolutely outstanding" performances from young newcomers to his team in the Nations Championship.

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England edge France 6-4 in chaotic World Cup bronze match

England edge France 6-4 in chaotic World Cup bronze match

England beat France 6-4 in a chaotic World Cup third-place playoff on Saturday as Kylian Mbappe became the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history.

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Erasmus calls Springbok victory over Wales a 'grind'

Erasmus calls Springbok victory over Wales a 'grind'

South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus said the seven-try 43-0 Nations Championship third-round victory over Wales in Durban on Saturday was more difficult than it may have looked on the surface.

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