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Madonna, Cruise lead A-list stars at World Cup final

India all-rounder Sundar out of England finale

Pogacar wins Tour de France 14th stage to extend overall lead

Antonelli takes pole at Belgian Grand Prix

Britain's Kerr sets new world record in men's mile

Record setter Kerr, Alfred light up London Diamond League

Bethell hails 'incredible' Sobers for turning point in England career

DeChambeau 'fired up' by two-shot penalty as Fox joins 62 club at British Open

Brook urges England to follow ever-green Root's example

Jones says Japan making 'good progress' despite France defeat

Messi, Yamal come full circle in World Cup showdown

Galthie hails France 'energy and commitment' after Japan rout

France head coach Fabien Galthie praised the "energy and commitment" of his players at the end of a long season after cruising to an emphatic 42-15 Nations championship win over Japan on Saturday in humid Tokyo.

Australia beat Italy 57-10 to end Schmidt era with win

Australia snapped a six-match losing streak after dismantling a depleted Italy 57-10 in the Nations Championship on Saturday, ensuring coach Joe Schmidt ended his unsuccessful tenure on a winning note.

Antonelli continues to set blazing pace in Belgian practice

Championship leader Kimi Antonelli topped the times again with a searing lap for Mercedes in Saturday's crash-hit third and final free practice at the Belgian Grand Prix.

Ireland 'never really got going' against All Blacks, says Farrell

Coach Andy Farrell said Saturday that Ireland were closer to the All Blacks than the scoreline suggested in a 40-21 defeat, but conceded his side "never really got going" after an error-strewn start.

France cruise past Japan 42-15 in Nations Championship

France beat Japan 42-15 on Saturday to wrap up their Nations Championship southern hemisphere series with a comfortable win in humid Tokyo.

Rennie hails 'clinical' All Blacks after 40-21 win over Ireland

Coach Dave Rennie said he was "really rapt" after New Zealand unfurled a commanding first-half performance to beat Ireland 40-21 on Saturday and extend their remarkable unbeaten streak at Eden Park to 53 matches.

France beat Japan 42-15 in Nations Championship

France beat Japan 42-15 on Saturday to wrap up their Nations Championship southern hemisphere series with a comfortable win in humid Tokyo.

Laos says cannot determine cause of tourist deaths linked to tainted alcohol

Laos authorities said on Saturday they could not determine blame or the cause of the deaths in 2024 of six tourists previously linked to methanol-tainted alcohol because their families had refused to allow autopsies.

Six-try All Blacks see off Ireland at Eden Park fortress

New Zealand unfurled a commanding first-half performance to beat Ireland 40-21 in a bruising Test on Saturday and extend their remarkable unbeaten streak at Eden Park to 53 matches.