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Rugby World Cup draw: England to face Wales in 2027 pool stage
England and Wales will meet in the 2027 Rugby World Cup pool stage, with Tonga and Zimbabwe making up the remainder of Group F.
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Pool-by-pool analysis as All Blacks-Wallabies headlines
The 2027 Rugby World Cup draw took place on Wednesday. Here's how it impacts, England, Australia, New Zealand and much more.
World Rugby
BOKS' DOMINATE WALES
Springboks perform 73-0 demolition job vs. Wales
Wales suffered a record 73-0 thumping to South Africa as Welsh rugby ended a miserable year with further humiliation in Cardiff.
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South Africa run through Wales in record defeat
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AUTUMN INTERNATIONALS
Cards, chaos and a challenge answered: South Africa remind Ireland of gap in bruising win
ESPN's Tom Hamilton delivers his verdict from a bonkers evening in Dublin, where South Africa highlighted their power and dominance over at what was one point a 12-man Ireland side.
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Overreactions: England are Six Nations favourites? Ireland in a rut?
It was the final big weekend of international rugby this year which saw England maintain their winning run and South Africa topple Ireland.
Ireland 13-24 South Africa: Springboks end Dublin drought after making hosts pay for poor discipline
Hamilton: Ireland unable to match Springboks in 'statement win'
Tom Hamilton reacts to South Africa's 24-13 win vs. Ireland to end a 13-year wait for victory in Dublin.
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France defeat sees Wallabies winless in Autumn Nations Series
Take a look at the numbers behind France's 48-33 win over Australia in the Autumn Nations Series.
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South Africa claim dramatic win vs. Ireland
Take a look at the numbers behind South Africa's 24-13 win vs. Ireland to cap off the Autumn Nations Series.
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RUGBY
AUTUMN INTERNATIONALS
England self-belief gets them over the line in historic win over All Blacks
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Hamilton: England prove their mettle in comeback win over All Blacks
Tom Hamilton reports from Twickenham, as England take down New Zealand for the first time since 2019.
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South Africa
Africa Cup of Nations
Khuliso Mudau claims he was unlucky to concede Mohamed Salah penalty
"I don't think it was a penalty for Egypt," said the Mamelodi Sundowns right-back Mudau.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
Football
Aubameyang's last dance with Gabon: Will his AFCON legacy end unfulfilled?
Gabon take on Mozambique in Agadir looking to make the last 16, and give life to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's hopes for an AFCON fairytale
Nigeria
Africa Cup of Nations
Nigeria at AFCON 2025: Osimhen finally gets his goal; Lookman stars in big win over Tunisia
Nigeria's 3-2 win means the Super Eagles are confirmed winners of group C.
Football
Liverpool take down Wolves 2-1
Liverpool's two first-half goals are enough to outlast Wolverhampton.
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Football
Ødegaard leads Arsenal with gritty Brighton win
Arsenal return to the top of the Premier League table thanks to Martin Ødegaard's goal in a nervy 2-1 victory over Brighton.
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Football
Ollie Watkins double seals comeback win for Villa
Ollie Watkins stars with two second-half goals off the bench in Aston Villa's win over Chelsea.
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Football
What we learned from Nigeria's dramatic 3-2 win over Tunisia
Ed Dove reacts to Nigeria's nervy win over Tunisia after Eric Chelle's side saw a 3-0 lead cut to 3-2 and had to hold on late in a chaotic finish.
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Football
Udoh: Nigeria's AFCON rivals should 'be very afraid' after win vs. Tunisia
Colin Udoh reacts to Nigeria's 3-2 win over Tunisia in Group C that sees them qualify for the AFCON knockout stages.
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English Premier League
Are Arsenal still the favourites to win the Premier League?
The ESPN FC panel pick their favourite to win the title race between Arsenal, Manchester City and Aston Villa.
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English Premier League
Nicol: Man City looked like they can win the Premier League vs. Forest
Steve Nicol reflects on Manchester City's performance to beat Nottingham Forest and maintain their strong position in the title race.
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English Premier League
Could Arsenal's forwards cost them the Premier League title?
Steve Nicol discusses Arsenal's offensive struggles in the final third after their win over Brighton.
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English Premier League
Why Frank Leboeuf thinks Aston Villa were 'lucky' to win vs. Chelsea
Frank Leboeuf explains why Aston Villa were lucky to get a 2-1 win against Chelsea in the Premier League.
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News
AFCON 2025: Nervy Nigeria survive late Tunisia comeback to reach last 16
Nervy Nigeria overcame a spirited late Tunisia comeback to win their Group C encounter 3-2 in Fes on Saturday
Chelsea
English Premier League
Maresca: Chelsea need to improve reaction to conceding goals
Enzo Maresca reacts to Chelsea's 2-1 loss to Aston Villa in the Premier League.
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blog - the match
Who should everyone else worry about? Aston Villa, the Premier League's hottest team
Aston Villa are on a historic hot streak, and they can absolutely challenge for the Premier League title. Arsenal and Man City better watch out.
Arsenal
English Premier League
Arteta: Arsenal have survived first six months of the season despite injuries
Mikel Arteta speaks after Arsenal's 2-1 win over Brighton in the Premier League.
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English Premier League
Is Unai Emery the Premier League manager of the season?
Janusz Michallik explains why he believes Unai Emery is already the Premier league manager of the season after Aston Villa's eleventh win in a row vs. Chelsea.
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Football
Premier League as-it-happened: Chelsea fell to Villa in Champions League race
Liverpool
English Premier League
Slot: A 'relief' for Florian Wirtz to score his first Liverpool goal
Arne Slot hopes Florian Wirtz's goal vs. Wolves will be the first of many for Liverpool.
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Liverpool
English Premier League
Wirtz's first goal gives Liverpool win over Wolves at crucial time with Salah away, Isak out
With Mohamed Salah at the Africa Cup of Nations and Alexander Isak injured, Florian Wirtz's first Liverpool goal could hardly have been better timed.
News
Mikel Arteta warns Arsenal must improve composure to close out games
Mikel Arteta has warned that Arsenal must show more composure to close out games after his team secured a nervy 2-1 win over Brighton on Saturday.
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