New South Wales fightback stuns Queensland in epic
A late try from James Tedesco, converted by Nathan Cleary, completes New South Wales' comeback from 20-0 down to beat 12-man Queensland.
Michael O’Neill signs four-year contract extension to remain Northern Ireland manager
A competing offer from Blackburn was rejected.
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Republic of Ireland boss says beating Israel is perfect answer to Nations League fixture row
Republic of Ireland are set to face Israel in two Nations League fixtures later this year
Prince William thinks Alexandra Palace ‘looks like a good night out,’ says Luke Littler
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World Cup fans face travel nightmare in US over spiraling costs: ‘It’s the most inaccessible one there’s ever been’
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Man Utd close in on first summer signing with £38m deal for Casemiro replacement edging nearer
Manchester United are looking to bolster their midfield, with Casemiro set to leave the club next month
Real Madrid presidential hopeful launches ambitious bid to topple Florentino Perez
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Cristiano Ronaldo steps up again but Martínez will be wary over World Cup role | John Duerden
The face of the Saudi Pro League was vital as Al-Nassr won the title but will need to be a team player for PortugalCristiano Ronaldo will report for World Cup duty fresh from winning his first major trophy since moving to Saudi Arabia in 2022, after Al-Nassr became Saudi Pro League champions last Thursday. That’s the good news for Portugal’s coach, …
How did Arsenal become a home for Black players and fans?
After two decades, long-suffering Gunners fans from across the diaspora have been rewarded with a Premier League win. So why has this sometimes beleaguered team earned such adulation?Don’t already get The Long Wave in your inbox? Sign up hereHello and welcome to The Long Wave. As the resident Arsenal fan, I’m stepping in for Nesrine the week after my …
State of Origin 2026 Game 1: NSW Blues conjure comeback for the ages to snatch series opener from Qld Maroons
Blues defeat Maroons 22-20 in 2026 men’s series openerNathan Cleary and James Tedesco seal victory in final minuteNew South Wales have conjured one of the greatest State of Origin comebacks, fighting back from 20-0 down to snatch a 22-20 victory with a minute on the clock. Nathan Cleary was the hero for the home side, scoring a crucial try and kicking …
‘Moral bankrupts’: Pirlo and Materazzi provoke fury by attending ‘Football Day’ in Russia
Former Italy stars criticised over presence in MoscowPair defend visit as being for sport and childrenThe presence of the Italian World Cup winners Andrea Pirlo and Marco Materazzi in Russia for a sports event has sparked outrage. The former players signed autographs and posed for selfies with Kremlin supporters on the day Moscow launched one of its most …
The Spin | I became a detective in women’s cricket and found treasure in an old Lancashire cowshed
The MCC Library has gone from three books to a proper archive with scrapbooks, letters, diaries and newspaper cuttingsIn the spring of 2011, I went to the MCC library at Lord’s – the world’s largest collection of printed material on cricket. I was near the start of a PhD on the history of women’s cricket and I wanted source material: this, surely, …
Manchester United in final stages of making Ederson their first summer signing as Red Devils look to seal £38m fee with Atalanta for star
Manchester United and Atalanta are in the final stages over a deal for midfielder Ederson.
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Tottenham looked 'more like a five-star hotel than a performance environment when I joined' and needs a 'complete reset', says the club's under-fire CEO Vinai Venkatesham
Tottenham's under-fire CEO Vinai Venkatesham has claimed the club's training facilities more closely resembled a five-star hotel than an elite performance environment when he joined last June.
Man United agree record-breaking £20m-a-year training kit deal - but most of year one will go on newly-revealed staggering cost of sacking Ruben Amorim!
The Premier League giants had been without a partner for a season but have now shaken hands on a multi-year deal which is thought to be the most lucrative training kit-only sponsorship in football.
£20.7m Chelsea flop demands to leave - kicking off the club's fire sale as Xabi Alonso prepares to swing the axe
Jorgensen, who is 24 years old and keen to become a regular starter at a club, will now be clear to explore his options.
England handed major World Cup boost as manager forced into unwanted change
England kick off their World Cup campaign in less than a month.
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Man City 115 charges result coming 'quite soon' after Guardiola verdict and Haaland hint
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Man City prioritise Anderson as Chelsea put £100m price tag on Enzo
Manchester City will prioritise signing Elliot Anderson this summer and have no intention of pursuing a move for Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez, with the Blues putting a £100m price tag on the midfielder.