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Springboks 43–28 All Blacks — Baltimore

South Africa won the fourth and final Test at M&T Bank Stadium, taking the four-Test series 3–1.

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Springboks 29–24 All Blacks — Johannesburg

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Oliver Glasner Confirms Nottingham Forest Injury BoostSports

17 September 2026

Oliver Glasner Confirms Nottingham Forest Injury Boost

Oliver Glasner has offered the latest update on the fitness of some key Nottingham Forest stars. When Forest won at Villa Park last weekend, a cloud loomed over the game, despite the excellent result, ...

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Springboks hit back 33–26 in Cape Town as All Blacks series is levelled 1–1Sports

29 August 2026

Springboks hit back 33–26 in Cape Town as All Blacks series is levelled 1–1

South Africa have levelled their four-Test series against New Zealand after beating the All Blacks 33–26 in Cape Town. The Springboks responded to their first-Test defeat in Johannesburg with a fast, physical performance at DHL Stadium, taking a 24–14 lead into halftime and holding off New Zealand's second-half challenge. The result leaves the series tied at one win apiece and restores the edge to a rivalry that has already delivered two very different Tests. New Zealand won the opening match 33–16 at Ellis Park, but South Africa answered seven days later with a seven-point victory in Cape Town. For the All Blacks, it is their first defeat of the year and the first loss of Dave Rennie's current tenure. The bigger issue now is how the team responds with two Tests still to come. South Africa's victory was built on pressure and scoreboard control. The hosts struck early, forced New Zealand to chase the game and made enough of their opportunities to prevent the visitors from completing the comeback. New Zealand still scored 26 points away from home and stayed within reach deep into the contest, but the Springboks were better at protecting their advantage when the match tightened. The series now moves back to Johannesburg for the third Test at FNB Stadium on 5 September local time, kicking off in the early hours of Sunday 6 September in New Zealand. A fourth Test follows in Baltimore on 13 September NZ time. That makes the next match pivotal. A win would put either side one victory away from taking the series, while another close contest would increase the pressure heading into the United States finale. The South Africa–New Zealand rivalry has stretched for more than a century, but this four-Test format gives the 2026 contest an old-tour feel rarely seen in the professional era. With the score now 1–1, the series has effectively become a best-of-two battle.

Community angle

The 33–26 Cape Town result levels one of rugby’s biggest rivalries at 1–1 and makes the third Test in Johannesburg pivotal for New Zealand and South African supporters.

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Bulldogs Beat Collingwood as AFL Wildcard Era BeginsSports

28 August 2026

Bulldogs Beat Collingwood as AFL Wildcard Era Begins

The Western Bulldogs have beaten Collingwood in the AFL’s first-ever wildcard final at the MCG, extending their season and ending the Magpies’ 2026 premiership campaign. The historic match delivered exactly what the AFL hoped the new format would create: a genuine sudden-death contest before the traditional finals series moves into full swing. The Bulldogs held their nerve through a match that repeatedly shifted momentum, with Collingwood threatening to close the gap several times. Marcus Bontempelli, Matthew Kennedy and Ed Richards were influential through the midfield, while the Bulldogs found enough scoring power to stay in front when the pressure increased. Collingwood had strong contributions of its own, including from Daniel McStay and Nick Daicos, but could not complete the comeback. The result means the Bulldogs advance to the next stage of the finals while Collingwood’s season is over. The bigger question now is what the wildcard system means for the AFL. Supporters will continue debating whether teams finishing outside the traditional top eight deserve another opportunity, but the first match showed one thing clearly: the format can create high-pressure football with real consequences. The wildcard weekend continues with Melbourne facing Carlton at the MCG, before the finals move into week two. For the Bulldogs, the premiership dream remains alive. For Collingwood, one night at the MCG brought the season to an abrupt end.

Community angle

The AFL’s new wildcard system has immediately produced a high-stakes elimination match and changed the shape of the finals race.

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Welsh FA chief says Fifa president Gianni Infantino should step downSports

19 August 2026

Welsh FA chief says Fifa president Gianni Infantino should step down

Football Association of Wales chief executive Noel Mooney has said Fifa president Gianni Infantino should step down. The call was reported by BBC Sport. Mooney, speaking in his capacity as chief executive of the Welsh FA, urged Infantino to leave his role. No further details or context were provided in the report.

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Frank, Young and more join MOTD as BBC launches four new YouTube showsSports

19 August 2026

Frank, Young and more join MOTD as BBC launches four new YouTube shows

BBC has launched four new YouTube shows, with Frank, Young and others joining MOTD as part of the expansion. BBC Sport said the new output forms part of a broader push to bring football fans closer to the action across television, radio, YouTube, its website and app. The move expands the organisation’s digital footprint and adds fresh content to its established Match of the Day brand, while offering supporters more ways to follow football coverage across multiple platforms.

Community angle

Supporters will have more ways to follow football coverage across TV, radio, YouTube, the BBC website and app.

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BBC Sport publishes 'Five in Five' football quiz No 3Sports

19 August 2026

BBC Sport publishes 'Five in Five' football quiz No 3

BBC Sport has published the third instalment of its 'Five in Five' football quiz, challenging readers to answer five questions in five minutes. The quick-fire format asks participants to beat the clock while testing their knowledge of the game. The quiz is presented as a short, timed test: five answers to be completed within a five-minute window. BBC Sport invites fans to attempt the challenge and see how quickly they can complete it. No further details about the questions or scoring are provided in the notice.

Community angle

A short timed quiz gives football fans a quick, practical way to test and sharpen their knowledge under five minutes.

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Premier League boss says Fifa 'pressed the self‑destruct button' over World Cup planSports

18 August 2026

Premier League boss says Fifa 'pressed the self‑destruct button' over World Cup plan

Premier League chief executive Richard Masters criticised Fifa president Gianni Infantino’s World Cup sell‑off plan, saying the organisation had "pressed the self‑destruct button" by delivering "a self‑inflicted wound". The remarks were reported by BBC Sport. Masters’ words directly attacked the strategy behind Infantino’s proposal, framing it as a damaging move by Fifa.

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Football DailySports

17 August 2026

Football Daily

Joe Hart, Chris Sutton and Adam Crafton join Mark to preview the Premier League season.

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Youthful Pocognoli the brave choice for Scotland jobSports

17 August 2026

Youthful Pocognoli the brave choice for Scotland job

The Scottish Football Association has gone all-in on Sebastien Pocognoli, 39, as their choice for the Scotland job. The move was described by Tom English at BBC Sport as a show of bravery and ambition. English wrote that Pocognoli’s selection represents the bold approach everyone wanted from the association.

Community angle

The selection signals the Scottish FA is prioritising ambition in its national setup, matching public expectations for a bold appointment.

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Hollman's unbeaten 83 sends Middlesex to first List A final since 1990Sports

16 August 2026

Hollman's unbeaten 83 sends Middlesex to first List A final since 1990

Luke Hollman struck an unbeaten 83 as Middlesex edged Durham by two wickets in the One-Day Cup semi-final to reach their first List A final in 36 years. Middlesex chased down the target in a tight finish, with Hollman’s innings proving decisive in a victory that stunned Durham and booked a place in the decider. BBC Sport reported Hollman’s unbeaten knock and the two-wicket semi-final win, confirming Middlesex will play in a List A final for the first time since 1990. The result ends a lengthy wait for the county to contest a one-day showpiece and hands the squad a shot at silverware when the final arrives.

Community angle

Middlesex supporters will get to see their team contest a List A final for the first time since 1990, offering renewed hope of one-day success for the club.

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