Pumas end 40-year wait for home victory over All Blacks Carreras lands three second-half penalties in 29-23 win An inspired Argentina played with greater discipline to upset New Zealand 29-23 in a bruising Rugby Championship Test on Saturday to record their first ever home win over the All Blacks. The...
Arteta reveals Eze call, frets over ‘significant’ Saka injury and Ødegaard blow
Eze called Arteta last week to ask about potential move Saka and Ødegaard taken off, raising doubt for Anfield Mikel Arteta said Eberechi Eze had called him on Wednesday as he considered whether to sign for Tottenham to check if there might still be a route to Arsenal for him....
Australia v South Africa: third men’s one-day international – live
Over-by-over updates from the final match of the series in Mackay Australia eye huge score after 250-run opening stand at Great Barrier Reef Arena Any thoughts? Get in touch with an email 5th over: Australia 45-0 (Head 22, Marsh 21) Maharaj gets the ball to spin off the straight, Marsh...
Everton’s new stadium makes Premier League bow, Forest turmoil and more – matchday live
Latest news before the afternoon kick-offs Today’s live matches | Mail Matchday live What else is happening today away from the Premier League? Well at midday in Scotland it’s a huge fixture for Rangers and under-fire Russell Martin, who really needs three points at St Mirren. There’s already been speculation...
Salford stumble on in crisis with their future on the line and fans demanding answers
Troubled club at least manage to fulfil a fixture before losing 38-6 at Leigh, but Super League status is looking desperate The notion of Salford walking out on Friday night to play their game against Leigh may seem to casual observers like a positive step, given they failed to fulfil...
Aussie ace Asfoora earns tilt at Irish prize after blitzing Nunthorpe field
Asfoora could be heading for Flying Five sprint Majestic Warrior an each-way shot for Saturday’s Ebor The third time was the charm for the Australian-trained sprinter Asfoora as Henry Dwyer’s mare took the Group One Nunthorpe Stakes, the feature on day three of the Ebor Festival, after near-misses at Royal...
Your Guardian sport weekend: Women’s Rugby World Cup, US Open tennis and more
Here’s how to follow live rugby union, Premier League buildup and action with our writers and live reporters Continue reading...
Tense meeting awaits after Crystal Palace’s bitter European battle with Forest
Police are on alert for Sunday’s Premier League match after Nottingham Forest had a hand in the Eagles’ demotion Crystal Palace against Nottingham Forest isn’t usually a Premier League fixture that would have the Metropolitan police on red alert. But after a summer spent at each other’s throats at the...
‘I have to do better’: Potter admits he’s under pressure after Chelsea defeat
West Ham manager insists ‘the players care’ Chelsea’s Enzo Maresca delighted with Estêvão’s display Graham Potter accepted that he has to improve after West Ham’s dismal start to the season continued with a humiliating 5-1 defeat by Chelsea at the London Stadium. Potter, who is desperately looking to strengthen his...
The undeniably massive Alexander Isak affair has created its own sub-reality | Barney Ronay
Battle between real and fake is an active front in sport and the Newcastle striker transfer saga is vast but strangely hollow Depraved. Sickening. Toxic. Foul, but also pestilent. The end of days? That last thing wasn’t the end of days. This right here is the end of days. But...