Fullback Will Jordan scored a hat-trick, becoming New Zealand’s all-time leading try-scorer in Tests with 50 in 56 matches, as the All Blacks defeated Italy 47-17. New coach Dave Rennie secured back-to-back wins, although a slow start by New Zealand presented early concerns.
Norway’s World Cup squad has made last-minute logistical changes in Florida, opting to switch hotels due to noise complaints. The team is set to face England for a spot in the World Cup semi-finals on Saturday. Players requested the move due to disruptions from a road and construction.
Joe Lumley has joined Sheffield Wednesday on a free transfer. The 31-year-old departs from Bristol City, having previously played two matches for the Owls on an emergency loan last season.
The 2026 Summer Sixers initiated their series of games in Las Vegas on Thursday, marking the debut of No. 22 overall pick Labaron Philon Jr. The team secured a 101-93 victory against the Detroit Pistons.
Cammy Devlin will not be returning to Heart of Midlothian, following a passed deadline for a new deal. Devlin, it is reported, is now set to join Rangers. Hearts head coach Wouter Vrancken expressed disappointment at the decision.
Conor McGregor makes his much-anticipated return from a five-year hiatus to face Max Holloway in a rematch at UFC 329. McGregor beat Holloway when they met as featherweights in 2013 but will step into the octagon as welterweights. Experts are divided on whether McGregor can mark his return with a win.
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England head into unknown territory at this World Cup when they face Norway in Miami on Saturday, playing in searing temperatures. The quarter-final tie could be played in conditions the global players’ union considers too dangerous for the game to go ahead. Norway have experienced oppressive conditions in previous matches.
EA College Football 27, set for a July 9 release, brings major changes to its Dynasty mode, offering a genuine step forward in team building. Meanwhile, the Road to Glory mode, focused on individual player progression, sees more limited iterative development this year, albeit with a new NIL system.
The All Blacks have continued their positive start under new coach Dave Rennie, securing a victory over Italy in the Nations Championship. This match was played at Wellington’s Hnry Stadium, marking the first time the team has returned to the capital since a humiliating loss in 2025.
