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What to do with Beauden Barrett against Ireland
Ireland will fancy their chances of becoming the first team to beat the All Blacks at Eden Park since 1994. So how will All Blacks coach Dave Rennie react?

Ryu claims second major of season at Evian Championship
South Korea's Haeran Ryu says it feels like she was in an "unreal dream" after claiming her second major title in the space of two weeks by defeating Brooke Henderson in a play-off at the Evian Championship.

David Willey, esteemed BBC foreign correspondent, dies aged 93
Willey is best known for covering the Vatican, and reported on five popes during his long career.

Andrew Flintoff's Top Gear crash passenger sues BBC Studios
Expert driver Paul Rees is claiming personal injury, which BBC Studios is disputing.

'Animals', Hand of God and Beckham: Argentina and England's World Cup rivalry
As England and Argentina prepare to go head-to-head in Wednesday's World Cup semi-final, BBC Sport looks at their footballing rivalry.

What to expect in the semi-finals
France face Spain and England take on Argentina in heavyweight World Cup semi-final meetings - here's what to expect from the last four.

Badly burned British couple rescued from ravine during Spain wildfires, reports say
The unnamed pair were found semi-conscious with 40% burns after being trapped by the blazes raging through Almeria province, local media reports.

NRL Highlights: Storm v Titans - Round 19
The Melbourne Storm host the Gold Coast Titans in Round 19 of the 2026 NRL Premiership at AAMI Park, Melbourne.

Brendon McCullum sacked as England Test coach
England, under McCullum’s Bazball era, recorded 25 wins, 17 losses and two draws from 44 Tests.

Pay up, says Government in face of toll road objections.
The Government is unmoved by objections to a second toll on the Tauranga Eastern Link and says more tolls will be used to fund future roads.

The highs and lows of Bazball
BBC Sport looks at the highs and lows of Brendon McCullum's era as England Test head coach following his sacking.

Two charged as body found in suitcase in woods
A man from London is charged with murder after a man's body is found in woods in Kent.

Dog rescued from Ben Nevis suspected to have eaten discarded cannabis
Tokyo the black Labrador collapsed half way up the UK's highest mountain during a hike with her owner.

McCullum sacked as England Test head coach
England are now without a Test head coach and captain as Brendon McCullum leaves after four years in the role.

Antiques Roadshow expert Theo Burrell dies aged 39
She was diagnosed with a glioblastoma, a highly aggressive brain tumour, in June 2022.

Declan Rice was in bed ill for nearly three days before Norway game, Tuchel reveals
England boss Thomas Tuchel says Declan Rice was in bed for most of the three days prior to the World Cup quarter-final win against Norway because of a sickness bug.

Tuchel wasn't happy with the performance. So why do England keep winning?
Football tactics correspondent Umir Irfan examines why England are still winning games despite Thomas Tuchel insisting performances are not good.

Bill for Hillsborough Law set to be approved by MPs
The crush at the 1989 FA Cup semi-final between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest left 97 fans dead.

Police say no suggestion of political motive in Widdecombe killing after new arrest
Police say they are not looking for anyone else after a 28-year-old man was arrested in Rotherham, South Yorkshire.

Meaney breaks the deadlock for Storm victory
Nick Meaney gets it done with less than two minutes on the clock to win it for the Melbourne Storm.

Cruz Hewitt fell agonisingly short at Wimbledon. His next dream is closer to home
Hewitt’s breakthrough week at the All England club ended in defeat after he led American winner Jordan Lee by a break in the final set.