Real Madrid announce appointment of Xabi Alonso
epa12109067 Leverkusen head coach Xabi Alonso looks on the German Bundesliga soccer match between 1. FSV Mainz 05 and Bayer Leverkusen in Dortmund, Germany, 17 May 2025. EPA/CHRISTOPHER NEUNDORF CONDITIONS - ATTENTION: The DFL regulations prohibit any use of photographs as image sequences and/or quasi-video.
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Real Madrid announce appointment of Xabi Alonso

Real Madrid have officially announced the appointment of Spanish tactician Xabi Alonso as their new manager.

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May 26, 2025
URC fixtures for 2025/26 confirmed
Stormers players celebrate a try scored by Leolin Zas of the Stormers during the United Rugby Championship 2024/25 game between the Stormers and Cardiff Rugby at Cape Town Stadium in South Africa on 16 May 2025 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix
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URC fixtures for 2025/26 confirmed

The DHL Stormers and Vodacom Bulls will kick off the 2025/26 Vodacom United Rugby Championship season at home against Leinster and Ospreys, while the Hollywoodbets Sharks and Emirates Lions start their campaigns in Glasgow and Cardiff when the new season commences in the final weekend of September.

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May 22, 2025
Spurs crowned Europa League champions to end 17 year trophy drought
Tottenham Hotspur's Son Heung-Min lifts the UEFA Europa League trophy following the UEFA Europa League final at the Estadio de San Mames in Bilbao, Spain. Picture date: Wednesday May 21, 2025.
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Spurs crowned Europa League champions to end 17 year trophy drought

Tottenham Hotspur ended their 17-year trophy drought after they beat Manchester United 1-0 in the Europa League final at the San Mames Barria in Bilbao.

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May 21, 2025
Nkota fires Pirates past SuperSport
Mohau Nkota of Orlando Pirates celebrates after scoring a goal during the Betway Premiership 2024/25 match between SuperSport United and Orlando Pirates at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on 20 May 2025 ©Alche Greeff/BackpagePix
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Nkota fires Pirates past SuperSport

Orlando Pirates returned to winning ways in the Betway Premiership following their 1-0 win over SuperSport United at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane.

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May 21, 2025
Amajita crowned champions of Africa
South Africa celebrates victory with trophy during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations U20 Final match between South Africa and Morocco at 30 June Stadium in Cairo on 18 May 2025 ©Ayman Aref/BackpagePix
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Amajita crowned champions of Africa

Amajita have been crowned champions of Africa following their 1-0 victory over Morocco in the final of the 2025 Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations.

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May 19, 2025
SA Rugby pays tribute to Cornal Hendricks
Cornal Hendricks of Blue Bulls is challenged by Damian Markus of Western Province during the 2024 Currie Cup game between Western Province and Blue Bulls at Cape Town Stadium on 7 July 2024 © Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix
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SA Rugby pays tribute to Cornal Hendricks

The South African rugby community was shocked and saddened to hear the news of the passing of Cornal Hendricks and Mr Mark Alexander, President of SA Rugby, paid tribute to the former dual-international who wore the green and gold with distinction.

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May 16, 2025