76 stories in the last 48 hours · updated 16:04 WAT
The African Cup of Nations (Afcon) will return to its traditional two-year cycle after a review into December's decision to host it every four years instead. Excerpt, BBC Sport
Source BBC Sport also BBC News Africa, Africanews, IOL
England edge towards a World Cup exit after their points chase against Papua New Guinea descends into a chaotic and error-strewn 34-12 victory that will almost certainly prove insufficient. Excerpt, BBC Sport
Source BBC Sport also Sky Sports
Striker’s trial due to begin on 12 June 2028 He has denied assaulting man at Soho nightclub Ivan Toney has in effect been ruled out of Euro 2028 after his trial for assault occasioning actual bodily harm was scheduled for 12 June 2028. Toney appeared at Southwark crown court and stood in the dock to Excerpt, The Guardian Football
Source The Guardian Football
Under the revised schedule, the next AFCON will take place in 2027 in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, followed by tournaments in 2028, 2031 and 2033. Excerpt, Channels Television
Source Channels Television also Complete Sports, TVC News
Rob Hawkins says England "were not playing to our standards" despite beginning their Wheelchair World Cup title defence with a commanding 98-18 win over Wales. Excerpt, BBC Sport
Source BBC Sport
England are on the brink of a Rugby League World Cup pool stage exit despite a 34-12 victory over Papua New Guinea in Wollongong. Excerpt, Sky Sports
Source Sky Sports also BBC News
After back-to-back heavy defeats to England and Samoa, Wales end their debut campaign against champions Australia. Excerpt, BBC Sport
Source BBC Sport
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