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Last updated: May 8, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

International Football & Player Status

Former England captain Wayne Rooney expressed disbelief regarding Trent Alexander-Arnold’s exclusion from the final squad named by Thomas Tuchel ahead of the World Cup, labeling the decision "mind-boggling." Separately, England all-rounder Freya Kemp confirmed she never contemplated early retirement or shifting exclusively to a batting role during her recent protracted injury period, showing commitment to her all-round prospects.

Rugby Union Qualification Scenarios

Attention now turns to the concluding phase of the United Rugby Championship, where teams face high-stakes outcomes in the final two rounds, with qualification scenarios for both the play-offs and the Champions Cup dependent on direct results and permutations from other fixtures across the league.