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World Rugby has unveiled a new global women’s rugby competition, the WXV Global Series, running from 2026 to 2028. It features 18 teams, including top-ranked nations and Hong Kong, with a new format replacing the previous WXV tournament. The series aims to boost international fixtures and support the sport’s growth.
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Arab athletes won four medals at the Tokyo 2025 World Athletics Championships, including a historic second-place finish for Salwa Eid Naser. Meanwhile, Egypt's Pyramids FC upset Saudi champions Al-Ahli in football, and the Saudi Pro League heats up with a key match between Al-Nassr and Al-Ittihad. The US topped the medal table, but Great Britain struggled, finishing without a gold medal.
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The 2027 Rugby World Cup will feature 24 teams, with the draw scheduled for December 3. The tournament begins in Perth on October 1, ending in Sydney on November 13. The format includes a new knockout round, increasing opportunities for more nations to advance.
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All 75 crew evacuated safely after the HMNZS Manawanui foundered near Upolu, Samoa, on October 6, 2024. The vessel caught fire and sank due to crew failings, with environmental and operational assessments ongoing. New Zealand has committed full compensation to Samoa and is working on wreck management.