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Capilla and Carreras doubles send Bayonne top in France

Capilla and Carreras doubles send Bayonne top in France

Back row forward Esteban Capilla and wing Mateo Carreras scored two tries each as Bayonne thumped Clermont 44-17 on Saturday to move back to the French Top 14 summit.

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Nice deny Lyon chance to go top of Ligue 1

Nice deny Lyon chance to go top of Ligue 1

Nice produced a clinical 3-2 win at home to Lyon on Saturday as they denied the visitors the chance to go top of Ligue 1.

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Protest in Rome over Libya migrant deal after latest Med migrant shipwreck

Protest in Rome over Libya migrant deal after latest Med migrant shipwreck

Migrants and rights activists protested in Rome Saturday against Italy's migrant deal with Libya, a day after some 20 people were feared dead in the latest shipwreck in the Mediterranean.

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Israel says Gaza gateway stays shut until hostage bodies returned

Israel says Gaza gateway stays shut until hostage bodies returned

Israel warned on Saturday the main gateway into Gaza from Egypt would remain shut while Hamas recovered the bodies of former hostages, just as the UN relief chief said the devastated territory needed massive humanitarian support.

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Postecoglou's Forest exit is latest chapter in rollercoaster career

Postecoglou's Forest exit is latest chapter in rollercoaster career

Ange Postecoglou's ruthless dismissal by Nottingham Forest on Saturday is the latest plot twist in the Australian's Premier League soap opera.

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Minnows Mjallby set to land historic first Swedish title

Minnows Mjallby set to land historic first Swedish title

Mjallby AIF coach Anders Torstensson wants to keep a cool head with his club on the brink of winning a historic first Swedish title.

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Postecoglou sacked after Forest defeat, Haaland takes Man City top

Postecoglou sacked after Forest defeat, Haaland takes Man City top

Ange Postecoglou's reign as Nottingham Forest manager was ended after a 3-0 defeat to Chelsea on Saturday as Erling Haaland took Manchester City top of the Premier League by scoring twice in a 2-0 win over Everton.

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Pakistan, Afghanistan officials to meet in Qatar after latest strikes

Pakistan, Afghanistan officials to meet in Qatar after latest strikes

Pakistani and Afghan officials were due to meet in Qatar Saturday to seek a path back to calm, a day after Islamabad launched air strikes that killed at least 10 Afghanis following a brief truce.

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Araujo strikes late as Barca snatch win over Girona

Araujo strikes late as Barca snatch win over Girona

Ronald Araujo struck at the death to snatch Barcelona a 2-1 win over Girona on Saturday and lift the champions top of La Liga.

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Rains continue as Pakistan–New Zealand World Cup clash washed out

Rains continue as Pakistan–New Zealand World Cup clash washed out

Colombo's wet spell showed no signs of letting up as the Women's World Cup fixture between Pakistan and New Zealand was washed out at R. Premadasa Stadium on Saturday.

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