Bernardo Silva could miss Manchester City’s next few games after injuring himself in their Champions League match against Red Star Belgrade, manager Pep Guardiola said on Friday, as the midfielder joins a long list of players sidelined.

Wales coach Warren Gatland said his team will be desperate, but for the right reasons, when they face a Wallabies side playing to keep their World Cup campaign alive in Lyon on Sunday.

The Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA) will face more sanctions for failing to address non-compliance issues, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said.

Australia will aim for sustained and inclusive full employment to guide future economic policy, the government will announce on Monday, in a bid to consolidate gains in the strongest labour market in nearly 50 years.

Head coach Toutai Kefu has called up a further medical replacement to his Tonga squad for Rugby World Cup 2023 in France, with Penitoa Finau joining Siate Tokolahi and Patrick Pellegrini in the 33-man group.

Former Bayern Munich manager Julian Nagelsmann was appointed Germany’s new head coach until next year’s Euro 2024 on home soil, replacing Hansi Flick, the German Football Association (DFB) said.

The United States, Mexico and Canada are coordinating to tackle any “collusive schemes” involving goods or services connected to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in an bid to avoid exploitation of the sporting event, the U.S. Justice Department said

Seamer Mohammed Shami claimed career-best figures of 5-51 and India’s frontline batters gave a good account themselves to secure their five-wicket victory against Australia in the opening one-day international.

Defending premiers Penrith booked a date with destiny at Accor Stadium next Sunday courtesy of a 38-4 win over the Melbourne Storm in Friday night’s preliminary final.

Lautoka has won the 2023 Digicel Fiji Premier League title.

The Fiji Airways Fijiana side emerged victorious against Australia 34 – 12 in the Fiji Airways Mini 7s tournament round three at Albert Park this afternoon.

Australia coach Eddie Jones has dropped flyhalf Carter Gordon and openside flanker Fraser McReight to the bench and retained hooker Dave Porecki as captain for Sunday’s do-or-die World Cup clash against Wales in Lyon.