Leeds Rhinos’ impressive Super League campaign has been reflected in the club having six players in the 2026 Dream Team.Half-backs Jake Connor and Brodie Croft, full-back Lachie Miller, winger Maika Sivo, centre Ash Handley and back-rower James McDonnell were selected in a line-up picked through a process involving journalists, fans and former players.Wigan, who are two-thirds of the way to a potential treble and have secured the League Leaders’ Shield, are represented by hooker Brad O’Neill and winger Zach Eckersley.Leigh centre Umyla Hanley and prop Joe Ofahengaue were rewarded for their form with a pick, with the latter selected alongside…
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UBF interim committee sets National trials for IBA Africa Elite Boxing championship Denis Musanje The Uganda Boxing Federation (UBF) Interim Committee has reaffirmed its commitment to take boxing in the country to the next level. On Friday, September 10, 2026, stakeholders converged at UMA Lugogo, inside Madhivani Hall, to hear from the committee about its plans towards the future of the game. The team, led by Olympian Sam Rukundo, has promised a new and vibrant picture destined for success in the boxing space. For a start, the National Trials, with support from Friends of Boxing (FOB), are scheduled for September…
Rybakina rarely shows emotion on the court but there was a brief flash of a smile as she clinched her second major victory of an outstanding 2026 season.That illustrated the sense of satisfaction she felt after winning a title few had predicted – not because of her game but her history in New York.With her penetrating serve and thunderous groundstrokes, Rybakina has a brand of first-strike tennis that can take the racquet out of anyone’s hands.Therefore it has been a surprise she has not enjoyed greater success on the Flushing Meadows hard courts, perhaps a result of her personality not…
Mato tormented Stenhousemuir defenders (Photo/Courtesy) David GOMBE Uganda’s Rogers Mato was on target as Heart of Midlothian sealed their Premier Sports Cup semifinal place with a comfortable 3-0 victory at Ochilview Park on Friday night. Goals from JJ Williams, Mato and Yan Dhanda gave Hearts a comfortable victory in the quarterfinal duel. Hearts dominated the tie from the start, with Williams breaking the deadlock before Mato doubled the advantage with a clinical finish. Mato, tormented Stenhousemuir defence with his pace and movement, capping his performance with a well-taken goal. Dhanda sealed the result late on to ensure Hearts booked their…
Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara says he has “turned the page” and is focusing on the Ligue 1 season after his £47.1m move to Chelsea collapsed.The 22-year-old had completed a medical but the deal fell through shortly before the transfer window closed.Two bids had already been rejected, but Monaco lowered their asking price in a turbulent end to the window when it looked likely that Folarin Balogun’s move to Everton was in doubt.When Balogun’s transfer appeared to be back on track, Monaco appeared to change their decision to sell Camara, but in the end both players stayed with the Ligue 1…
NEC drop first points in stalemate at Mbarara City David GOMBE Mbarara City and NEC FC played out a goalless draw in their Uganda Premier League (UPL) meeting at Rwamwanja Stadium, Kamwenge, on Friday. Prior to the contest against the Ankole Lions, NEC had cruised to wins in both of their opening two games against KCCA FC and Lugazi FC. Mbarara City were aiming for their first win of the season, having lost their league opener to Police FC. NEC head coach Badru Kaddu made two changes from the team that started against Lugazi FC last week, with both Mustafa…
Shaun Murphy snatched a thrilling final-frame victory over Judd Trump to reach the semi-finals of the English Open.World number seven Murphy moved 5-4 ahead before Trump, the world number three, cleared 112 to take the match to a decider.Murphy managed to overcome his English compatriot in a nervy final frame, helped by some deft safety play, to set up a semi-final against Mark Williams.Williams withstood a fightback from fellow Welshman Liam Davies to book his spot in the semi-finals with a 6-3 victory.Williams was level at 2-2 at the interval but pulled clear and eventually sealed his victory with a…
Wasswa Bbosa’s men eye a double over Mogadishu City (Photo/Courtesy) David GOMBE Wasswa Bbosa’s Kitara FC has been boosted with the clearance of four players ahead of their return leg against Mogadishu City in the CAF Confederation Cup first preliminary round. The Royals, who lead the tie 2-1 from the first leg, will go into Saturday’s game at Hoima City Stadium with a more formidable squad after receiving the green light from CAF to field Murushid Juuko, Nicholas Kasozi, Martin Kizza and Jonah Byamukama. Juuko Kizza The quartet missed the first leg in Somalia due to licensing delays but…
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca says teams “need to adapt” to the fixture scheduling as his side head into Sunday’s Premier League derby with two days extra rest over rivals Manchester United.City won 2-0 at Porto in the Champions League on Tuesday evening, with United thrashing Sabah 4-0 a full 48 hours later – meaning Michael Carrick’s side have less recovery and preparation time than their opponents.But Maresca pointed to City’s own situation from last September before facing Arsenal – when the Gunners played in the early kick-off at Athletic Club on Tuesday, while City faced Napoli in the 20:00…
Patrick Kakande celebrates Villa’s opener (Photo by SC Villa Media) David GOMBE SC Villa silenced their rivals Express FC with a 2-0 victory at Muteesa II Stadium in Wankulukuku on Wednesday. Patrick Jonah Kakande and Andrew Otim scored in either half as the Jogoos secured back-to-back wins. Kakande gave Villa an early lead in the fourth minute when he finished off a brilliant Ibrahim Kasinde cross. Reagan Mpande also had a golden opportunity to double Villa’s lead, but his effort went inches wide. In the second half, Shafik Batambuze twice fed Isaac Wagoina, who failed to hit the target for…