ITV will remain the United Kingdom television home of the mens Rugby World Cup after striking an exclusive deal for the 2027 edition.The broadcaster is a long-standing partner of World Rugby, but is thought to have faced competition for next years rights from the BBC, which showed the Womens Rugby World Cup last year.But ITV has confirmed that it has renewed its agreement to show all 52 matches from the expanded tournament in Australia as it continues to establish itself as the free-to-air home of rugby union.ITV remains the free-to-air home of rugby union (Getty)Every game from the Nations Championship in 2026 and 2028 will be shown on the broadcasters channels, with ITV also has rights to a majority of mens Six Nations games.This is a monumental deal for audiences across the UK delivering coverage on ITV of the biggest rugby tournament, Neil Sloane, ITVs director of sport, said after extending a union that began in 1991.Weve enjoyed a long standing partnership with World Rugby and this will continue to thrive. This partnership further secures ITV as the home of rugby adding to our extensive portfolio and commitment of rugby coverage across ITV1, ITVX and ITV Sport YouTube.Having also taken the rights to the warm-up games ahead of the tournament, every England mens international through the 2027 World Cup will be shown on ITV.

The Pittsburgh Steelers' countdown to kickoff is full steam ahead for the 2026 NFL regular season, with fans needing to wait only 48 more days until the Steel City brand of football returns when the Steelers host the Atlanta Falcons on September 13.In the spirit of the countdown, we at Steelers Wire will take a look at the history of the No. 48 jersey and analyze which player wore it best.Steelers current No. 48: S Jack HendersonHenderson, who has yet to make his NFL debut, is the current No. 48 wearer on Pittsburgh's roster.Last 5 Steelers to wear No. 48Jack Henderson, 2026Cal Adomitis, 2025-2026Adetokunbo Ogundeji, 2024Godwin Igwebuike, 2023Jamir Jones, 2022Best No. 48 in Steelers history: OLB Bud DupreeBud brought a buddy to the No. 48 edition of the countdown to kickoff, as the greatest wearer in franchise history is none other than former Steelers outside linebacker Bud Dupree.Dupree, selected by the Steelers in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft, began his NFL career at left outside linebacker before switching to the right side in 2018. He played in Pittsburgh for six years (2015-2020) before leaving the Steel City for the Tennessee Titans (2021-2022), and eventually the Atlanta Falcons (2023) and Los Angeles Chargers (2024-2025).Through his 11-year NFL career, Dupree has recorded 61 sacks, 103 quarterback hits, 349 combined tackles, 78 tackles for loss, and 13 forced fumbles.While it was tough to see him leave Pittsburgh, Dupree is the best No. 48 wearer in Steelers history.For up-to-dateSteelerscoverage, including any offseason moves, follow us on X@TheSteelersWireand give ourFacebook pagea like.This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Former Steelers first-round OLB leads 2026 countdown to kickoff: Day No. 48

Todays Papers: Italy in total chaos, Maldini ready to leave, Juventus alarmsLa Gazzetta dello SportMaldini ready to leaveNo Pirlo? The technical director could say goodbyeAnother twist in the search for a new Italy CT. Paolo sees Malago and wants to defend his choices until the very endRomeroA hard man for Inter, Chivu waits for him and is now rejoicing at DioufCastroA target for Gasp. Roma, 35 million for the attackerCorriere dello SportWhich Juve?Sound the alarms | The season begins at Frosinone in 27 days: Still no goalkeeper or no.9Dibu and Kolo Muani ahead of the pre-season tour: Spalletti in a hurryNew attempts with Aston Villa: The Argentine remains the coachs top objective. Massara also working on Suzuki and Vicario. Muani wait: Decisive appointment with PSG. Defence, Stones proposed againPirlo, the opposition growsMaldini and Leonardo also considering stepping down: The reunion with Malago todayThe message from Andrea: Im very bitterRomero, Inter pushing to the very endAt the table with the agentPromised a salary of five million for four seasons. Two goals from Diouf: Karlsruher beaten (2-1)Tiago Gabriel for MaxNapoli, the defensive knotThe Portuguese from Lecce in pole. Badiashile idea. Hojlund and Giovane seal the 2-0 against CarrareseRoma, the path to SantiagoCastro getting closerDovbyk reflecting: He could go to Bologna on loan. Dybala brace in the 3-3 draw against CannesTuttosportStones, Juve try againReleased by City, reinforcement in defenceA starter with England at the World Cup, asking for a big salary but the contact has been encouraging. The Lucumi track remains alive. Decisive hours for Kolo Muani, Vlahovic still waiting as well. Joao Mario heading towards Fiorentina (Fortini could also enter the equation). Cambiaso locks himself down: Yes, Im thinking of staying. Bremer is back and showing positive signals. In goal: Suzuki remains in poleTotal chaosPirlos candidacy for the CT role is swept up in controversy, yet staunchly defended by Maldini (who could even resign), but remains alive. And his appointment could even be announced today. However, they still have to resolve the Russian issue. Mancini, Conte and Pioli remain in the backgroundToro attack in defence: ComuzzoAbate, reinforcements urgentHes on his way out of Fiorentina, Petrachi is working on the loan. Something new: Koutsouplas from Frosinone. Vlasic back todayComo ban headers for U12sProject for the youngstersVaranes idea: Protect the brain in the developmental phase. The doctor, Tencone, applauds him: A serious decision, reduces risks

Motorsport photoSebastien Ogier will reunite with co-driver Julien Ingrassia for this weekend's World Rally Championship round in Finland.The reigning world champion has announced that Ingrassia will step into the co-driver's seat in place of Vincent Landais, who has been forced to vacate the role due to personal reasons. Landais has been Ogier's regular co-driver since Rally Japan 2022.Ingrassia retired from top flight WRC competition at the end of 2021 after he and Ogier lifted their eighth world title together while driving for Toyota."Here we are in Finland unfortunately not with Vincent for personal reasons," said Ogier in a video on social media. He won't be able to join the rally this week, therefore I'm happy my old friend Julien accepted to take the seat back and will be my co-driver for the week. I'm looking forward to reuniting this relationship.Since stepping away from co-driving, Ingrassia has remained present in the WRC having taken up a television role with the WRC and French broadcaster Canal+. Ingrassia also played a key role in setting up the World Rally Drivers Alliance (WoRDA), the WRCs equivalent to the Formula 1s Grand Prix Drivers Association, last year. This played a role in the WRC drivers' push to overturn the FIA rules on issuing fines for swearing during stage-end interviews last year.Seastien Ogier and Julien Ingrassia worked together until 2021Seastien Ogier and Julien Ingrassia worked together until 2021This weekends Rally Finland will mark Ingrassias first WRC event since the 2021 Rally Monza, which he and Ogier won to secure their eighth world title."Being here in Finland is definitely going to be a challenge for me but I'm really happy to join with Seb and to help Vincent and the team. I will see you in the stages," said Ingrassia.The pair will head to Finland with Ogier sitting fourth in the championship standings, 38 points adrift of championship leader Elfyn Evans.Read Also:Thierry Neuville and Adrien Fourmaux unclear on WRC futures beyond 2026Was the WRCs new 50-hour format a success?To read more Motorsport.com articles visit our website.

Will two big names go? Pirlo not Italy boss over Russia dealFirst, things turn out differently, and second, not as one expects.Andrea Pirlo will, after all, not be the next head coach of the Italian national team.The reason: According to Italian sports journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, it lies in his connection to a Russian sports betting platform. He was active there as a global brand ambassador.In view of the immense pressure, official Giovanni Malag decided not to give Pirlo the green light. Further consequencesThis decision combined with the fact that the name of the next national team coach may not match the expectations of Italian federation technical director Paolo Maldini and federation advisor Leonardo could lead to the duo submitting their resignations themselves. That could happen as early as today.This is what Pirlo himself saysIn his statement on Instagram, Andrea Pirlo explains that he is only now breaking his silence after it was confirmed that he is out of the running for the post of Italy national team coach. He says he followed the public debate surrounding him with great bitterness and makes it clear that throughout his career he has always complied with laws and contracts. The cooperation at the center of the criticism, he says, originated during his time in the United Arab Emirates and was purely commercial and sporting in nature. He firmly rejects the attempt to assign political significance to this deal or to ascribe such beliefs to him. In closing, he thanks Paolo Maldini and Leonardo for their trust and regrets that a sporting personnel matter was publicly turned into such a scandal.Finally, there was also a declaration of love for Italy: Love for Italy does not depend on an office. It is part of my history, my identity, and will always stay with me.This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in here.

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