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Ireland's Grand Slam hopes over after England loss at Twickenham

Ireland's Grand Slam hopes over after England loss at Twickenham

Sat, 09 Mar, 2024

England end Irish Grand Slam hopes
Cheltenham Quiz: How many festival wins has Willie Mullins under his belt?

Cheltenham Quiz: How many festival wins has Willie Mullins under his belt?

Sat, 09 Mar, 2024

The 2024 Cheltenham Festival will be staged from March 12th to 15th
Cauley Woodrow snatches late equaliser for Luton at Crystal Palace

Cauley Woodrow snatches late equaliser for Luton at Crystal Palace

Sat, 09 Mar, 2024

Jean-Philippe Mateta’s early opener at Selhurst Park looked to be the winner until Woodrow headed home.
Bournemouth bounce back from two goals down to deny Blades a much-needed win

Bournemouth bounce back from two goals down to deny Blades a much-needed win

Sat, 09 Mar, 2024

The visitors had to settle for a point from their trip to Dorset.
Wolves boost European push with Fulham scalp but injury issues strike again

Wolves boost European push with Fulham scalp but injury issues strike again

Sat, 09 Mar, 2024

Rayan Ait-Nouri and Nelson Semedo scored the goals but Pedro Neto and Jean-Ricner Bellegarde limped off.
Rory McIlroy would welcome more ‘cut-throat’ approach from PGA Tour

Rory McIlroy would welcome more ‘cut-throat’ approach from PGA Tour

Sat, 09 Mar, 2024

McIlroy has been one of the strongest advocates for the PGA and European Tours in recent years.
McManaman: Darwin Nunez can turn into ‘fantastic’ forward with time and patience

McManaman: Darwin Nunez can turn into ‘fantastic’ forward with time and patience

Sat, 09 Mar, 2024

The Uruguay international will look to end the week on a high against Manchester City at Anfield.
Pep Guardiola embraces the challenge of ending Man City’s poor record at Anfield

Pep Guardiola embraces the challenge of ending Man City’s poor record at Anfield

Sat, 09 Mar, 2024

City take on leaders Liverpool in a crucial match in the Premier League title race.
Warren Gatland: Antoine Dupont’s Six Nations absence ‘a massive loss for France’

Warren Gatland: Antoine Dupont’s Six Nations absence ‘a massive loss for France’

Sat, 09 Mar, 2024

France’s World Cup captain is starring on the sevens circuit.
Scotland stunned in Rome as Italy secure rare Six Nations scalp

Scotland stunned in Rome as Italy secure rare Six Nations scalp

Sat, 09 Mar, 2024

The loss will raise questions about coach Gregor Townsend.
‘Told him not to leave’ – Joshua urges Ngannou not to quit boxing

‘Told him not to leave’ – Joshua urges Ngannou not to quit boxing

Sat, 09 Mar, 2024

Joshua knocked the former UFC champion out in the second round.
Ange Postecoglou not out for revenge as Spurs prepare for Villa clash

Ange Postecoglou not out for revenge as Spurs prepare for Villa clash

Sat, 09 Mar, 2024

There was needle between the teams in November after Matty Cash injured Spurs midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur.
Real Madrid continue fight against ‘inappropriate’ Jude Bellingham ban

Real Madrid continue fight against ‘inappropriate’ Jude Bellingham ban

Sat, 09 Mar, 2024

The England midfielder was shown a red card at the end of last week’s 2-2 draw at Valencia.
Penalty double helps Manchester United edge past Everton at Old Trafford

Penalty double helps Manchester United edge past Everton at Old Trafford

Sat, 09 Mar, 2024

United were far from convincing.
Anthony Joshua stops Francis Ngannou in the second round in Riyadh

Anthony Joshua stops Francis Ngannou in the second round in Riyadh

Sat, 09 Mar, 2024

Ngannou required oxygen in the ring as he was attended to by medics in the immediate aftermath.
Saturday sport: England end Ireland's Grand Slam hopes, Man United beat Everton

Saturday sport: England end Ireland's Grand Slam hopes, Man United beat Everton

Sat, 09 Mar, 2024

The two sides square off from 4:45pm - with the visitors looking to maintain their Grand Slam push.
Virgil van Dijk has plenty of Man City ‘options’ to worry about – Jurgen Klopp

Virgil van Dijk has plenty of Man City ‘options’ to worry about – Jurgen Klopp

Sat, 09 Mar, 2024

There are no shortage of subplots when the Premier League pacesetters square off on Merseyside.
GAA: All of this weekend's fixtures and where to watch

GAA: All of this weekend's fixtures and where to watch

Fri, 08 Mar, 2024

Limerick and Tipperary meet on neutral ground in the fourth round of the National Hurling League on Saturday
Max Verstappen takes pole as newbie Ollie Bearman qualifies 11th in Saudi Arabia

Max Verstappen takes pole as newbie Ollie Bearman qualifies 11th in Saudi Arabia

Fri, 08 Mar, 2024

Bearman came within 0.036 seconds of toppling Lewis Hamilton and progressing to Q3
Danny Care keen to ‘have some fun’ if he wins 100th England cap against Ireland

Danny Care keen to ‘have some fun’ if he wins 100th England cap against Ireland

Fri, 08 Mar, 2024

Care will become the sixth England men’s Test centurion if he steps off the bench in Saturday’s Six Nations match

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