10 h. ago 'Stars are aligning': how far can Glasgow Warriors go in Champions Cup?

We learned from getting our ‘asses whooped’ says Dempsey

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12 h. ago Champions Cup organisers defend format but consider changes next season

Pool stages could revert to an October start‘The format is delivering,’ insists European rugby chiefThe organisers of the Champions Cup are looking to shift the start of the tournament back to October to add extra impetus to the pool stages. This year’s competition kicked off in December, but there is collective support from coaches and clubs to commence their campaigns before the packed November Test window.The current structure and ­calendar slots are technically in place until 2030, but there is ­growing ­recognition that a change could be helpful. Among other benefits, clubs would have a better chance of having their best players fit and firing before the autumn internationals which, in turn, could encourage more early ­season interest. Continue reading...

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14 h. ago Dazzling FIFA Women’s Champions Cup Trophy unveiled in London

Dazzling FIFA Women’s Champions Cup Trophy unveiled in London  Inside FIFA

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14 h. ago Tickets, travel and Trump: How the 2026 World Cup is shaping up six months from the final

The champion will be decided on 19 July in New Jersey. Here’s a rundown of the issues that will shape the tournament as it comes to North AmericaWe’re only six months from the biggest single sporting occasion in the world. On 19 July in East Rutherford, New Jersey, the men’s World Cup final will kick off and a champion will be crowned (although it will be hard to top the last one).The final will be more than a coronation (or confirmation, if Argentina repeat as champions). It will also be a culmination of six weeks of near non-stop soccer played across three countries, four time zones, and 16 cities. It’s likely that conclusions will already be drawn at that point on how the whole tournament fared. But for now, at this semi-convenient milestone, it’s worth taking stock of where we are six months out. Continue reading...

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32 h. ago Glasgow Warriors' full house maps home route to Champions Cup final as Maro Itoje loses cool with scrum

Smith men continue perfect European form

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33 h. ago Edinburgh Rugby and Glasgow Warriors given tough Champions Cup last

How the knock-out phase looks upon completion of group matches

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54 h. ago Edinburgh Rugby learn Champions Cup fate as Blair Kinghorn and Toulouse avoid exit with thrashing

Everitt’s men squeeze into knock-out phase after Gloucester fall short

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60 h. ago David Gray rejects Neil Lennon's Hibs claim as gutted boss defends team selection despite shock Scottish Cup exit

The Hibees were sent tumbling out of the Scottish Cup by Championship side Dunfermline

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3 d. ago 'The right choices': Edinburgh coach Sean Everitt defends decision to rest players after Bath thrashing

English champions run in nine tries in huge Champions Cup win

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3 d. ago Edinburgh Rugby left in Champions Cup sweat after battering in Bath as team selection backfires

Russell and Co put capital side to sword at Rec - and now results must go their way

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3 d. ago Barbeary shows class as Bath score nine tries to race into Champions Cup last 16

Bath 63-10 EdinburghTwo tries for Cokanasiga while front-rowers all scoreScotland’s fly-half Finn Russell had spoken about his desire to claim the pre-Six Nations bragging rights at the expense of several good mates in the Edinburgh squad. There was never the slightest doubt his wish would be granted as Bath eased to a comprehensive nine-try victory that guarantees pool winner status plus a home knockout draw in the last 16 and, potentially, beyond.On this occasion, Russell also had the luxury of an armchair ride behind a Bath pack who took an early grip on the contest and never let go. Even if Edinburgh had turned up in north-east Somerset with their best side, as opposed to resting a few senior men, they would have been hard pressed to put too many dents in the black-shirted tanks and electric sprinters parked up opposite. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago ‘I was still breastfeeding in the first tournaments I played’: Belinda Bencic on getting back to her best

The Tokyo Olympic champion has climbed more than 1,200 places back to the world top 10 following the birth of her daughter, Bella“I definitely think I’m a better player now than I was before my pregnancy,” Belinda Bencic says as she reflects on climbing more than 1,200 places up the world rankings since returning to competitive tennis as a new mother. In October 2024 Bencic had plummeted to a lowly spot as world No 1,213 when she stepped back on to court feeling secure that baby Bella was being looked after by her husband, Martin Hromkovic – who is also her strength and conditioning coach.On 11 January, 14 months since her comeback began, Bencic played Iga Swiatek in the final of the United Cup in Sydney. The world No 2, and current Wimbledon champion, won the first set but Bencic played supreme tennis as she swept Swiatek aside 6-0, 6-3 in the next two sets to seal her ninth consecutive victory of the week for Switzerland. Her imperious performance also meant that Bencic was back i...

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3 d. ago Johnnie Beattie's advice to Huw Jones ahead of Toulon summer switch

Beattie, who is part of the Premier Sports TV team bringing live Investec Champions Cup rugby this weekend, is thrilled to see him make the move across the channel

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3 d. ago Lawrence Dallaglio's Bristol Bears blueprint ahead of Bordeaux Investec Champions Cup showdown

The French side make the trip to Ashton Gate for a blockbuster Sunday lunchtime clash (Premier Sports 1 from 12.30pm), with both sides gunning for top spot in Pool 4

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3 d. ago Nigel Davies names first Scarlets team as key man returns but Wales star injured

The Scarlets' new interim director of rugby has named the side to face Northampton Saints in the Champions Cup on Sunday

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4 d. ago Three US citizens sue Trump with the ACLU over encounters with ICE agents – live

Lawsuit comes as state governor Tim Walz urges Trump to ‘turn the temperature down’ after president threatens to invoke Insurrection ActTrump threatens to use Insurrection Act in MinnesotaPeople affected by the US visa freeze: share your experienceDonald Trump is in Washington today. He’s due to meet with Mariá Corina Machado – Venezuela’s opposition leader – at 12:3opm ET. At the moment that’s closed to the press but we’ll let you know if that changes and bring you the latest.Later, Trump is set to host the champions of the 2025 Stanley Cup, the Florida Panthers, at the White House. We’ll be watching to get his reaction to the news of the day. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago ACLU sues Trump administration for ‘racial profiling campaign’ against Somali and Latino communities in Minnesota surge – live

Lawsuit comes as state governor Tim Walz urges Trump to ‘turn the temperature down’ after president threatens to invoke Insurrection ActTrump threatens to use Insurrection Act in MinnesotaPeople affected by the US visa freeze: share your experienceDonald Trump is in Washington today. He’s due to meet with Mariá Corina Machado – Venezuela’s opposition leader – at 12:3opm ET. At the moment that’s closed to the press but we’ll let you know if that changes and bring you the latest.Later, Trump is set to host the champions of the 2025 Stanley Cup, the Florida Panthers, at the White House. We’ll be watching to get his reaction to the news of the day. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Kate celebrated Red Roses World Cup match win ‘by dancing in a cowboy hat’

The Princess of Wales hailed the women’s Rugby World Cup champions when she hosted a Windsor Castle reception to celebrate their triumph last year.

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4 d. ago Trump threatens to invoke Insurrection Act over protests in Minneapolis – US politics live

US president says he will use law that allows military to be deployed domestically if protests in Minneapolis do not stopDonald Trump is in Washington today. He’s due to meet with Mariá Corina Machado – Venezuela’s opposition leader – at 12:3opm ET. At the moment that’s closed to the press but we’ll let you know if that changes and bring you the latest.Later, Trump is set to host the champions of the 2025 Stanley Cup, the Florida Panthers, at the White House. We’ll be watching to get his reaction to the news of the day. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Fin Smith emerges as doubt for start of Six Nations with calf injury

The Northampton fly half will miss his side’s Champions Cup clash with the Scarlets

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