4 h. ago Devastating fire burns historic rugby club's clubhouse to the ground leaving members in 'state of shock'

The blaze engulfed Penarth Athletic Club near Cardiff, Wales, in the early hours of Monday morning.

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5 h. ago Devastating 5am fire rips through famous Welsh rugby club in tragic scenes

Penarth RFC are in a "state of shock" after a fire destroyed their clubhouse on Monday morning

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5 h. ago Penarth Rugby Club fire: Blaze rips through sport ground as crews tackle inferno

A huge fire has devastated the historic Penarth Rugby Club near Cardiff, Wales, which is also the headquarters for the seaside town’s cricket and hockey teams.

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5 h. ago Fire destroys Penarth RFC clubhouse with generations of memories up in smoke

"We are in a state of shock as it's such a hub of the community for so many people of all ages

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56 h. ago Rugby fans, players and bosses left stunned by 'worst decision in history'

Dragons v Leinster ended in huge controversy after a decision that seemingly went against what we normally see

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9 d. ago Beating Pumas could open pivotal chapter in England’s 2027 World Cup story

Defeat of Argentina in 2000 was important stepping stone for Clive Woodward’s side on way to winning ultimate prizeIt is exactly 25 years since the most fraught pre-match buildup in the history of English international rugby union. In this same week in November 2000 a pay row led to the entire national side walking out on strike, prompting Clive Woodward to threaten that an alternative team of lower-league amateurs would be chosen if his players did not return to training by 11am the following morning.After a tense standoff they duly did so, a grudging truce was agreed and the weekend game against Argentina went ahead with England winning 19-0. Three years later all but two of that matchday squad (the exceptions were David Flatman and Matt Perry) were lifting the Rugby World Cup in Australia. The moral of the “strike” story? The darkest hour can be the springboard to a spectacular golden dawn. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Marcus Rashford raises 'serious concerns' and leaves Barcelona training ground early

Marcus Rashford had been enjoying life on loan at Barcelona before suffering a blow this week

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1 week ago Terrifying moment woman plunges from rollercoaster and falls 20ft to the floor

Karin Elmegard fell 20ft to the ground, leaving her with life-long injuries and as trial into the tragic accident gets underway she admitted she is still traumatised by that day

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2 w. ago The 5 ‘healthy’ drinks that ain’t so healthy – rotting your teeth and silently turbocharging your weight GAIN

WEIGHT loss, better sleep, glowing skin and more energy – when a product makes such bold health claims, it’s no wonder it becomes so popular. Matcha has reached peak mania this year, with Caffè Nero, Starbucks, Costa, Pret and major supermarkets all jumping on the bandwagon. Made from ground green tea leaves, it’s often served...

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2 w. ago George Ford issues battle cry as England look to end winless streak against All Blacks

Steve Borthwick’s side face old foes at Twickenham

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3 w. ago Scotland vs New Zealand live: Hosts seek historic first win over All Blacks in international rugby clash

Scotland have never beaten the All Blacks in 120 years of trying — but could that change this afternoon?

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3 w. ago Kentucky plane crash: death toll rises to 11 as investigators search for answers

NTSB agents arrive in Louisville to investigate what caused engine to fall off UPS cargo plane and left wing to catch fireA federal investigator said a UPS cargo plane’s left wing caught fire and an engine fell off shortly before it crashed and exploded into a fireball in Louisville on Tuesday night, killing at least 11 people and injuring 15 with some people still unaccounted for.At least 28 National Transportation Safety Board agents arrived at the site in Kentucky and began searching for clues about the possible cause of the disaster, which saw the UPS plane crash shortly after takeoff at the Louisville Muhammad Ali international airport, leaving behind a fiery trail of destruction on the ground and a huge plume of black smoke. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Engine fell off UPS cargo plane before deadly crash near Kentucky airport

Aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Louisville international airport, killing at least nine and injuring 11A federal investigator said a UPS cargo plane’s left wing caught fire and an engine fell off shortly before it crashed and exploded into a huge fireball in Louisville, Kentucky, on Tuesday night, killing at least nine people and injuring 11.At least 28 National Transportation Safety Board agents arrived at the site and began searching for clues about the possible cause of the disaster, which saw the UPS plane crash shortly after takeoff at the Louisville Muhammad Ali international airport, leaving behind a fiery trail of destruction on the ground and a huge plume of black smoke. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Air safety officials to investigate deadly UPS cargo plane crash near Kentucky airport

Aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff at Louisville international airport, killing at least seven and injuring 11Dozens of air safety investigators are set to arrive in Kentucky on Wednesday to piece together evidence on how a UPS cargo plane crashed and erupted into a huge fireball, killing at least seven people and injuring a further 11.At least 28 National Transportation Safety Board agents will start searching for clues about the possible cause of the disaster, which saw the UPS plane crash shortly after takeoff at the Louisville Muhammad Ali international airport, leaving behind a fiery trail of destruction on the ground and a huge plume of black smoke. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Owners of 11 properties left teetering by cliff face due to rapid coastal erosion at notorious beauty spot warned their homes face demolition

The distressed owners in Hemsby, Norfolk, received letters from the local council explaining they are on the verge of being forced to leave so the wood-built chalets can be razed to the ground.

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4 w. ago Celebrity Traitors star Cat Burns' heartbreak as she dedicates new song to devastating loss

Cat Burns will take to the stage for Strictly Come Dancing's results night

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