2 h. ago Edinburgh Rugby back with bang on wild Champions Cup night as youngster comes of age

McConnell leads from the front as Toulon slayed once again

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2 h. ago Edinburgh Rugby reaction: Young duo shine, home record in tact, Everitt verdict on flashpoint

Head coach proud of landmark win over French giants

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3 h. ago Colin Montgomerie sets up Team Europe win in World Champions Cup

Scot scores 21 points in singles sessions against two major champions in Florida event

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9 h. ago FA Cup third round draw: Start time and ball numbers as Man Utd, Liverpool and Arsenal learn fate

The FA Cup third round draw will see Premier League and Championship sides added to the competition

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17 h. ago Will Stuart set to miss Six Nations after suffering suspected serious injury in Bath win over Munster

The tighthead suffered a suspected achilles rupture in Bath’s Investec Champions Cup win

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26 h. ago Inter Miami claim MLS Cup as Messi inspires tight win over Vancouver

Messi sparks Miami’s opening goalDe Paul scores 71st-minute winnerInter Miami 3-1 Vancouver – as it happenedAs the confetti flew, the Philip F Anschutz trophy was lifted into the air, and a player commonly thought to be the greatest ever to kick a ball celebrated the 48th title of his professional career, it was nearly impossible to believe that at several points, there were doubts. Serious doubts. Questions, large and small, about this Inter Miami squad, their manager, and nearly every player on the roster other than Lionel Messi.Consider them answered. The Herons are MLS Cup champions after a 2-1 win over the Vancouver Whitecaps in the last game at their temporary home, Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Next year, they will open their new stadium, Miami Freedom Park, as champions, and will face a high bar to clear to top a turbulent 2025 that saw them play 58 games – an all-time MLS record for games played by a team in a calendar year – for five separate trophies. Continu...

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31 h. ago Scarlets v Bristol Bears LIVE: Start time, TV channel and score updates

The Scarlets take on Bristol Bears at 8pm in the European Champions Cup

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35 h. ago When Edinburgh Rugby battled through tear gas to beat Toulon

Ben Toolis on a heady day for the capital club in the south of France

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49 h. ago Steely Glasgow Warriors put wind in Champions Cup sails with big win on the road

Visitors battle back against elements and hosts in opener

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53 h. ago Edinburgh Rugby make bold selection calls and position switch for Champions Cup return

Everitt gives youth its chance as French cracks Toulon come to town

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55 h. ago Saracens hatch plan to put dent in French dominance against Clermont

Even without Maro Itoje, Ben Earl and Jamie George, the English club are set to deploy a formidable lineup against their depleted opponentsJudging by the Saracens side starting their Champions Cup campaign against Clermont Auvergne on Saturday, a show of strength is the aim.Owen Farrell, Elliot Daly, Tom Willis and Nick Isiekwe are some of the distinguished names who will line up in north London aiming to put a small, symbolic dent in the notion that French clubs are poised to dominate the competition again. Even without the rested England captain, Maro Itoje, and back-row Ben Earl – both recently returned from a successful autumn campaign – the quality of the lineup indicates the depth required for a deep tournament run. Continue reading...

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56 h. ago When is the FA Cup draw? Start time, third round ball numbers and how to watch on TV

Everything you need to know as Premier League and Championship sides enter the FA Cup

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59 h. ago 'They have got a chance': Scarlets backed to hit ground running on Champions Cup return

After an impressive domestic campaign last term, Scarlets are back in the top competition and open their account at home to free-scoring Bristol Bears

Events

3 d. ago Former world darts champion Gerwyn Price lets out huge scream after beating kid in Mosconi Cup doubles match

GERWYN PRICE let out a huge scream after sealing a win in the Mosconi Cup. The darts star traded his arrows for a cue as he turned his hand to pool. Price teamed in up with Milan Patel in a doubles match on Thursday. The pair came up against Hugo Boyle and Ade Oladipo on...

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3 d. ago What channel is Sale v Glasgow Warriors on? TV, live stream and team news for Champions Cup clash

Full details ahead of opening match in premier European competition

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3 d. ago First look at Joseph Fiennes as Gareth Southgate in new Dear England series

The series will chronicle Southgate’s England manager tenure where he reached two European Championship finals and a World Cup semi-final

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3 d. ago New recipe for success required to stop France’s grands chefs dominating the European Cup

Since 2021, five successive Top 14 sides have have been crowned Champions Cup winners and any side looking to challenge that status quo needs a fast startThere was a time when the European Cup had an overwhelmingly Irish flavour. The organisers’ headquarters were in Dublin and between 2006 and 2012 either Munster or Leinster lifted the trophy five times in seven seasons. Everyone else was forced to scrabble around for the last few uneaten Tayto crisps in the bag.And now? The tournament, officially known these days as the Investec Champions Cup, has tilted so far towards France you can practically smell the garlic. Admittedly its HQ is now in Switzerland for tax reasons but, financially and on the field, the balance of power lies squarely with les grands chefs of the Top 14. Since 2021, there have been five successive French winners and on three occasions in that time, the Challenge Cup has also disappeared across the Channel. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago New recipe for success required to stop France’s grands chefs dominating the Champions Cup

Since 2021, five successive Top 14 sides have have been crowned Champions Cup winners and any side looking to challenge that status quo needs a fast startThere was a time when the European Cup had an overwhelmingly Irish flavour. The organisers’ headquarters were in Dublin and between 2006 and 2012 either Munster or Leinster lifted the trophy five times in seven seasons. Everyone else was forced to scrabble around for the last few uneaten Tayto crisps in the bag.And now? The tournament, officially known these days as the Investec Champions Cup, has tilted so far towards France you can practically smell the garlic. Admittedly its HQ is now in Switzerland for tax reasons but, financially and on the field, the balance of power lies squarely with les grands chefs of the Top 14. Since 2021, there have been five successive French winners and on three occasions in that time, the Challenge Cup has also disappeared across the Channel. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago How to watch every Investec Champions Cup match on TV this weekend

Rugby union’s premier club competition gets underway with Bordeaux Begles as the defending champions after beating Northampton Saints in last year’s final

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4 d. ago Colin Montgomerie talks up Team Europe heading into Florida event

Second edition of Skechers World Champions Cup supporting Shriners Children’s takes place this week

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