3 h. ago ESPN hoping some fans from 4 Nations tune in for Stadium Series and remainder of the NHL season

Normally the NHL is coming out of the dog days of the regular season in late February as teams begin the final push for a playoff berth

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3 d. ago From Mee to Barré: meet the unexpected stars of an enthralling Six Nations | Robert Kitson

Ellis Mee, who would not have registered with many before this tournament, has been one of the shining stars so farSure, it’s still early days but Wales’s upbeat performance against Ireland showed how quickly perceptions can change. Even a few weeks ago the name Ellis Mee would not have registered with many Six Nations fans. Now, after an eye-catching debut last weekend, the lanky 21-year-old is being tipped by no less an expert than Jamie Roberts to become a regular fixture for Wales. Less than a year ago the 6ft 4in Mee was playing for Nottingham in the Championship – memo to the Rugby Football Union: there is plenty of untapped talent out there – and was scouted by the former Wales international James “Cubby” Davies while playing for Nottingham Trent University. Then, after just 10 professional games for Scarlets, he was parachuted into the national team as part of a productive back three alongside his similarly positive clubmates Blair Murray and Tom Rogers. Suddenly it’s all Me...

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3 d. ago Report of 'serious disturbance' after woman's death on Rosslare Stena ferry carrying rugby fans

Gardaí in Wexford are investigating all of the circumstances surrounding the incident. A significant number of people were on board the ferry, including rugby fans returning from the Six Nations clash between Wales and Ireland

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5 d. ago The best Welsh national anthem in years as fan in tears on TV

'I nearly wished I was Welsh after that," wrote one Irish viewer

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5 d. ago Freeman believes in England’s Six Nations title hopes despite fans’ boos

England have favourable fixtures against Italy and WalesSteve Borthwick backtracks on George Furbank’s fitnessTommy Freeman has admitted that England understand supporters’ frustrations amid a chorus of boos during the scrappy victory over Scotland but believes Steve Borthwick’s side are still alive in the Six Nations title race after back-to-back wins.Borthwick has revealed that Freeman’s Northampton teammate George Furbank is unlikely to feature in the final two matches against Italy and Wales, having previously suggested he could, but England head into the second fallow week third in the table with favourable fixtures to come. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago The Gogglebox stars lost over the years: Famous faces on Channel 4 hit show no longer with us

Since it first aired over 10 years ago back in March 2013 Gogglebox has become a fan favourite show winning multiple BAFTAs and National Television Awards. 

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1 week ago Adorable moment Prince Harry embraces daughter of Team Ukraine Invictus Games athlete

The Duke of Sussex , 40, was visibly touched at the heartwarming revelation as he chatted with fans - before delivering a message of solidarity with the war-torn nation.

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