6 h. ago Northampton’s Fin Smith: ‘We love being written off. We’d back ourselves against anybody’

England and Lions fly-half on run to Champions Cup final, controlling his inner demons and playing junior tennis alongside Jack Draper“I was always angry,” Fin Smith remembers as he explains his transition from a volatile young tennis player into the decisively calm fly-half for Northampton, England and the Lions who is as serene as he is interesting. Smith has had a remarkable year so far but there is an understated lightness about him as he recalls playing in tennis tournaments alongside Jack Draper, the current world No 5.“As an 11-year-old tennis player I was very angry,” he says at Franklin’s Gardens, having just completed Northampton Saints’ final training session before they face Bordeaux on Saturday in the Champions Cup final. “I used to blow up and smash rackets a lot. But getting that out of my system at a young age, while facing set points and match points, can only benefit me when I’m playing rugby under pressure and really taking on an internal battle.” Continue reading...

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7 h. ago French wine, German cars and Swiss chocolates: These EU imports could soon get more costly thanks to Trump’s tariffs

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8 h. ago Brits warned over 'faeces disease' spreading in Europe as six dead already

The potentially deadly infection, which spreads through poor hygiene and contaminated food, can cause serious liver damage - and hundreds have already fallen ill across one popular European destination

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10 h. ago Maxime Lucu warns Bordeaux must ‘neutralise’ Henry Pollock threat

Pollock has starred on Northampton’s run to the Champions Cup final, earning a Lions call-up in the process.

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10 h. ago Tourists fear sinking European holiday destination will end up 'like Atlantis'

Europe is a popular tourist destination for many people around the globe, but one common travel destination is sinking, and people fear it will 'end up like Atlantis'

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13 h. ago Urgent warning over outbreak of deadly virus 'spread by faeces' that's surging through parts of Europe, killing six

Holidaymakers jetting off to a popular European destination have been urged to get jabbed after hundreds have been infected with deadly disease.

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14 h. ago Warning to travellers as outbreak of deadly virus 'spread by faeces' surges through parts of Europe, killing six

Holidaymakers jetting off to a popular European destination have been urged to get jabbed after hundreds have been infected with deadly disease.

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16 h. ago easyJet launches holidays to underrated Italian seaside town with more than 40km of stunning golden beaches

easyJet holidays has announced that it's launching holidays to an iconic Italian seaside resort. It's a buzzing destination famed for its lively nightlife scene.

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16 h. ago Is THIS where Jesus turned water into wine? Archaeologists in Israel claim they've found the exact location where the miracle took place

Although the true location has been disputed, experts say they have now pinpointed exactly where Cana is - and it is not the site visited by thousands of pilgrims each year.

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19 h. ago How Northampton can defy logic to triumph in the Champions Cup

European success has been the preserve of the French and Irish heavyweights in recent years but Northampton have hope of a second competition crown

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21 h. ago Feted by school children, tossing out a first pitch: Former Israeli hostage grapples with celebrity

Former Israeli hostage Omer Shem Tov is visiting Boston with a message — don't forget those who are still being held in Gaza

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28 h. ago New Wrestlemania location 'revealed' after WWE unexpectedly change city

New Orleans, which last hosted WrestleMania in 2018, had previously been confirmed as its destination next year, but in a sensational move, WWE chiefs backtracked on Thursday

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28 h. ago I'm an Aberdeen trophy winner as season to forget could always be remembered but one thing is vital

Niall McGinn lifted the League Cup with the Dons and tasted success with Celtic as Jimmy Thelin's side have chance to become legends

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34 h. ago Manchester United can forget about signing two players to fix £108.5m transfer problem

Man United's defeat in the Europa League final will have a negative impact on their recruitment plans for this summer's transfer window.

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35 h. ago 'Chicken wine' fans spot new version in supermarkets they 'need now'

It is the perfect time of year to enjoy a crisp white or rose wine in the sunshine - and fans are buzzing as one of their favourite wines now comes in new form, which is perfect for outdoor picnics

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35 h. ago Bungie bosses pitched Destiny 2 subscription fee as ex employees lambast leadership

Ex-Bungie employees have commented on struggles facing the company following accusations of plagiarism for Marathon and big changes behind the scenes of Destiny 2

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36 h. ago 'Beautiful yet underrated' French city named one of Europe's cheapest destinations

The French city of Lille is just a 90-minute train ride away from London and it's been named one of Europe's cheapest destinations by the Post Office

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37 h. ago My £45,000 Greek wedding was ruined when my fiancé almost killed himself with drunken stunt

Jake Elliot almost died when he fell down a 100ft cliff in Greece two days before his destination wedding - and was forced to cancel the £45,000 nuptials.

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37 h. ago Forget White Lotus: Julianne Moore’s Sirens is the smarter more addictive cult drama you need right now

Sharp, star-studded and binge-worthy, this five-episode Netflix gem zips through class, family and power with deliciously dark humour — and everyone craving a second season

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