21 h. ago England v France: Women’s Six Nations grand slam decider – live

Live news from the 4.45pm BST kick-off at TwickenhamSarah Rendell’s preview | And you can drop Luke an emailThere are two games to think about at Twickenham on Saturday, the one the Red Roses will play in, and the one they want to play in. The first is their grand slam decider against France, which kicks off at 4.45pm. The second – at the same venue, five months and one day later – is the World Cup final which, if everything goes as the team hopes at the Stadium of Light, Franklin’s Gardens, Ashton Gate and the other grounds they will visit between now and then, will be the next game they play at the home of English rugby.Mitchell makes nine changes. The women’s world player of the year, Ellie Kildunne, is ruled out by injury so Gloucester-Hartpury’s Emma Sing will start at full-back. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Irish Grand National 2025 results in FULL as Haiti Couleurs wins for Britain to deny Willie Mullins historic treble

A field of 30 runners and riders went to post across the Irish Sea for with a £450,000 prize up for grabs

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7 d. ago Irish Grand National 2025 runners and riders in FULL as 30 horses go for Fairyhouse showpiece

The Irish Grand National is set to take place on Easter Monday at Fairyhouse

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7 d. ago Irish Grand National 2025 tips as Garry Owen eyes Haiti Couleurs for Fairhouse glory in the big one

It's a huge day of racing across the Irish Sea and our man takes you through the card

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9 d. ago Helen Flanagan's striking Karen Millen dress worn to Aintree is now half price

Coronation Street star Helen Flanagan attended the Grand National race at Aintree earlier this month, and she wore a dramatic pink dress from the high street – and it's on sale

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1 week ago Helen Flanagan stuns in striking Karen Millen dress at this year's Grand National race

Coronation Street star Helen Flanagan attended the Grand National race at Aintree earlier this month, and she wore a dramatic pink and red dress from the high street

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1 week ago Horse death tally from 2025 Scottish Grand National heartbreakingly doubles as Ayr showpiece suffers more tragedy

This year's three-day festival was marred with tragedy

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2 w. ago Two horses die in chaotic 2025 Scottish Grand National including last year's winner

Scotland's richest race day of the year was marred by the deaths of two horses in its centrepiece race, the Coral Scottish Grand National

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2 w. ago 2 horses die during 2025 Scottish Grand National including last year's winner as tragedy strikes Ayr showpiece

The Willie Mullins-trained Macdermott who triumphed at Ayr 12 months ago was one of two confirmed fatalities

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2 w. ago What channel is the Scottish Grand National 2025? TV, live stream, start time, runners and odds

A strong Willie Mullins contingent will be present once again as thousands decent on Ayr Racecourse for the trilling 2025 renewal

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2 w. ago Grand National winner Patrick Mullins suspended and misses out on prize money

Patrick Mullins was suspended for eight days after landing the 2025 Grand National on Nick Rockett for his father Willie Mullins at Aintree

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2 w. ago Scottish Grand National 2025 tips as legendary Garry Owen so confident he NAPS toughest race of the lot

Our revered tipster is going bold on the marquee day of the year in Scottish racing

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2 w. ago Grand National horse Celebre D'Allen cause of death revealed after 13

The gelding, a 125/1 outsider trained by Philip Hobbs and Johnson White, weakened in the late stages and collapsed after the last fence , requiring veterinary attention.

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2 w. ago Grand National runner Celebre d’Allen died with severe respiratory infection

Post-mortem says immune system badly compromisedConclusion explains why health suddenly deterioratedA post-mortem examination of Celebre d’Allen, who died on Monday evening having collapsed on the run-in during the Grand National at Aintree on Saturday, found that while his “exercise-associated episode” did not lead directly to the 13-year-old’s death, the gelding’s immune system had been severely compromised, probably by over-exertion in the race, and he died as the result of a severe bacterial respiratory infection which had not been present in blood tests taken on Saturday morning.The post-mortem, which was carried out at Rossdales, the leading veterinary practice in Newmarket, concludes that Celebre d’Allen contracted pleuropneumonia after Saturday’s race, while “the subsequent onset of sepsis or endotoxaemia [the release of harmful substances into the bloodstream from bacteria was] likely to have been a key factor in the cause of death”. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Grand National horse Celebre D'Allen's cause of death revealed after post

The full post-mortem examination of Celebre d'Allen, who sadly died three days after collapsing in the 2025 Grand National, has been released after the Aintree showpiece race

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2 w. ago Celebre D’Allen’s cause of death revealed after Grand National 2025 tragedy

The 13-year-old, who died on Monday three days after collapsing at Aintree, developed a severe infection that was not present on raceday, a vet’s report has established

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2 w. ago Scottish Grand National 2025 runners and riders in FULL as 23 horses confirmed for £200k Ayr showpiece

Irish training legend Willie Mullins claimed the big prize last year with Macdermott and is heading back for more

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2 w. ago 'Unruly' horse banned from the Grand National to run in Scottish version

Mr Incredible will carry top weight in the Scottish Grand National at Ayr on Saturday after being ruled unsuitable to take part in the big race at Aintree

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2 w. ago RSPCA issues statement after two horses die after racing at Grand National 2025

It was confirmed on Tuesday that racehorse Celebre D’Allen has died after falling in Saturday's race at Aintree

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2 w. ago When is the Scottish Grand National 2025? Date, time, prize money, runners, odds, how to watch

The biggest meet of the Scottish horseracing calendar will take place this weekend.

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