13 h. ago England survive mighty fright against France to claim Women’s Six Nations grand slam again

England 43-42 France: The Red Roses just about clung on after a thunderous comeback from the visitors at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham

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14 h. ago England hold on to claim Women’s Six Nations grand slam with one

England 43-42 FranceDow and Sing score twice before visitors’ late fightbackThere was a moment after France’s Joanna Grisez scored where fans were wondering if this would be the day England’s stranglehold on this competition came to an end. The Red Roses were 31-7 up after 23 minutes, but a resolute France cut back the lead to one point in the final minute. A French knock-on ended the game and the sheer pressure the hosts were under was plain to see by the wild celebrations by the England players at full-time. Despite the nervous ending for England, they not only retained the trophy at Twickenham but claimed a seventh successive title. England’s victory stretched their winning run in this tournament to 34 games and 25 in all competitions.The Red Roses are used to lifting silverware, but the trophy they are hunting will be on the line in the next game they could play here in five months’ time in the Rugby World Cup final. That has eluded them since 2014 and it remains their main targ...

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15 h. ago BREAKING Horse dies after horror fall during Sandown's feature race, with viewers saying they 'feel ill'

Viewers were left stunned and 'feeling ill' after they witnessed a horror fall at Sandown in the feature race, with a favourite suffering a fatal blow after a jump

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15 h. ago Horse dies after horror fall during Sandown's feature race, with viewers saying they 'feel ill'

Viewers were left stunned and 'feeling ill' after they witnessed a horror fall at Sandown in the feature race, with a favourite suffering a fatal blow after a jump

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16 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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40 h. ago Zoe Harrison urges England to embrace the occasion in grand slam clash with France

Harrison has got the nod at fly half as the Red Roses battle their fiercest foes at Allianz Stadium for Women’s Six Nations glory

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42 h. ago Louise Thompson reveals she suffered a devastating miscarriage in emotional post

The former Made in Chelsea star, 30, who nearly died when giving birth to their son, Leo, after undergoing an emergency C-section, shared the update with her 1.5million Instagram followers.

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48 h. ago The vital opportunity that the Red Roses must take in Women’s Six Nations grand slam decider

England face a necessary test against their fiercest foes France in front of another good crowd at Twickenham

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65 h. ago Six Nations: England star Ellie Kildunne to miss Grand Slam decider after suffering hamstring injury

England will be without their star full back as they push for a seventh straight Six Nations title

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3 d. ago Rory McIlroy shaken by scale of ‘absolutely amazing’ reaction to Masters triumph

Augusta winner returns in Zurich Classic of New OrleansMcIlroy and Shane Lowry are the defending championsRory McIlroy has admitted to being taken aback by the scale of reaction to his Masters triumph. Two US presidents – Donald Trump and Barack Obama – plus huge names from worlds outside sport have contacted the Northern Irishman since he completed the career grand slam at Augusta National. Amid moving scenes at Augusta, McIlroy’s outpouring of emotion reverberated way beyond golf. The achievement meant “everything and more” to McIlroy. It struck chords elsewhere.McIlroy, who beat Justin Rose in a playoff to win the Green Jacket, will return to the course at this week’s Zurich Classic of New Orleans. He was in bed with a fever on Monday, and was still slightly jaded when he addressed the media at TPC Louisiana on Wednesday. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Nicky Henderson issues Nico de Boinville update after horror fall at Plumpton

An update on Nico de Boinville’s condition has been given after the jockey sustained a kick in a heavy fall at Plumpton that saw him rushed to hospital

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5 d. ago Schoolgirl's body left on bedroom floor for nine hours as cops and ambulance "argued" over removal

Lucy Grant, 17, passed away after suffering a fatal seizure on April 15. Her family allege emergency service failures led to hours of torment where she wasn't removed from her home.

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5 d. ago Horse trained in Wales captures Irish Grand National to give Sean Bowen biggest win

Haiti Couleurs, trained by Rebecca Curtis, made all the running under Sean Bowen to land Ireland's richest jumps race on Easter Monday at Fairyhouse

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5 d. ago Top jockey Nico de Boinville rushed to hospital after suffering horror fall at Plumpton

Leading jockey Nico de Boinville has been taken to hospital after suffering a nasty fall while racing at Plumpton aboard As The Fella Says and required treatment on the course

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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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5 d. ago James Doyle suffers broken collarbone as 'horrendous’ fall leaves horse fatally injured

The top Flat jockey broke his collarbone in a racing spill at Chelmsford when his mount Forever Proud fell and will miss key rides for Wathnan Racing

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5 d. ago I'm an Irish Grand National jockey riding a 50/1 shot but I really fancy the second favourite to win at Fairyhouse

O'Keeffe is a Cheltenham winner who was won on Galopin Des Champs and is thinking Irish at Fairyhouse

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6 d. ago Newsboy’s ITV4 selections for Fairyhouse on Monday plus tips from every UK race

Newsboy is backing Malina Girl to win the Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse and he expects Okeechobee to take the Magnolia Stakes at Kempton, both live on ITV4

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6 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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6 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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