33 h. ago Grand National 2025: Latest runners and betting as Harry Redknapp faces anxious wait

After missing out 12 months ago Harry Redknapp’s Cheltenham Festival winner Shakem Up ‘Arry is vying for one of the final places in the field for the £1 million race.

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34 h. ago 'On behalf of the women of Ireland, he can f*** off': Conor McGregor's bid to become Irish president sparks outrage

The scathing assessment of McGregor's suitability for the presidency suggests a bid for office would prove a harder fight than any of his bouts in the UFC Octagon.

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51 h. ago Ireland end long Women’s Six Nations wait with victory over Italy

Ireland swept to a 54-12 win in Parma to record their first away win in the Women’s Six Nations since 2021

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1 week ago France survive red card and Ireland fightback in Women’s Six Nations opener

Ireland 15-27 France: A late try from Emilie Boulard quelled a strong second half showing from Ireland as the visitors kicked off with a win

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1 week ago Queen Camilla shares emotional moment with domestic violence survivor

On a trip to Northern Ireland, Queen Camilla visited the Atlas Women's Centre today in Lisburn, where she chatted to the survivor of domestic violence and opened up about an old hobby

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2 w. ago Unflappable Maro Itoje proves he now deserves Lions captaincy | Gerard Meagher

England lock is finally turning into captain he was tipped to become, and should get ultimate accolade this summerIt was 12 years ago that England came here chasing the grand slam. It was Stuart Lancaster’s second Six Nations in charge and though an unconvincing home victory over Italy had come the week before, hopes were high England could seal a first clean sweep since 2003. They ended up being beaten so emphatically that some of the Wales players were discussing where in town they would celebrate their 30-3 win – which earned them the title, snatched out of England’s grasp – during the second half.So poor were England that numerous members of the side played their way out of the British & Irish Lions squad to tour Australia. Warren Gatland was on sabbatical from Wales at the time, Rob Howley in temporary charge, but the New Zealander put great stock in how players performed in hostile atmospheres away from home and, based on the evidence of their limp surrender, plenty were s...

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2 w. ago Slot sanguine after Liverpool exit in ‘best game of football I’ve ever been involved in’

PSG beat Liverpool on penalties in Champions LeagueSlot praises ‘teams of an incredible level and intensity’Arne Slot described Liverpool’s Champions League exit as the ­finest game of his career after Paris Saint‑Germain stunned Anfield with ­victory in a penalty shootout.The Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma proved the decisive figure in the last-16 second leg with penalty saves from Darwin Núñez and Curtis Jones. The game had gone to extra time and penalties after ­Ousmane Dembélé’s winner cancelled out Liverpool’s first‑leg lead from Paris. PSG converted all four of their penalties in a flawless shootout display. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago That was much more like it from England, writes SIR CLIVE WOODWARD, but why didn't they go for the jugular?

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Job done for England. A bonus-point victory over Italy was absolutely required and that was delivered. More importantly Twickenham wanted entertainment.

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3 w. ago ‘Devastated’ England wait for test results after Ollie Lawrence injury

Borthwick: ‘Fingers crossed it’s not as severe as we fear’Maro Itoje ‘looking forward’ to ‘humungous’ Wales tieEngland stayed in the chase for the Six Nations title with a bonus-point victory against Italy but lost Ollie Lawrence to an achilles injury that threatens his hopes of touring Australia with the British & Irish Lions.Steve Borthwick’s side scored seven tries as they overwhelmed the Azzurri after a close first half in sunny south-west London, with the fly-half Fin Smith orchestrating the attack impressively. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago We're travellers and we spend hours cleaning our homes every day

Hundreds of Gypsy women from across the UK and Ireland regularly share videos and cleaning tips on TikTok, showcasing their rigorous polishing routines.

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3 w. ago Maro Itoje urges England to prioritise victory over big points haul against Italy

England retain slim hope of winning Six NationsItoje: ‘It’s not going to be a straightforward game’Maro Itoje has called on his England side to put Italy to the sword on Sunday before worrying about a bumper points haul that could boost their hopes of clinching the Six Nations title.England go in search of a third straight victory of this year’s championship and are hot favourites to do so, having never lost to the Azzurri. Both their recent victories, against France and Scotland, were secured by a solitary point, however, with question marks raised over their clunky attack. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Northern Ireland police chief appeals to students over serial rapist Zhenhao Zou

Zou found guilty of raping 10 women in the UK and China, but police fear he may have attacked more than 50 womenNorthern Ireland’s police chief has appealed to students who may have had concerns about the serial rapist Zhenhao Zou, who studied at Queen’s University Belfast for two years.Jon Boutcher, the chief constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland, said they had been unable to speak at the trial before his conviction this week amid fears he may have drugged and attacked more than 50 women while in London. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Six Nations proves a beacon of light, hope and escapism amid global moral surrender | Emma John

In a world run by bullies, with sports subsumed by greed, England v Italy – never mind Ireland v France – offers comfortI recently caught myself telling someone I couldn’t wait for England’s Six Nations match against Italy on Sunday, which seemed a bit, well, enthusiastic. Clearly, rugby fans of all stripes will be salivating at Saturday’s key clash between Ireland and France. It’s a bit less usual to get excited at the kind of historical mismatch which, in the past, I might have watched as highlights, late in the evening, when I already knew the result.Is it because I expect the action to be good? Uncertain. Italy pushed England close last year and dominated Wales in Rome last month, which salts the dish. The home team need a sizeable win – four tries for the bonus point – to stay in the title hunt, which raises the question of whether Steve Borthwick’s reformatted backline can finally cut loose and run in a cricket score. Or will Italy bounce back from a drubbing at the hands of t...

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3 w. ago Home nations to make joint bid to host 2035 Women's World Cup

The competition has never been held on British soil

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3 w. ago UK plans joint bid to host 2035 Women’s World Cup in ‘monumental moment’

England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland involvedKeir Starmer promises ‘government’s full support’The home nations are to join together in a bid to host the Women’s World Cup in 2035, a move which, if successful, would mark a “monumental moment in our nation’s sporting history”, according to Keir Starmer, the prime minister.A formal expression of interest in staging the tournament, which could be comprised of as many as 48 teams, is to be submitted to Fifa this month on behalf of the football associations of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, the governing bodies have confirmed. Continue reading...

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