14 h. ago First Europe, then the world: Twickenham awaits in year of twin peaks for England

Grand slam clash is vital stepping stone in Red Roses’ quest to reclaim the World Cup crown they last held in 2014There 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.The Red Roses head coach, John Mitchell, has been around long enough to know the smart thing to do is separate the two. “We’ve got to be careful focusing on the World Cup final because we’ve got to earn the right to contest it,” Mitchell said this week. “It’s good to have the chance to be back at our home stadium, but it’s an isolated situation, that’s the wa...

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18 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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22 h. ago Djokovic says tennis will always outlive its star players and he can feel the changes taking place

Novak Djokovic says he can feel the changes taking place in tennis

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25 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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41 h. ago Ellie Kildunne ruled out of grand slam decider as Zoe Harrison starts at fly

Harrison edges out Holly Aitchison for the starting No 10 shirt as England take on France at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham

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43 h. ago Ellie Kildunne ruled out of grand slam decider as Zoe Harrison starts at fly half for Red Roses

Harrison edges out Holly Aitchison for the starting 10 shirt as England take on France at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham

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43 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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44 h. ago Carlos Alcaraz faces race against time to be fit for French Open

The world No.3 and reigning champion at Roland Garros has been forced to pull out of his home tournament, the Madrid Open, with injuries to both his hamstring and groin, hampering his preparations for next month's Grand Slam

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47 h. ago Rory McIlroy reveals messages from two US presidents after historic Masters triumph

The Northern Irishman finally ended his 11-year wait to complete a career grand slam - managed by only five other players in history - with his Augusta success

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63 h. 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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69 h. ago Rory McIlroy freed from career Grand Slam burden is ‘scary’ for rivals, says Xander Schauffele

McIlroy won the Masters earlier this month to end an 11-year wait to become a career Grand Slam champion

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2 d. ago Rory McIlroy free of grand slam pressure a ‘scary’ prospect – Xander Schauffele

The 31 year-old, who won both the USPGA and Open crowns last year, harbours the dream of emulating the Northern Irishman in claiming all four majors.

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3 d. ago Andre Agassi will play at the US Open Pickleball Championships next week

Andre Agassi collected two of his eight Grand Slam tennis titles at the U.S. Open and now he’ll be competing at a different racket event with that name

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4 d. ago Nick Faldo sums up feelings on Rory McIlroy with comment on greatest ever players

Rory McIlroy has been the subject of much debate since winning the Masters to complete the career Grand Slam, and Sir Nick Faldo has had his say on the matter

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5 d. ago Rory McIlroy’s return to tournament golf revealed after Masters win

McIlroy dramatically won the Masters to complete a career grand slam but will soon return to the course for his next tournament

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6 d. ago Rory McIlroy's rumoured ex Amanda Balionis back on TV for the first time since his Masters win

The Northern Irishman became only the sixth man to clinch the career Grand Slam last Sunday after prevailing in a nail-biting play-off hole against Justin Rose.

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6 d. ago Bryson DeChambeau breaks silence on Rory McIlroy 'beef' after Masters champion IGNORED rival US star during Augusta triumph

An emotional McIlroy achieved golf's career Grand Slam after holding his nerve to get the better of Justin Rose in a tense play-off last Sunday.

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6 d. ago Red Roses rout Scotland to set up Six Nations grand slam decider

It will all come down to the final day of the Six Nations

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6 d. ago Rampant Red Roses rout Scotland to set up grand slam decider with France

England 59-7 ScotlandTwickenham finale will decide destination of titleEngland felled Scotland in a devastating manner to set up a grand slam decider against France in the Women’s Six Nations as they bid for their seventh successive title. The 59-7 victory was the team’s 33rd consecutive win in the tournament.England were heavy favourites heading into the match as Scotland have never beaten the Red Roses in the tournament, with their last win across all competitions against their rivals coming in 1999. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago The Grand Tour fans slam new Amazon Prime release as 'just not good enough'

The first of four parts of a new special was just released

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