1 hour ago Full list of Cardiff roads shut as thousands descend on city for major rugby event

The Investec Champions Cup Final between Northampton Saints and Union Bordeaux Bègles is due to take place at the Principality Stadium

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7 h. ago Chris Sutton warns Celtic they're screwed if they fall into Scottish Cup Final trap as year of the underdog can't be dismissed

Sutton has seen Hoops batter Aberdeen before this season but also how Crystal Palace and Newcastle have upset the odds

Events

7 h. ago Challenge Cup: Bath breeze past Lyon in Cardiff to take massive step closer to historic treble

The Somerset club are riding high ahead of the Premiership run-in

Politics

8 h. ago Finn Russell leads Bath to European glory as Scottish referee at centre of controversy

Russell kicks 17 points as Bath defeat Lyon in Challenge Cup final

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9 h. ago Sir Alex Ferguson slips Aberdeen some Celtic shock tips as Jimmy Thelin reveals Scottish Cup Final advice

Fergie was used to lifted silverware with the Dons at the National Stadium an Thelinmight need all the help he can get

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10 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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11 h. ago Who will win Aberdeen vs Celtic? Our writers predict Scottish Cup Final clash at Hampden

Our writers predict the Hampden showdown and by all accounts it's set to be a grim afternoon at the National Stadium for the Dandies

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14 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.

Events

14 h. ago Evan Ferguson lands new Celtic transfer pitch with Guirassy price 'set' as O'Riley 'bid' sends paydays into overdrive

It's set to be a busy summer for the Premiership champions after the Scottish Cup final clash with Aberdeen this weekend

Economics

14 h. ago Tottenham fans amass for parade; Williams gets suspended jail sentence: football news – live

Premier League: 10 things to look out for on the final dayFixtures | Tables | Sign up for Football Daily | Email TahaThe latest omission of Jack Grealish isn’t a surprise. Grealish is a bit-part player at Manchester City these days and wasn’t used in last weekend’s FA Cup final defeat by Crystal Palace. The match winner in that game, Eberechi Eze, is included. The Palace duo of Marc Guéhi and Adam Wharton miss out, presumably due to injury (although it should be said Tuchel hasn’t seemed entirely convinced by Guéhi).Tuchel has not been able to name Marcus Rashford because of injury; West Ham’s Jarrod Bowen misses out after failing to take his opportunity last time. Newcastle’s Dan Burn gets another go. Continue reading...

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17 h. ago England: Thomas Tuchel explains Dominic Solanke and Adam Wharton snubs for latest squad

The Tottenham striker has spoken to his England boss, while the Crystal Palace midfielder has another aim this summer

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17 h. ago What channel is Celtic v Aberdeen Scottish Cup final? TV and live stream details, team news, referee and VAR

How to watch the Scottish Cup final for free

Sport

18 h. ago Crystal Palace finally confirm FA Cup parade plan but fans left furious

Crystal Palace have announced how they will celebrate their FA Cup victory over Manchester City with supporters - and confirmed when their bus parade will take place around Selhurst Park

Sport

19 h. ago Liverpool XI vs Crystal Palace: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup, injury latest for Premier League

Reds defender is poised for an Anfield send-off this weekend

Politics

19 h. ago Ivan Toney recalled to England squad, Spurs head for trophy parade: football news – live

Premier League: 10 things to look out for on the final dayFixtures | Tables | Sign up for Football Daily | Email LukeThe latest omission of Jack Grealish isn’t a surprise. Grealish is a bit-part player at Manchester City these days and wasn’t used in last weekend’s FA Cup final defeat by Crystal Palace. The match winner in that game, Eberechi Eze, is included. The Palace duo of Marc Guéhi and Adam Wharton miss out, presumably due to injury (although it should be said Tuchel hasn’t seemed entirely convinced by Guéhi).Tuchel has not been able to name Marcus Rashford because of injury; West Ham’s Jarrod Bowen misses out after failing to take his opportunity last time. Newcastle’s Dan Burn gets another go. Continue reading...

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20 h. ago Crystal Palace trophy parade: Route and time confirmed to celebrate historic FA Cup win

Crystal Palace will celebrate their first-ever major trophy success with a parade in south London

Culture

24 h. ago How to watch Bath vs Lyon: TV channel and live stream for Challenge Cup final today

The Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales hosts the Challenge Cup final in a first-ever meeting between Bath and Lyon

Sport

24 h. ago What channel is Aberdeen vs Celtic? Free live stream, TV, ref, VAR and Scottish Cup Final team news

The glamour end-of-season showdown at Hampden is almost upon us as Celts stand on the brink of another Treble

Sport

33 h. ago Aberdeen supporter's ten reasons why they can beat Celtic in Scottish Cup final

Many have written Dons off - but one man still has confidence

Politics

33 h. ago Greg Taylor's unseen Celtic contract power floated as Kieran Tierney leaves Arsenal icon with transfer regret

Taylor is set to play his final game for the Hoops in the Scottish Cup Final - unless a new agreement can be reached

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