31 h. ago Marcus Smith vs Sam Prendergast and five things to watch as the Champions Cup knockout stages begin

The two playmakers and Lions hopefuls go head-to-head in Dublin in the Investec Champions Cup last-16

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4 d. ago The Breakdown | Marcus Smith’s duel with Sam Prendergast could define Lions hopes

When the two fly-halves meet at Croke Park, the result could weigh heavily on Andy Farrell’s selectionSometimes players like to pretend they barely contemplate their direct opponent. That way they can neatly sidestep all external comparisons and inner doubts and concentrate on their own jobs. It is a team game, after all, and it never pays to waste time fretting about things over which you have limited control.Every now and again, though, the “game within a game” duel narrative is unavoidable. Even if Leinster’s pack give a well-stuffed armchair ride to their young fly-half Sam Prendergast on Saturday his Harlequins opposite number, Marcus Smith, will still be expected to make some sort of impact. If not, his chances of being among the chosen few to tour with the British & Irish Lions this summer will recede and Prendergast’s will be suitably enhanced. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago How to watch Tour Championship snooker 2025: Free live stream, TV channel, full schedule and prize money

It's the final event before the World Championship gets underway and Kyren Wilson will be aiming for more glory

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8 d. ago ‘Not even a watch’: No prizes if City win Club World Cup, warns Guardiola

Manchester City coach says team doesn’t deserve bonusGuardiola on Rodri’s recovery: ‘We must be careful’Pep Guardiola has stated that if Manchester City win this summer’s Club World Cup he, his players and staff do not deserve even “a watch” as a bonus given their disappointing season.The champions travel to Bournemouth for Sunday’s FA Cup quarter-final in the only other competition they can win. City are fifth in the Premier League, 22 points behind the leaders, Liverpool, were eliminated from the Champions League in February and went out of the Carabao Cup in the last 16. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago How to watch Chelsea vs Man City FOR FREE: TV channel and live stream for Women's Champions League today

The fourth and final instalment between these two sides this season takes place at Stamford Bridge tonight

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1 week ago When is the Snooker World Championship 2025? Prize money, format, trophy, watch on television

It’s not long until the world’s best snooker players battle it out on the baize in Sheffield.

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1 week ago How to watch Arsenal vs Real Madrid FOR FREE: TV channel and live stream for Women's Champions League today

A huge task awaits Arsenal in Europe at the Emirates Stadium tonight

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2 w. ago How to watch the World Indoor Athletics Championships 2025, as Georgia Hunter Bell goes for Britain

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2 w. ago First pictures of people accused of murdering woman in Talbot Green shooting

Marcus Huntley, 20, from St Mellons, Cardiff, Jordan Mills-Smith, 32, from Pentwyn, Cardiff, Melissa Quailey-Dashper, 39, from Leicester, Joshua Gordon, 27, from Oadby, Leicestershire, and Tony Porter, 68, from Braunstone Town, Leicestershire, have all been charged with murder.

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The world’s greatest athletes are competing in China this week.

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It’s day three on the baize in Telford.

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2 w. ago How to watch Man City vs Chelsea FOR FREE: TV channel and live stream for Women's Champions League today

Days after their League Cup Final clash, the English rivals meet in Europe

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2 w. ago Trial date set for five people accused of murdering Joanne Penney

Marcus Huntley, 20, from Cardiff, Jordan Mills-Smith, 32, from Cardiff, Melissa Quailey-Dashper, 39, from Leicester, Joshua Gordon, 27, from Leicestershire, and Tony Porter, 68, from Leicestershire, appeared at Cardiff Crown Court.

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2 w. ago Watch controversial moment British world champion Nick Ball KICKS his opponent

With the WBA world featherweight title at stake, the fighters concluded the first five minutes with a controversial illegal kick, which saw the Irishman fall to the ground in pain.

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3 w. ago Ireland freshen things up with Jack Crowley one of six changes against Italy

Interim head coach Simon Easterby saw his side beaten by France last week.

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3 w. ago Prince William spotted celebrating Champions League win alongside Princess Charlotte's godfather

Prince William was in attendance at Villa Park to watch Aston Villa secure their place in the Champions League quarter-finals with a 3-0 win

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3 w. ago Marcus Smith back for England as Steve Borthwick targets Six Nations glory

England go into ‘Super Saturday’ a point behind leaders France.

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