4 h. ago WRU now confident of agreement on axing team as final four bids lodged for Cardiff

Welsh rugby could have consensus on who the three professional teams will be before the end of the year

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3 d. ago Imran Sherwani, Great Britain Olympic hockey hero, dies aged 63

He scored twice in 1988 final against West GermanyOlympic star was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2019Imran Sherwani, who starred in the Great Britain hockey team that won Olympic gold in 1988, has died at the age of 63, his family have announced.Sherwani revealed in 2021 that had he been diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer’s in 2019, and his family continue to raise awareness of the condition. He represented Great Britain and England 94 times, culminating in scoring two goals in his team’s 3-1 final victory over West Germany in Seoul. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Green days: Ben Ainslie’s new team lead the way on and out of the water | Emma John

The SailGP championship harnesses sailors’ competitive instincts in the cause of sustainability as teams vie to be the greenest of them allBritish sailors have always been a belligerent bunch. Francis Drake, Lord Nelson, Admiral Cunningham and, of course, Sir Ben Ainslie. The most successful Olympian in sailing’s history is also the sport’s equivalent of The Hulk: you really don’t want to make him angry.So perhaps it’s a good thing that there has been plenty to annoy him this year, not least that acrimonious split from his America’s Cup team owner, Sir Jim Ratcliffe. In true Ainslie style, it only seems to have made him more dangerous. His Emirates GBR team top the SailGP championship going into this weekend’s grand final. And on Wednesday, they were named 2025 winners of its Impact League, which ranks the racing teams on the contribution they have made to their social and natural environment. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Spain and Germany renew battle in Nations League final showdown

The Euro 2025 semi-final remains fresh in the memory, but this contest exists in a very different contextJust for a moment, cast your mind back to that summer’s evening towards the end of July when Spain earned their first win over Germany. The illustrious newcomers (relatively speaking) needed the genius of Aitana Bonmatí and her 113th-minute goal to eventually break down the resilience of the traditional trailblazers and book their place in their first European Championship final.Just four months on, Christian Wück’s team have the opportunity to avenge that night in Zürich, albeit in less distinguished circumstances as they battle for a trophy that carries less prestige. The second edition of the Uefa Women’s Nations League comes to a close this fortnight with a two-legged final between the holders Spain and Germany. Continue reading...

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1 week ago The very different team Wales will be forced to pick for final autumn match

Wales will be forced to field a much-changed team out of the international window

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2 w. ago Wales star banned as Steve Tandy forced to make team change for final two games

Wales have been dealt a blow ahead of matches against New Zealand and South Africa

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2 w. ago The Breakdown | Could new Nations Championship transform Test rugby? The jury is out

There is logic to the fresh international format, due to launch next year, but glaring issues and logistical challenges tooOK, let’s just pick the ball up and run with it for a little while. A reimagined global Test landscape pitching the northern hemisphere against the south commencing next July. Twelve men’s national sides playing six games each with a final playoff weekend. Concluding with one champion team hoisting a shiny trophy aloft in front of, hopefully, a worldwide television audience of millions.On paper – and years of scribbling on the backs of envelopes have gone into this – there is some logic to it. Instead of seemingly random Tests scattered like distant dots on someone else’s map there is at least a discernible framework. Every game will, in theory, resonate. And, by virtue of pooling everybody’s TV rights, there are hopes of a collective commercial and promotional upside that can benefit the whole sport. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago England player ratings vs Albania as Three Lions head to World Cup with perfect record

Harry Kane bagged a brace in England's 2-0 win over Albania in their final World Cup qualifier, while a number of his team-mates were well below their best

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2 w. ago Patriots march on as TreVeyon Henderson’s three touchdowns help down Jets

New York Jets 14–27 New England PatriotsPat move to 9-2, guaranteed winning seasonRookie TreVeyon Henderson rushed for two touchdowns and made a TD catch to help Drake Maye and the New England Patriots win their eighth straight game, 27-14 over the New York Jets on Thursday night.New England (9-2) matched their longest streak since Tom Brady’s final season with the team in 2019. The Patriots’ 3-0 record in AFC East games is their best start in the division since 2019 (5-0). Continue reading...

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2 w. ago 'Bomb Squad' pioneer reveals the secrets behind England's game

In 2005 the 'Bomb Squad' had a very different name when Rassie Erasmus selected his Cheetahs team for the Currie Cup final and made a surprising decision...

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2 w. ago Plans to demolish commercial units in Paisley and replace with office and storage facility refused

Allison Architecture lodged bid for planning permission on behalf of Lambert and Son Properties for project off Hawkhead Road.

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3 w. ago What Rangers players really think about title chances as insider warns against January fire sale

Billy Dodds was part of Barry Ferguson's backroom team in the final third of last season

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3 w. ago Andrew's 'chaotic life' at Royal Lodge revealed as staff 'do his bidding' in final days

Andrew's final days at the Royal Lodge have been described as 'chaotic' as staff are reportedly 'confused' over his status following the stripping of his HRH title

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3 w. ago Andrew's final days at Royal Lodge as 'confused' staff 'scurry around doing his bidding'

Andrew Mountbatten Windsor's final days at the Royal Lodge have been described as 'chaotic' as staff are reportedly 'confused' about his status following his HRH title being stripped

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3 w. ago 'We are a better team': Ruben Amorim explains big Manchester United changes after Europa League final loss

Manchester United have not beaten Tottenham in their last seven attempts

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3 w. ago Jiffy: WRU are right about three teams but I have no confidence in bosses

Wales are set to start another international campaign against a backdrop of off-field uncertainty, with the number of Welsh regions set to be cut to three

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3 w. ago Andrew told lover's landlady to curtsy: RICHARD EDEN'S DIARY

Soon, perhaps shortly after Christmas , he will bid farewell to Royal Lodge, where he's lived in rarefied seclusion for 20 years.

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4 w. ago Arise, Sir David: Beckham knighted by King Charles at Windsor Castle ceremony

Former England captain, 50, ‘immensely proud’Made ambassador for King’s Foundation in 2024David Beckham received a knighthood at Windsor Castle on Tuesday. The former England captain, 50, was among those accepting honours for his services to sport and charity. Earlier this year, he said he was “immensely proud” of being recognised in the King’s birthday honours.The player made his Premier League debut for Manchester United in 1995 and was part of the team that earned a dramatic Champions League final victory in 1999 when they beat Bayern Munich with two late goals. Continue reading...

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