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Articles by Will Conroy
Energised England deliver statement win to take heat off Borthwick
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Rees-Zammit taunts Pollock as Bristol outplay Northampton
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Rees-Zammit back to his best as Bristol outplay Northampton
Louis Rees-Zammit scored in the first half and promptly performed the Pollock Pulse celebration - PA/Andrew Matthews Starting with Sale away and then hosting Northampton, the reigning champions, at home, few would have predicted an injury-hit Bristol to be unbeaten after two rounds of the Prem. But that is exactly where the Bears find themselves after securing a bonus-point victory over the Saints.
Champions League draw: Arsenal handed Mourinho reunion with Real Madrid tie Original
Champions League holders Paris St Germain will take on Barcelona and Manchester City in this season's league phase, while last season's beaten finalists Arsenal host record 15-time champions Real Madrid after Thursday's draw in Monaco set up several mouth-watering clashes. Luis Enrique's PSG, who beat Premier League champions Arsenal after a penalty shoot-out in the Champions League final in May to retain their title, will host Barcelona and travel to City.
Wales beat Fiji to record first back-to-back Test wins since 2023
Wales have won back-to-back Test matches for the first time since the 2023 Rugby World Cup. In a ferocious encounter here at the Cardiff City Stadium – a contest which deserved far better than the paltry crowd – Steve Tandy’s men survived the first-half attacking chaos of the Fijians to record an impressive win in their Nations Championship opener.
Ireland snatch dramatic victory against Australia in Nations Championship thriller
Ireland’s Nations Championship campaign got off to a winning start after a dramatic finish against Australia. Andy Farrell’s side trailed with three minutes remaining before replacement tighthead Thomas Clarkson crossed from short range after sustained pressure to draw them level. Fly-half Sam Prendergast then held his nerve to put Ireland two points ahead.
Djokovic fights back to beat Wu Yibing and reach second round at Wimbledon
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Bloodied Jannik Sinner kicks off title defence with five-set epic
Jannik Sinner was behind and in trouble. Blood was filling up in his right shoe and the crowd was brimming with that unmistakable Centre Court murmur of the shock being on. And not any old shock, at that. The Italian seemed on the verge of becoming the first defending male champion to lose in the opening round in 23 years and only the third in history.
Djokovic fights back to beat Wu Yibing and reach second at Wimbledon
Novak Djokovic launched his latest bid for a record-equalling eighth Wimbledon title and 25th major with a battling 6-4, 5-7 6-4 6-4 win over China’s Wu Yibing in the first round on Monday. Still fiercely competitive at the age of 39, Djokovic is looking to equal Roger Federer’s tally at the All England Club and go past Margaret Court in the all-time list of major titles, and he showed flair and fight to stay on track.
Bloodied Jannik Sinner kicks off title defence with five-set epic
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Sinner into second round of Wimbledon title defence after five-set epic
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Sinner into second round of Wimbledon title defence after five-set epic
After three and a half hours, defending champion Jannik Sinner reaches Wimbledon’s second round - John Walton/PA With big names falling all over SW19 – mainly British and mainly without hitting a ball – Jannik Sinner hauled himself off the floor, and indeed out of a hole, to avoid a seismic shock on Centre Court. The world No 1 was taken all the by world No 51 Miomir Kecmanovic after tumbling during the third set and sustaining a hip complaint.
Hull end Millwall’s Premier League dreams to reach Championship play-off final Original
Mohamed Belloumi of Hull City celebrates - Warren Little/Getty Images Hull City are one Wembley ⁠final away from a return to the Premier League after ending Millwall’s hopes with a ​2-0 away win in the Championship play-off semi-final second leg on Monday. Second-half substitute Mohamed Belloumi broke the deadlock at The Den, after the first leg in Hull ended 0-0 last week, when the winger curled a 64th-minute stunner into the far corner.
West Ham hold on for precious point to confirm Wolves relegation Original
A hard-fought point from a London derby eased West Ham’s relegation fears only slightly but it was enough for Wolverhampton Wanderers’ demotion to the Championship to be confirmed. Tottenham hopes that Palace might do them a big favour proved unfounded, although Oliver Glasner’s hosts did manage to put the ball in the West Ham net, only for it to be ruled out.
Unstoppable Noah Caluori inspires record Saracens win – but they cannot spell his name right
Daniel Schofield, Will Conroy When Noah Caluori first scored five tries againstSale Sharksway back in October, Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall desperately attempted to keep a lid on the expectations around the teenager. “Everyone has got to take a breath”, McCall warned.
Barbeary powers over as Bath fight back to beat Sale Original
Alfie Barbeary celebrates after scoring the match-winning try for Bath - David Rogers/Getty Images Bath’s heavyweight bench came to the rescue as they narrowed the gap on Prem leaders Northampton Saints to just a point with a comeback win over Sale Sharks at the CorpAcq Stadium.
Northampton snatch late win to stick dagger in Saracens’ hearts Original
As Archie McParland went under the posts to claim a late, dramatic win for Northampton, Henry Pollock appeared alongside him and celebrated in his own, inimitable way. Two weeks ago in Paris the England forward shushed the crowd, only for it to backfire as the French snatched victory at the death. This time, though, Pollock – and Saints – would not be denied.
Tottenham face Igor Tudor axe decision after humiliating defeat deepens crisis
Tottenham Hotspur are facing a crunch decision on the future of Igor Tudor as the club's season lurched deeper into crisis with a humiliating defeat by Nottingham Forest. Relegation appears a genuine possibility for Spurs after 13 Premier League matches without a win and Tudor's position as head coach has been plunged back into doubt after recent signs of promise disintegrated. Tudor did not undertake media duties following this latest defeat after being informed of a family bereavement.
Ireland beat Scotland to win Triple Crown before Six Nations title is snatched away
The 2026 Six Nations had its clubhouse leader. Ireland gave themselves the best chance of winning the title with a deserved victory over Scotland in Dublin – only to have the crown cruelly snatched away with the final kick of the championship as France roared back to deny England in a Paris classic After six weeks of grind, the fate of the title was decided in the final 80 minutes of the championship under Parisian stars.
Liam Rosenior hits out at referee for gatecrashing Chelsea huddle
Will Conroy, Matt Law Liam Rosenior hit out at Paul Tierney for gatecrashing Chelsea 's pre-match huddle in their 1-0 defeat to Newcastle United , accusing the referee of being more interested in disturbing his players than making the right decisions. Tierney refused to move off the centre circle, where Chelsea wanted to huddle around the ball before Newcastle kicked off the game, and ended up in the middle of Rosenior's players.
Ireland beat Scotland to win Triple Crown and pile pressure on France Original
Tommy O’Brien celebrates scoring Ireland’s sixth try - Charles McQuillan/Getty Images The 2026 Six Nations has its clubhouse leader. For the time being, until tonight’s crunch between France and England, the title is Ireland’s to lose after a breathless but deserved victory over Scotland in Dublin. After six weeks of grind, the fate of the title will be decided in the final 80 minutes of the championship, under the Parisian stars.
Scotland stun France in epic to blow Six Nations wide open
The Six Nations, in narrative, form and expectation, has been blown to smithereens. Grand Slam-hunting France can call off the search, with their challenge ended by one of the greatest days in Scottish rugby history. Scotland the brave? Yes, but on Saturday they were Scotland the brilliant.
Townsend dismisses talk of stepping down as Scotland slip to defeat by Italy
The conditions in Rome were apocalyptic and the mood around the Scotland side now cannot be much brighter: an opening-weekend defeat by Italy, doubts swirling about the future of head coach Gregor Townsend, and England, on a run of 12 consecutive victories, the visitors to Edinburgh next Saturday. The Auld Enemy will travel to Murrayfield but at the sodden Stadio Olimpico it was the same old Scottish story.
Rampant Arsenal rout Leeds to steady ship but Saka injury a concern
At a time of maximum jeopardy in their season, in a moment of severe stress, Arsenal produced their most convincing away performance of the Premier League campaign. Three games without a victory in the league had raised some familiar and uncomfortable questions about their mentality, but this was an emphatic answer. Mikel Arteta's side have steadied the ship. By the end of the second half here, it felt like the Arsenal “boat” (as Arteta likes to call it) was sailing through the most serene waters.
Aston Villa’s title hopes dented after Martinez error punished by Everton’s Barry
Was this the day that a dink dunked Aston Villa’s title challenge? Champions League qualification is the aim for Unai Emery’s side – but no-one expected them to surrender a run of 11 home wins in a row in all competitions to Everton. But they can have no complaints, having failed to take the chance to go ahead of Manchester City and close Arsenal’s lead at the top to four points.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin challenged to become ‘Leeds hero’ as double sets up win over Crystal Palace
Dominic Calvert-Lewin has been a shining light during Leeds’ sometimes troubled campaign - Action Images/Craig Brough Daniel Farke has challenged Dominic Calvert-Lewin to become a true “Leeds United hero” by maintaining his goalscoring form for the rest of the season.
Igor Jesus secures three points for Forest with late winner
Nottingham Forest’s impressive European run continued with three points in Utrecht - Getty Images/Dean Mouhtaropoulos b' 'b' ' Evangelos Marinakis invested almost £200m on new players in the summer with the intention of Nottingham Forest winning the Europa League. It is the £16.5m signing Igor Jesus who is proving the shrewdest recruit of the 13 arrivals, and another goal from the Brazilian has given Forest a huge chance of reaching the knockout phase.
West Ham have fresh hope of survival despite late heartbreak at Brighton
Just as their season looked like suffering its first real wobble, Brighton and Hove Albion were saved. First by Georginio Rutter, then a generous VAR ruling, which saw no issue with a potential handball or dangerously high boot in the moments preceding his equaliser. Brighton's fans celebrated with a mixture of release and relief. They knew they had got away with one here. Another loss would have been two in a row after a streak of 10 at home without defeat.
Crystal Palace into Champions League places as Guehi snatches late winner at Fulham
Crystal Palace left it late to secure a 2-1 victory away at Fulham and move up to fourth in the Premier League. Marc Guéhi, the Crystal Palace captain, scored a late winner in the London derby at Craven Cottage to move Palace a point above Chelsea with their fifth away win of the season. “It is good [to be in the top four], we keep our feet on the ground, it is only one win against a really good side and we now focus on the next game,” Guéhi said.
Aston Villa now genuine title contenders as magician Unai Emery outsmarts Mikel Arteta again
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Aston Villa now genuine title contenders as magician Unai Emery outsmarts Mikel Arteta again
Unai Emery bounced down the touchline, his Aston Villa players ran in directions they could not explain and, in the stands of a shaking Villa Park, thousands of supporters lost themselves in a wave of delirium. Football does wild things to the mind and, as Emiliano Buendía scored the goal that cemented Villa's status as title challengers , brains were melting all over this corner of Birmingham.
Isak and Wirtz show glimpses of Liverpool 2.0... without Salah
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Isak and Wirtz give Liverpool glimpse of brighter future with Salah left out
Alexander Isak finally has a Premier League goal to show for his nine-figure move to Anfield - Getty Images Was this the first proper glimpse of Liverpool 2.0? The first sign that Arne Slot’s costly evolution is, at last, beginning to take shape? It certainly felt that way as Slot dropped Mohamed Salah to his bench and instead successfully built his team’s attack around the £240m duo of Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz.
Thomas Frank battling to steady Tottenham ship with players under siege from fans
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South Africa trounce pointless Wales in record defeat
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Nick Pope howler costs Newcastle dear and may give Eddie Howe a decision to make
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Eze scores hat-trick on his north London derby debut as Arsenal thump sorry Spurs
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Eze scores hat-trick on his north London derby debut as Arsenal thump sorry Spurs
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Eze scores hat-trick on his north London debut as Arsenal thump sorry Spurs
Eberechi Eze became to first Arsenal player to score a hat-trick in the north London derby since Alan Sunderland in 1979 - Getty Images/David Price “Who’s Eze?” We all know that Thomas Frank was joking. But rarely has a quip come back to crack like a whip to such a painful extent. Tottenham Hotspur were not just beaten but beaten up as Arsenal extended their lead at the top of the Premier League to six points.
Pep Guardiola clashes with cameraman after Manchester City blow it at Newcastle
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Australia’s nightmare tour ends with another defeat as seven-try France prove too strong
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Pep Guardiola clashes with cameraman after Manchester City lose at Newcastle
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Australia’s nightmare tour ends with another defeat as seven-try France prove too strong
France overcame Australia in a see-saw match to condemn the Wallabies to their first winless tour of Europe in 67 years, spoiling Joe Schmidt’s farewell Test as both teams closed their autumn series at the Stade de France on Saturday. Les Bleus, whose November campaign produced mixed results, alternated between moments of attacking flair and costly indiscipline, repeatedly allowing Australia back into a match that fluctuated throughout.
Estevao valued at £100m but he is already looking priceless to Chelsea
Joao Pedro makes it clear that it is his fellow Brazilian Estevao who deserves the plaudits after scoring Chelsea’s third - Getty Images It might have been Malo Gusto, Joao Pedro and Pedro Neto who got the goals, but it was the name of Brazilian wonderkid Willian Estêvão the Chelsea fans were singing on Saturday night.
Nottingham Forest rue saved Gibbs-White penalty in drab goalless draw
Morgan Gibbs-White had a penalty saved as Nottingham Forest were held to a goalless draw by Sturm Graz in the Europa League. Thanks for joining us That brings our coverage of Nottingham Forest’s goalless draw away at Sturm Graz to an end. Thank you for joining us! It was a cagey contest in Austria this evening, but Nottingham Forest certainly had the better of the chances to win the game.
Tottenham escape with draw after riding luck in Monaco
Monaco’s Takumi Minamino was guilty of missing two chances towards the end of the match - Getty Images/Francesco Scaccianoce Tottenham Hotspur rode their luck in the casino capital of Europe as goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario came up trumps to maintain his team’s unbeaten start to the Champions League.
Nick Pope’s ‘quarterback’ throw kills off Mourinho’s Benfica
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Nick Pope’s ‘quarterback’ throw kills off Mourinho’s Benfica
Nick Pope’s long throw wonderfully set up Harvey Barnes for Newcastle’s second of the night against Benfica - PA/Richard Sellers b' 'b' ' Nick Pope is sometimes criticised for his ability to play with his feet, but you will not see a goalkeeper produce a better assist than the one he provided for Harvey Barnes to score Newcastle United’s crucial second goal.
Nick Pope’s 65-yard wonder-throw sees Newcastle kill off Mourinho’s Benfica
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Nick Pope’s 65-yard wonder-throw sees Newcastle kill off Mourinho’s Benfica
Nick Pope’s long throw wonderfully set up Harvey Barnes for Newcastle’s second of the night against Benfica - PA/Richard Sellers Nick Pope is sometimes criticised for his ability to play with his feet, but you will not see a goalkeeper produce a better assist than the one he provided for Harvey Barnes to score Newcastle United’s crucial second goal.
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