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Littler into UK Open quarter-finals but Humphries out

Reigning champion Luke Littler moves into the quarter-finals of the UK Open with a comfortable 10-5 win over Gary Anderson, while Luke Humphries is beaten 10-6 by Danny Noppert.

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'A tough lesson' - Newcastle get sobering reminder of gap to top

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe admits his side were taught a tough lesson in their 3-1 FA Cup fifth-round defeat by Manchester City.

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VAR brings cruel dose of reality to Wrexham

Wrexham's first taste of VAR left them thinking about what might have been as they lost 4-2 in an FA Cup thriller.

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Italy claim first ever Six Nations win over England

England's Six Nations campaign plunges deeper into crisis as second-half yellow cards for Sam Underhill and Maro Itoje pave the way to victory for a joyous Italy in Rome.

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Manchester United target Tavernier - Sunday's gossip

Manchester United set their sights on one of Bournemouth's star players, while Unai Emery could be on his way out at Aston Villa and Newcastle United need to target a new shot-stopper.

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Marmoush double fires Man City past Newcastle

Omar Marmoush scores twice against Newcastle United for the second time this season as Manchester City come from behind to reach the FA Cup quarter-finals.

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Beating England 'a big day for Italian rugby'

Italy want to keep writing history after finally breaking a duck - their first win over England at the 33rd attempt.

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Permutations as France, Scotland & Ireland eye title

The 2026 Six Nations is set for a thrilling final day next Saturday with France, Scotland and Ireland all competing to win the championship.

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Does Rome defeat mark beginning of end of Borthwick empire?

England's defeat by Italy has turned the spotlight on England's leadership, both on and off the pitch

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'Risk you take' - Rosenior explains Chelsea rotation

Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior defends his heavy squad rotation after his side edged past 10‑man Wrexham to reach the FA Cup quarter‑finals.

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'Fantastic French made to look ordinary as Scotland come of age'

Scotland deliver arguably their best performance in almost 40 years to give themselves unlikely shot at Six Nations title.

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Chelsea overcome Wrexham in extra-time FA Cup thriller

Chelsea come from behind twice to scupper 10-man Wrexham's hopes of a giant-killing in a thrilling FA Cup fifth-round tie.

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Littler defeats Anderson to reach UK Open quarter-finals

Reigning champion Luke Littler moves into the quarter-finals of the UK Open with a comfortable 10-5 win over Gary Anderson at Minehead.

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Italy plunge England into crisis with landmark win

England spiral to another Six Nations defeat which raises far-reaching questions about their direction 18 months out from the Rugby World Cup.

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'One more week to finish job' - Tuipulotu eyes unlikely Six Nations title

Scotland have "one more week to finish the job" as they target an unlikely Six Nations triumph, says captain Sione Tuipulotu.