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Rugby World Cup chiefs insist there will be no repeat of Owen Farrell farce after England captain was cleared of dangerous tackling but then banned... with bunker system meaning yellow cards can be upgraded to red later
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04/09/23 11:57
ALEX BYWATER IN PARIS: Rugby World Cup bosses have insisted they are confident there will be no repeat of the farcical disciplinary process which centred on Owen Farrell this summer in France. England captain Farrell was sent off against Wales in a tournament warm-up game in August. He was initially cleared of dangerous tackling by the Six Nations, but World Rugby stepped in to ban him....read
Rugby World Cup 2023 promises to be a carnival as lopsided draw threatens the old order amid England's woes
03/09/23 21:52CHRIS FOY: The 10th Rugby World Cup is about to begin across the Channel and is set to be the greatest global showpiece the sport has ever seen.Danny Cipriani blasts Eddie Jones's 'limited understanding' of rugby and claims the Australian 'ran the sport into the ground' in brutal response after Wallabies coach aimed swipe at the RFU over England's terrible form
02/09/23 07:54Jones aimed another swipe at the RFU ahead of the World Cup on Friday, with the former England coach insisting that the blame for his old side's poor run of form lies firmly at the organisation's door.South Africa given permission to use seven-one replacements bench at the Rugby World Cup after deploying tactic in victory against New Zealand
30/08/23 15:57For their 35-7 victory over New Zealand last week , South Africa named a bench comprised of seven forwards and just one back. In most cases teams have a bench of five forwards and three backs.Eddie Jones makes bizarre World Cup prediction as Wallabies lose their fifth straight Test in disastrous 41-17 drubbing by France just two weeks before tournament
27/08/23 23:55Eddie Jones has made a head-scratching statement on how the Wallabies will fare at the World Cup after they crashed to a dire 41-17 loss to France in a warm-up match.France 41-17 Australia: World Cup hosts make a statement as they brush aside Eddie Jones' struggling Wallabies in Paris in their final warm-up match
27/08/23 17:38France rounded off their preparations for hosting the Rugby World Cup with a convincing 41-17 win against Australia in Paris.Steve Borthwick insists he's 'very happy' with his England squad despite their worrying pre-World Cup form... and says he's confident they'll play 'exceptionally well' in opener against Argentina
27/08/23 15:54England's 30-22 defeat to Fiji was their first ever loss to the Pacific Islanders and the fifth time they have been beaten in their last six outings.How are England's Pool D rivals shaping up ahead of the Rugby World Cup with less than two weeks until the tournament begins?
26/08/23 21:31With less than two weeks to go until England get their 2023 Rugby World Cup underway in France, Mail Sport has taken a look at how their Pool D rivals are getting on ahead of the tournament...How England could line up for Rugby World Cup opener with Anthony Watsonset to miss the entire tournament and Elliot Daly a doubt
24/08/23 15:02Both players had been selected as part of the original World Cup squad but now appear to be set to miss the entire tournament.Billy Vunipola is off to tackle school after his red card… but what is it? World Rugby consultant and former World Cup final referee ALAIN ROLLAND explains
23/08/23 21:30England's World Cup plans were dealt another major blow last weekend when Steve Borthwick's only specialist No 8 Billy Vunipola was banned for three matches because of a dangerous tackle.World Cup winners Jonny Wilkinson and Lawrence Dallaglio lead star-studded line-up as ITV announce their pundits for next month's tournament in France
23/08/23 12:27Mail Sport columnist Sir Clive Woodward, Bryan Habana, and George Gregan also won the men's competition, while Maggie Alphonsi and Danielle Waterman won it with England Women.The incredible way the Wallabies are travelling to training in Paris as they prepare for the Rugby World Cup
23/08/23 08:34With the World Cup in France rapidly approaching, Wallabies coach Eddie Jones has ensured his under pressure playing group are not living a pampered existence.Israel Folau will MISS the Rugby World Cup after failing to recover from a knee injury...but this former Wallabies star will represent Tonga at the tournament
21/08/23 11:29A 'devastated' Israel Folau will miss the upcoming Rugby World Cup because of a knee injury, the Tonga Rugby Union said on Monday.NIK SIMON: Welcome to England's summer from hell. Billy Vunipola's red card copy of Owen Farrell's dismissal in the 29-10 defeat by Ireland is a shambles... these are the worst World Cup preparations we have EVER seen
19/08/23 18:28NIK SIMON AT THE AVIVA STADIUM: Another week, another red card. Were no lessons learnt? Billy Vunipola will join Owen Farrell in the dock this week as England hit the self-destruct button again.Jonny Wilkinson's iconic 2003 Rugby World Cup final shirt is put up for sale at auction - and set to fetch £60,000 - but buyers beware... he didn't kick the winning points in it!
18/08/23 11:55Wilkinson starred for England throughout the tournament, kicking Sir Clive Woodward's side to victory over France to secure their place in the World Cup final against hosts Australia.Scotland name 33-man squad for Rugby World Cup, with Gregor Townsend leaving out former captain Stuart McInally and Bath back row Josh Bayliss
16/08/23 07:39Scotland coach Gregor Townsend has named his 33-player squad for the upcoming Rugby World Cup 2023 with former captain Stuart McInally the only big name to be cut.IAN HERBERT: Has Sarina Wiegman met her match in 'David Brent'? It's chalk and cheese as Mrs Cool collides with bonkers Matildas boss Tony Gustavsson in World Cup semi-final
15/08/23 21:42IAN HERBERT IN SYDNEY: The theatre of the pre-match press conference can sometimes seem a serious inconvenience to Sarina Wiegman.King Charles 'will finally go to France after violent protests caused delay... and will be there while the Pope also visits and Rugby World Cup is underway'
14/08/23 08:44The state visit to France by King Charles III that was postponed because of 'blood and fire' violent protests is finally set to go ahead next month - at the same time as the Pope.Wales 20-9 England: Steve Borthwick's men make limp start to World Cup preparations as they are put to the sword by old rivals at Principality Stadium after dour second-half performance
05/08/23 18:31NIK SIMON AT THE PRINCIPALITY: Perhaps the happiest England players were those sat in the stands, watching in their tracksuits, surrounding by Welsh fans dancing to Tom Jones.Saracens' Nick Isiekwe discusses returning to rugby just four months after major heart surgery
05/08/23 09:51Isiekwe was worried that his career would come to an end at the age of 24 but remarkably he managed to return to action very quickly.Wallabies star admits the side 'let down Australia' with poor showing in Bledisloe thrashing to New Zealand as Eddie Jones says fans need to 'keep praying' ahead of Rugby World Cup
30/07/23 05:14'Gutted' Wallabies players have admitted they 'let down Australia' after a 38-7 Bledisloe Cup mauling at the hands of New Zealand in front of more than 80,000 fans at the MCG on Saturday night.Rugby's governing bodies are set to trial new refereeing innovations ahead of the World Cup, implementing a new foul play review officer in hopes of ensuring greater consistency
24/07/23 15:45ALEX BYWATER: The 20 teams who will be part of the tournament in France are busy preparing for its start in September with a series of games, the majority of which kick off in August, to come.Scotland international Stuart Hogg will NOT be taking part in the rugby World Cup after announcing his retirement from rugby union with immediate effect
09/07/23 12:28Scotland international Stuart Hogg has announced his retirement from rugby union with immediate effect and reveals he will not be taking part in the World Cup.Billy Vunipola hopes to be fit for the Rugby World Cup despite undergoing knee surgery... as England boss Steve Borthwick cuts Will Joseph and Beno Obano from his 36-man training squad
26/06/23 09:03The England forward remains with a 36-player squad named by head coach Steve Borthwick for their third World Cup training camp at The Lensbury Resort in south-west London.It's a 'GRASSterpiece'! England legend Jason Robinson helps create a pitch-art mural celebrating the home nations' finest World Cup moments... with less than 100 days until the start of the 2023 tournament
17/06/23 06:02DAVID PILDITCH: Robinson - the only Englishman to score a try in a World Cup-winning team - set to work with a can of line-marking paint to create the 'grassterpiece'.Eddie Jones backtracks after shocking Rugby Australia by saying 'it will be time for me to go' as Wallabies coach after the World Cup - even though he's contracted until 2027
06/06/23 02:43Eddie Jones has confirmed his commitment to coaching the Wallabies until the 2027 Rugby World Cup, despite recent comments suggesting he might step down after this year's tournament.EXCLUSIVE: Nick Mullins and Miles Harrison are rugby's modern masters of the mic. And here's their top tip... when 80,000 fans are doing their nut at Twickenham, it's time to shut up!
24/05/23 19:23EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY ALEX BYWATER: Whether it be Bill McLaren, Ian Robertson or Eddie Butler, rugby has always been associated with great commentators.Wallabies great Joe Roff explains why Eddie Jones can do the seemingly impossible and take Australia to victory at the World Cup
11/05/23 05:48Back when he was playing for Australia Joe Roff was coached by Eddie Jones, who returns to the helm. Roff passionately believes Jones' style will again win World Cup glory for the Aussies.South African Rugby says it is 'too early' to tell whether captain Siya Kolisi will be fit for the Springboks' World Cup defence this year after the loose forward underwent ACL surgery
03/05/23 09:04The loose forward suffered a partial tear to his anterior cruciate ligaments playing for the Sharks against Munster in the United Rugby Championship on April 22.Could Payne Haas follow Joseph Sua'ali'i to the Wallabies? Rugby Australia 'have held secret talks with the Brisbane superstar for TWO YEARS' as Eddie Jones eyes bold move to land forward for 2027 World Cup
19/04/23 07:25Payne Haas is reportedly the next name on Rugby Australia's wish list, with the Broncos star tipped to follow Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii in a shock code switch.England rugby legend Jonny Wilkinson shares his five tips to help ANYONE achieve their fitness goals
16/04/23 15:47EXCLUSIVE: The former fly-half, who adhered to a military-esque fitness regime while not dogged by frustrating setbacks, is sharing his tips to help everyone become fitter.Exclusive for Mail on Sunday readers: Meet chef Michel Roux on a cruise of the Seine from Paris to Normandy
03/04/23 11:36During this eight-day break, you'll call at several charming spots along the Seine including Rouen and Versailles. The trip will coincide with the Rugby World Cup final at Paris's Stade de France.England's most-capped rugby player Sarah Hunter announces she will retire after Six Nations opener against Scotland - calling time on glittering career which brought nine Grand Slams and World Cup glory in 2014
21/03/23 12:06England's record cap-holder Sarah Hunter will bow out of international rugby with a 'fairytale' finale in her home city of Newcastle on Saturday.Finn Russell trolls Owen Farrell, Damian Penaud's try took our breath away and Italy gave us a 'racing snake!': CHRIS FOY relives the best (and worst) moments of the Six Nations in his Championship verdict
19/03/23 23:50CHRIS FOY for the Daily Mail: It's been an epic campaign for Andy Farrell's side, who failed to go behind by more than six points in any game during the campaign.Ollie Chessum faces a race against time to be fit for the World Cup with England's breakthrough lock set to spend up to SIX MONTHS out after dislocating his ankle in training ahead of Six Nations clash with Ireland
16/03/23 22:57The 22-year-old started all of England's games during the Six Nations until he suffered the injury in training on Tuesday. He will undergo surgery on Monday.Furious Souths boss hammers Eddie Jones and Rugby Australia for chasing Bunnies star Cameron Murray: 'They're $25million in debt and dysfunctional'
09/03/23 08:23Furious Rabbitohs CEO Blake Solly has issued a stunning broadside at Rugby Australia over their intent to poach NRL players, saying the organisation is '$25million in debt and dysfunctional'.Riath Al-Samarrai scoops Sportswriter of the Year and News Reporter of the Year at British Sports Journalism Awards on golden night for Sportsmail
07/03/23 01:09Riath Al-Samarrai swept up a magnificent double on a golden night for Sportsmail at the British Sports Journalism Awards. Al-Samarrai broke the sensational story about Conor Benn.Eddie Jones admits the Wallabies have 'definitely dropped off in popularity' as the incoming coach plots a return to the glory days in World Cup year
15/02/23 09:14Jones insisted he is acutely aware of the need to get the Australian public back onside, with this year's World Cup looming, while Australia will host the tournament in four years' time.English kit manufacturer Rhino threaten LEGAL ACTION against organisers of the Rugby World Cup... as the London-based brand raise concerns about the tournament's bidding process after losing out on their contract to Aramis
18/01/23 18:53EXCLUSIVE BY MATT HUGHES: English kit manufacturer Rhino are threatening legal action against the Rugby World Cup organisers amidst concerns over the way bids were handled.Dave Rennie breaks his silence after being sacked as Wallabies coach in shock Zoom conference - as one of his predecessors explains mistake that could've sealed his fate
18/01/23 05:53Dave Rennie thought the Wallabies made large strides during his three years in charge and believed he had the support of players and staff before his sudden axing.Prince Harry got his chauffeur to drive him at 65mph through the Paris tunnel where his mother died so he could 'get closure' and experience how her final journey would have felt, his biography reveals
05/01/23 19:46The Duke of Sussex, 38, wrote in his biography how he asked to be driven through the Alma tunnel in Paris - where his mother was involved in a fatal accident - in 2007.Footy legend Mat Rogers backs his former Wallabies boss Eddie Jones to make a stunning switch to the NRL - and says league isn't as challenging as rugby union
05/01/23 09:47The ex-Wallabies coach was sacked from his post as England boss last month , with the RFU concerned with the team's direction of travel with the Rugby World Cup fast approaching.Kiwi women's rugby star randomly SIGNS magazine with her own photo on the cover in New Zealand news agencies - and has the last laugh against trolls as it promptly sells out
24/12/22 01:25Rising Kiwi rugby star Ruby Tui has cheekily signed the cover of a rugby magazine she features on - and has the last laugh over online trolls while she is at itWarren Gatland makes sensational comeback as Wales head coach, replacing the sacked Wayne Pivac - ending England's pursuit of the New Zealander as a potential replacement for under-pressure boss Eddie Jones
05/12/22 11:37Warren Gatland has agreed to a sensational comeback as head coach of Wales - ending any hope the RFU had of installing the Kiwi as caretaker after sacking Eddie Jones.Are you sure, Dan? Wallabies assistant coach McKellar is adamant side CAN win next year's World Cup - after Aussie rugby great Stirling Mortlock said 'trainwreck' team is no chance of lifting trophy
15/11/22 09:59Dave Rennie fielded a weakened team for the tour match, but the dismal performance has left some fans and pundits concerned with the team's prospects at next year's tournament.England's Lydia Thompson SENT OFF in World Cup final after just 18 minutes following a 'reckless, head-on-head tackle'... as the Red Roses heartbreakingly fall short with 14 players, going down 34-31 at the death
12/11/22 08:54England lost 41-32 on that occasion to the Black Ferns and were seeking revenge having come into the final after winning 30 consecutive games.French prosecutors RAID 2023 Rugby World Cup headquarters in Paris, as part of an investigation into charges of 'favoritism, influence peddling, and corruption' of the tournament committee just 10 months before it starts
10/11/22 08:50The searches took place after the French government asked this summer for an audit by France's top financial watchdog into possible wrongdoing at the rugby union tournament.Teen girl, 17, left fighting for life after she was 'thrown from the roof of a car' in the middle of rugby celebrations - with two men charged over the horror incident and accused of driving off
02/11/22 01:59Two 21-year-old men have been charged after the 17-year-old girl fell off the roof of a Mini Cooper and suffered severe head injuries.Wales suffer humbling defeat by hosts New Zealand in the Women's Ruby World Cup as the Black Ferns secure their place in the quarter-finals
16/10/22 05:43New Zealand smashed their way through to the quarter-finals, conceding only two tries from Wales, who managed to score only once in each half.England women's captain Sarah Hunter gets ready to match Rocky Clark's caps record... as flanker Marlie Packer replaces Sadia Kabeya ahead of the Red Roses' World Cup clash against France in Whangarei
13/10/22 09:23England women's rugby captain Sarah Hunter is set to match the Red Roses caps record against France on Saturday. Marlie Packer will replace Sadia Kabeya at openside flanker.'The only way to get over jet lag!' Rita Ora displays her incredibly toned biceps in a black bra top as she shares sizzling workout video
11/10/22 15:47The singer, 31, displayed her jaw-dropping biceps in a black bra top and matching leggings as she lifted a pair of weights while going make-up free.Rita Ora flaunts her rock hard abs as she shares sizzling behind-the-scenes snaps from her performance at the Women's Rugby World Cup
09/10/22 20:17The singer, 31, showed off her rock hard abs in black lingerie which she wore beneath a stylish cropped suit.Rita Ora parades her incredible figure in gold bodysuit as she shares behind-the-scenes snaps from performance at the Women's Rugby World Cup
09/10/22 08:03The singer, 31, showed off her toned legs as she donned a glimmering khaki bodysuit, with a sleeveless design and collared neckline.Rita Ora puts on a leggy display in a khaki bodysuit as she receives a sweet kiss from her husband Taika Waititi after performing at the Women's Rugby World Cup
08/10/22 07:13Rita Ora put on another leggy display on Saturday as she performed ahead of Australian's titan clash with New Zealand at the Women's Rugby World Cup in Auckland.WOMEN'S RUGBY WORLD CUP GUIDE: Tournament favourites England are on a record-breaking run of 25-straight victories... it seems only hosts and current holders New Zealand can stop them, but will the Red Roses actually wilt?
04/10/22 14:39The Women's Rugby World Cup kicks-off in New Zealand on Saturday with England's Red Roses firm favourites for global glory. Here, Sportsmail brings you a detailed guide to the tournament…Dementia-stricken ex-England rugby star Steve Thompson, 44, whose condition was 'caused by the knocks' he took on the pitch, says his career 'wasn't worth it' and he'd rather not be a 'burden' to his family in emotional documentary
03/10/22 11:02The former England hooker, 44, reveals he can't remember 'precious memories' in a trailer for his new BBC Two documentary, Head On: Rugby, Dementia and Me.England leave scrum-half Natasha Hunt OUT of their squad for the Rugby World Cup... as the red-hot favourites take a 25-match win streak into next month's tournament
20/09/22 10:36Hot Rugby World Cup favourites England have confirmed their squad for next month's tournament in New Zealand with experienced scrum-half Natasha Hunt the headline absentee.Is THIS the key to reducing concussions in rugby? MailOnline tests a 'smart' mouthguard that measures the frequency and nature of head collisions in real-time
29/08/22 13:59EXCLUSIVE: Ahead of their rollout across the women's Rugby World Cup in New Zealand, MailOnline's Shivali Best visited Cheshunt Rugby Club to see how the mouthguards work.Why the writing was on the wall that Michael Hooper was ready to WALK from rugby as Wallabies captain stands down from Tests against Argentina over mindset concerns
06/08/22 03:13Veteran Wallabies skipper Michael Hooper won't play in the Championship opener against Argentina in Mendoza on Sunday and will return home on the next flight due to personal reasons.'I'd love to have Eddie back': Senior Wallabies coach backs Jones to take on Australia role as he 'would be great for the game' in the lead-up to 2027 Rugby World Cup
26/07/22 15:12The idea of England coach Eddie Jones making a return to Australia rugby has support from within the ranks of the Wallabies and it is believed Rugby Australia has reached to him over a possible role.FAN VIEW: The Test series against Australia is vital for an Eddie Jones England team struggling with poor form and muddled thinking ahead of next year's World Cup... and the recalled Billy Vunipola - NOT fly-half Marcus Smith - is the key man
01/07/22 10:07FAN VIEW: One of the most impressive statistics of Eddie Jones' tenure as England's boss is his win ratio against Australia - played eight, won eight . That record is on the line on Saturday.Spain launch an official appeal against the decision to throw them out of the 2023 Rugby World Cup after fielding an ineligible player in qualifying matches
27/05/22 22:20Last month, World Rugby removed Spain from their sport's biggest tournament after the passport of the country's player Gavin van den Berg was allegedly tampered with.Rugby World Cup bosses turn down the use of private investment to grow the game as they insist 'we can achieve the type of ambition we are talking about'
13/05/22 12:26Private equity has been a growing force in rugby with CVC Capital Partners now owning a 14 per cent stake in the Six Nations at an investment cost of £365million.Rugby World Cup in USA in 2031 set to be held in summer in bid to generate $1bn in ticket revenue... but move to allow NFL stadiums to stage games raises concerns over player welfare with prospect of sweltering temperatures
12/05/22 21:30ALEX BYWATER IN DUBLIN: The Rugby World Cup could be moved from its traditional autumn slot to the summer after the USA was handed hosting rights to the showpiece for the first time.Australia is announced as Rugby World Cup hosts for 2027 and 2029 tournaments with $60MILLION injection expected for cash-strapped code with the competition heading Down Under for the first time in 24 YEARS
12/05/22 11:20The men's tournament was last hosted Down Under in 2003, when the Wallabies lost out to England with Jonny Wilkinson kicking a last-gasp field goal to seal victory for the Red Roses.Mike Brown reveals Eddie Jones asked him 'who the f*** do you think you are?' during blazing row after being axed from England's 2019 Rugby World Cup squad... as he insists head coach used Ben Te'o fight as an excuse to drop him
12/04/22 10:41Mike Brown has stuck the boot into under-fire England head coach Eddie Jones by questioning his man-management skills with regards to his omission from the 2019 Rugby World Cup squad.England are 'living in cloud cuckoo land', blasts Lawrence Dallaglio as 2003 Rugby World Cup winner slams Eddie Jones' side for having 'serious fault lines' within their setup after a disappointing Six Nations campaign
23/03/22 12:16England Rugby World Cup winner Lawrence Dallagilo has ripped into the current iteration of this side, lambasting them for living in 'cloud cuckoo land' after another underwhelming Six Nations campaign.EXCLUSIVE: Jack Nowell's new mantra is 'you booze, you lose'... the England winger and pub owner has ditched drink and shed 10kg to boost his Six Nations chances as he targets re-launching his Test career
28/01/22 22:52EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY CHRIS FOY: has not played for his country since a cruelly-abbreviated role in the epic 2019 World Cup campaign led him into a prolonged sequence of 'mini-nightmares'.Australia set to host Rugby World Cup in 2027 after being named as the 'preferred candidate' to hold the sport's showpiece event
24/11/21 22:23Australia has effectively been given the green light to stage the 2027 men's Rugby World Cup after being listed by the sport's governing body as the 'preferred candidate'.SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Six Nations must build on resurgence after northern hemisphere sides pulled off a clean sweep over southern giants for first time since 2002... I dream of a day when Europe provides all four World Cup semi-finalists
21/11/21 22:32SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: What an autumn. A feast of great rugby in all different styles played in front of excited, capacity crowds at our great citadels.The hunter, the future politician... and the party animal! Injured No 9 Faf de Klerk gives the lowdown on his team-mates as world champions South Africa prepare to face England
19/11/21 22:30Injured scrum-half Faf de Klerk has given Sportsmail the ultimate lowdown on his South Africa team-mates, picking out the hunter, the future politician... and the party animal!Wales and Ireland rugby teams will be BANNED from both wearing their red and green home kits when they play each other to help colour-blind fans
07/10/21 08:47Difficulty distinguishing between the red and green colours worn by the two teams is the most common form of colour blindness, a condition which is thought to impact around one in 12 men.Read the blistering text message Sam Burgess' mistress sent the footballer when she realised he'd 'lied about living separate lives' with then wife Phoebe to get her into bed
15/09/21 01:39The father-of-two was interrogated during an episode of SAS Australia on Monday night, where he conceded he hadn't been 'the greatest husband' to his wife of four years, Phoebe Hooke.England set to bid to host the 2031 Rugby World Cup... which will take place just 16 years after they last held the tournament, with RFU looking to launch bidding process soon
14/09/21 16:00With the 2023 competition in France, and Australia the front-runners for 2027, England want to be the next host. From the 2015 World Cup the RFU generated revenue of £228.1m.Sordid texts between Sam Burgess and a woman who claimed she had an affair with him resurface - after he finally admitted to cheating on Phoebe in shock SAS Australia confession
14/09/21 05:28The duo discussed meeting on several occasions, exchanged photos and videos and regularly Facetimed between October and November 2017.SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: The Lions MUST win the first Test against South Africa or they will be whitewashed... both teams have had it rough with Covid but I fancy Warren Gatland's men by a point!
23/07/21 22:43SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: The Lions will never have a better chance of winning an opening Test... and it's important they do because if they lose, I fear they will get whitewashed.LIONS FAN VIEW: Bundee Aki and Robbie Henshaw shone together at centre, while Dan Biggar has set the bar high for Finn Russell... but the way the side lost their shape in the second half will be of concern to Warren Gatland ahead of South Africa tour
27/06/21 09:25DANIEL CULLIHANE: Warren Gatland put together a heavy duty team for the match. A group of players who would look to physically impose themselves on the Japanese side.Australia's first female top-level rugby referee opens up about the sexism that almost drove her from the sport - but the joke's on them as now she's off to the Olympics
20/06/21 06:09Amy Perrett made Super Rugby history when she became the first female assistant referee in 2016 after she officiated the Women's Rugby World Cup final two years earlier.Let's subtract litter from these streets! Maths wiz Carol Vorderman is a fine addition to Great British Spring Clean after Japanese showed her the power of volunteering to pick up trash
09/05/21 23:56The former Countdown presenter is among the stars waging war on rubbish after a trip to Japan for the Rugby World Cup in 2019 left a lasting impression on her.Esher RFC president and former BBC rugby broadcaster John Inverdale discusses the joys of returning to grassroots rugby and how he is revved up for the next chapter of his life
08/04/21 00:01WILL KELLEHER: It is the last Tuesday in March, the hottest day of the year so far, and 75 men are lining up for their first rugby session in months. John Inverdale wants to drink it in.
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RWC 2019 Essentials
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SOUTH AFRICA WIN RUGBY WORLD CUP: Heartbreak for England as Handre Pollard's kicking masterclass and late tries from Makazole Mapimpi and Cheslin Kolbe earn 32-12 victory for Springboks
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PLAYER RATINGS: Handre Pollard puts the boot in and Ben Youngs toils in Yokohama battle for World Cup glory England could not overhaul the powerful Springboks who dominated.
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Outplayed and overwhelmed - England were embarrassingly poor...the men who produced this country's best World Cup display simply froze in the face of greatest test
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No thanks! England players are criticised for REFUSING to put on runners-up medals after heavy defeat by South Africa in World Cup final
Stars of sport
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Harry Kane and Declan Rice's brothers generously treat England fans to a huge round of tequila shots in a German bar
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'Queen' Jasmine Paolini is the 'lioness who NEVER gives up' as she prepares to make history in her first Wimbledon final
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Lamine Yamal turns 17! Spain wonderkid enjoys lowkey birthday celebrations with his team-mates a day before Euro 2024 final
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England goes Ollie Watkins crazy after his dramatic Euro 2024 semi-final winner as the Aston Villa man is made the star of new advertising campaign
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EXCLUSIVEPosh England fan says she has been inundated with marriage proposals after going viral for her Mail Sport interview
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Carlos Alcaraz hilariously backtracks on Euro 2024 final claim after Spaniard is BOOED by Wimbledon crowd following semi-final victory
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EXCLUSIVERevealed: Manchester United icon Eric Cantona explains why he was seen walking a GOAT in south London ahead of the Euros
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Sadio Mane, 32, celebrates with his teenage wife after she graduates from school in Senegal... six months after ex-Liverpool star's arranged marriage
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Jadon Sancho returns to Man United training after calling a truce with Erik ten Hag 10 months on from fallout that saw star eat and train on his own
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EXCLUSIVEEngland fan goes viral for her Mail Sport interview which attracts over 25 million views... as Three Lions supporters react to her wholesome message
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Revealed: Spain star Lamine Yamal's mischievous plot to troll Kylian Mbappe after beating France atEuro 2024 - and what officials did to stop him
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Now the Germans are bitter about England! Euros hosts' press say the Three Lions 'cheated' their way to the final, as the Dutch turn on their players
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Zirkzee arrives in Manchester ahead of his medical on Friday, with Red Devils to pay MORE than his £34m release clause as they close in on De Ligt too
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Jimmy Anderson 'splits the G' as he sips a pint of Guinness alongside his England team-mates after bowing out of Test cricket
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How Ollie Watkins' mum's rant into a mic at a pub came TRUE - after England's goal hero was brought in from cold for semi winner Sent England through
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Turn off the phone this time! Former Chelsea star Ian Maatsen leaves Euro 2024 after playing ZERO minutes Had to cancel holiday
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Darwin Nunez may face a lengthy BAN following violent clashes with Colombia fans - after footage showed Liverpool star entering the stands and swinging punches
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England fans claim Euro 2024 semi-final win over the Netherlands was 'REVENGE' for Graham Taylor Defeat forced resignation
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Fans poke fun at England assistant Hasselbaink suddenly 'remembering he's Dutch' while celebrating Watkins' winner against the Netherlands
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Van Dijk calls for officials to be 'held accountable' for their decisions as he launches tirade on ref Zwayer for showing in Netherlands' defeat
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Watkins reveals he PREDICTED scoring late winner against the Netherlands to book spot in the Euro 2024 final - and even told Palmer he'd set him up!
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Dutch fans FUME over dubious penalty decision in Euro 2024 semi loss to England - as new footage appears to show Saka handle the ball in build-up
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Atkinson takes SEVEN wickets on debut, before Crawley and Pope hit half-centuries to put England in command against West Indies
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EXCLUSIVERise of the Wimbledon WAG-fluencers! How tennis stars' girlfriends are becoming big figures - with better coverage than Netflix
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Luke Littler posts bizarre message to Lamine Yamal after 16-year-old Spain star becomes youngest scorer in Euros history After France win
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Lamine Yamal's hat-trick! Spanish star, 16, trolls Adrien Rabiot for a THIRD time after his side's victory over France in the Euro 2024 semi-finals
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Is this the beginning of the end for Gary Lineker at the BBC? £1.35m-a-year presenter is SNUBBED for Gabby Logan to front new highlights show
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Novak Djokovic 'gets lucky AGAIN', tennis fans claim after opponent Alex de Minaur was forced to withdraw 'Easy' draw
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Morata injured by a SECURITY GUARD while celebrating Spain's Euro 2024 semi win as he's left visibly upset and clutching his knee ahead of final
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Mbappe admits he 'wasn't good' at Euro 2024 and labels his tournament a 'FAILURE' after France's exit - as he blames his poor form on one reason
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Pickford reveals ref stopped him from doing his 'process' during England's shootout win over Switzerland - as he blames his 'Mackem accent' for the mix-up!
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Fans react in horror to Rob Green's gruesome little finger as ex-England goalkeeper poses for picture ahead of Euro 2024 semi-final of Spain and France
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De Zerbi will 'publicly defend' Greenwood if he signs for Marseille - amid furious fan protests over proposed arrival of £27m Man United outcast
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Spain captain Alvaro Morata's furious wife opens fire at media, who branded him 'an embarrassment', after he threatened to quit on eve of Euros semi
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Everton 'reject Man United's £50m bid for Jarrad Branthwaite' and could force Red Devils to make a THIRD offer - with Toffees holding out for £70m
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Gary Lineker names his England XI to face the Netherlands in Euro 2024 semi-final as he suggests giving one star a first start in Germany
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'Novak Djokovic was RIGHT!': BBC presenter Sara Thornton says 'jerks' in Wimbledon crowd 'booed him using Holger Rune chants as a disguise'
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Wimbledon feud erupts between Alexander Zverev and Taylor Fritz's girlfriend as Morgan Riddle riles German during five-set defeat
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Nick Kyrgios slams his 'disrespectful' BBC colleague Andrew Castle for his Wimbledon commentary Reignites their feud
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BBC vs ITV! Gary Neville gets an earful from Roy Keane while Micah Richards offers a rousing team talk as the pundits go head to head in a game of six-a-side
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Hero to zero! Bukayo Saka impresses his England team-mates on the driving range... before tripping over his own bag in front of the whole squad
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EXCLUSIVECan YOU take a penalty like Ivan Toney? Mail Sport challenges fans in Germany to shoot without looking at the ball
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Is a BREATHING GURU the secret to England's new-found penalty success? Three Lions have hired a 'breath coach' for the Euros
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Katie Boulter watches her tennis star boyfriend Alex de Minaur surge into the quarter-finals on Court One - as she returns to Wimbledon
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Alvaro Morata sparks a storm in Spain camp on the eve of Euro semi-final as their captain threatens to QUIT after the tournament over 'nonsense' critics
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Ruud van Nistelrooy and former Go Ahead Eagles manager arrive for day one of Man United's pre-season - along with a third unannounced coach
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Emotional Lewis Hamilton struggles to hold back tears after the Mercedes star secures record-breaking ninth victory at British Grand Prix
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Revealed: Jordan Pickford's penalty shoot-out 'cheat sheet' - How England goalkeeper's homework helped him stop Switzerland
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Luke Shaw applauded for his 'classy' gesture after England's shoot-out win over Switzerland, while fans hail joyous image of the Three Lions
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Jadon Sancho shares heartwarming message to Bukayo Saka after England star banished Euro 2020 penalty demons to take Three Lions to semi-final
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Inside the British Grand Prix: Fans brave the rain and the £400 price of admission, with appearances from Stormzy and Brad Pitt at Silverstone
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Inside England's secrets of the shootout: Jordan Pickford's 'cheat sheet', Steve Holland's detailed dossier and the key impact of a former Netherlands star
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England fans brand Ivan Toney 'the coolest man on the planet' for his incredible penalty technique - where he didn't even LOOK at the ball!
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Penalties stop play at Wimbledon! Novak Djokovic's match is halted on Centre Court as fans celebrate Euro shoot-out glory for England
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England fans hail Jordan Pickford's 's***housery masterclass' as he is spotted pulling faces to distract Switzerland's penalty takers
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Inside the life of Britain's next F1 star: Lando Norris on shying away from publicity - and why he's 'happy' when friends call him an 'absolute k**b'
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Jamie Carragher slams Southgate's decision to pick Trippier over 'world-class' Alexander-Arnold as England's right wing back against Switzerland
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Emma Raducanu ends Andy Murray's Wimbledon career as she pulls out of her mixed doubles match alongside him 'due to stiffness in her wrist'
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Claressa Shields claims she 'nearly killed' an internet troll in spar as social media footage shows the boxing star stopping opponent before heated exchange
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Jermaine Jenas accuses Rio Ferdinand of 'LYING' in awkward exchange between the BBC pundits during live coverage of France's victory against Portugal at Euro 2024
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Did Gary Lineker make a crude sex joke about Cristiano Ronaldo? BBC presenter shocks viewers with bizarre comment on live TV
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Rio Ferdinand claims England boss Gareth Southgate 'deserves more credit' and insists they CAN win Euro 2024 'playing ugly' Jermain Jenas disagrees
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Emma Raducanu marches on at Wimbledon as she knocks out No 9 seed Maria Sakkari in straight sets on Centre Court Hitting top form
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The faces of Cristiano Ronaldo over the years: Superstar has transformed from 'feeble' teen to one of the most recognisable athletes EVER
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Lionel Messi MISSES his penalty but Argentina still reach Copa America semifinals as world champions survive a nervy shootout
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Wimbledon shares touching Andy Murray tribute video led by Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Venus Williams and more
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Wayne Rooney gives hilarious first press conference as Plymouth boss, with England icon mocking ex-team-mate Gary Neville Jibe at fellow pundit
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Andy Murray reveals hilarious details of booze-fuelled celebrations after winning Wimbledon for the second time in 2016 New revelations
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Kylian Mbappe had Cristiano Ronaldo posters on his bedroom wall... now France and Portugal's captains face each other in a Euro 2024 quarter-final
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Oliver Bearman is the 'proud' teenager who has a TikTok superstar girlfriend and was just 18 months old when Lewis Hamilton made his debut
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The Wimbledon wedding dress! Tennis star wears £235 replica of her bridal gown on court at SW19 - after posing topless on the eve of the tournament
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They're not prima-doners! Turkey's footballers snub healthy food to order 300 doner kebabs to celebrate their run to the Euro quarter-finals
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Jose Enrique 'makes major blunder as former Liverpool defender tries to offer two players - including a Rangers star - to another team' in 'new role as an agent'
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Mikel Arteta claims 'stats show Arsenal should have won the title' and explains why he 'is NOT getting over' heartbreak of falling short against Man City
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Chelsea's academy guru Neil Bath, who masterminded Cobham production line for Mason Mount, Reece James, Conor Gallagher and Co, QUITS club
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Mason Mount 'ends romance with McDonald's worker turned model and viral TikTok star Freya Tidy as they unfollow each other on social media'
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England's quarter-final clash with Switzerland will see 40,000 fans descend on Dusseldorf - despite Three Lions only being allocated 6,700 tickets
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Clive Tyldesley confirms his new role after the legendary commentator was axed by ITV... as he reveals four broadcasters turned him down
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Former England star Andy Carroll spotted yelling 'You f***ing want some?' at bystanders after forward was embroiled in a '1am street brawl in Mayfair'
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Fans praise 'classy' Romania as picture of how they left their dressing room after Euro 2024 exit at the hands of the Netherlands goes viral
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Turkey keeper Mert Gunok pulls off 'Gordon Banks-esque' save in the 94th minute to help his nation dramatically reach the quarter-finals of Euro 2024
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Katie Boulter begins her Wimbledon challenge by beating unseeded Tatjana Maria - with customised 'strawberries and cream nails'
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Jude Bellingham says he felt 'like Cristiano Ronaldo' when scoring his stunning overhead kick vs Slovakia 'Ronaldo's was better'
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Andrey Rublev hits himself SEVEN times with his racquet in furious row at Wimbledon before crashing out Defeat for the Russian
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Fans 'throw TRAINERS' onto the pitch during the Netherlands' victory over Romania Malen narrowly avoids the shoes!
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Chelsea complete the signing of Leicester's Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall after agreeing a £30m deal to bring him to Stamford Bridge on a five-year deal
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'Heartbroken' Leeds United blame 'release clause' for £30m deal which sees 'one of our own' Archie Gray, 18, go to Tottenham in remarkable statement
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How mum's tears sparked Cristiano Ronaldo's meltdown: Portugal star's crying 69-year-old mother appears to trigger his emotional collapse
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Novak Djokovic drinks 'pyramid water' from Bosnia and believes in telekinesis to purify food: Inside the Serb's weird ways ahead of Wimbledon
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Carl Froch reveals MORE messages from 'pathetic' Anthony Joshua as WhatsApp feud rumbles on - as he demands star 'deals with it like a man'
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England stars treated to a private Ed Sheeran concert as they take some downtime to snap out of their Bad Habits after being seconds from elimination
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Cristiano Ronaldo breaks down in TEARS after his extra-time penalty was SAVED by Slovenia keeper Jan Oblak as his nightmare Euro 2024 continues
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Gary Lineker slams 'celebration police' as UEFA threaten to ban Jude Bellingham because of his X-rated gesture against Slovakia
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Kylian Mbappe celebrates in Jan Vertonghen's face minutes after heated exchange as France score late winner against Belgium
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Man United legend Eric Cantona leaves fans in stitches after being spotted walking a GOAT in a hilarious video that has gone viral on social media
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Revealed: Wimbledon hike food and drink prices yet AGAIN - with a glass of Pimms rising to nearly £10 - but one iconic snack is still affordable!
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Watch the hilarious moment England fans at the pub wildly celebrated Jude Bellingham's wondergoal against Slovakia in last-16
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German newspapers write off England, the French say Three Lions are relying on a miracle... and even Spain's press sing 'God save Bellingham'
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Nick Kyrgios' most shocking moments from water bottle 'sex act' to '700 drinks' accusation with Australian star set to join the BBC for Wimbledon
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EXCLUSIVERevealed: What Declan Rice said to Slovakia manager Francesco Calzona during fiery full-time exchange after England comeback
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England fans rave over Jude Bellingham's celebration against Slovakia as they spot what the Real Madrid star shouted after stunning overhead
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EXCLUSIVEEd Sheeran gives verdict on England's Euro 2024 chances after dramatic win over Slovakia... and pledges to serenade Jude Bellingham
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Ex-England stars Neville and Wright go CRAZY after watching Jude Bellingham's stunning strike against Slovakia in ITV studio in Germany
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Emma's Euros fever! Raducanu wears her England kit to Wimbledon practice - and carries a personalised £2,400 Christian Dior bag
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Slovakia nearly score from the halfway line as basic John Stones error almost costs England their Euro 2024 spot... before Three Lions rally late on
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Kyle Walker SLAMMED for his involvement in Slovakia's opener against England, as the Three Lions are BOOED off at half-time
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Beer we go! Rio Ferdinand joins England fans for a booze-up in Dusseldorf as the BBC pundit enjoys day off Three Lions clash being shown on ITV
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Clive Tyldesley and Ally McCoist toast final ITV game together by drinking wine long into the night in Germany - after legendary commentator was axed
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'I've managed to leave Arizona uglier than I came': Sunny Edwards suffers horror cut after clash of heads during win over Adrian Curiel
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German track star Alicia Schmidt, dubbed 'the world's sexiest athlete', goes public with her photographer boyfriend as they share a kiss after her race
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Inside a Wimbledon player's house for the tournament: Tommy Paul's influencer girlfriend Paige Lorenze shows off where they will stay
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Germany's Euro 2024 last-16 clash with Denmark SUSPENDED due to lightning above the stadium in Dortmund... forcing the teams to go inside
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Former Wimbledon champion looks unrecognisable as she is pictured on her return to Centre Court four years after retiring from tennis
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Defending champions Italy CRASH out of Euro 2024 as Ruben Vargas stunner inspires Switzerland to 2-0 win to book potential quarter-final with England
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India win the T20 World Cup for the first time since 2007 as they hold off South Africa by seven runs after posting the highest total in a final
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The Euros' 'most amorous manager'! Germany's Julian Nagelsmann can't keep his hands off reporter girlfriend Lena Wurzenberger
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Tyson Fury the stripper?! The Gypsy King dances with a hen do party and pretends to take his clothes off for female fans at a train station
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Roy Keane aims brutal jibe at Jill Scott to leave Stick to Football colleagues Gary Neville and Ian Wright in stitches Hilarious moment
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Kingsley Coman 'LEAVES France's camp to watch birth of his fourth child in Sweden'... just days before his side's crucial last-16 clash
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Inside Andy Murray's inner-circle as the former world No 1's Wimbledon participation remains in major doubt following fresh injury Two-time champion
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Fans insist 'the future is here' after clip of Kobbie Mainoo 'skinning' Joe Gomez in training goes viral... as they call for him to start England's last-16 clash
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Meet the former Miss Slovakia finalist working with the team ahead of last-16 clash with England at Euro 2024... who insists she's not just a 'pretty face'
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Slovakia's warning to England: Captain vows to 'torment' Gareth Southgate's side in last-16 tie at Euro 2024 and claims they are a BETTER team
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Carl Froch leaks Anthony Joshua's 'EMBARRASSING' messages after he called him a 'pr***' Joshua fights Daniel Dubois on September 21
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Phil Foden is pictured for the first time after birth of his baby son as he returns to England duty at the Euros The attacker's partner gave birth this week
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Man United's potential new coach Rene Hake seen in X-rated rant at his former Dutch side as he tells player they 'f***ed up the game'
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England defender Ezri Konsa reveals cups were thrown 'from all angles' towards WAGs and loved-ones after England's draw with Slovenia
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Fans are left stunned as former Liverpool star Roberto Firmino poses in shirt of another English club that nobody would have expected
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Eden Hazard makes SHOCK return to football as he joins third-tier side to take on European giants in friendly match... and scores their only goal!
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Revealed: Footage shows Turkey's Kaan Ayhan taunting a Czechia star before a mass brawl ensues after their dramatic Euro 2024 clash
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Georgia hero Khvicha Kvaratskhelia puts celebrations on hold after beating Portugal to grab Cristiano Ronaldo's shirt
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Revealed: England stars' WAGs and families were drenched in beer after fans launched cups after 0-0 draw vs Slovenia
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Watch jaw-dropping moment Cristiano Ronaldo narrowly avoids being two-footed by crazed fan who leapt at Portugal star
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Chaos ensues at full time after Czechia's Euro 2024 clash with Turkey as mass brawl breaks out between both sets of players and staff
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Former Chelsea defender Frank Sinclair pays touching tribute to the late Kevin Campbell by wearing a bow tie for coverage of Carabao Cup draw
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Cristiano Ronaldo kicks the turf in anger as he is substituted early during Portugal's shock Euro 2024 defeat by Georgia
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Wimbledon staff 'admit refill station water at qualifier is "undrinkable"', days after announcing they will CHARGE fans for refilling bottles
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EXCLUSIVEJude Bellingham's four-letter tirade towards England team-mate is revealed by an expert lip-reader, as frustration boiled over in dire display
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Hungary star Barnabas Varga is discharged from hospital and travels home with his girlfriend after surgery on broken face bones
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Copa America ref COLLAPSES in frightening scene during Canada-Peru game before being taken off with heat index exceeding 100 degrees
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Southgate has plastic pint cups thrown at him by irate England fans after dire 0-0 draw with Slovenia as supporters turn on boss despite winning Euros group