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EXCLUSIVE: Netflix closes in on securing a deal for a Six Nations series off the back of the success of F1's Drive to Survive - with filming set to begin at the upcoming 2023 Championship as rugby looks to boost its popularity
14/12/22 22:30
EXCLUSIVE BY ALEX BYWATER: A behind-the-scenes Six Nations series is set to come to Netflix next year, with talks between the two parties at an advanced stage as rugby looks to emulate Formula One's success with the online streaming platform. Netflix found major success with Drive To Survive - a fly-on-the-wall series following Formula One drivers, managers and team owners which first aired in 2019 and saw the sport's popularity rise significantly. And Sportsmail understands Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff and driver George Russell have taken part in Zoom meetings with rugby players, coaches and chief executives to discuss how Netflix has revolutionised their sport's commercial appeal....read
'I can get Wales back to winning ways': Warren Gatland sets his sights on a 'good Six Nations' to prepare his players for the World Cup after his shock return as head coach
13/12/22 19:35Gatland has wasted no time in getting straight to business after it was confirmed last week he would be replacing Wayne Pivac as Wales head coach.
Wales fly-half Gareth Anscombe considers his options after being ruled out until the Six Nations by a shoulder injury... with French side Pau and several Japanese clubs interested in signing him in the summer
12/12/22 18:10Gareth Anscombe's latest injury misery could see him miss the rest of the season as the fly-half contemplates his future in Welsh rugby.
Warren 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.
EXCLUSIVE: England weigh up STUNNING move for former Wales boss Warren Gatland if they sack Eddie Jones following dire autumn campaign... and Steve Borthwick could work with Kiwi before taking over after the World Cup
30/11/22 17:59Warren Gatland is understood to be open to taking charge of England on a caretaker basis if Eddie Jones is sacked. The Kiwi has flown home to New Zealand after punditry duties.
Wayne Pivac is set for the axe as Wales line up a sensational return for former coach Warren Gatland after disastrous return of three wins in 2022 - but any move could cost at least £1MILLION
27/11/22 20:04Sacking Wayne Pivac and replacing him with Warren Gatland would cost at least £1million but that increasingly looks like the direction of travel the Welsh Rugby Union will take.
Did the Wallabies just save Dave Rennie's bacon? Aussies produce STUNNING 21-point comeback to beat Wales and avoid an unwanted 64-year first
27/11/22 00:53The 'eternal optimist' Dave Rennie never lost hope in his injury-ravaged side, with the Wallabies producing a stunning 21-point comeback to beat Wales 39-34 in Cardiff to close out their spring tour.
Wales 34-39 Australia: Pressure mounts on Wayne Pivac as home side suffer humiliating collapse against the Wallabies despite tries from Jac Morgan, Taulupe Faletau and Rio Dyer
26/11/22 17:21DANIEL MATTHEWS AT PRINCIPALITY STADIUM: With 23 minutes left, Wales led 34-13. With a couple of minutes to go, Lachlan Lonergan crossed in the corner to win the game for Australia.
'If I was on the outside, I'd be asking the same questions': Wayne Pivac admits Wales critics have a point as the head coach fights for his future... but he insists he still has the backing of the players
24/11/22 22:30Wayne Pivac has admitted he would be asking questions of his Wales side if he was not in charge, as the coach clings to his job before their final autumn Test against Australia.
Wales head coach Wayne Pivac facing the AXE after humiliating home defeat by Georgia, as his assistant Neil Jenkins admits 'there is no hiding place' in Autumn Nations finale against Australia
22/11/22 16:59Even a victory over Australia on Saturday might not be enough for Wayne Pivac to save his job after he presided over one of the 'darkest days' in Welsh rugby history.
MARTIN SAMUEL: When Qatar are inevitably knocked out, will the World Cup hosts roll up the welcome mat? What more promises might be reneged upon then?
21/11/22 22:31MARTIN SAMUEL: One question remains. What would happen if, by 8pm local on November 29 - or maybe even 6pm four days earlier - there was no more Qatar at the Qatar World Cup?
Shambolic Wales leave boss Wayne Pivac on the brink as Georgia revel in their greatest victory - the WRU should act decisively but that looks unlikely
20/11/22 22:30A 13-12 home defeat by Georgia was the darkest day in recent Welsh rugby history. Wayne Pivac's side have lost to both Italy and Georgia this year. Pivac's position is now close to untenable.
Wales 12-13 Georgia: Wayne Pivac's position as Wales head coach is coming under intense pressure after Saturday's abysmal loss against Georgia that saw the hosts surrender a late lead on home soil
19/11/22 22:31Wayne Pivac's position as Wales head coach is coming under searing scrutiny after Saturday's devastating Test defeat against Georgia at the Principality Stadium.
Wayne Pivac's side will wave off the Welsh football team as they head out to Qatar... but his side are lacking the same excitement and energy after last week's demolition by New Zealand
14/11/22 06:27These are heady days for Welsh football but around the rugby team, not quite the same excitement and energy. Victory over Argentina did at least provide a shot in the arm.
Wales 20-13 Argentina: Louis Rees-Zammit jolts Wayne Pivac's side back into life as they bounce back from their humiliation against New Zealand thanks to tries from Taulupe Faletau and Tomos Williams
13/11/22 00:41DAN MATTHEWS: One win will not soothe all of the wounds and silence all of the grumbles. It cannot undo all of the lows in 2022. But, good grief, how one win can lift the mood
Alex Cuthbert backs 'deadly' Louis Rees-Zammit to shine in new-found role... with the Welsh star set to make his first appearance at full-back for Wayne Pivac's side against Argentina
11/11/22 23:49Alex Cuthbert is excited to see Wales unleash the 'deadly' Louis Rees-Zammit at full-back as Wayne Pivac's side bid to jump-start their autumn campaign against Argentina.
Wing Rio Dyer to make debut alongside three returning Lions as Wales seek to end 32-match wait for a win over New Zealand in Autumn Nations Series opener
04/11/22 00:48Wales will welcome back a trio of old Lions and unleash young wing Rio Dyer for a baptism of fire against New Zealand on Saturday.
'I worry that back in Wales rugby isn't really keeping up': Former scrum-half Mike Phillips fears that the Welsh side are falling behind and lays blame at the nation's academy system and bemoans lack of depth in squad
30/10/22 09:31EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW NIK SIMON IN DUBAI: Former Wales star Mike Phillips shares fears over the future of the nation's rugby success as he believes there isn't enough young players
Wayne Pivac will remind his players of the 'values of the Welsh national team' ahead of their autumn campaign after Cardiff Rugby completed a full investigation over allegations of antisocial behaviour in a pub
18/10/22 21:52Pivac's laying down of the law will come after Cardiff Rugby completed a full investigation and issued 'varying sanctions' to a 'small number of individual players' after allegations of antisocial behaviour.
Dan Biggar is LEFT OUT of the Wales squad for their autumn internationals with a knee injury... with coach Wayne Pivac yet to name a new captain to replace the Northampton man
18/10/22 12:10Head coach Pivac is able to welcome back experienced trio Leigh Halfpenny, Ken Owens and Justin Tipuric for his team's November matches with the likes of New Zealand and Australia.
Dan Biggar puts clubs on alert as the Wales captain confirms that he will leave Northampton Saints at the end of the season - potentially ending his international career - as he eyes up a lucrative move to France or Japan
07/10/22 10:58Fly-half Biggar has been a key figure for club, country and the British & Irish Lions in the last two years and has succeeded Alun Wyn Jones as Wales captain.
Liam Williams 'absolutely devastated' after being ruled out of Wales' autumn Tests following surgery on a collarbone injury suffered on debut for Cardiff... as director of rugby Dai Young says he is 'gutted' for the 31-year-old
20/09/22 15:51A 'devastated' Liam Williams has been ruled out of Wales' crunch autumn internationals after he underwent surgery on a collarbone injury suffered on debut for his new side Cardiff.
OBITUARY: Eddie Butler's mastery of the mic meant he was bigger than just rugby. The legendary broadcaster and former Wales captain spent his words as if they were £20 notes, invariably finding one to capture the moment when others would use 20
15/09/22 21:31PETER JACKSON: Eddie Butler will go down in broadcasting folklore as the man who followed the toughest act in television sports commentary and took it to new heights.Welsh rugby icon Eddie Butler dies in his sleep in Peru at the age of 65 as he took on the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu to fundraise for charity, as tributes pour in for the popular commentator and former international
15/09/22 17:07On Thursday September 15, Eddie Butler, 65, who leaves behind his wife Susan and six children, died in his sleep at the Ecoinka base camp in the Peruvian Andes.
'I can go even faster!' Lightning Louis Rees-Zammit worked on his speed and all-round game at US boot camp before scoring stunning length-of-the-field try in Gloucester's comeback win over Wasps
13/09/22 07:51ALEX BYWATER: The Wales wing's long-range effort at Kingsholm was all the more impressive given he had taken a knock to his back earlier in the game and the lace on his boot had broken.
Ex-Wales back row Alix Popham calls for EVERY professional rugby player to receive an annual brain scan in bid to prevent lifelong damage as he battles early-onset dementia
12/09/22 21:30Former Wales back-row Alix Popham is one of more than 200 former stars involved in a lawsuit against the game's authorities after he was diagnosed with early-onset dementia.
World Cup winner Steve Thompson urges rugby authorities to use his class action case to protect future players from brain diseases, with governing bodies facing multi-million pound lawsuit
25/07/22 21:30World Cup winner Steve Thompson has called on rugby's authorities to use his historic legal case to fuel action to protect players from degenerative brain diseases.
'It's been a hugely positive tour': Dan Biggar is upbeat about Wales' progress despite their series defeat out in South Africa... having produced encouraging performances just months after a string of poor outings in the Six Nations
17/07/22 21:32Dan Biggar believes Wales' performances in South Africa during a 2-1 series defeat have shown what his side are capable of, just months after a poor showing at the Six Nations.
'I don't think anybody could have predicted it': Wales captain Dan Biggar encourages his team-mates to take confidence from 'hugely positive' South Africa series going into the World Cup
17/07/22 14:50Dan Biggar urged his Wales side to hit the standards they've set in South Africa on a regular basis going into a World Cup season and not regress to the paucity of their Six Nations displays.
South Africa 30-14 Wales: Hosts edge to 2-1 series victory against Wayne Pivac's men in Cape Town after fast start helps the Springboks dominate with Handre Pollard the star of the show
16/07/22 17:06After brilliant Ireland and dogged England claimed series victories in New Zealand and Australia respectively, there was to be no European hat-trick sealed in Cape Town for Wales.
We can pull off mission impossible, says captain Dan Biggar as Wales seek to follow up first Test victory in South Africa by winning the series decider in Cape Town
15/07/22 21:31Wales have already broken new ground in the southern hemisphere by winning in the land of the Springbok for the first time. A series win is the next step.
Pressure is on the Boks! Head coach Wayne Pivac cranks up the mind games as Wales eye more history in Test series decider against South Africa
14/07/22 18:18A battered and bruised Wales have defied all the odds to go into Saturday's deciding Test in South Africa with a chance of sealing what would be a remarkable series win.
'It's one of the biggest kicks of my life': Gareth Anscombe reflects on his history-making conversion that secured Wales' first ever win in South Africa... as he admits he's made 'a lot of sacrifices' - including missing his son's birth!
10/07/22 21:31It was the day replacement fly-half Anscombe returned to his rightful stage after two years of injury hell. Make no mistake, this was one of the best wins produced by a Wales team.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: The northern hemisphere clean sweep on Saturday is a huge boost ahead of next year's World Cup... it's not good for the game to have predictable results all the time
10/07/22 21:30SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: For England, Ireland, Wales and Scotland to beat Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and Argentina away from home is a massive boost for the European game.
Wales won't be fooled by Bok bait as boss Wayne Pivac expects a tough test despite hosts making FOURTEEN changes for second Test... as he confirms one rotation for his starting XV ahead of Bloemfontein clash
07/07/22 11:40After seeing Wales produce a fine display against the Springboks in the series opener only to lose 32-29 to the last kick of the game, Pivac has made just one rotation to his starting XV.
Wales prop Tomas Francis is OUT of South Africa tour due to concussion after he was knocked unconscious in Saturday's dramatic last-minute loss to the world champions
04/07/22 17:17Francis follows England back-row Tom Curry in being stood down from Test duty this summer after a head injury as both nations prioritise the wellbeing and welfare of their respective players.
Wales captain Dan Biggar claims his side have 'gained a bit of confidence' from their performance in narrow defeat to South Africa... as Springboks captain Siya Kolisi admits tourists 'got under our skin'
03/07/22 15:55It was a case of so near, but yet so far. Now, the question is can Wayne Pivac's side raise themselves from the canvas and go one step further than heroic defeat?
PLAYER RATINGS: Taulupe Faletau was simply immense, but Dillon Lewis had a tough time in the scrum as Wales suffered an agonising defeat... and Damian Willemse stole the show
02/07/22 18:46Damian Willemse broke Welsh hearts with the final kick of a pulsating Test match as world champions South Africa triumphed 32-29 at Loftus Versfeld. Sportsmail's ROB COLE rated the players.
South Africa 32-29 Wales: Hosts' stunning second-half comeback denies Wayne Pivac's side an historic first ever win at the Springboks... as Dewi Lake's late try is in vain with Damian Willemse winning dramatic match with a last-gasp penalty
02/07/22 17:19ALEX BYWATER: The visitors raced into an early lead after a Louis Rees-Zammit double and the boot of Dan Biggar helped the visitors to an 18-3 half-time lead as Biggar was sent to the sin bin.
Wales captain Dan Biggar says Test series with South Africa is 'up there with the biggest challenges in world rugby'... as Wayne Pivac's side look to make history in Pretoria and beat Springboks for the first time ever
01/07/22 23:48The land of the Springbok has historically been a graveyard for travelling Welsh sides as Dan Biggar rightly acknowledged on the eve of the first of three more matches with the world champions.
Head coach Wayne Pivac cuts a bullish figure despite odds stacked against him as he believes Wales can catch the Springboks cold in crucial first Test
30/06/22 22:28Wayne Pivac has the odds stacked against him in the land of the Springbok, but the Wales head coach cut a bullish figure ahead of Saturday's first Test in Pretoria.
Tommy Reffell is handed his first Wales cap ahead of Test against South Africa after his superb form for Leicester Tigers while Dan Lydiate and George North return to Wayne Pivac's side after long injury lay-offs
30/06/22 11:52Current world champions South Africa are formidable opposition for Wales and the toughest of opponents for Reffell to face when he makes the step-up to the highest level.
Tommy Reffell is poised to make his Test debut for Wales after helping Leicester Tigers to the Premiership title as Wayne Pivac's side prepare to face a juggernaut South Africa side
29/06/22 22:42Reffell has had to wait for an international chance despite his impressive club form helping Leicester Tigers to this season's Gallagher Premiership title. But the 23-year-old is now ready to step up.
'There is no hiding': Wayne Pivac insists Wales are desperate to put their Six Nations embarrassment by Italy behind them in their daunting three-Test series in world champions South Africa's backyard
26/06/22 15:54It's a long time between drinks,' quipped Wayne Pivac this week, as he admitted he had been left embarrassed by Wales' Six Nations humiliation at the hands of Italy.
'Write us off at your peril': Wayne Pivac insists Wales are relishing the daunting challenge of taking on world champions South Africa in their own backyard... and Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber is wary about facing 'a desperate Welsh side'
21/06/22 17:39Wales will depart for the 'ultimate challenge' of facing South Africa in their own backyard on Thursday with Wayne Pivac's battle cry ringing in their ears.
Fabien Galthie jokes that there is 'no pressure' on his Barbarian players as superstars take inspiration from the epic try launched by Welsh rugby legend Phil Bennett ahead of clash with England at Twickenham
18/06/22 21:32NIK SIMON FOR THE MAIL ON SUNDAY: On the big screen, Galthie played footage of that legendary try from 1973, initiated by Phil Bennett himself. 'No pressure,' he quipped to his players.
Northampton 65-26 Newcastle: Tommy Freeman hits a hat-trick of tries as Northampton reach the play-offs with a flourish
04/06/22 21:30NIK SIMON AT FRANKLIN'S GARDENS: Franklin's Gardens was close to full bloom, with Northampton showing signs of a spectacular summer blossom.
Dan Biggar is at the peak of his powers as veteran fly-half leads Northampton charge into Premiership play-offs... Saints star 'relaxed' about the future with just a year left on his contract
03/06/22 21:31EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY ALEX BYWATER: At 32 and with 14 years as a professional already in the bank, you might think Dan Biggar's best days are behind him. Not a bit of it.
'It reeks of sorting out a balance sheet rather than improving the game': Alun Wyn Jones slams Welsh Rugby's proposal to cut the country's number of professional clubs from four to three, insisting it would not benefit the teams which remain
19/05/22 17:01The Welsh Rugby Union's Professional Rugby Board is discussing a number of ways the game in Wales can be improved following recommendations made by a sports advisory group.
Wales coach Wayne Pivac says Welsh rugby chiefs are right to look at option of axing one of the regions after questioning whether many of the players are cut out to play for the national team
18/05/22 21:13As he surveyed the wreckage that is Welsh rugby around him and looked back on his team's disastrous Six Nations, Wayne Pivac cut a reflective figure on Wednesday.
Dan Biggar is confirmed as Wales captain for South Africa tour, with uncapped Leicester flanker Tommy Reffell included in 33-man squad
18/05/22 13:14Dan Biggar will captain Wales' summer tour of South Africa with uncapped Leicester Tigers flanker Tommy Reffell and George North also included in a 33-man party.
EXCLUSIVE: Dan Biggar to retain Wales captaincy for summer tour despite Alun Wyn Jones being set to be named in the squad for the series in South Africa
17/05/22 18:46Dan Biggar will retain the captaincy for Wales’ summer tour of South Africa with George North and Alun Wyn Jones also set to be named in the squad. No 10 Biggar will continue as skipper.
CHRIS FOY: Is Warren Gatland the man to make America's Eagles fly high? The revered coach will need all of his know-how to succeed with even fewer resources than he had with Wales
15/05/22 21:31There are persistent rumours that the former Wales and Lions head coach is set to take charge of America's Eagles at the end of next year. It is a monstrous mission, with profound implications.
CHRIS FOY: What do we want? More shootouts! Toulouse's win over Munster showed that rugby benefits from drama of penalties
08/05/22 23:29WORLD OF RUGBY: If the powers-that-be in the sport want to add drama, they should ban draws entirely. Imagine how good London Irish would have become at shootouts by now.
Wales rugby legend and Scarlets president Phil Bennett is fighting for his life as club releases statement following reports on social media about his health
06/05/22 15:11The Wales and British & Irish Lions legend continues to battle illness and his club, Scarlets, confirmed in a statement that he was unwell and being cared for by his family.
Louis Rees-Zammit - the 'poster boy' of Welsh rugby - insists he has recovered from the biggest setback of his promising career after being dropped before marquee England match at the Six Nations
21/04/22 21:02The 21-year-old Gloucester wing soared to prominence but was brought back down to earth after he was released from the Wales squad during the Six Nations.
Welsh Rugby Union vows commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion after a former employee claimed a colleague openly joked about wanting to rape her amid a 'culture of misogyny' as CEO says staff must hold the body to account
17/04/22 10:06Sportsmail revealed last month that a former employee has alleged WRU staff joked about raping her and compared her to Hitler via a formal grievance letter .
Wales to play southern hemisphere heavyweights New Zealand, Australia and Argentina in the autumn fixtures - with Wayne Pivac's side also taking on Georgia too at the Principality Stadium
07/04/22 15:39Wales will face all three of the southern hemisphere's giants ahead of the next World Cup after autumn fixtures with New Zealand and Australia were confirmed.
Wales prop Tomas Francis should have been 'immediately and permanently removed' after suffering a head injury in Six Nations defeat by England, review panel claims - but no disciplinary action will be taken
25/03/22 12:42Television footage showed the 29-year-old staggering near his own try line following a clash with team-mate Owen Watkin, while he appeared to require the pads of the posts to hold himself up.
EXCLUSIVE: Pieter-Steph du Toit admits he would be open to South Africa joining the Six Nations - after Rassie Erasmus said he would 'love to see the Springboks' in the tournament
22/03/22 18:23Sportsmail revealed last month that the Springboks' proposed switch from the Rugby Championship to northern hemisphere rugby from 2025 is still very much on the agenda.
DANIEL MATTHEWS: Wales were the Six Nations champions who slid into ignominy - a humiliating home defeat by Italy was 'probably the lowest point in most of the players' careers', while questions over Wayne Pivac will only grow
21/03/22 16:37Those who read the runes had it half right. Fears in February that Wales' title defence was doomed proved well founded. Just no one saw them sliding quite this far into ignominy.
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: This year's Six Nations showed that France and Ireland are in a league of their own... England continue to frustrate while providing a tantalising glimpse into a brighter future
19/03/22 22:36SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Before this Six Nations I was hugely excited at the prospect of five of the best sides in the world, and Italy, going head to head and it was a largely enjoyable tournament.
Wales 21-22 Italy: Edoardo Padovani scores a 79th minute try as the visitors produce a huge Six Nations upset to edge past Wayne Pivac's men and avoid the wooden spoon for the first time since 2015
19/03/22 16:08ALEX BYWATER AT THE PRINCIPALITY STADIUM: Wales produced a performance of such abysmal paucity to turn a landmark day for Dan Biggar and Alun Wyn Jones into a nightmare.
'An honour and a privilege': Alun Wyn Jones proud and emotional as he prepares to achieve history by winning his 150th cap for Wales against Italy... making him the first player to reach that milestone for a single country
18/03/22 22:30Alun Wyn Jones has never been distracted by personal milestones, but the Wales great seemed genuinely emotional about the prospect of making rugby history on Saturday against Italy.
'I only follow the medical protocols': England head coach Eddie Jones backs his decision to select Kyle Sinckler... as he has been declared fit to play in their Six Nations finale against France
17/03/22 22:00The Bristol prop, who was replaced before half-time, groggy, during last weekend's home defeat by Ireland, has been cleared for a bench role in the Six Nations finale. However, there was backlash.
Alun Wyn Jones is back for Wales to face Italy in their Six Nations finale in his first appearance since suffering a shoulder injury against New Zealand in October... with the veteran to become the first player EVER to win 150 caps for their country
15/03/22 15:49Jones hasn't played since suffering a shoulder injury against New Zealand on October 30, but he will be pitched straight back into action against the Azzurri to win his 150th Welsh cap.
Wayne Pivac is set to resist the temptation to throw Alyn Wyn Jones back into the Six Nations firing line when Wales face whipping boys Italy - with veteran having not played since his shoulder injury suffered in October
15/03/22 01:38ALEX BYWATER: Jones - the iconic Wales and British & Irish Lions captain - hasn't played since suffering a shoulder injury which required surgery against New Zealand on October 30.
CHRIS FOY'S SIX NATIONS WEEKEND VERDICT: Friday fixtures are falling short at the expense of the paying spectator, Scotland will have mixed feelings with their mid-table status confirmed, and Italy offer nothing after their 36th defeat in a row
13/03/22 23:20The Six Nations action has showed that Friday fixtures don't work for spectators, Italy are just a bye for other teams and Wales have a shrewd defence.
France fly-half Romain Ntamack claims Six Nations Grand Slam showdown with England is the 'ideal scenario', but warns they must improve as Eddie Jones' men will want to 'spoil the party'
13/03/22 10:22France moved to within 80 minutes of their first Championship clean sweep and title since 2010 with a backs-to-the-wall 13-9 victory over Wales in Cardiff.
Wales 9-13 France: Visitors remain on course for their first Six Nations Grand Slam in 12 YEARS after Anthony Jelonch's try secures narrow win in Cardiff to extend their lead at the summit
11/03/22 21:53Wales fly-half Dan Biggar put in a great performance but it wasn't enough for Wayne Pivac's side who fell to defeat in disappointing fashion against leaders France.
France have been streets ahead of every other team in this Six Nations - Wales have a mammoth task ahead and if they don't get on the front foot, it's hard to see anything other than a victory for Les Bleus
11/03/22 14:57On paper, Friday's clash at Principality Stadium looks a one-sided contest. Fabien Galthie's France are two games away from a first Grand Slam and Championship title in 12 years. World Rugby have Les Bleus third in their rankings, but it is difficult to deny they are playing the best rugby on the planet right now.
Wales head coach Wayne Pivac insists 'the protocols have been followed' after controversially selecting Tomas Francis for Six Nations clash with France despite fears he suffered a concussion during defeat by England
10/03/22 09:01Wales launched a staunch defence of their decision to select Tomas Francis for Friday's Six Nations clash with France as debate on rugby's concussion protocols continues to rage.
Wales recall trio of Josh Navidi, Seb Davies and Jonathan Davies for their mouth-watering Six Nations clash with France... but Nick Tompkins is ruled OUT with a concussion
09/03/22 15:43Cardiff pair Josh Navidi (centre) and Seb Davies start in the back-row with Jonathan Davies coming into the centre to replace Nick Tompkins (inset) who has been ruled out of the Six Nations clash.
Wales head coach Wayne Pivac set to continue his selection merry-go-round with shock choice of Josh Navidi and Seb Davies in the back row for Six Nations clash against France
08/03/22 22:30Wales head coach Pivac has never named the same starting side in successive matches during his 25 Tests in charge and will continue that revolving door policy against Les Bleus.
WORLD EXCLUSIVE - 'I'm not the monster who ruined rugby. After that video I was crying in my room': South Africa's Rassie Erasmus breaks his silence on the Lions storm that split rugby and almost cost him his career
05/03/22 22:32WORLD EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: This is the first time Erasmus has spoken in public since last July, when the South African director of rugby's world blew up in a cloud of controversy.
Rugby Test nations urged to bring in technology to limit concussions after Wales prop Tomas Francis was controversially allowed to play on after suffering a brutal head collision in Six Nations clash against England
28/02/22 22:38Rugby's leading Test nations have been urged to adopt new technology to limit concussions and ensure a significant improvement in player welfare.
Alex Cuthbert may have been Wales' scapegoat in the past... but his OUTSTANDING display against England off the back of welcoming his second child showed that he's well and truly back to his best
28/02/22 00:44Cuthbert had been the target for vicious online trolls who, harshly, lambasted him whenever Wales were on the wrong side of a result. Now, Cuthbert is back after dazzling against England.
CHRIS FOY'S WEEKEND VERDICT: European rugby needs to be developed, France are a force to be reckoned with and Ireland must get a bigger stadium
27/02/22 22:41After another weekend of Six Nations action which saw France, England and Ireland pick up victories, Sportsmail's Chris Foy gives his thoughts on the current state of the championship.
CHRIS FOY: England showed flashes of potential against Wales... but their cohesion and conviction must dramatically improve if they want to avoid a schooling from Ireland and France
27/02/22 22:31Let's not sugar-coat the fact that this was a low-grade match which acquired dramatic tension by default. England dominated, but could not capitalise on their dominance.
Wales are accused of 'clearly and flagrantly' breaking head injury protocol after prop Tomas Francis and centre Owen Watkin both came back on after receiving knocks during Six Nations defeat against England
27/02/22 22:30Francis and Watkin suffered head knocks in tat Twickenham. Blood streamed from Watkin's head while Francis was clearly dazed after the pair colliided with England lock Charlie Ewels.
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Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix is left in tears after missing out on a medal - as daughter of TV host Fred admits 'I didn't want to be alive three years ago'
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Thierry Henry shows off his dance moves after France triumph 3-1 over Egypt to reach the gold medal match at Paris Olympics as footage goes viral
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VAR officials removed from Champions League qualifier involving Rangers after being 'caught by police stealing a road sign
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Glamorous Olympic swimmer Luana Alonso breaks her silence amid reports she was kicked out of athletes village over 'inappropriate conduct'
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The wholesome moment the UK cheered Keely Hodgkinson to glory: Gabby Logan and Jess Ennis-Hill roar her on from the studio as loved ones cheer
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Gabby Logan reveals her conspiracy theory about the 2024 Paris Olympics bell live on BBC - as the TV host vows to get to the bottom of the mystery
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Swedish pole vault star Armand Duplantis wins Olympic gold with a new WORLD RECORD - as he celebrates by mimicking Turkish shooter who went viral
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Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles slammed by NFL star over 'disgusting' gesture after bowing out of Olympics with silver and bronze in floor final
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Simone Biles appears to HIT OUT at Olympics crowd after falling off beam - as American teammate Suni Lee blames 'tense' atmosphere in Paris
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Fans claim Kishane Thompson 'was ROBBED' in 100m final after he was beaten by America's Noah Lyles by FIVE THOUSANDTHS of a second
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Phil Foden poses with a prize catch as the Man City star rounds off his pre-season holiday by landing a huge fish on a five-day family trip to a £14-a-day lake
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The moment a South Korean Olympian breaks down in TEARS as he fails to avoid national military service after missing out on a medal in men's golf
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Team GB men's hockey side suffer penalty shootout heartbreak against 10-man India as they crash out of the Paris Olympics
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Convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde CRASHES OUT of Olympics in last-16 stage as the Dutch beach volleyball player is again loudly booed
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Dina Asher-Smith is reduced to tears during BBC interview as the Team GB star admits she is 'running angry' in the 200m after 100m sprint exit
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Former Sky Sports presenter Richard Keys - 'the once hairiest man on TV' - undergoes hair transplant treatment in bizarre video
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'How embarrassing': Fans react as Estonia's Karel Tilga's pole vault attempt goes wrong during decathlon at Paris Olympics
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Olympics fans stunned by Femke Bol's voice after clip resurfaces of sprinter months before she stole 4x400 gold for the Netherlands
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Snoop Dogg leaves fans in stitches as he dons bizarre equestrian outfit to watch dressage with close pal Martha Stewart at Olympics: 'Snoop Thee Stallion'
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Gender row boxer Imane Khelif breaks down in tears after beating Hungary's Anna Luca Hamori to guarantee medal at the Paris Olympics
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Imane Khelif BEATS Anna Luca Hamori via unanimous decision despite being docked a point for holding as gender row boxer guarantees medal
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Footage of Yusuf Dikec doing the EXACT same pose in 2011 when he won the World Cup Series resurfaces after pic of Turkish shooter goes viral
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Olympics chief makes blunder in unexpected presser before defending Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-Ting's participation in women's boxing
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Simone Biles wins ANOTHER Olympic gold! USA gymnastics legends triumphs in vault final to make more history at Paris Games
Makes more history
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Italian boxer who lost to 'failed gender test' Khelif will receive Olympic champion prize money from International Boxing Association
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Chelsea locked in talks with Conor Gallagher to avoid England star going into exile after he was told he will NOT be part of first-team squad - as Atletico set deadline for Blues midfielder to agree £34m move
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Keely Hodgkinson eases to victory in 800m Olympic heat as Team GB superstar advances in quest for athletics gold medal
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Duncan Scott wins Olympic silver in men's 200m medley as the Team GB star becomes Scotland's greatest-ever Olympian with eighth medal - while Leon Marchand collects fourth gold in Paris
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Novak Djokovic is booed in semi-final win as he clashes with umpire and his own box... but recovers his composure to set up rematch with Carlos Alcaraz at Paris Olympics
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Bryony Page hopes to run away to the circus after springing to gold as the Brit bounces clear of rivals... then sets her sights on Cirque du Soleil
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Team GB star praised for showing an 'elite mentality' in honest interview after finishing eighth in the BMX final at the Paris Olympics
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Convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde and the Netherlands reach the last-16 in the beach volleyball at the Paris Olympics... as the Dutchman is again booed loudly by spectators
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New look for Cristiano Ronaldo? Al-Nassr star seen sporting a pair of glasses while on holiday in Madrid with Georgina Rodriguez!
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Louis van Gaal, 72, gives latest health update as he battles prostate cancer and reveals his surprise at being offered shock job by a European giant
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Boxer Sitora Turdibekova leaves ring in TEARS after taking brutal blows during Olympic beating by second 'failed gender test' Lin Yu-ting
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Liverpool unveil new 'night forest' away kit - and will debut the £125 strip in final USA pre-season tour clash against fierce rivals Man United this weekend
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MAN UNITED CONFIDENTIAL: Rasmus Hojlund recovers in a cryotherapy chamber - and why Leny Yoro's absence isn't all bad
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Dan Evans SOBS as Olympics and Team GB team-mate Andy Murray's career comes to an end after their heartbreaking exit from the men's doubles
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Andy Murray jokes he 'never even liked tennis anyway' minutes after his glittering career comes to an end... as he makes a change to his social media bio
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Man City Erling Haaland jokingly scolds reporters after they fail to welcome the Norwegian superstar to pre-season press conference
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Revealed: What Italian opponent of 'biological male' boxer at centre of Olympics row told her corner after she WITHDREW from fight after 46 seconds
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BBC presenter Clare Balding breaks down in TEARS live on air as Andy Murray's stunning career comes to an end with Olympic doubles heartbreak in Paris
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Adam Peaty hands HUGE boost to Team GB ahead of relay races as swimming superstar is pictured back in the pool just days after a positive Covid test
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Leny Yoro could be out for TWO MONTHS amid fears he's fractured his metatarsal in blow for Man United - with new signing spotted on crutches
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Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal are knocked OUT of the Paris Olympics as dream Spanish pairing fall short in men's doubles against USA
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Fred Sirieix fights back tears as he tells his daughter Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix live on air that he is 'bursting' with pride after bronze medal
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Saudi Arabia unveil 11 new futuristic stadium concepts in their bid to host 2034 World Cup - with a 92,000-capacity mega-ground to host the final
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EXCLUSIVEJohn Barnes on Jurgen Klopp 'stealing his thunder' before Arne Slot's arrival and what Darwin Nunez must do to be the 'best in the world'
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Brazilian swimmer breaks silence after she was BANISHED from the Olympics for sneaking out 'to go on a night out in Paris' with her boyfriend
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The blueprint for Sir Jim Ratcliffe's new stadium plan? SoFi Satdium has a 120-yard screen, jaw-dropping luxury suites and a futuristic roof
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Lamine Yamal 'UNFOLLOWS his TiKTok influencer girlfriend' after she was shown in a viral video sitting on another boy's lap
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Mason Greenwood scores just 30 minutes into his first Marseille appearance after his £30m move from Man United, as Roberto De Zerbi's side impress
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Tom Daley's diving partner Noah Williams breaks down in tears after winning Olympics silver - as he pays tribute to former coach who passed away
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Matt Richards reveals he thought he had touched the wall FIRST after missing out on Olympic gold in 200m freestyle final to David Popovici by 0.02sec
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'Seems like he's reinvented himself after his West Ham loan': Kalvin Phillips is mocked by fans as clip of midfielder dwelling on the ball goes viral
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French cyclist knocked-out in HORROR Olympic mountain bike crash BUT her coach declares she will 'come back STRONGER'
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Son of ex-Liverpool star who won the Champions League in 2005 signs scholarship contract with the Reds as he follows in father's footsteps
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Fans impressed after 'middle-aged man disrobes to just a Speedo' before diving into the pool to retrieve lost property
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Adam Peaty reveals what son George, 3, told him after his Olympic heartbreak in Paris - as he admits he thought he'd won gold in incredibly close finish
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Fencing fury as world No 1 Sandro Bazadze rages at referee for 'killing' him, before ranting: 'The Olympic Games... fairness, where is fairness?'
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Trent Alexander-Arnold is spotted signing a young Real Madrid fan's shirt during holiday with Jude Bellingham
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West Brom's pre-season 'friendly' against Mallorca turns violent as fight breaks out as Jayson Molumby PUNCHES opponent
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Endrick moved to tears as '43,000 fans' turn up to see his Real Madrid unveiling at the Santiago Bernabeu just days after the Brazilian teen finally joined
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Marcus Rashford's luxury Range Rover hit by 'drink driver' in shock incident with Man United team-mate Tyrell Malacia taken to hospital
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Team GB WIN their first medal of the Olympic Games as Yasmin Harper and Scarlett Mew Jensen claim bronze in 3m synchronised diving
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Heavy rain continues to wreck havoc at Paris Olympics as swimming practice for men's triathlon is thrown into doubt... with concerns over River Seine safety
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Watch the INCREDIBLE transformation of an Olympic swimming pool - as £300m La Defense Arena prepares to welcome Adam Peaty
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Meet Team GB's WAGs: Gordon Ramsay's influencer daughter, the dental hygienist-turned entrepreneur and ex- Geordie Shore star
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Andy Murray shares fan's hilarious post that claims tennis star 'will start rusting out in the rain' during eye-catching Paris Olympics opening ceremony
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EXCLUSIVESpoonfuls of caviar, $500 tips and giant TVs with his victorious fights on loop... how boxing great Floyd Mayweather likes to party
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She wants a Porsche if she wins gold at the Paris Olympics but Team GB's poster girl is just as driven on the track - meet the REAL Keely Hodgkinson
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Fans claim that PSG star Achraf Hakimi is driving the Morocco team bus at the Olympics in France in viral video - or is it an uncanny resemblance?
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'Who is this and what has he done with Mikel Arteta?': Fans are left shocked by Arsenal manager's appearance in new video as he previews new season
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Max Verstappen fires back at critics as he tells them to look at his trophy cabinet and DENIES claims Red Bull have told him to stop staying up late
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Mason Greenwood 'set to pocket £14,000-a-month in rent from Leny Yoro', as Man United's £52m signing 'snaps up his £2MILLION mansion' after Old Trafford exit
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Man City hopeful Rodri's potential ban for chanting 'Gibraltar is Spanish' at Euro 2024 celebration party will not impact Champions League campaign
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Paul Pogba gives update after being handed a four-year doping ban, as ex-Man United and Juventus star opens up on 'difficult time'
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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola mocks his player Jack Grealish for reaching the latter stages of a quick-thinking game in pre-season
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BRENTFORD'S GREATEST EVER PLAYER: The Bees owe a lot to the goals of David McCulloch... but who do YOU think is the club's all-time star?
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Graeme Souness singles out Man United captain Bruno Fernandes for 'throwing in the towel' as he SLAMS lack of leaders in modern football
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Jarrad Branthwaite has NO intention of signing a new Everton contract unless Goodison Park chiefs match the wages offered by Man United
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Paddy 'The Baddy' Pimblett opens up on mental health struggles ahead of UFC 304 and reveals his coaches considered 'pulling him out' of fight
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Man United urged to be 'ruthless' in selling Harry Maguire this summer by Dwight Yorke, with a SHOCK move to Premier League rival proposed
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Ben White 'considering a shock return to the England set-up' after Gareth Southgate's departure and the exit of Steve Holland
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Andy Murray has not spoken to Emma Raducanu since her withdrawal ended his Wimbledon farewell and defends mother Judy's reaction
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Jose Mourinho lashes out at UEFA after making winning start to life at Fenerbahce, as Edin Dzeko nets hat-trick in Champions League qualifier
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Revealed: The video footage that shows Charlotte Dujardin whipping horse 'like an elephant in a circus' - as dressage star is suspended in shame
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The real reason seats at Anfield have been covered up after Liverpool fans thought Trent Alexander-Arnold could be signing a new contract
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Man United fans rave over 'leaked' Old Trafford tunnel redesign after video shows traditional walkway's 'stunning' overhaul ahead of new season
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Francis Ngannou opens up on the death of his 15-month-old son during emotional interview - as ex-UFC champion reveals how it 'broke' him
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Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk unveils new hairstyle after cutting off long blonde locks in favour of eye-catching 'Top Boy'-inspired trim
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Wayne Rooney's footballer son Kai, 14, wows fans in training video as they claim he 'learnt from his dad' - and call for him to join Man United's first team!
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England hero Ollie Watkins pictured in Milan with fiancee Ellie Alderson after proposing on holiday as he puts Euro 2024 agony behind him
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What happened to Leon Goretzka? Fans shocked by Bayern Munich midfielder's body transformation as some joke that Harry Kane is to blame
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Shocking moment Norwegian referee shows a PHYSIO a red card - on weekend of chaos where anti-VAR protests caused abandoned match
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Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois throws CAKE at fans AGAIN after joining Steve Aoki on stage at Tomorrowland in Belgium
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Jack Grealish is 'STILL on edge after £1m raid on his £5.6m home eight months ago' - as Man City star 'worries thieves will never be caught'
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Alexander Zverev and Arthur Fils clash in heated Hamburg Open final after Frenchman unleashes controversial underarm serve during the match
