Werner Kok hat-trick helps Sharks edge fellow United Rugby Championship strugglers Scarlets

A hat-trick from wing Werner Kok helped the Sharks beat Scarlets 32-27 to pick up just their fourth win of the United Rugby Championship season.

Two Welsh rugby teams removed from league and ordered to start right from bottom

The news will see both clubs start next season from the bottom of the pyramid

Buckie Thistle threaten Scottish FA with arbitration over exclusion from pyramid play-offs

Highland League champions "stunned and devastated" by licence denial

A year after Armagh reigned in the rain, can Down close the gap in Clones?

Keeping out Orchard goals key to any hopes of Mournemen springing Ulster Championship upset

How each of traditional ‘big six’ press – and why Man Utd are useless at it

It was once known as plain old closing down, but coordinated pressing schemes have become one of the key tactical battlegrounds at the sharp end of the Premier League. How a team performs out of possession is regarded as a barometer for judging their manager or head coach. If a team short of elite attacking talent struggles to score goals, a coach ...

Crutchlow to get three MotoGP wildcards in 2024 with Yamaha

Three-time MotoGP race winner Cal Crutchlow will get three wildcard outings this season with Yamaha as part of his test rider role with the Japanese marque.

Snooker icon Jimmy White launches impassioned Crucible defence in plea to Barry Hearn

Talk is ramping up about the World Snooker Championship potentially leaving the Crucible but Jimmy White is among those calling for bosses to remain in Sheffield

League Two Final Day: Who Will Make The Play-Offs? - Opinion

The 2023/24 League Two season has been full of twists and turns and somehow, there are still three play-off places up for grabs but who will be joining MK Dons? In terms of the promotion race, every factor has already been decided heading into the final day. Stockport County eventually won the division, with Mansfield […]

Newsboy's ITV selections for Sandown, Leicester and Haydock, plus tips from Saturday's other UK meetings

Newsboy believes Le Milos can land the bet365 Gold Cup, the final big handicap chase of the season, for Dan Skelton and he also expects Nicky Henderson's Jonbon to repeat last year's win in the Celebration Chase at the expense of Willie Mullins' hotpot El Fabiolo

MotoGP Spanish GP: Alex Marquez leads Gresini 1-2 in FP1

Alex Marquez led a Gresini 1-2 in opening practice for the MotoGP Spanish Grand Prix, though he was the only rider to run fresh soft tyres for a time attack.

The £100m window to sign Bruno Guimaraes and why it makes sense for Newcastle

Eddie Howe has warned Bruno Guimaraes’ many suitors they will have to offer £100 million to activate his release clause before the end of June or he will stay at Newcastle United. Newcastle are adamant they will not entertain any offers below their £100 million valuation of the Brazil international and Howe has gone a step further by suggesting the...

West Ham: David Moyes explains what must happen for him to remain as manager

West Ham: David Moyes explains what must happen for him to remain as manager - The Hammers are already exploring successors

The winners and losers of Nico Hulkenberg’s confirmed move to Audi

Another driver is locked down for F1 2025 and 2026, but what will be the knock-on effect?

Man City will face 115 charges hearing in 'near future', says Premier League CEO

There has finally been some movement.

Rugby-Familiar foes France and England battle for Six Nations title

By Nick Said (Reuters) - There is a sense of deja vu as France and England meet in the Women’s Six Nations title decider in Bordeaux on Saturday, with the pair having dominated the competition for the last decade. England go into the winner-takes-all fixture with a one-point lead over their hosts and as favourites to lift the trophy for a sixth consecutive year. They are on a record run of 28

Erik ten Hag: Marcus Rashford abuse is wrong but he must accept share of blame for failings

Erik ten Hag has told Marcus Rashford he must take his share of the blame for Manchester United’s struggles despite offering the striker his full backing in the face of “months of abuse”. Rashford posted on social media in the early hours on Friday to condemn the “abuse” he says he has been subjected to “for months” and declare: “Enough is enough”....

West Ham vs Liverpool: Prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds

West Ham vs Liverpool: Prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds - Both teams need fast improvement after damaging defeats

Championship promotion permutations: Who can seal top-flight status and who can qualify for play-offs

Championship promotion permutations: Who can seal top-flight status and who can qualify for play-offs - Leeds lose at QPR as pressure rises

QPR 4-0 Leeds United highlights: Whites' automatic promotion bid derailed at Loftus Road as Leicester go up

Leeds United visit Queens Park Rangers tonight in what Daniel Farke hopes will be the club’s penultimate fixture of the 2023/24 season.

EFL promotion and relegation permutations for Championship, League One & League Two

A detailed look at what each EFL team needs to achieve promotion and avoid relegation

Ben Duckett hits unbeaten 197 as England trio flex batting muscles

It was a good day for the England Test batting line up with Ben Duckett on the cusp of a double century for Nottinghamshire and runs for Harry Brook and Joe Root as the bat continued to dominate in county cricket. Duckett was 197 not out at the close against Warwickshire, three runs short of the 8th double century of the season before the end of Ap...

Irish FA report 'first-ever' as clubs find out licensing fate for next season

Record number of licences handed out as two clubs opt to play European games at alternative venues

Arda Guler strike moves Real Madrid to within four points of LaLiga title

The Turkish 19-year-old has missed much of his debut season with injury.

Top 3 Everton Players To Select For FPL Gameweek 35

Everton hosts Brentford at Goodison Park for FPL Gameweek 35 of the Fantasy Premier League. Last Word on Football brings you three players from the Toffees that should be in consideration for your team.

The best 15 rugby players in Wales' top domestic league have been named

There have been some fine individual performances in the Indigo Premiership this season

Premier League clubs set for fixture chaos next season as new Champions League format comes into effect

The new Champions League format will see teams play at least two extra European games before progressing to the knockout stage

Seve Ballesteros Didn't Design That Many Golf Courses But One Of His Best Is Tucked Away In The Very Heart Of Ireland...

Kevin Markham ventures west from Dublin into the heart of Ireland to find parkland courses of very different hues at The Heritage and Portarlington in Co. Laois...

Tyrone will ask different questions of Donegal, just not enough of them

Donegal had one hundred and eighty-two days to prepare for Derry. They’ll have had seven full days for Tyrone.

Time to show patience and faith in Erik ten Hag – opinion

As regular as clockwork, the every-two-year cycle of wanting to change managers at Manchester United hit a crescendo this week. The chaotic manner in which Manchester United secured a ‘victory’ against Coventry City has intensified calls for another coach to be brought into Old Trafford hot seat.

MotoGP Spanish Grand Prix: Start time, how to watch and more

The fourth round of the 2024 MotoGP season will get underway this weekend at Jerez, Spain. Here is everything you need to know including the full schedule and how to watch.

Premier League prize money: How much each team earns from their final position

The title winners will bag a huge amount.

Middlesbrough predicted team vs Cardiff City with two changes from the Leeds United defeat

How we predict Middlesbrough will line up against Cardiff City on Saturday

Luke Littler silences hostile crowd with Premier League Darts victory in Liverpool

Luke Littler silences hostile crowd with Premier League Darts victory in Liverpool - Littler climbed back to the top of the Premier League table.

LIV rebels Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton handed shock lifeline to play in Ryder Cup

LIV rebels Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton have been handed a shock lifeline to play in the Ryder Cup as the DP World Tour denied claims of a loophole allowing them to compete. When the duo jumped ship before the start of LIV’s campaign it was feared the defections would exclude them from the match in New York. Indeed, Rory McIlroy’s immediate reaction...

Ange Postecoglou's powerful North London Derby speech and the Tottenham changes he will make

Tottenham reporters Alasdair Gold and Rob Guest are back for the latest episode of Gold & Guest Talk Tottenham as the duo discuss Sunday's North London Derby against Arsenal

Ally McCoist pinpoints 2 Celtic title threats as Rangers legend challenges 'erratic' champions to run top six gauntlet

McCoist isn't taking it for granted that Brendan Rodgers' side will pick up maximum points in their final five Premiership fixtures.

Tonight's rugby news as four Wales internationals say emotional goodbye and Welsh captain back

Dewi Lake is back in the matchday squad as the Ospreys look to keep up their perfect record against South African opposition this season

Ange Postecoglou gives Mikey Moore insight after Tottenham wonderkid's first-team training call

Tottenham youngster Mikey Moore has had the chance to train with Ange Postecoglou's first team at Hotspur Way after making a real name for himself at the club

John Higgins through to World Snooker Championship second round

Four-time world champion John Higgins chiselled out a 10-6 win over Jamie Jones to book his place in the second round for the 26th time in his career.

England lock back for Leicester Tigers while Danny Care and Fin Smith among big-name starters for Twickenham showdown

Check out all the line-ups for Round 16 in the Premiership.

A look at the biggest and smallest title-winning margins in Premier League history

Ivan Rakitic explains why Lionel Messi was 'sometimes not the best captain' at Barcelona during glittering Camp Nou career

Ivan Rakitic has explained why Argentine legend Lionel Messi wasn't the perfect captain at Barcelona.

What TV channel is St Mirren v Rangers? How to watch, team news, referee, VAR

Everything you need to know ahead of Scottish Premiership fixture

Hulkenberg to join Sauber in 2025 ahead of Audi F1 entry

The Sauber Formula 1 team has confirmed Nico Hulkenberg is joining its team from 2025 onwards and into its Audi era.

Where are they now? The 10 best wonderkids of 2021 according to GOAL

One of them is probably the world's best player right now, another is without a club and allegedly involved with mafia activity.

Dundee United officially champions as Premiership return rubber-stamped with draw at Airdrie

Goalkeeper heroics secures point that clinches Championship title for United

Instant Grades and Reaction to the 2024 NFL Draft First Round

Tottenham vs Arsenal predicted line-ups: three major doubts and four ruled out of crucial north London derby

The latest Spurs and Arsenal team news, injury updates and predicted XI for Sunday's north London derby

Newcastle United fan taking legal action against the club and the Premier League

A Newcastle United fan is now set to take legal action against both the club and the Premier League. BBC News reports (see below) that it is alleged ‘the club and the Premier League breached data protection laws and the Equality Act in sharing and using her personal details.’ Newcastle United fan Linzi Smith ended up banned from attending matches. The report detailing that ‘The club said it had imposed the ban based on the Premier League’s...

Erik ten Hag bans three newspapers from asking questions at press conference

Erik ten Hag banned three newspapers from asking questions at his Friday press conference. According to the Daily Mail, the Manchester United manager would not take any questions from three media outlets ahead of Saturday’s Premier League clash with Burnley at Old Trafford.