Gregor Townsend hails Scotland’s strength in depth after beating Portugal
Gregor Townsend felt Scotland displayed their strength in depth after his second string pulled off a nine-try 59-21 victory over Portugal at Murrayfield. The head coach made 14 changes to the team ...
England’s losing run continues with defeat to world champions South Africa
England’s quest to resurrect their autumn by toppling South Africa ended in crushing disappointment as the world champions inflicted a fifth successive defeat on Steve Borthwick side.
Craig Bellamy felt penalty miss was justice served in Wales’ draw with Turkey
Craig Bellamy felt justice was served when Turkey forward Kerem Akturkoglu struck his 89th-minute penalty against a post and Wales escaped with a Nations League draw. Turkey had a golden opportunity ...
Politicians call on Whoopi Goldberg to apologise over bakery row
The View co-host claimed a New York bakery had declined to make her a batch of desserts for her birthday because of her political beliefs.
Israeli strike on UN-run school in Gaza kills 10
An Israeli airstrike on Saturday evening on a UN-run school sheltering displaced people killed 10 and wounded 20, the Palestinian news agency WAFA reported. It said two missiles were fired at the Abu ...
Lee Carsley focused on England ‘getting job done’ in final match against Ireland
Interim England boss Lee Carsley is focused on getting the job done by sealing Nations League promotion with victory against the Republic of Ireland in his final match before handing over to Thomas ...
Craig Bellamy continues unbeaten record as Wales earn point in Turkey
Wales maintained their unbeaten record under Craig Bellamy in a 0-0 Nations League draw with Turkey after Kerem Akturkoglu sent his 89th-minute penalty against a post. Turkey were given the chance to ...
Eight killed and 17 injured in knife attack at school in China
Eight people were killed and 17 others injured in a stabbing attack at a vocational school in the eastern city of Yixing on Saturday night, local police said. The attack occurred at the Wuxi ...
Taylor Fritz edges out Alexander Zverev in last-four clash at ATP Finals
Taylor Fritz edged past Alexander Zverev to become the first American to reach the title match at the ATP Finals for nearly 20 years. American players were regular champions in the first 30 years of ...
Irish president leads tributes to comedian and actor Jon Kenny
The Irish president has led tributes to comedian and actor Jon Kenny, who has died at the age of 66. The Limerick actor was best known as one half of the comic duo D’Unbelievables with Pat Shortt. Mr ...
Andrew Porter says veteran mentor Cian Healy remains a ‘huge asset’ for Ireland
Ireland prop Andrew Porter believes veteran mentor Cian Healy remains a “huge asset” at international level following his record-equalling outing against Argentina.
Darcy Graham equals Scotland’s try-scoring record in victory over Portugal
Given the gulf in status between the two nations, Gregor Townsend took the opportunity to make 14 changes to his Scotland team.