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SPECIAL REPORT: Inside the heart-breaking demise of Cardiff Rugby - a meeting with some of the Middle East's wealthiest men, a 'pie in the sky' £200m redevelopment project and the moment officials could 'smell a rat'
24/04/25 04:00
SPECIAL REPORT BY ALEX BYWATER: Abu Dhabi, 2015. The mood was jovial as board members of what was then the Cardiff Blues mixed with some of the wealthiest individuals in the Middle East....read
Ben Youngs confirms end-of-season retirement plan... but England men's record caps holder isn't done quite yet as he targets sixth Premiership title
22/04/25 02:58ALEX BYWATER: Ben Youngs declared 'let's not write the obituary just yet' after England's most capped men's player confirmed he will retire from all rugby at the end of the season.
Named: The leading candidate to succeed Warren Gatland as Wales' head coach - and why he cannot join the team straight away
21/04/25 05:00Cardiff coach Matt Sherratt took over on an interim basis for the rest of the Six Nations Championship and he is likely to remain in charge against Eddie Jones ' Brave Blossoms later this year.
Bristol 19-36 Leicester: Bears punch themselves out as Michael Cheika's Tigers overtake them in second place
20/04/25 09:04ALEX BYWATER AT ASHTON GATE: Bristol's brand of all-out attacking rugby has seen them land knock-out blows on many of their Gallagher Premiership rivals already this season.
ELLIS GENGE on Adolescence, role models and how rugby is a saviour: 'If your kid is doing bad stuff, you've got to look at yourself as a parent'
20/04/25 01:00EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY ALEX BYWATER: Genge has been open and honest enough to admit his sport saved him from going down the wrong path in his youth.
Worcester tell rugby creditors repayment of funds owed to them will be 'phased over a period of time' as Warriors plot English rugby return
17/04/25 05:00ALEX BYWATER: Worcester Warriors have told those still owed money by the club's financial demise in 2022 that payments to them will have to be 'phased over a period of time'
Marcus Smith backed to deliver his 'outstanding' best in end-of-season run-in and push bid for Lions tour after losing England starting No 10 spot
17/04/25 12:03ALEX BYWATER: Marcus Smith has been backed to deliver his 'outstanding' best and push his case for Lions selection by having an extended run in his favoured No 10 shirt with Harlequins.
Johnny Sexton confirmed as assistant for British and Irish Lions tour of Australia as former Ireland fly-half takes first major steps into coaching career
17/04/25 09:57ALEX BYWATER: Sexton, 39, retired from international rugby as a player after the 2023 World Cup, bringing to an end a glittering career on the field.
Newcastle director of rugby Steve Diamond insists six-match ban for abusing match officials is NOT fair - despite labelling them as '*****' after controversial narrow defeat at Exeter
15/04/25 05:05Steve Diamond believes his season-ending ban for calling a group of match officials 'c****' after his Newcastle team was beaten at Exeter last month isn't fair.
KALAVETI RAVOUVOU INTERVIEW: Bristol Bears' Fijian cowboy on his incredible rise from being spotted while playing for a prison officer team to taking the Premiership by storm
15/04/25 04:00EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY ALEX BYWATER: The Gallagher Premiership's joint top try-scorer led a simple life, working on the family farm before qualifying as a prison officer.
Georgia begin World Rugby-backed talks for their domestic side Black Lion to join the United Rugby Championship as they continue to call for future Six Nations expansion
14/04/25 11:46Georgia have begun negotiations with the backing of World Rugby for their domestic side Black Lion to join the United Rugby Championship as they continue to push for Six Nations inclusion.
Bath 61-26 Gloucester: Johann van Graan's side set up European Challenge Cup semi-final with Edinburgh after big derby win
13/04/25 09:21ALEX BYWATER AT THE REC: Bath set-up a Challenge Cup semi-final with Edinburgh after hammering West Country rivals Gloucester by scoring nine tries to remain on course for a treble.
Henry Pollock can come across as arrogant and even his team-mates give him time-outs when he's annoying - but here's why there is nothing cocky about England's next big thing, writes ALEX BYWATER
12/04/25 01:00Henry Pollock's confidence after a breakthrough season for club and country can be summed up best by the announcement he made to his Northampton team-mates this week.
Welsh Rugby Union officially takes ownership of Cardiff Rugby after they entered administration, with boss Abi Tierney admitting it would have been 'unthinkable' not to save the club
09/04/25 08:27The Welsh Rugby Union has taken control of Cardiff after the club's legal entity Cardiff Rugby Limited was placed temporarily into administration by its directors.
Cardiff Rugby set for administration and Welsh Rugby Union takeover
08/04/25 02:01Cardiff Rugby are set to declare their intent to enter administration in what is another hammer blow to the game in Wales.
Welsh Rugby Union set to appoint England 2003 World Cup winner and former colleague of Gareth Southgate Dave Reddin as new director of rugby
07/04/25 12:57Dave Reddin, a key member of England's 2003 World Cup-winning rugby team and a former lieutenant to Gareth Southgate, is set to become Wales' new director of rugby
Leinster 62-0 Harlequins: Champions Cup humiliation for English side as Danny Wilson's men ship 10 tries and fail to score at Croke Park
05/04/25 06:28ALEX BYWATER AT CROKE PARK: The Harlequins supporters who arrived at Dublin Airport early on Saturday morning travelled more in hope than expectation and they went home embarrassed.
Premiership clubs plot raid on Wales to take advantage of their struggles - with three stars not short of admirers
01/04/25 02:35A host of Gallagher Premiership clubs are hoping to benefit from Welsh rugby's current struggles by looking to entice more of the country's best players to England.
RFU boss Bill Sweeney clings on to his job as he survives vote of no confidence - after receiving £1.1m salary despite union losing nearly £40m
27/03/25 10:10Sweeney was left clinging to his job last year after he received a £1.1million salary at a time when the RFU posted a financial loss of nearly £40million and made 40 staff redundant.
Immanuel Feyi-Waboso interview: I just couldn't face going to England games, it was too tough - but I'm not giving up on my Lions dream
22/03/25 02:00EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY ALEX BYWATER: The businessmen at Sandy Park are completely oblivious to the England star who is playing the piano.
Leicester Tigers engulfed in coaching STORM after Michael Cheika stripped key staff member of their duties WITHOUT consulting club bosses
21/03/25 01:28EXCLUSIVE BY ALEX BYWATER: Cheika, who is in his first and only season in charge of Leicester, stripped a key staff member of their role after the break for last year's autumn internationals.
RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney gives Twickenham update as he issues verdict on potentially moving England games permanently OUT of London
19/03/25 06:03ALEX BYWATER: The RFU has begun redeveloping Twickenham with the total cost set to be £600million - a sum that can only be afforded if current regulations are changed.
England Rugby threaten to ABANDON Twickenham and move to Milton Keynes in spat over Beyonce concerts
19/03/25 11:56ALEX BYWATER: The RFU has begun redeveloping its iconic ground with the total cost set to be £600million - a sum that can only be afforded if current regulations are changed.
Former Wales coach among leading candidates for Welsh Rugby Union's director of rugby job
17/03/25 05:12Scott Johnson has emerged as a leading contender to fill the Welsh Rugby Union's new director of rugby role as the governing body plots a way forward from a dire Six Nations.
France 35-16 Scotland: Les Bleus survive Scottish scare to pip England to the Six Nations title with bonus-point win in Paris
15/03/25 09:54ALEX BYWATER AT THE STADE DE FRANCE: A French coronation on a freezing cold Parisian night and a dagger to the hearts of Scotland as well as England supporters.
How Jac Morgan became a Lions captaincy contender even in a team that loses every week - after going from engineering apprentice to Wales' fearless leader
14/03/25 02:00In June, as the sun shone in Port Talbot and Aberavon's players gathered for the first time ahead of the new season, a surprising face appeared at the team meeting.
Wales interim coach Matt Sherratt aiming to 'sign off with a win' in final game in charge against England as he hails 'brilliant' Six Nations experience
13/03/25 07:45Matt Sherratt was moved to the verge of tears on Thursday as he opened up on what the experience of coaching Wales has meant to him and his family.
England are Tom, we're Jerry - but sometimes Jerry wins… we're gunning for them and will snuff out their stardust, says Wales wonderkid SAM SCOTT
13/03/25 12:00ALEX BYWATER: Sam Scott is the giant Wales Under-20 prop learning his trade at Bristol under England's Ellis Genge. Scott seems to have adopted Genge's straight-talking approach.
Wales wing Josh Hathaway in line to face England in Six Nations after Tom Rogers injury blow - two years after starring for the Red Rose at junior level
10/03/25 04:57ALEX BYWATER: Former England Under-20 wing Josh Hathaway is in line to face the country with which he starred at junior level with Wales facing up to a wing injury crisis.
Welsh stars 'desperate' to end losing streak against England ahead of Six Nations clash with old enemy
09/03/25 10:00ALEX BYWATER: Wales are 'desperate' to end their 16-Test losing run and send interim coach Matt Sherratt out on a high against bitter rivals England on 'Super Saturday' next weekend.
Antoine Dupont admits his 'heart hurts even more than the knee' after France talisman suffered season-ending injury in Ireland hammering
09/03/25 07:16ALEX BYWATER: France's iconic captain suffered a horror lower leg injury in his team's Six Nations hammering of Ireland in Dublin on Saturday after he was hit at a ruck by Tadhg Beirne.
England 47-24 Italy PLAYER RATINGS: Who showed footwork like a dancing bear? Which star added an extra dimension? And who has put himself in Lions contention?
09/03/25 05:43NIK SIMON AND ALEX BYWATER AT TWICKENHAM: England ensured that their 2025 Six Nations hopes will stay alive until the final day as they ran out convincing winners over Italy.
Scotland 35-29 Wales: Hosts survive late Welsh rally to secure victory at Murrayfield and extend Six Nations strugglers' winless run Test run to 16 matches
08/03/25 06:40ALEX BYWATER AT MURRAYFIELD: Wales shipped four tries in the first half and their winless Test run is now at 16 matches. Their defence was permeated all too easily in the first half here.
Inside the bombshell proposals that could upend rugby as we know it ...but also save it from oblivion, Italy's secret weapon to beat England and how Thierry Henry is plotting against Ireland again: RUGBY CONFIDENTIAL
05/03/25 05:00Dr Barry O'Driscoll has devoted most of his life's work to safeguarding the sport he loves with a particular focus on limiting the dangers of head injuries and concussion.
Jamie George's closest confidants reveal all the best untold stories about England's newest centurion including a snake charmer, Ant and Dec and the South African drinking game that went south
05/03/25 02:00CHRIS FOY AND ALEX BYWATER: He has been one half of England's 'Ant and Dec' double-act - now Jamie George is ready to celebrate his Test century, after taking inspiration from Joe Root.
Wales assistant Jones warns: We'll go to Murrayfield and put the frighteners on Scotland
04/03/25 11:16As the sun shone on a glorious Spring day in the Vale of Glamorgan, Adam Jones' smile and bubbly persona couldn't hide his serious message.
How darts, 240kg squats and chicken tikka wraps are fuelling the future of Welsh rugby: Meet the Wales U20s ready to blast them back to success
04/03/25 02:00The banners on the walls of Wales' national centre of excellence are designed to motivate the country's finest rugby talent. One shows the number of Six Nations titles and Grand Slams won over the years.
Experts fear new Six Nations schedule will spark HUGE drop-off in quality and cause 'more brain injuries' with tournament to be condensed
03/03/25 12:15EXCLUSIVE BY ALEX BYWATER: As things stand, the jewel in European rugby's international crown allows for two 'down weeks' where matches aren't played.
How AI is revolutionising rugby's concussion problem... and why an ex-England captain is investing in the technology
01/03/25 05:00ALEX BYWATER: The use of artificial intelligence is leading to hope that the treatment of head injuries and the management of concussion in rugby - and across sport - can be revolutionised.
Former Premiership winner Chris Simpson-Daniel opens up on trying to take his own life after dementia diagnosis - and reveals his new 'game-changing' project to help ex-players in need
25/02/25 05:54Simpson-Daniel is just one of hundreds of former rugby professionals from both codes of rugby battling a series of neurodegenerative diseases in their post-playing career.
Wales' valiant defeat by Ireland showed Matt Sherratt's side are at last on a journey to finding their lost soul once again, writes ALEX BYWATER
23/02/25 11:06ALEX BYWATER: When Jac Morgan scored against Ireland on Saturday afternoon, the roof nearly came off Principality Stadium as a sense of unbridled joy and enjoyment filled the venue.
Italy 24-73 France: Les Bleus demolish Italians with record Six Nations score to keep the pressure up on Ireland
23/02/25 04:57Antoine Dupont set his sights on a Six Nations humdinger with Ireland after France's iconic captain produced his latest masterclass in an 11-try hammering of Italy.
Matt Sherratt hails 'brave' Wales players - after his side came just short of causing the upset of the Six Nations against Ireland
22/02/25 10:46ALEX BYWATER: Interim Wales head coach Matt Sherratt hailed his 'brave' players as they caused Ireland to panic before coming up just short at a raucous Principality Stadium.
Wales 18-27 Ireland: Matt Sherratt's side put in brave display in first game since Warren Gatland's exit but Irish prove to be too strong in Cardiff
22/02/25 05:46ALEX BYWATER AT PRINCIPALITY STADIUM: Wales put some much-needed pride back into the country's national game as they came far closer than expected to derailing Ireland's Grand Slam bid.
Wales interim coach Matt Sherratt vows to be brave as he prepares for Ireland clash in first Six Nations tie since replacing Warren Gatland
21/02/25 06:39In Cardiff, Wales' interim head coach will go up against a man being considered among those to take on the role long term.Matt Sherratt will be in charge of Wales for the first time on Saturday.
Simon Easterby responds to Wales job speculation as he prepares to lead Ireland once again in Andy Farrell's place for Six Nations clash in Cardiff
20/02/25 07:16Ireland head coach Simon Easterby said on Thursday that he'd had no contact with the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) as he prepares to take on the team interested in his services.
Georgia make fresh challenge to Wales after jumping above them in the world rankings - as the Eastern Europeans target Six Nations spot
19/02/25 01:04EXCLUSIVE BY ALEX BYWATER: Georgia have laid down the gauntlet to struggling Wales once again with an invitation for the two sides to meet in Tbilisi.
Gloucester set to sign Leinster and Ireland fly-half Ross Byrne ahead of next season - but move is likely to spell end of his Test career
19/02/25 12:02EXCLUSIVE BY ALEX BYWATER: Skivington has added an Irish feel to his squad with Byrne to join for the 2025-26 campaign from Irish giants Leinster.
Wales new interim head coach Matt Sherratt set to shake up squad for crucial clash with Ireland - as two exiled players set to return
18/02/25 11:35EXCLUSIVE BY ALEX BYWATER: Wales interim coach Matt Sherratt is set to bring Gloucester's Gareth Anscombe and Max Llewellyn straight in to start in his team's Six Nations clash with Ireland.
Which former Man United exec could help to turn Welsh rugby around? ALEX BYWATER on 10 leading candidates for the new director of rugby role
18/02/25 12:00ALEX BYWATER: As Welsh rugby plans a route forward from the depths of despair, much - if not all - of the focus is on who will succeed Warren Gatland as the nation's next permanent head coach.
Glasgow head coach Franco Smith appears to issue come-and-get-me plea to Wales as he says 'all is not lost' after Warren Gatland departure
17/02/25 11:03The winds of change swept through Welsh rugby's Vale of Glamorgan training base on Monday after one of the leading contenders to succeed Warren Gatland insisted all is not lost in the country's national game.
Lisandro Martinez undergoes surgery to repair torn ACL in London - as Man United begins recovery on injury that could sideline him for a year
13/02/25 05:41EXCLUSIVE BY MIKE KEEGAN AND ALEX BYWATER: Lisandro Martinez has undergone surgery to repair his torn anterior cruciate ligament.
Wales set for immediate changes for Six Nations showdown vs Ireland as interim coach Matt Sherratt calls up Gareth Anscombe, Max Llewellyn and Jarrod Evans
13/02/25 05:05ALEX BYWATER: After being surprisingly left out of his country's Six Nations squad last month, Anscombe nonetheless decided to make the trip to Italy to watch Gatland's side in round-two action.
Wales dealt ANOTHER blow mid-Six Nations as key member of the team follows Warren Gatland out the door after abysmal run of defeats
13/02/25 12:00EXCLUSIVE BY ALEX BYWATER: On Tuesday, Gatland departed his head coach role by mutual agreement after presiding over a record run of 14 straight international defeats.
Why new Wales coach Matt Sherratt can finally end their horror run and the big calls he must make straight away to kickstart Six Nations
13/02/25 02:00Matt Sherratt, Wales' new interim head coach for the remainder of the 2025 Six Nations, took his son to three different sporting occasions last year. It was the last of them which appealed least.
Wales Rugby Union chief insists 'the money is there' to attract a top-quality successor to Warren Gatland after parting ways with the New Zealander
11/02/25 08:06ALEX BYWATER: The decision for Gatland to move on was made by mutual agreement and there was no financial settlement or pay-off involved,
Warren Gatland breaks silence after he leaves Wales mid-way through the Six Nations following FOURTEEN defeats in a row - as WRU confirm replacement
11/02/25 02:32ALEX BYWATER: As revealed by Mail Sport , Gatland has moved on after presiding over a record run of 14 consecutive international losses.
Henry Arundell set for England return after agreeing three-year deal with Bath in major boost to Steve Borthwick
11/02/25 12:17EXCLUSIVE BY ALEX BYWATER: English rugby rules state a player must be employed by one of the 10 Gallagher Premiership clubs and cannot play abroad if they want to be available to Borthwick.Warren Gatland leaves Wales mid-way through the Six Nations after FOURTEEN back-to-back defeats - as WRU confirm Matt Sherratt as his replacement until end of tournament
11/02/25 10:32EXCLUSIVE BY ALEX BYWATER AND NIK SIMON: Gatland's second stint in the most important job in Welsh rugby has seen his team deliver the worst losing streak in the country's history.
Warren Gatland's 'time is up' as Wales head coach after his side's losing run reached 14 games with Italy defeat, claims Sir Clive Woodward
10/02/25 02:43ALEX BYWATER: Wales' 22-15 Six Nations defeat by Italy in Rome saw their losing international run extend to 14 matches, heaping the pressure on head coach Gatland yet further.
Dan Biggar insists Wales must consider sacking Warren Gatland now because losing streak 'can't carry on' - as under-fire boss says he's questioning himself
08/02/25 10:30ALEX BYWATER: The 22-15 defeat by Italy means Gatland's side now look likely to end the 2025 Six Nations winless for the second straight year and Biggar believes a change should be made now.
Italy 22-15 Wales: Warren Gatland's side suffer 14th Test defeat in a row - raising fears of a second successive Six Nations wooden spoon
08/02/25 04:08ITALY 22-15 WALES -ALEX BYWATER AT THE STADIO OLIMPICO: Saturday marked 490 days since Wales' last international win which came at the 2023 World Cup.
Wales dealt huge blow as Liam Williams emerges as major doubt to face Italy - with Warren Gatland's side looking to end torrid 13-Test losing run
07/02/25 11:03ALEX BYWATER IN ROME: Wales' desperate search for a win which would end their 13-Test losing run has been dealt a blow after Liam Williams emerged as a significant doubt to face Italy.
Warren Gatland dismisses claims Six Nations clash with Italy is Wales' biggest game in 20 years as he bids to save his job with victory in Rome
06/02/25 10:43ALEX BYWATER IN ROME: Warren Gatland afternoon arrived in Rome on Thursday afternoon for a game that is set to define whether or not he continues as Wales head coach.
Henry Arundell to return to the Premiership after spell in France and end international exile in boost for England
06/02/25 06:16As England prepare for Le Crunch, one of the country's most talented players currently unavailable to Steve Borthwick confirmed his return from France on Thursday.
Richard Hodges will use a Wales coaching icon as inspiration AGAINST the country where he started his career - as he admits he 'doesn't miss' the Welsh game after move to Italy
05/02/25 09:46EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY ALEX BYWATER IN NICE: Hodges will be looking to defeat the country with whom he has such a close affinity as part of an Italian set-up who are favourites to win.
Wales to unleash giant centre Eddie James in must-win Six Nations clash with Italy - and hope Taulupe Faletau can return to action
05/02/25 08:44ALEX BYWATER IN NICE: Warren Gatland's side are on a record run of 13 straight international losses and another loss would almost certainly mean he would move on at end of Championship.
Why Stuart Lancaster is the answer to Wales' problems and how the former England coach can dig them out of their hole
04/02/25 02:00Among the recriminations of a seven-try hammering in France and a busy opening weekend of Six Nations action, a golden opportunity has presented itself to Welsh rugby.
Wales team invited to spend time with Prince Albert ahead of win-or-bust Six Nations clash with Italy
02/02/25 10:47A meeting with Prince Albert will be one moment of light relief and it is true that stepping away from rugby for a minute or two will benefit Wales's young players
Ireland 27-22 England PLAYER RATINGS: Who proved he is his team's main man? Which star looked more like his vicious old self? And who changed the game with his passing ability?
01/02/25 06:58SHANE MCGRATH AND ALEX BYWATER AT AVIVA STADIUM: Maro Itoje was taking charge of his first game as captain, and things started well for England until Ireland took control
Wales boss Warren Gatland facing significant No 8 injury headache ahead of crunch Six Nations clash with Italy
01/02/25 06:41ALEX BYWATER IN NICE: Warren Gatland is facing up to a significant No 8 injury headache for what is the biggest game of his second spell as Wales coach against Italy in Rome.
Ireland vs England - 2025 Six Nations RECAP: Reigning champions achieve a bonus-point victory against Steve Borthwick's side with a stunning second-half display
01/02/25 03:45Relive Mail Sport's live blog for latest live score, team news and updates for the Six Nations clash between Ireland and England at the Aviva Stadium.
France 43-0 Wales: Warren Gatland's side endure nightmare start to their Six Nations campaign... as hosts score SEVEN tries to triumph in Paris
31/01/25 10:14ALEX BYWATER AT THE STADE DE FRANCE: Only five years ago, victories over France were expected by the Welsh rugby public. How quickly things can change.
Meet the man hoping to take down England: Simon Easterby was born in Yorkshire, calls Wales home and is now ready to lead Ireland to Six Nations glory after being handed reins
31/01/25 05:00ALEX BYWATER: Aspiring players at Cowbridge Rugby Club and Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Morgannwg in the Vale of Glamorgan will be interested observers of England's Six Nations clash with Ireland.
Inside Wales' Six Nations revival bid: The genius who rebuilds army officers, a cold-water plunge in the Cote d'Azur and Warren Gatland's new approach
31/01/25 02:00ALEX BYWATER: The most important person in Wales's bid to turn around their record slump in this year's Six Nations is arguably not coach Warren Gatland or any of his players.
ANTOINE DUPONT INTERVIEW: The world's greatest player on Olympic glory, Louis Vuitton, Lionel Messi ...and a terrifying warning to his Six Nations rivals
30/01/25 05:00EXCLUSIVE BY ALEX BYWATER: Meetings with Lionel Messi and LeBron James, FaceTiming Zinedine Zidane, and treading the catwalk at Paris Fashion Week aren't normal rugby behaviour.
Wales boss Warren Gatland gives injury update on Taulupe Faletau ahead of Six Nations - after he was absent from the team to face France
29/01/25 06:02ALEX BYWATER: On the back of a winless 2024 and a run of 12 straight Test defeats, Gatland's men open up the 2025 Championship against Les Bleus in Paris on Friday night.
Liam Williams targets 100 caps for Wales as veteran full back is recalled for Six Nations opener against France
28/01/25 07:28Liam Williams is not done yet. Far from it, in fact. The experienced Wales back's return is set to be confirmed when Warren Gatland names his team for Friday's Six Nations opener with France.
Wales cult hero Adam Jones brings back the feelgood factor as he mends rift with Warren Gatland to return in new role for the Six Nations
27/01/25 07:48The prevailing mood in Wales' press conferences last year was often dark with the team on a record run of 12 straight Test losses. Warren Gatland spent 2024 facing tough questions.
Revealed: Rugby rebel league fears are soothed - as Premiership reports growth in interest after serious post-Covid financial issues in English game
27/01/25 01:29EXCLUSIVE BY ALEX BYWATER: At the start of the week in which Steve Borthwick's national side begin their Six Nations campaign, there is good news to report on the state of the domestic game.
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Federico Valverde scores stunning stoppage time winner as Real Madrid keep title hopes alive - while suspended Kylian Mbappe is BOOED in the stands by furious fans
Furious Max Verstappen hits out at F1's rulers and insists people 'can't handle the truth'... as a five-second penalty costs him in Saudi Arabia with rival Oscar Piastri claiming victory
Declan Rice gifted signed guitar by Ed Sheeran and challenged to 'play it next time' they meet - after the pair duetted at the England camp during Euro 2020
Ben Whittaker DENIES spitting at Liam Cameron's corner after being branded 'classless' by TV commentator for his reaction after second round victory
Tom Aspinall appears to aim a savage dig at Jon Jones over the UFC legend's doping history - as negotiations for huge heavyweight title fight drag on
Dimitri Payet's former mistress claims he 'forced her to film vile sex acts' and lifts lid on their 'fake wedding' behind wife of 20 years' back
Rory McIlroy's rumoured ex Amanda Balionis back on TV for the first time since his Masters win He became sixth man to clinch career Grand Slam 
Kobbie Mainoo posts throwback photo of himself wearing rival's kit to leave fans stunned as Man United star celebrates his 20th birthday
Cardiff place Aaron Ramsey in charge after sacking Omer Riza - with Arsenal legend given three games to save club from relegation
Nicky Butt 'is cautioned by police as he is revealed as the man who headbutted a security guard after being spotted urinating at his birthday party'
Inside the beating heart of Goodison Park as Everton fans prepare to bid farewell to the ground that has united their community for 133 years
Rory McIlroy pictured arriving in Belfast as Masters champion steps off $70million private jet after travelling with daughter Poppy
Lewis Hamilton is blasted as 'f***ing dangerous' by F1 star at Saudi Arabian GP as Ferrari driver learns fate after investigation into incident
Paul Scholes sparks concern over his appearance during TV punditry gig for Man United's win over Lyon He was on punditry duty on Thursday night 
Doting dad Cristiano Ronaldo shows his softer side as footballer playfully celebrates daughter's 3rd birthday with heartwarming Instagram post
Neymar is carted off pitch in tears after ANOTHER injury blow, as joy of 100th home game for boyhood side Santos turns to despair Sad and familiar sight 
Jude Bellingham breaks silence after Real Madrid's humbling Champions League defeat by Arsenal - following clashes with Rice and Saka
Incredible moment the third fastest woman EVER turns up to her son's sports day mums' race... and shows no mercy Olympian at play 
Harry Kane fights back tears in front of fans as England captain's career-long trophy drought stretches past 15 years with Bayern Munich's shock defeat
Serena Williams claims she would have been 'banned for TWENTY YEARS' if tennis superstar had failed doping test like world No1 Jannik Sinner
Rory McIlroy's wife Erica Stoll reacts to 'mystery blonde' who hugged him after Masters win Came after he had celebrated with family 
Myles Lewis-Skelly pokes fun at Antonio Rudiger after Real Madrid defender got away with STAMP on teenage star during Arsenal's victory
Arsenal WAGs enjoy memorable night in Madrid as Bukayo Saka's girlfriend Tolami Benson celebrates win over Real Champions League win 
Scottie Scheffler reveals the truth behind Rory McIlroy Green Jacket moment after backlash for 'classless' move World No 1's exit 
Harriet Dart's spikiest on-court moments: A cut-throat rivalry and rows with umpires - after Brit star told opponent who smelt 'really bad' to put deodorant on
Olympics gender-row boxer Imane Khelif reveals body transformation plans to fight at the next Games - with eyes on another gold medal
Sport's ultimate power couple 'in deep CRISIS': Ex-Man United star Bastian Schweinsteiger and tennis ace Ana Ivanovic 'face marriage split after nine years'
British star Harriet Dart issues apology for asking umpire to tell her opponent to put deodorant on - before French player delivers hilarious response
Watch Unai Emery's priceless reactions to Aston Villa missing two golden chances to draw level with PSG in dramatic Champions League exit
Embarrassing moment Aston Villa play EUROPA LEAGUE anthem instead of Champions League theme as players line up for crunch quarter-final 
Princes William and George are joined by the Duke and Duchess of Westminster to watch Aston Villa's thrilling Champions League battle against PSG
Speedway champion Tai Woffinden provides health update after life-threatening crash left him in a coma He was airlifted to hospital for emergency treatment after collision 
Former Man United Premier League winner, 43, looks unrecognisable as he blends in with fans on his Old Trafford return Remember him? 
Tennis fans blast 'disrespectful' British star Harriet Dart after she asked umpire to tell her opponent to put DEODORANT on in mid-match complaint
Snooker star reveals he almost died from being spiked with KETAMINE on a night out as he thanks manager for saving his life
Rory McIlroy's chef reveals what could be on the menu for his Champions Dinner after Master win - and it's not Irish stew! Food for thought 
Inside the lavish $22m mansion that Rory McIlroy shares with wife Erica Stoll and daughter Poppy - as Masters champion returns home after Augusta triumph 
World Cup winner reveals rare genetic condition that leaves doctors wondering 'how he can WALK' - and reveals what he should have done sooner
Cristiano Ronaldo's girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez shows off her huge 'engagement ring', weeks after he gave a savage reason for why he hasn't married her
Henry blasts Man United player for doing something he's 'never seen before' - as Carragher compares them to under-FIVES for goal conceded at Newcastle 
Bizarre error sees the WRONG Fulham player subbed off - with fuming boss Marco Silva told the decision can't be reversed after five-minute delay
EXCLUSIVE Rory McIlroy in line to be awarded freedom of his hometown after thrilling Masters victory completed career Grand Slam
Jack Grealish 'racks up £5,000 bar bill and copies Wolf of Wall Street gesture as Man City star parties in swanky London nightclub' 
Chelsea's toxic atmosphere is laid bare in new Stamford Bridge footage after Enzo Maresca appeared to go to war with his own fans after Ipswich draw
Football fans left perplexed and confused as Real Madrid legend Luka Modric, 39, becomes minority owner at mid-table Championship club
Barcelona women's star who touched an opponent's genitals and asked 'do you have a d***' during a match is BANNED for 'inappropriate touching'
Newcastle star Dan Burn hailed as a 'legend' after being filmed pushing a stranger's broken-down car to safety Video goes viral 
Heartbreak for Tom Brady as Birmingham City lose EFL Trophy final after NFL legend jets in for Wembley clash Beaten by Peterborough 
Kylian Mbappe sent off for 'disgusting' horror challenge - just days before Real Madrid's crucial Champions League clash against Arsenal
EXCLUSIVE Michael Schumacher signs Jackie Stewart crash helmet - with the aid of his wife - for charity auction... 12 years after horror skiing accident
Conor McGregor puts $500,000 bet on UFC 314 showdown between Michael Chandler and Paddy Pimblett after teasing potential comeback fight
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe admitted to hospital and will miss Magpies' clash with Man United Howe had felt unwell earlier in week 
Tammy Abraham starts PRAYING after horrendous head clash knocked out AC Milan team-mate The sickening collision left Abraham concerned 
Shocking moment Masters star Max Homa smashes shot into helpless caddie... before screaming at him US star had a moment to forget 
Mohamed Salah SIGNS new £380,000-per-week Liverpool deal as club's owners break their own golden rule to keep 'The Egyptian King'
Andre Onana could be DROPPED for Man United's trip to Newcastle after Lyon horror show - as Ruben Amorim prepares to wield the axe
You can afford a couple more of those now, Mo! Salah shows off £725,000 watch at his Liverpool new £50m contract signing presentation
Football's podcast war: Gary Lineker sticks the knife into rival Gary Neville's pod for 'languishing miles behind' while he rakes in £1.4m profit
Manchester United supporters accuse French police of tear-gassing them after being kept behind in the stadium following 2-2 draw in Lyon
Paul Scholes blasts Andre Onana for his two blunders in Man United's 2-2 draw against Lyon - as goalkeeper endures nightmare evening
Luke Littler upstaged by hometown hero Nathan Aspinall in Manchester - as 'The Asp' claims Premier League Darts win in front of Wayne Rooney
Conor McGregor posts training clip - teasing comeback and declares which UFC 314 fight he is 'interested' in Will we see a return? 
Prince William goes through emotional rollercoaster watching his beloved Aston Villa in Paris as he relishes 'making really important memories' with George
Rory McIlroy's daughter Poppy upstages her dad with astonishing putt at iconic Masters Par-3 contest Poppy lit up Augusta 
Jude Bellingham's dismissive reaction to manager Carlo Ancelotti caught in new footage from Arsenal loss - with Real Madrid boss 'mortally wounded'
Injured Gabriel is glued to his seat under a blanket as his wife goes wild at Arsenal's Champions League win over Real Madrid Warm celebrations 
Meet the owners of 1,900-square-foot house next to Masters golf course who have turned down MILLIONS to sell to Augusta National owners
Fans hail 'humble' Rice for his brilliant interview with Arsenal legend Henry after scoring TWO free-kicks in Champions League win over Real Madrid
Three Real stars called out for 'no sign of life' in Spanish press after loss at Arsenal: 'Tragedy in London'... 'A shipwreck'... 'Humiliation'
Fans joke Micah Richards could be SACKED for 'crude' on-air gag that left Jamie Carragher in stitches Remark saw Carragher burst out laughing 
Kylian Mbappe's priceless reaction to Declan Rice scoring TWO incredible free-kicks in 12 minutes as Arsenal secure dominant Champions League win
Jockey who was banned after riding tragic Celebre d'Allen at Grand National DELETES his social media following backlash from Aintree
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Chris Eubank Jr MAKES the weight for grudge showdown with Conor Benn on Saturday night - coming in 0.6lbs...
Boxing's most bitter fight night: Chris Eubank Jr takes on Conor Benn, son of his famous father's greatest...
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Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn fight thrown into MORE chaos as new row surfaces on eve of grudge bout
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- Eni Aluko APOLOGISES to Ian Wright: Former footballer admits she was 'wrong' to accuse Arsenal legend of 'blocking' pathway for female pundits in shock attack
- Copa del Rey final thrown into chaos as Real Madrid withdraw from pre-match activities and match official breaks down CRYING in response to critical video shared by Los Blancos' in-house TV channel
- Chris Eubank Jr's weigh-in farce shows Conor Benn showdown is more of a marketing masterpiece than a bona fide brawl, writes JEFF POWELL
- The cheapest ticket going for £675, pubs preparing to be drunk dry and even special edition pies! Mail Sport hits the streets of Liverpool as fans gear up for wild title celebrations to banish Covid memories
- Former Arsenal star admits defeat in addiction battle as he urges other players to 'NOT follow' in his footsteps
- White men 'blocked' from applying for jobs at Premier League clubs including Man United and Liverpool, as they advertise 'only to women and ethnic minority candidates'
- Chris Eubank Jr MAKES the weight for grudge showdown with Conor Benn on Saturday night - coming in 0.6lbs under 170lbs limit
- Patrice Evra calls out Luis Suarez for a CAGE FIGHT, 13 years on from infamous racism row - and Man United legend even says former Liverpool star can BITE him
- Ruben Amorim breaks his silence on Man United's £62.5m move for Matheus Cunha - and reveals he has already decided who will leave this summer
- Chris Eubank Jr reacts to prospect of losing $500k for missing weight by less than one ounce, as Conor Benn warns he has 'no sympathy' and sends message on necklace at final face-off
- Dimitri Payet insists relationship with former mistress was 'consensual' in new testimony after ex-girlfriend accused ex-West Ham star of 'forcing her to film bizarre sex acts' and 'drink her own urine'
- Chris Eubank Jr issues defiant six-word message after failing to make weight for Conor Benn fight - as he reveals BRUTAL reality of weight cutting ahead of title bout
- Wayne Rooney leaves fans in stitches as he fails to find Liverpool and Manchester on a map in 'fascinating' test of his geography skills
- Shedeur Sanders' NFL Draft nightmare continues as humiliated QB plummets out of third round in worst slide in history... despite Trump's demand
- TNT Sports receive 102 complaints over 'BIASED' commentary by Rio Ferdinand and Robbie Savage in Man United's comeback win over Lyon
- Chris Eubank Jr could NOT have lost more weight, insists Tony Bellew - as he reacts to boxer tipping the scales over the limit ahead of Conor Benn showdown
- Stable boy at the centre of betting controversy to receive winnings on 'one-in-a-million' wager as bookmakers FINALLY agree to payout
- Humiliating NFL Draft moment as Shedeur Sanders' dreams are crushed by brutal prank call
- Unai Emery reveals Marcus Rashford is AHEAD of Ollie Watkins in Aston Villa's pecking order as boss outlines new roles for on-loan Man United star
- Boxing's most bitter fight night: Chris Eubank Jr takes on Conor Benn, son of his famous father's greatest rival, but Chris Sr refuses to attend amid a failed drugs test, 'egg-gate' - and a promoter who's dating the opposition's sister
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