Thomas given extra motivation by Wales snub

The 24-year-old scored a try to help the Cherry and Whites to a fine win over Bath to set the early pace in the Prem ahead of a trip to reigning champions Northampton on Saturday (17:30 GMT). Thomas says he will go into…

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Newcastle captain Christie extends contract

The 28-year-old New Zealander joined Newcastle from Super Rugby side Crusaders in August 2025. The flanker has scored six tries in 24 appearances for the Prem side. "There's no limit as to what can be achieved at this…

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Can you name every Czech player to score in the Premier League?

Only two of those 12 players remain active in the Premier League, and these are signalled with an asterisk. If this gives you the taste for another quiz, why not try our classic challenge to name the top Premier League…

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Latest ICC men's Test rankings: South African star displaces Starc, Jadeja to become top-ranked bowler and all-rounder

Janesen delivered an exceptional individual performance at Gqeberha to help his side level the series against Australia with an innings victory. He struck 85 off 100 deliveries to rescue the hosts from 110-6 to 242-7…

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When four English clubs lost their big-club status as Manchester United face decline

While the prospect of United becoming just another midtable club still seems a little unbelievable at this stage, many other clubs in English football history will have thought the same before that very thing happened to…

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Kylian Mbappé’s China crisis shows how sensitive Mao’s legacy remains | Rebecca Bailey

The France forward missed out on joining the elite roster of Ballon d'Or winners and instead became the latest high-profile addition to a far less illustrious list – that of foreign brands and individuals charged with…

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Can you name Bayern Munich’s top 10 goalscorers of all time?

Their history is almost unparalleled – but how well do you know that history? We’re setting you the challenge of naming the club’s 10 top goalscorers of all time. We’re sure you’ll know the modern-day superstars and…

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8 managers who came back from the brink of the sack as Carrick fights for Man Utd future

Things look bleak for the former midfielder, but plenty of managers have recovered from seemingly hopeless situations. We’ve revisited eight famous examples of managers who looked on the brink of the sack but somehow…

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Mark Butcher: I'm not surprised Lancashire have released James Anderson

Lancashire have not offered Anderson a new contract for 2027 , bringing to an end the England legend's career at his boyhood club. Anderson first represented Lancashire in 2001, and has represented the county in both…

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Indian batter follows Ranji ton with triple century on first-class return after two years

Moliya struck 36 fours and a six in his historic knock to power the team to 616 in the first innings. It wasn't an easy ride as wickets kept falling around and he had to dig deep. After losing two quick wickets, Moliya…

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