Scotland coach Gregor Townsend's admiration for France's "pure, instinctive rugby" means he well understands what his side will be up against when they try to derail Les Bleus' bid for yet more Six Nations glory at Murrayfield on Saturday.
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The raging Iran war, which has spread across the Middle East and beyond, entered its seventh day Friday after Israeli forces announced a "next phase" in the conflict and bombed Beirut's southern suburbs.
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Jacob Bethell is going to have "a hell of a career" with England, said captain Harry Brook, after the left-hander's brilliant 105 on Thursday almost took his side to a record chase against India in the T20 World Cup semi-final.
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France coach Fabien Galthie criticised the size of Murrayfield's away dressing room as his Grand Slam-chasing side travel to Scotland for what promises to be the stand-out match of the 2026 Six Nations.
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Wales flanker James Botham has revealed how his "gut-wrenching" Six Nations mistake led to a FaceTime smirk and a 'sledge' from his famous grandfather, Ian Botham.
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Opener Sanju Samson said Thursday he wants "one more" match-winning knock to enable India to defend the T20 World Cup, after his 89 helped edge England in a thrilling semi-final.
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Gregor Townsend is adamant his only concern when Scotland face France in the Six Nations in Edinburgh on Saturday is overseeing a winning performance, regardless of what it means for the destiny of the title.
Britain is sending additional fighter jets to Qatar amid the widening war in the Middle East, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Thursday as his defence minister visited Cyprus.
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