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Victory for England here would maintain their place in second, at least, and would ramp up the tension on their final two matches, including a trip to Paris in the last round. Six Nations 2022 on TV - schedule, kick-off times, channel details Reigning champions Wales came into the tournament with faint hopes of retaining their crown due to a string…

The Epsom Derby is a grand spectacle fit for a queen, so there's no better time to host it than the Platinum Jubilee weekend. The Queen is not expected to make an appearance at the Epsom Derby this year due to the sprawling array of Jubilee commitments coming up this week. Unfortunately, Her Majesty won't have any of her horses running in the race…

Wales are playing for pride on Super Saturday as their Six Nations 2022 campaign draws to a close with a home clash against Italy. The reigning champions are set to relinquish their title but can still claw their way up to third in the table if results fall their way. Wayne Pivac's men have been hamstrung by key injuries and third place would…

Northern Ireland welcome Greece to Belfast on Thursday evening for their first game in the 2022/23 Nations League campaign. The hosts are top seeds in Group C2 and will want to get things off to a perfect start against second seeds Greece, with the other two sides in the group - Kosovo and Cyprus - playing earlier on Thursday. The Greeks' last…

All eyes will be on Twickenham on Saturday as Leicester Tigers and Saracens, two of the country's most decorated clubs, meet in the 2021/22 Rugby Premiership final. It's less than a year since Saracens confirmed their promotion back to the top flight but their spell in the Championship seems a long way away now as they're just 80 minutes from being…

England will go for the kill in the last match of their Summer Internationals tour of Australia. Eddie Jones' men produced a brilliant display last time out to run out 25-17 victors in Brisbane. Billy Vunipola was the only try-scorer for England, but Owen Farrell knocked six penalties through the posts to secure a big, equalising victory. The last…

The 12 highest-ranked sides in the Nations League that have not booked their place at the next European Championships via the qualifying groups will reach the play-offs, with three spots for the competition available. Northern Ireland have been unable to make the most of that benefit in the past due to their traditionally poor record in this…

Angus Ta'avao was sent off after half an hour for the home side, and Ireland took full advantage in the second half as they drove home to the win. New Zealand have brought in former Ireland coach Joe Schmidt to aid their preparations for the series and were heavy favourites to whitewash the visitors, despite concerns over the availability of a few…

Leinster will be backed by over 30000 fans at the Aviva Stadium for their Heineken Champions Cup showdown with reigning champions Toulouse. The URC top dogs won three of their Pool A clashes before progressing to the knockout rounds where they comfortably swept aside Connacht and Gallagher Premiership table-toppers Leicester. The Irish unit are…

Ireland have a shot at keeping their Six Nations 2022 title hopes alive when they face Scotland on Super Saturday in Dublin. The permutations for the Irish are simple. Win the game and hope France lose or lose the game and that's the end of the matter. Andy Farrell's side made a meal of their clash with England, who were down a man for 78 minutes…

Wales have the bit between their teeth as the Summer Internationals draw to a close against South Africa this weekend. Wayne Pivac's men caused a major upset last time out as they toppled the hosts by a single point in a 13-12 win. The hard-fought encounter saw just one try, from Josh Adams, in the 78th minute. Gareth Anscombe slotted home the…

They wasted chance after chance before Eduard Spertsyan's long-range strike secured a famous victory for Joaquín Caparrós' team and will be determined to raise their game against their next opponents, who have some very dangerous players in their ranks. Ukraine's 1-0 defeat at the hands of Wales on Sunday was a heartbreaker, ensuring that they…

Julie Nelson made history as the first ever Northern Irish goalscorer on the big stage, but her solo strike wasn't enough to overcome the relentless surge of Norwegian bodies into their territory. Austria can be pleased with their efforts despite a 1-0 defeat to England in the opening game of the tournament. They will be determined to make their…

Liverpool can take respite from their rough start to the Premier League campaign when the Champions League rolls around again this week. The Reds have won their last two European outings and will hope to silence an inevitably raucous Rangers crowd at Ibrox this week. Jurgen Klopp's team defeated the Scottish unit 2-0 last week and will hope to put…

Manchester City can book their place in the Champions League knockout rounds with two games to spare this week. City boast a perfect record on the continent this season so far and can settle their status with a victory over Copenhagen. Pep Guardiola's men defeated the Danes 5-0 last time out and a repeat result would see them qualify with total…

Crystal Palace can feel aggrieved that Thiago Silva did not see red for intentionally stopping Andre Ayew's clear run on the Chelsea goal with his hand - with the seasoned Brazilian defender adding insult to injury by setting up Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's equaliser before former Eagle Conor Gallagher scored a stunner to secure all three…

It looks like a good time to play the Cottagers, who may have had the wind taken out of their sails by a 4-1 defeat to Newcastle United at Craven Cottage last weekend. Nathaniel Chalobah's early red card made things very difficult for Marco Silva's side but it was a dismal afternoon and the sort of performance that threatens to undo all of the good…

Finding the killer blow has often been an issue for Eddie Howe's side this season, but they had their hosts on the ropes from the off and the result looked beyond doubt at the half. Brentford's first game back after the international break ended goalless against Bournemouth but was not lacking in drama, with fresh VAR controversy and Ivan Toney…

That result means the Seagulls remain fourth in the table, with a game in hand on the three teams above them, and have plenty of momentum ahead of Saturday afternoon's game at the Amex. The same cannot be said for Spurs, who need to dust themselves down and go again after last weekend's North London derby defeat. Emerson Royal's red card made…

There were a few positives to take from their second-half performance but Erik ten Hag has labelled the result "a reality check" that shows his side they need to "step up" and "do things much better". Man Utd will need to heed their manager's advice when they travel to Goodison Park on Sunday as their hosts are in fine form - unbeaten since the…

They're back at the Etihad on Saturday afternoon for the visit of Southampton, who proved a tough nut for the 2021/22 champions to crack in the Premier League last season. The Saints held them to a goalless draw in Manchester last September and the reverse fixture at St Mary's finished 1-1 back in January, but the latter was during the South Coast…

Whether he'll be in the job in time for Saturday's trip to Stamford Bridge remains to be seen, and that uncertainty will make the visitors a difficult side for Potter to prepare for. Diego Costa's homecoming is one of a number of narratives in the Premier League this weekend and it would be no surprise to see him go from hero to villain among Blues…

West Ham jet off to Belgium for their third Europa Conference League clash of the campaign. The Hammers face Anderlecht, who boast a strong European pedigree with over 400 matches on the continent under their belt. David Moyes will hope his side have turned a corner following a dismal start to the Premier League campaign. West Ham comfortably…

Arsenal may be Premier League table-toppers, but they're not the top dogs in their Europa League group so far this term. The Gunners face Group A leaders Bodo/Glimt at the Emirates on Thursday night and should not underestimate their opponents. Mikel Arteta's men have played one less game, however. This is due to their clash with PSV being…

Victory over Omonia would fire them firmly into the mix to advance to the knockout stages at the halfway point. Pressure is mounting on Erik ten Hag to resolve the issue over Cristiano Ronaldo's future. It's no secret that there is discontent emanating from the Portuguese megastar, but if he doesn't start tonight, his United career would…

Manchester City will hope to make it a perfect three wins from three games against their Group G opponents in the Champions League this evening. City face Danish giants Copenhagen in a tasty clash at the Etihad Stadium with Pep Guardiola's men purring into top form thanks to one colossal talisman. Erling Haaland has stolen all the headlines in…

Now they must contend with table-topping AC Milan and hope for their best result of the season. Graham Potter won't be judged on his team's Champions League performance in 2022/23, but it is a big proving ground to demonstrate he can turn the tide at the highest level. AC Milan have picked up four points from their opening two Champions League…

Celtic will be determined to make the most of a big opportunity in the Champions League when they face RB Leipzig this evening. The Bhoys were put to the sword by Real Madrid in their campaign opener before drawing with Shakhtar Donetsk last time out. They may only have one point from their first two matches, but RB Leipzig are yet to claim…

Liverpool face Rangers in an all-British Champions League spectacle under the lights at Anfield. The Reds have been in poor form by their lofty standards across all competitions in 2022/23 as they sit ninth in the Premier League and have already suffered a 4-1 defeat away to Napoli on the continent. Jurgen Klopp will resist pushing the panic button…

Spurs suffered two last-minute strikes against Sporting in their last outing to lose the game 2-0 when they appeared to have a point in the bag. Richarlison will hope for another chance to shine on the continent following his two-goal haul in the campaign opener. Frankfurt are in decent form and sit sixth in the Bundesliga with four victories from…

The 2-1 victory over Ajax in the Champions League brought not only a much-improved performance but the return of the influential Thiago Alcantara, who is in line to make his first Premier League appearance since he limped off with a hamstring injury against Fulham on the opening day. Having him back will give Liverpool a huge boost on Saturday, but…

Ten Hag's friendship with and links to Pep Guardiola are well documented but the pair will have to put those aside when the whistle blows on Saturday - with both sets of fans keen to see passion from the dugout. The Red Devils have won four of their last six games at the Etihad and come into Sunday's contest on a four-game winning run but the form…

Matches are set to come thick and fast ahead of the winter World Cup break, which could make the next six weeks or so vital to their hopes of extending their stay in the Premier League beyond just one year, so a positive start to October would be massive for them. The international break should have allowed the Magpies' trio of missing maestros -…

They remain unbeaten at Elland Road this season - with seven points from three games at home - and the Yorkshire club's supporters will be keen to produce a hostile atmosphere after some fiery clashes between the two sides during their Championship days. A 1-0 win over Southampton allowed Aston Villa to take some much-needed momentum into the…

Back-to-back defeats to Chelsea and Everton have left the hosts in the relegation zone with just four points from their first seven games, though with fixtures set to come thick and fast over the next six weeks, a winning run would see them fly up the table toward where they want to be. Their visitors haven't fared much better, sitting one place…

It's do or die time for Northern Ireland as they stare down at the prospect of a humiliating Nations League relegation to the very bottom of the ladder. Northern Ireland currently play in League C - the third tier of the competition - but if results go against them this week, they will drop into a relegation play-out (effectively a two-leg knockout…

The two sides have become familiar foes this year, meeting in the World Cup qualifying play-off as well back in June, so it seems fitting they'll wrap up their Nations League Group B1 campaign against each other. It may have taken Scotland 70 minutes to find the net at Hampden Park last week, with captain on the night John McGinn the one who found…

The pair could not be split in their first Nations League Group A3 fixture in Munich back in June, with Harry Kane's 88th-minute penalty cancelling out Jonas Hofmann's opener, while this is Germany's first visit to English shores since Gareth Southgate's side knocked them out of Euro 2020. But Hansi Flick's team will be looking forward not backward…

Stephen Kenny's side need to win their final two games and hope results elsewhere go their way to have any chance of topping Group B1. They claimed a comprehensive victory against Scotland in Dublin back in June, with Alan Browne, Troy Parrott, and Michael Obafemi's goals ensuring the game finished 3-0, but will face a sterner test in Glasgow this…

Getting out of the group will require them to arrive in Qatar as prepared as possible and that's why it's vital they make the most of this weekend's contest. Whether that is giving fringe players a chance to impress, testing out formation tweaks, or building on-pitch relationships, the work done on Sunday could pay dividends in a few months'…

Narrow defeats to Greece and Kosovo have left them third in the table and under real threat of having to scrap it out in a relegation play-off with their place in League C on the line. Baraclough has insisted his side will do all they can to avoid that fate but doing so will likely require them to earn their first win in the history of the…

The Super League Grand Final is here with two of the most successful teams in Super League history ready to slog it out for the title. St Helens topped the regular season table and will face fifth-placed Leeds Rhinos, who defeated Catalans Dragons and No.2 seeds Wigan Warriors to reach the final against the odds. No team has ever won 10 Super…

With a host of regulars, such as Joe Allen, Aaron Ramsey, and Harry Wilson, missing due to injury and Gareth Bale's involvement unclear after only joining up with the squad on Tuesday, there look set to be opportunities for some fringe players to prove a point ahead of the World Cup. But Thursday's game will be a real test given the quality in the…

Nearly four months on from meeting in the World Cup qualifiers, Scotland host Ukraine at Hampden Park this evening in the first round of Nations League fixtures in the 2022/23 campaign. Steve Clarke's side had their Qatar 2022 dreams crushed in that game as they were beaten 3-1 back in June but Ukraine's subsequent defeat to Wales means they will…

Conte's side are one of just two sides still unbeaten in the Premier League and could leapfrog north London rivals Arsenal with a win over the Foxes - if only until the Gunners play on Sunday. A few other top-flight games have been postponed, but it has been confirmed that Saturday's game will go on despite it being played in the capital. Leicester…

Two of the Premier League's newly-promoted sides, Nottingham Forest and Fulham, meet at the City Ground on Friday evening as Premier League football returns after a weekend of postponed matches following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Fulham won the Championship title last term so it should perhaps be no surprise that they've made a stronger…

West London has not always been a happy hunting ground for the Gunners - indeed their only previous visit to the Gtech Community Stadium was a night many supporters would rather forget as the newly-promoted Bees beat them 2-0 in the 2021/22 season opener. Mikel Arteta's side have come on leaps and bounds since then so will be keen for a chance to…

Pickford's impressive performances have been key to Frank Lampard's side making themselves hard to beat in recent weeks but their five-game unbeaten run looks under threat following this latest injury blow. West Ham will look to benefit when they travel up to the North West on Sunday, in one of a number of Premier League games allowed to go on this…

Newcastle have proven a tough side to beat this term, with their dramatic 2-1 defeat at the hands of Liverpool their only loss all season, but they've struggled to land the killer blow in games and haven't won a Premier League game since their opener against Nottingham Forest. They find themselves up against another newly-promoted opponent on…

While that will have allowed Bruno Lage's squad more time to recharge and recover, it also threatens to derail the momentum they built up in late August and early September - as well as deny them a chance to put an end to their terrible recent record against a Liverpool side that look a little lost right now. Man City, on the other hand, will have…