#Set Piece

1 - Who will win the World Cup? On home soil, and with a star-studded squad full of pace and power, there is no doubt that France are the team to beat. However, this looks like being one of the most open World Cups ever, with at least six teams capable of going all the way. Bring it on. 2 - Can Ireland break their glass ceiling? Heart says yes,…

All being well, Courtney Lawes will become a centurion this Saturday at Suncorp Stadium by winning a 95th England cap to go with his five Tests for the British and Irish Lions. His pedigree is unquestioned and there is more for him to achieve. But it is a curiosity of the 33-year-old's fantastic career that his best position has remained a matter…

With Steve Borthwick set to announce his chosen 36-man squad on Monday morning, former England number eight and ex-Worcester Warriors defence coach Nick Easter spends a morning playing selector, with balance and Premiership form at the top of his thinking. "Borthwick's first England side is obviously a key selection," Easter said. "The simple truth…

Robbie Savage claims that if Wales beat England in their final Group B game tonight it will be a bigger upset than Leicester City winning the Premier League. The Foxes overcame odds of 5000/1 to win the title in 2015/16 and despite Wales' chances being rated as closer to 7/1, Rob Page's men beating England would be as big a shock, says former City…

Portuguese Primeira Liga Round 16 Braga vs Boavista Estádio Municipal de Braga, Portugal. 14.01.23 at 23:30 Odds Bet Type Bookmaker Claim Bonus! Best New Sportsbook Odds1,97 Bet TypeHandicap 1 -1.5 Bookmaker Bet Now! Braga will look to continue their dominance in the Primeira Liga as they host Boavista at the Estádio Municipal de Braga for their…

Dec 8 (Reuters) - The quarter-final phase of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar is all set to kick off. Three weeks in, the tournament has not been one for easy predictions. From Saudi Arabia's shock win over Argentina in their opener to 2014 champions Germany making a quick exit a second consecutive time, this edition has provided a rollercoaster…

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Despite playing a closely-contested quarterfinal in the Apertura playoffs, this time around the advantage and the momentum lies with CF Pachuca. After losing the first leg of the quarterfinal, CF Pachuca won all their remaining six games with ease. In those six games, CF Pachuca scored a staggering 21 goals, averaging 3.5 goals per match, and that…

France head into the 2023 Six Nations as one of the favourites to retain the title, but they may not have things all their own way this year. The latest Six Nations betting rates Ireland as the biggest dangers to the reigning champions, while England are also in the mix. The latter undoubtedly have a point to prove under new head coach Steve…

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Warren Gatland is ready to kick-start his second stint as Wales head coach with a bang. During his first tenure as Wales boss, Gatland stuck with the same lieutenants throughout the entirety of his 12 years in charge. If people thought it was going to be a case of same old Gatland this time around, they were wrong with the New Zealander selecting…

The next 12 months have the potential to be game-changing for rugby. It's a World Cup year and domestic leagues are becoming ever more competitive, so here are my three hopes for the coming year. My main hope for 2023 is to see England give the Six Nations and World Cup a good go. I still do not believe sacking Eddie Jones was the right thing to do…

It feels like a pivotal weekend at the top and bottom of the Premier League - how does our tipster Jones Knows see it all unfolding? Leeds are far from perfect, but when you back them you know you're still in with a chance of collecting even if they fall behind in a match. Jesse Marsch is quite one-dimensional as a coach but his teams do know how…

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery will be expecting a reaction from his players Free football tips, best bets and analysis for Aston Villa v Leeds in the Premier League on Friday. Sky Sports Main Event & Premier League, 8pm Friday Aston Villa 2pts 19-20 bet365 Paddy Power are giving away free bets to new and existing customers and all you need is an…

A 19-point Santiago Carreras fly-half masterclass led Gloucester to an impressive 34-19 win over Northampton Saints on Saturday night. Jack Singleton's early try was cancelled out by a quick-fire Tommy Freeman double that put the Saints in front. But Chris Harris and Santiago Carreras responded with tries of their own to give the cherry and whites…

After an epic game of rugby, the team with their head in their hands was not the one most people were expecting. It is not often that you see the All Blacks upset at the end of the game, but when England bring your world cup winning streak to an end it is no surprise to see a few tears. After winning their last 18 world cup matches they were…

Chelsea boss Graham Potter is a man under pressure Free football tips, best bets and analysis for Fulham v Chelsea in the Premier League on Thursday. BT Sport 1, 8pm Thursday Fulham or draw double chance 1pt 8-11 BoyleSports Paddy Power are giving away free bets to new and existing customers and all you need is an account. Sign up here Sky Bet are…

Ireland kept their Six Nations titles hopes alive with a bonus point victory over a 14-man England at Twickenham. The home side had to play nearly all of the match a man down after Charlie Ewels saw red for a high tackle that saw James Ryan leave the field. Ireland were quick to take advantage of the extra man. In the the sixth minute an…

ARSENAL are taking on League One Oxford United in the FA Cup third round RIGHT NOW! The headline team news is that Bukayo Saka STARTS for the Gunners in a strong XI, with the returning Emile Smith Rowe on the bench. Arsenal are wearing their all-white limited edition kit that they sported during their defeat at Forest last season. Kick-off: 8pm TV…

Two weeks after a Grade 1 win at Saratoga, trainer Christophe Clement is putting the star of his barn back in the starting gates. Gufo (7-5) is morning-line favorite Saturday for the Grade 2, $1 million Kentucky Turf Cup Stakes. Post time from Kentucky Downs is 5:45 p.m., with the race broadcast on both CNBC and FanDuel TV, the network formerly…

Cheval Grand, shown winning the 2017 Japan Cup, returns seeking a repeat victory in Sunday's renewal. Photo courtesy of Japan Racing Association Nov. 22 (UPI) -- Weekend horse racing action stretches from Tokyo to Bahrain with a stop in England and a quick look at Hong Kong's preparations for its big weekend two weeks down the calendar. The Grade 1…

Sunday's Serie A action draws to a close at the Stadio San Siro with a mouth-watering showdown between reigning champions Milan and top-four hopefuls Roma. Rafael Leao and Sandro Tonali scored within 15 minutes of the Rossoneri's Wednesday trip to the Stadio Arechi to set the tone for the current runners-up's 2-1 victory at bottom-half…

Having started 2023 just as they ended 2022-by frustrating everyone-in a 1-1 draw against Monza, Fiorentina have a second chance to get it right at home when Sassuolo come to Florence. In 20 previous meetings, the Viola hold a W7 D7 L6 mark, although they've failed to win any of the past 5 meetings (2 drawn, 3 lost), including a 2-2 draw in this…

0.5pts Carl Piergianni anytime goalscorer at 22/1 (SBK) Aston Villa will have considered themselves very lucky to grab a point in Unai Emery's first taste of a West Midlands derby in the Premier League on Wednesday. Wolves stopper Jose Sa slipped at the crucial moment, leaving the goal gaping for Danny Ings who dispatched Villa's equaliser, meaning…

Chelsea's Raheem Sterling faces former club Manchester City Free football tips, best bets and analysis for Chelsea v Manchester City in the Premier League on Thursday. Sky Sports Premier League & Main Event, 8pm Thursday Draw-Manchester City double result 1pt 19-5 Hills Paddy Power are giving away free bets to new and existing customers and all you…

Tyler Adams is a key man for Leeds Free football tips, best bets and analysis for Leeds United and West Ham United in the Premier League on Wednesday. 7.45pm Wednesday Both teams to score and over 2.5 goals 1pt 21-20 Hills Paddy Power are giving away free bets to new and existing customers and all you need is an account. Sign up here Sky Bet are…

Crystal Palace can beat Tottenham at Selhurst Park on Wednesday as Jones Knows takes aim at the next set of fixtures. Is it too early in the season for a six-pointer? Well, both teams at the time of writing are odds-on for the drop so it's easy to class this a game of real significance. And usually in these situations, teams are too concerned about…

Steve Diamond and Worcester Warriors could be galvanised by their off-field issues Will Steve Diamond be able to work his magic at Worcester this season despite the problems surrounding the club? The 54-year-old starts his first full campaign in charge of the Warriors and will be looking to build on an encouraging end to last year, but with no…

Darwin Nunez is getting plenty of opportunities for Liverpool Free football tips, best bets and analysis for Brentford v Liverpool in the Premier League on Monday Sky Sports Main Event & Premier League, 5.30pm Monday Liverpool to win & both teams to score 1pt 2-1 bet365, Hills Paddy Power are giving away free bets to new and existing customers and…

We asked our sports reporters at Stuff to say what they think the new year will bring and we'll be holding all of them accountable by seeing how right, or wrong they were, when we review their picks in 12 months' time. ANDREW VOERMAN The Football Ferns get their first Fifa Women's World Cup win against the Philippines at Sky Stadium in Wellington…

MARCUS RASHFORD has fired Manchester United into the top four with a winner - after being dropped to the bench by Erik ten Hag. Rashford shrugged off a host of tackles from Wolves defenders to coolly finish after a one-two with Bruno Fernandes. United have leapfrogged Spurs into the top four with the victory, putting them one point behind…

Manager David Moyes says they aren't in a relegation scrap. Captain Declan Rice says the same. And yet, West Ham could find themselves bottom of the Premier League on New Year's Day. That is dependent on Wolves, Nottingham Forest and Southampton all winning. Unlikely, granted, but the theoretical scenario alone is worrying. A fifth consecutive…

Free football tips, best bets and analysis for Bournemouth v Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Saturday. 3pm Saturday Philip Billing to be first goalscorer 1pt 10-1 bet365 Paddy Power are giving away free bets to new and existing customers and all you need is an account. Sign up here Sky Bet are offering new customers multiple free bets when…

Manchester City (-1) Over 3.5 Goals Under 2.5 Leeds Corners Over 4.5 cards *A Bet Builder with these bets pays at approximately 31/1 with Paddy Power. HAVEN'T A CLUE WHAT A BET BUILDER IS? WELL, LET OUR HANDY WHAT IS A BET BUILDER? GUIDE REVEAL ALL! WHEN: December 28, 8pm - Leeds v Manchester City TV: Amazon Prime The final game of the first…

From the Wallabies' struggles to the Wallaroos' World Cup campaign, and right down to the grassroots, it has been a big year for Australian rugby. Here are the five CODE Sports rugby stories that most resonated with readers in 2022. Tom Carter knows what people thought of him as a rugby player. He shared his lone regret and his remarkable journey…

A struggling West Ham face their capital rivals Brentford in the Premier League on Friday evening. Both sides took the lead against north London opposition upon their return to top-flight football on Boxing Day. David Moyes conceded that West Ham were'a bit fortunate' to hold a 1-0 advantage against Arsenal at half time. The league leaders duly…

Despite the World Cup drawing to a close many southern hemisphere stars who lit up the tournament will be staying on European shores. The French Top 14 and England's Aviva Premiership are set to be flooded with household names, with many looking for a well-paid swan-song to end a glittering career. Here are some of the best names staying on the…

Harry Kane and Ivan Toney both scored after a difficult few weeks for the pair as Brentford and Tottenham shared the points in a dramatic 2-2 thriller to welcome back Premier League football after the World Cup. Kane led the Spurs fightback from 2-0 down in his first match since his World Cup quarter-final penalty miss for England, heading home…

The official men's World Rugby rankings have, for some time now, been widely dismissed. Too often the prescriptive modelling does not accurately reflect the true balance of power. At present World Rugby's top fivereads: 1. South Africa (90.61) 2. France (88.88) 3. All Blacks (88.75) 4. Ireland (88.22) 5. England (84.50) This week, following the…

The international season may have come to a close, but the action continues and Two Cents Rugby has joined us again to pick out his players to watch in 2023. Indeed, the Six Nations Championship is not too far away from kick-off and combine that with all the club competitions, there is a lot to look forward to next year. So which players can we…

0.5pts Eric Dier anytime goalscorer at 18/1 (Betfair Sportsbook, Paddy Power) Ivan Toney hit the double at The Etihad in the last round of top-flight fixtures before the World Cup induced break, prompting quips about his exclusion from the Three Lions squad. That shock victory for Brentford was only a month and half ago, though it feels like last…

Pieter-Steph du Toit says he was confident of victory in the last Rugby World Cup final after the first 10 minutes. In that opening spell in Yokohama two years ago, England's Owen Farrell chose to spin the ball wide from behind his own posts and team-mate Billy Vunipola, facing a fast-advancing South Africa defence, chucked a pass to ground deep in…

Facing a formidable foe in No. 3 England, Canada will be looking for small victories Saturday at Twickenham. Coach Kingsley Jones is hoping to see the 23rd-ranked Canadian men make inroads at scrums, lineouts and other parts of the rugby test match. "We know the odds are stacked against us. We have to look for those small wins," he said Friday.…

Given the short timescale England have to turn around their Barbarian mauling into lessons learned for both selection and tactics, Eddie Jones is likely to go with a team of tried and trusted but with a little seasoning from a couple of the more effective players from last weekend's match. Courtney Lawes is his biggest headache; Lawes professes he…

The most high-profile matchup of this year's Champions League quarterfinals pits defending European champions Chelsea against runaway La Liga leaders Real Madrid. Both these teams are clearly contenders for the tournament title, but they are also both flawed sides, making this matchup all the more entertaining. Real Madrid followed up its emphatic…

Japan performed one of the greatest Rugby World Cup shocks of all-time when they defeated South Africa in Brighton on Saturday. Their 34-32 victory over the Springboks not only stunned one of the pre-tournament favourites, but it also showed evidence that rugby union's traditional big guns are being caught up by teams who in the past have just…

Brighton boss Graham Potter is the leading candidate to become the next England manager if Gareth Southgate is sacked from his post ahead of this year's World Cup in Qatar Gareth Southgate has come under increased pressure from the England fans after the Three Lions slumped to their heaviest home defeat since 1928 with a 4-0 loss against Hungary. A…

Keeneland Barn Notes: Basin Gets Final Prep for G2 Blue Grass Stakes (Trainer Steve Asmussen / Photo by Holly M. Smith) From the Keeneland Media Team: GRADE 1 WINNER BASIN WORKS FOR TOYOTA BLUE GRASS Toyota Blue Grass (G2) hopeful Basin, who races for Terry Green's Jackpot Farm, was the first horse to breeze over Keeneland's fast track Monday when…

IT'S now or never for Daryl Gibson. Since taking the reins from Wallabies coach Michael Cheika in 2016, the Waratahs have plummeted down the Super Rugby ladder at a rate of knots. There's a plethora of reasons why - injuries and a player exodus for starters - but after missing the finals in both seasons and finishing 16th last year, the former All…