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England confirm new role for Marcus Smith against France as Steve Borthwick names Fin Smith at No 10 among three changes for huge Six Nations' clash at Twickenham

CHRIS FOY: England have confirmed that their two Smiths - Fin and Marcus - will join forces in the starting XV, as exclusively revealed by Mail Sport on Tuesday.


England 26-25 France: Elliot Daly's last-minute try secures incredible bonus-point victory over Les Bleus as Steve Borthwick's men get first Six Nations win

NIK SIMON AT TWICKENHAM: This English team are a group of spoilers. Their game plan is based upon studying opposition and taking away their strength.


January transfer window breaks multiple records in both men's and women's football with English clubs the biggest spenders

FIFA's International Transfer Snapshot has confirmed that a total of 5,863 international transfers were made worldwide in the men's professional game in the month.


Jillaroos coach Brad Donald quits just weeks before history Las Vegas match after reports of rifts with players

Brad Donald has resigned as Jillaroos coach, with his replacement making an immediate statement ahead of the upcoming Test against England in Las Vegas


'What a goal!' Man City come from behind to beat Leyton Orient 2-1

'What a goal!' Man City come from behind to beat Leyton Orient 2-1 in the fourth round of the FA cup. Pep Guardiola speaks on how his team beat the Championship side after going down one goal to nil thanks to a sensational shot from Jamie Donley.


Slot warns rivals that Liverpool are only getting stronger

Arne Slot warns rival teams that Liverpool are only getting stronger as the season goes deeper, after the Reds overcame a first leg loss to beat Tottenham 4-1 on aggregate to reach the Carabao Cup final


Super Rugby Pacific team preview: Moana Pasifika

We're counting down to the season starting on Friday 14 Feb, today we look at Moana Pasifika.


Le Mans/PSG – Kimpembe “There are lots of mixed feelings”.

On Tuesday, Paris Saint-Germain took on Le Mans in the last 8 of the French Cup (0-2 video highlights Le Mans/PSG). The 29-year-old Parisian defender Presnel Kimpembe made his return to action on Tuesday after an absence of almost two years, and spoke to PSG TV about the occasion. Kimpembe “it’s a lot of emotion, after almost two years away” “It wasn’t an easy game. We’re going home with the win. The Coupe de France is very close to our hearts....


Henry Arundell to return to the Premiership after spell in France and end international exile in boost for England

As 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.


Black Caps star Rachin Ravindra closely monitored after 'terrifying' accident

The batsman took a sickening blow to the head while fielding in the side's Tri-Nation series opener.


Liverpool manager Arne Slot sends out a warning to the Reds' rivals after tearing Tottenham apart to set-up Carabao Cup final with Newcastle

LEWIS STEELE AT ANFIELD: Arne Slot warned that Liverpool are only getting stronger after they booked their spot in next month's Carabao Cup final.


Chris Wood could lead NZ football into a glamorous new era

He's a Kiwi superstar in the beautiful game, but we don't talk enough about Chris Wood. That could be changing.


UFC 312 live as it happened: Du Plessis v Strickland 2

Current champion Dricus du Plessis kept his title in a middleweight championship rematch with current former champion Sean Strickland at UFC 312 in Sydney.


Commonwealth Games make major change to athletics programme at next year's event in Glasgow

DAVID COVERDALE: The four-lap contest will replace the 1500 metres in Glasgow in a nod to the iconic race at the Vancouver Games in 1954.


England captain Maro Itoje insists the best is yet to come from his side with last-gasp Six Nations victory over France 'vindication of hard work'

NIK SIMON AT TWICKENHAM: A last-minute conversion from Fin Smith secured England's first victory over tier one opponents for almost a year and eased pressure on Borthwick.


Five takeaways from Warriors' scratchy pre-season draw against Sharks

The Auckland club let victory slip through their fingers in the dying moments, as both coaches emptied their benches.


The best female footballers in Europe – ranked


Maro Itoje reveals why unfinished business with the England team made him snub a move to France - and how his decision was quickly vindicated

England skipper Maro Itoje has revealed how unfinished business with the national team was behind his decision to turn down a move to France, amid interest from Toulouse and Racing 92.


Championship club sack manager as relegation fears mount after seven-match league losing run

The club, who were promoted from League One last season, have lost their last seven second-tier games to sit in the relegation zone, two points off safety.


Mathys Tel could be thrown straight into Liverpool v Tottenham. This is what he’ll bring

Mathys Tel could be thrown straight into Liverpool v Tottenham. This is what he’ll bring - Ange Postecoglou persuaded Tel to join Tottenham on deadline day, and may need to drop the French 19-year-old into his starting XI for Thursday night’s Carabao Cup semi-final second leg at Anfield


Pep Guardiola applauds Leyton Orient's FA Cup wondergoal after Man City fought back from Jamie Donley's 40-yard screamer to survive scare

Guardiola stood and admired Jamie Donley's audacious 50-yard effort, which cannoned off the crossbar and in off stunned keeper Stefan Ortega.


Athletics: Jacko Gill wins tense shot put duel over rival Tom Walsh

Shot-putter Jacko Gill has dominated Tom Walsh once again in a world class battle between the long-time rivals.


The greatest career comebacks in football history – ranked


Golf: Steven Alker shares lead into PGA TOUR Champions final, Lydia Ko up to 50th in latest LPGA

Steven Alker will go into the final round of the season opening PGA TOUR Champions event in a share of the lead, while Dame Lydia Ko improves to 50th at the latest LPGA Tour event.


Man United 2-1 Leicester: Harry Maguire scores controversial winner as Ruben Amorim's side fight back to beat Foxes in FA Cup fourth round

CHRIS WHEELER AT OLD TRAFFORD: For more than an hour at Old Trafford, Manchester United's refusal to sign a striker in the transfer window looked like an act of sheer folly.


NFL star with NZ roots to soar for Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl

Jordan Mailata could become just the second Australian to ever win a Super Bowl, and if we claim him like the New Zealand government do, the second Kiwi too.


Jamie Carragher calls three Tottenham players a ‘disgrace’ in Liverpool mauling


'A lot has changed': Tom Walsh reflects and looks ahead to return

The shot put star admits 2025 is going to be different for him but nothing has changed as far as his ambitions are concerned.


Official – PSG extend their contract with a Titi!

Yoram Zague, an 18-year-old right-back with a professional contract at Paris Saint-Germain, has earned himself a place in the first team with a handful of appearances. The question is whether he can continue in this vein, or whether he will go out on loan at some point. In the meantime, he has officially extended his contract with Paris. His contract ran until 2027, and now it runs until 2029. Zague still has a lot to prove in Paris, with a...


The best manager of all time from each UEFA member country


Unai Emery gives honest assessment of Marcus Rashford's first week at Aston Villa as he admits getting Man United loanee back to his best is a 'huge challenge'

Rashford has joined Villa on loan from Manchester United for the remainder of the season and hopes to make his debut in Sunday's FA Cup last-16 tie against Tottenham.


Super Bowl ticket prices take sudden dip 48 hours before Chiefs-Eagles showdown in New Orleans

The showdown between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles in New Orleans is one of the most anticipated games as Patrick Mahomes and Co. look to complete the first three-peat in NFL history.


Aussie skipper Pat Cummins releases hilarious ICC Champions Trophy sledging video - even though he won't play in the tournament due to injury

Pat Cummins' wicked sense of humour was on full display when the Australian cricket captain took part in a recently released ICC Champions Trophy promotion for Prime Video.


'So, so impressive' - Teenage running prodigy Sam Ruthe sets course for athletics stardom

The 15-year-old has become New Zealand's youngest-ever senior men's athletics champion.


Liverpool already have a 'ready-made replacement' if Trent Alexander-Arnold leaves, Ally McCoist insists - as pundits sing Conor Bradley's praises

The Reds defender is out of contract at the end of the season, and there have been strong links with him and Real Madrid after Los Blancos had a bid rejected for him in the January transfer window.


Man United confirm fans' worst fears over Lisandro Martinez - with defender likely to miss the rest of the season after suffering ACL injury during defeat by Crystal Palace

United have not put a timescale on Martinez's rehabilitation, but it's understood that he could be out of action for up to six months due to the injury received during his side's defeat on Sunday.


Vinicius Jr 'REJECTS contract offer' from Real Madrid as talks over extension are opened - amid interest from Saudi Pro League

Vinicius Junior has reportedly rejected an initial contract offer from Real Madrid after opening talks with the club over a potential contract extension, amid interest from Saudi Arabia.


Ben Simmons' Brooklyn Nets nightmare over as injury-hampered All-Star reaches buyout with team

Former No 1 overall NBA Draft pick Ben Simmons is finalizing a buyout with the Brooklyn Nets and will become a free agent. Simmons is expected to meet with the Cavaliers and Clippers.


Cricket: Black Caps' batters fire in tri-series win

The Black Caps won the tri-series opener over Pakistan on the back of a Glenn Phillips century.


Ruben Amorim lifts lid on why Marcus Rashford had to leave Manchester United


Postecoglou bemoans Tottenham's lacklustre effort against Liverpool

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou bemoaned a lacklustre display from his side after Spurs' 4-0 defeat against Liverpool. The Australian said: "Look, it's fair to say we didn't really get to the levels we needed to. "It was always going to be a big challenge for us, they're obviously a very good side and in a great moment with all their players in very good form, very settled. "But for us to give ourselves an opportunity, we had to be a lot more aggressive with and without the ball and we weren't. We allowed them to control the game."


Man United legend lands job at League Two club Carlisle - after bottom-placed side showed interest in Steven Gerrard

Mail Sport exclusively revealed that the bottom-of-the-table side were considering the shock appointment of Gerrard, after his exit from Saudi Arabian outfit Al Ettifaq.


Rugby: All Blacks back Will Jordan wants Super Rugby draft

Jordan would like New Zealanders to be able to play for Australian sides without affecting All Blacks eligibility.


Luke Littler coaches the 'WORST football team in the United Kingdom' who lost all 26 games last season - and oversees disastrous result

The Nuke swapped the cauldron of Alexandra Palace for the muddy turf of Tunley, Somerset, to visit Specsavers' 'Best Worst Team' in the country. Tunley Athletic lost all 26 of their games last season.


Virgil van Dijk insists he still has 'no idea' whether he'll be at Liverpool or not next season with Reds captain's contract expiring this summer

Virgil van Dijk admits he is no closer to committing his future to Liverpool as the clock ticks down on his current deal. The 33-year-old Dutchman is one of three Liverpool stars out of contract in the summer.


Man City include Rodri in Champions League squad but omit one new signing

Man City include Rodri in Champions League squad but omit one new signing - Vitor Reis cannot play in the Champions League knockout rounds as Man City confirmed their squad


NZ boat comes off its foils in disastrous SailGP day in Sydney

New Zealand have had a shocking opening day on the Sydney leg of Sail GP, failing to make tomorrow's final.


Mercato – 7 PSG official announcements this Friday!

It’s a special Friday for Paris Saint-Germain. They welcome AS Monaco to the Parc des Princes at 9.05pm as part of Ligue 1 matchday 21, and the pre-match will be marked by a flurry of new signings. 7 according to L’Equipe: coach Luis Enrique, Vitinha (24-year-old midfielder), Achraf Hakimi (26-year-old right-back), Nuno Mendes (22-year-old left-back), Yoram Zague (18-year-old defender), Ibrahim Mbaye (17-year-old striker) and Naoufel El Hannach...


'It is pleasant': Slot reacts to reaching Carabao Cup final

Arne Slot describes the feeling of beating Tottenham Hotspur 4-0 to reach the Carabao Cup final, his first cup final with Liverpool, as 'pleasant'


Ruben Amorim opens up on why he axed Ruud van Nistelrooy from coaching staff when he took Man United job ahead of reunion with Leicester boss

Ruben Amorim insists it was the right decision to leave Ruud van Nistelrooy out of his backroom team at Manchester United, but admits it hurts his pride to know the Dutchman has a better record than him.