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'I feel sorry for Farrell a little bit in terms of what he’s picking from compared to Rassie'

Bernard Jackman set out his concerns about Ireland’s squad depth on today’s Rugby Weekly Extra podcast.

2024-06-24T15:02:53Z

Fans are left feeling 'sorry' for Joey Veerman following his early substitution in Netherlands' Euro 2024 defeat by Austria after nightmare first half-an-hour

Veerman (left) and Co were playing their final group game of the tournament knowing their qualification for the last 16 was confirmed, but having to work out where they would finish in Group C.

2024-06-25T19:13:26Z

Piers Morgan leads mocking of Australia after controversial claim by star player backfires spectacularly as Mitch Marsh's team is sent home

Hazlewood set social media alight earlier this month when he confessed that the Aussies were considering manipulating their result in the group stage game vs Scotland.

2024-06-25T10:57:14Z

Anthony Joshua shares bizarre video of himself undergoing 'hot cupping' treatment as he refuses to slack off ahead of expected Daniel Dubois showdown later this year

The heavyweight is currently searching for his next opponent after defeating UFC superstar Francis Ngannou in March - with Daniel Dubois likely next up.

2024-06-24T13:24:15Z

D-Von Dudley reveals which WWE stars he wishes he could work with TODAY, as the Hall of Famer opens up on similarities between ECW and current atmosphere in the company

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY LEWIS BROWNING: The veteran is full of praise for a current star. A star who has been one of the main features in a major storyline on WWE television for a while now.

2024-06-25T16:58:09Z

Paul Scholes appears to question why 'energy obsessed' England are playing Conor Gallagher over the 'brains' of Kobbie Mainoo in midfield at the Euros

Paul Scholes (inset) has appeared to question England's expected decision to start Conor Gallagher (left) in midfield against Slovenia over the 'brains' of Man United star Kobbie Mainoo (right).

2024-06-25T12:12:31Z

Ger Brennan’s holistic approach has Louth dreaming big as they take on Donegal

It’s not too common for inter-county managers to voluntarily do media duties on the week of big games, but it has been a common theme throughout Ger Brennan’s Louth tenure. Brennan insists that it’s key to “take the opportunities to promote GAA in the Wee County as much as possible” and the numbers attending his regular Zoom meetings have increased...

2024-06-26T01:36:18Z

Denmark finish second in Group C and advance to the knockout stages due to little-known tiebreaker as they finished level on points with Slovenia

Denmark squeezed through as runners up in Group C due to a little-known tiebreaker that dates way back to November 2023.

2024-06-25T23:29:02Z

Eagle-eyed fans spot Kylian Mbappe detail during BBC's pinball intro for France's Euro 2024 game against Poland... with the Les Bleus captain donning a mask for the first time since breaking his nose

Mbappe's side have already qualified for the knock-out stages of the tournament after collating four points from their first two games, but may need to win to secure top spot in Group C.

2024-06-25T16:43:14Z

Gary Neville slams 'BASIC' England and admits bore draw with Slovenia was a 'struggle to watch' - as he names the one player 'certain' to start in the last-16

Gareth Southgate's side produced another underwhelming performance in their final Group C outing, although the result in Cologne was still good enough to secure top spot.

2024-06-25T22:59:03Z

Jimmy Greaves, Gareth Southgate and why England keep failing to learn from 58 years of hurt

The Three Lions’ latest bid to emulate the heroes of 1966 looks likely to fall short.

2024-06-25T07:12:22Z

Jamie Carragher's Twitter account is HACKED moments after England kick off against Slovenia - with some fans joking that the social media chaos is 'more entertaining' than Gareth Southgate's players!

At the time of writing, the hacker's posts were live, and the hacker is still in control of the account, appearing to re-direct Carragher's account to a new username of @XAIPremium.

2024-06-25T21:14:02Z

Derry is ‘hardest draw’ we could have got – Kerry manager Jack O’Connor

Kerry boss Jack O’Connor has described Derry as “a dangerous animal” ahead of Sunday’s All-Ireland quarter-final showdown with the Oak Leaf County in Croke Park. Up until a week or so ago, Mickey Harte’s men were in all sorts of bother, scrambling for form having lost three championship fixtures back-to-back. Now, though, following wins over Westme...

2024-06-26T01:36:18Z

A desperate draw against Slovenia but dreary England continue failing upwards

England have topped their group in miserable style and head for the easier half of the Euro 2024 knockout draw.

2024-06-25T21:44:33Z

England handed favourable knockout path despite dismal draw with Slovenia as they avoid Germany, France, Spain and Portugal

England managed to limp their way to winners of Group C, that was enough to see them earn a favourable draw in the knockout rounds.

2024-06-25T19:13:25Z

Emma Raducanu brims with confidence on sizzling Eastbourne court as British star defeats American Sloane Stephens - dropping only three games in emphatic first round win

MATTHEW LAMBERT IN EASTBOURNE: Emma Raducanu's relighted fire burned bright as she took out fellow US Open champion Sloane Stephens in the sizzling heat at Eastbourne.

2024-06-25T15:13:05Z

Fans throwing drinks at Gareth Southgate... England are draining the life out of a wonderful tournament

First they waxed lyrical about his waistcoat, then they threw their pint cups at him. Gareth Southgate has endured some implausible twists of fortune in his eight years managing this maddening England team, but few as downright humiliating as the reception he faced here at the final whistle in Cologne. If he was expecting a chorus of “top of the gr...

2024-06-26T07:52:16Z

Frank Lampard responds to Wayne Rooney's bizarre claims he was 'tucked into bed' by Chelsea's masseur while on England duty

Lampard's former England teammate had previously revealed that the midfielder used to enjoy late-night muscle therapy sessions from Chelsea's Billy McCulloch, alongside John Terry.

2024-06-25T13:12:46Z

Fans mock 'fascinating' Memphis Depay for picking up apparent injury after colliding with the referee during Netherlands' Euro 2024 game against Austria

Depay and Co were looking to top Group D at Euro 2024 after securing qualification for the last 16 of the competition, and had trailed at the break through an own goal from Donyell Malen.

2024-06-25T18:28:26Z

England goalkeeper Mary Earps set to LEAVE Man United to join PSG on a free transfer after rejecting a new contract to begin a new challenge abroad

KATHRYN BATTE: Earps, who joined United in 2019, is out of contract and will be able to sign for the French club on a free transfer after rejecting the offer of a new deal with the Red Devils.

2024-06-25T18:13:15Z

Jamie O'Hara calls for shock England substitution just 17 MINUTES into Euro 2024 tie against Slovenia - as he calls for experienced star to be hauled off

Jamie O'Hara has called for a shock substitution as England struggled in the early stages against Slovenia.

2024-06-25T20:28:36Z

Anthony Joshua set to land chance to become a three-time heavyweight champion against Daniel Dubois on September 21... as Oleksandr Usyk VACATES his IBF belt after taking rematch with Tyson Fury

Oleksandr Usyk has announced that he will be vacating his IBF heavyweight title, leaving the path clear for Anthony Joshua to get his shot at becoming a three-time world champion.

2024-06-25T23:44:06Z

Rafael van der Vaart hits out at Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk for not showing 'passion' after 'DISGRACEFUL' defeat by Austria, as fans slam the centre back for his 'lazy' defending for the winning goal

Rafael van der Vaart hit out at fellow Dutchman Virgil van Dijk after the Netherlands slipped to a shock 3-2 defeat by Austria to finish third in Group D at Euro 2024.

2024-06-25T20:13:37Z

'His ceiling is very, very high and we haven’t even seen the start of it yet'

Ireland are excited about 21-year-old Leinster out-half Sam Prendergast.

2024-06-25T10:50:29Z

Now Gary Lineker takes aim at Gareth Southgate for 'hanging Trent Alexander-Arnold out to dry', as he's set to be the only England player AXED for today's final group game over failed 'experiment'

Southgate has opted to deploy the Reds defender in an advanced position alongside Declan Rice in both of England's opening two Euro 2024 matches - a tactical ploy that has attracted much criticism.

2024-06-25T07:11:35Z

Mercedes hire private investigators to hunt the source of anonymous emails and text messages to F1 chiefs claiming Lewis Hamilton is being 'SABOTAGED' by his own team

JONATHAN MCEVOY: Mercedes will not let the matter lie. A team spokesman confirmed to Mail Sport that they had outsourced the matter to a firm that specialises in this kind of investigation.

2024-06-25T10:27:34Z

Phil Foden MUST be given the chance to call England's tune from the middle of the pitch, writes SAMI MOKBEL… he made things happen in a much improved performance

SAMI MOKBEL AT COLOGNE STADIUM: Three matches in, we're still waiting for him to completely catch fire, although Tuesday night finally offered some rays of encouragement.

2024-06-25T21:58:57Z

Cole Palmer speaks after making Euros debut against Slovenia

Cole Palmer speaks after making Euros debut in England's 0-0 draw against Slovenia

2024-06-25T23:31:22Z

‘I could have said worse’ – Declan Hannon laughs off Munster final blunder as Limerick focus on drive for five

Declan Hannon makes that many speeches these days, it’s probably unfair to expect that he gets every single detail right, every single time. No sooner had Hannon thanked the “backroom team of 53 people” in Thurles after the Munster final than people began to swoon at the sheer largesse of it all. ‘I’m not gonna thank them all,” said Hannon, thankfu...

2024-06-26T01:36:14Z

Steve Borthwick rules himself out of key Lions role in a blow to Andy Farrell - as England head coach prioritises development of his young and promising Red Rose team

CHRIS FOY: Steve Borthwick will be in charge of England's prospective Americas tour next summer, after ruling himself out of contention for a role in the Lions management team.

2024-06-25T11:27:15Z

England's cause for concern: Jude Bellingham did not have a single shot or create a chance in dire draw with Slovenia... while Bukayo Saka and Phil Foden completed just ONE dribble between them

Gareth Southgate's men scored just twice in their three group games, and failed to create many clear-cut opportunities in Cologne against a stubborn Slovenian side.

2024-06-25T22:44:12Z

Thousands of Three Lions fans stunned after England draw with Slovenia

Southgate 's men appeared to be off to a flyer after Bukayo Saka scored from Phil Foden 's cross in the first half, however it was disallowed for offside.

2024-06-25T16:46:10Z

Croatia boss Zlatko Dalic RAGES that referee 'tore us apart' and makes outlandish claim that official 'wasn't designated the match by chance' after Italy's heartbreaking last-second equaliser

Dalic's side seemed all but set to progress to the knockout stages of the European Championship after Luka Modric had fired them into the lead in the 55th minute.

2024-06-25T12:12:28Z

Hurling legends Eddie Keher and John Fenton hit out at ‘crazy’ scheduling of summer’s big games

Two hurling legends want significant change to the scheduling and timing of major games as the season comes through one of its worst pinch points. The lunchtime throw-in for the first All-Ireland hurling quarter-final between Dublin and Cork last Saturday and now a 3.0 throw-in for an All-Ireland semi-final between Kilkenny and Clare has been descr...

2024-06-25T01:32:29Z

France prop Rabah Slimani puts off retirement to sign deal with Leinster

Former France prop Rabah Slimani has confirmed that he will join Leinster next season. However, although Clermont coach Christphe Urios told French reporters the 34-year-old was joining on a two year deal, Leinster sources have indicated it is a one-year contract. French publication La Montagne spoke to the 34-year-old tighthead who confirmed the m...

2024-06-25T16:04:47Z

Fans call for 'more excitement' from BBC commentator after his coverage of Italy's late equaliser against Croatia at Euro 2024... but his World Service colleague is praised for his description of Mattia Zaccagni's wonderstrike

The defending champions guaranteed their spot in the last 16 of the competition on Monday with an equaliser deep into stoppage time of the game, all-but-knocking their opponents out.

2024-06-25T17:13:14Z

Transgender wrestling star Gabbi Tuft officially returning to the ring... as former WWE standout Tyler Reks revives career with West Coast Wrestling

After several months of in-ring training and social-media teases that 'Mother is coming', transgender professional wrestling star Gabbi Tuft will officially have her squared-circle revival on Tuesday.

2024-06-24T16:24:29Z

Keely Hodgkinson's Olympic gold medal hopes boosted after her rival Athing Mu failed to qualify for the Games after falling in the US trials

British star Hodgkinson had to settle for silver behind Mu at the Games in Tokyo three years ago, as well as at the World Championships in Eugene in 2022.

2024-06-25T15:58:04Z

John Aldridge: We can all see England’s biggest problem – and they will crumble again

The England players already looked beaten as they trooped off the field after the 1-1 draw with Denmark on Thursday night. With their own fans booing them and the English media ready to rip them apart after a lacklustre display, those players knew what was coming their way. Playing for England must be a miserable experience, as there is no middle g...

2024-06-24T16:51:15Z

Garry Ringrose shrugs off Springbok hype and keeps focus firmly on the mission

Garry Ringrose doesn’t remember what he said to the South Africans as he left the field in Paris last September – he was too tired to speak coherently. In fairness, Eben Etzebeth had a rest at the end of the epic pool clash between Ireland and the Springboks having been hauled ashore early after being lifted sky-high by James Lowe. His accusation t...

2024-06-26T01:36:15Z

Revealed: 'Every manager's salary at Euro 2024, as Gareth Southgate earns the most of ANY boss with jaw-dropping pay packet'... but which football legend takes home almost 30 times less?

The wages of every single manager at the tournament in Germany have been revealed by 'intensive and rigorous' research.

2024-06-26T11:01:02Z

Ange Postecoglou leaves ITV pundits in stitches after making a jibe at Arsenal's interest in Benjamin Sesko - with striker snubbing move away to stay at RB Leipzig

Sesko, who started up front for the Three Lions' opponents, had been on Mikel Arteta's shortlist but opted to commit his future to Leipzig by signing a new deal.

2024-06-26T10:30:59Z

THE NOTEBOOK: Fans get free sun cream, John O'Shea jets in to do his England homework... while John Stones and Jordan Pickford tie tournament record

MIKE KEEGAN: England failed to silence their critics despite securing top spot in Group C after being held to a 0-0 draw by Slovenia in Cologne on Tuesday.

2024-06-25T21:28:49Z

Fans praise Slovakia's 'genius' fake throw-in which led to Ivan Schranz's goal in Euro 2024 clash against Ukraine with Lukas Haraslin and David Hancko confusing their opponents

Slovakia opened the scoring through Ivan Schranz in the 17th minute, with the goal coming from a well-worked routine.

2024-06-24T12:24:10Z

Scottish BBC Sport pundit is sent home from Euro 2024 after Steve Clarke's side were eliminated from the tournament... and admits she's 'devastated' to be leaving her role

The Tartan Army fell to a 1-0 defeat against Hungary in Stuttgart, which left them with just one point from their three group games and, thus, they were eliminated.

2024-06-24T20:09:49Z

Chris O’Donnell insists there ‘won’t be any grudges’ if Rhasidat Adeleke opts out of Ireland’s mixed 4x400m Olympic relay team

The answer is a no-brainer for Chris O’Donnell. Ask the Sligo athlete if he would prefer to be a finalist in the individual 400m or a medallist in the mixed relay, and he doesn’t need to sleep on it. His preference – all day long – would be to win a medal with the mixed relay. Track isn’t totally defined as an individual pursuit to every athlete, i...

2024-06-26T01:36:17Z

Jack Grealish posts a video of himself back on the training pitch during England's dire goalless draw with Slovenia - after being axed from Gareth Southgate's Euro 2024 squad

Southgate admitted that the decision to axe a number of established England stars for reasons of fitness and form - including Harry Maguire and James Maddison- had been a hard one.

2024-06-25T22:28:57Z

'Teddy looks at the ball, the ball looks at Teddy': Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh's classic quotes

The revered broadcaster provided the summer soundtrack for hurling and football fans with his work with RTÉ Radio between 1949 and 2010.

2024-06-25T13:16:20Z

Gary Lineker issues heartfelt four-word statement after it was announced that his former Match of the Day colleague Alan Hansen, 69, had been discharged from hospital

Many from the footballing world have sent their well wishes and messages of support to Hansen, with Mail Sport columnist Graeme Souness, delivering a positive update on his health.

2024-06-23T17:50:43Z

England are through to the Euro 2024 knockouts but they could face old foes GERMANY if they don't beat Slovenia - and here's how a complicated formula will decide their opponents if they win

We are days away from entering the business end of Euro 2024, with each game carrying a bit more importance than the previous. Here is who England could face in the round-of-16.

2024-06-25T11:57:42Z

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