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Owen Farrell made his first appearance on the British and Irish Lions tour of Australia but it was the player he replaced, Huw Jones who lit up a 48-0 victory over an AUNZ Invitational XV.
It will be focused on the fatal four offences of drink and drug driving, mobile phone use, speeding, and failing to wear a seatbelt.
A report from the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau said both of the plane’s fuel switches moved to the ‘cut-off’ position after take-off.
Olympic 800 metres champion Keely Hodgkinson has withdrawn from next Saturday’s London Diamond League meet as she continues to recover from a hamstring issue.
Britain’s oldest Second World War veteran, Donald Rose, has died aged 110. The D-Day veteran, who was born on Christmas Eve 1914, is believed to have been Britain’s oldest man. Erewash Borough Council ...
Russia fired 597 drones and decoys, with 26 cruise missiles, into Ukraine overnight, Ukraine’s air force said.
Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales could have their warmest days of the year so far on Saturday, as the third heatwave of the summer peaks.
Live Aid revellers have recalled what it was like to watch the historic gig at Wembley Stadium, 40 years on. The London venue has collated stories from stars of the show, staff and fans in a online ...
Matt Sherratt hopes Wales’ 31-22 victory over Japan can “be the start of something” after they snapped an 18-match losing Test run. A hard-fought performance saw Kieran Hardy score two tries along ...
World President Antonio Arimany wants his sport to seize a ‘unique moment’ as he called for the long-distance format to be added ...
Head coach Gregor Townsend warned Scotland to clean up their act after a bruising 29-14 defeat to Fiji dented their hopes of a favourable World Cup draw. The Scots went into the game with high hopes ...
The Club World Cup concludes on Sunday as Chelsea take on Paris St Germain in the final in New York. Here, the PA news agency looks at some talking points ahead of the game.