Scotland blow Six Nations title race open as France Grand Slam goes up in smoke

Scotland blew the Six Nations title race wide open with a record 50-40 bonus‑point victory over France at a rejoicing Murrayfield.

Gravenberch signs new long-term Liverpool deal

Liverpool midfielder Ryan Gravenberch has signed a new long-term contract at the club.

Ferguson out of Republic of Ireland's World Cup play-off

Roma striker Evan Ferguson will miss the Republic of Ireland's World Cup play-off after being ruled out for the rest of the season with an ankle injury.

UK aircraft carrier given five days to be ready to deploy

The crew of HMS Prince of Wales must be ready to set sail in five days, defence sources say.

Championship roundup: Millwall close gap on top two with fine win at Hull

Lions close to within a point of Boro with 3-1 away win Portsmouth and Blackburn draw after dramatic late goals Millwall moved five points clear of Hull in the Championship playoffs and closed the gap on second-placed Middlesbrough for 24 hours at least as second-half goals from substitute Mihailo Ivanovic and Josh Coburn earned their side a 3-1 win at the MKM Stadium. Ivanovic cashed in on the goalkeeper Ivor Pandur’s error in the 70th minute before Coburn’s fierce hit eight minutes later provided Alex Neil’s side with a victory that had looked highly unlikely after a one-sided first half.

Bronze and Stanway fire England past Iceland in Women’s World Cup qualifier

England 2-0 Iceland Lionesses untroubled in victory at City Ground Goals from Lucy Bronze and Georgia Stanway made it two wins from two in their bid to qualify for the 2027 World Cup, with attention now turning to a hugely important game against Spain at Wembley in April. England’s aim of avoiding the playoffs by securing top spot in their World Cup qualifying group was never going to be derailed by Ukraine and Iceland. Ukraine was a straightforward affair, once they had found their rhythm in the second half to earn a 6-1 win , and at the City Ground in Nottingham, while Iceland are a higher

Eberechi Eze staggers Mansfield and sends Arsenal into FA Cup quarter-finals

The main stand at the oldest professional football ground in the world shook. It was the moment to ignite Mansfield Town dreams, a goal from the substitute Will Evans early in the second half to hint at something extraordinary. It ought to have been a mismatch. Quadruple-chasing Arsenal, the top team in England and Europe so far this season, against the one that sits 16th in League One. It was anything but and now Evans had cancelled out Noni Madueke’s first-half opener. Continue reading...

Scholes hits back at critics after Pulse edge Dragons

London Pulse wing attack Alicia Scholes hit back at criticism of her on social media following the 2025 champions' narrow victory over LexisNexis Dragons.

James shines as England prove too strong for Iceland

Lauren James starred as England beat Iceland 2-0 at a sold-out City Ground to maintain their 100 per cent start to their qualifying campaign for the 2027 Women's World Cup.

Youthful Arsenal survive against Mansfield to make FA Cup last eight

A youthful Arsenal survived a major scare against League One Mansfield to progress through to the FA Cup quarter-finals and keep their hopes of a quadruple alive.

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Andre Gray’s pedigree preps Port Vale for Sunderland test on unlikely FA Cup run

Veteran striker who played in 2019 final brings experience to League One club in fifth round for first time in 30 years There is no shortage of FA Cup pedigree at Port Vale. Emblazoned on plaques and walls around Vale Park are memories of their 1996 victory against Everton under the legendary manager John Rudge. That 2-1 victory, in a fourth-round replay having held the Cup holders at Goodison Park, was the last time Vale had reached the fifth round until Tuesday’s extra-time win over Bristol City. Now Sunderland await at Vale Park on Sunday – another chance to make history. “It’s been 30 yea