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Japan pipped both Spain and Germany to finish top of Group E, beating both the European giants in the progress, they face last Russia 2018 runners up Croatia at the Al Janoub Stadium today. Team News: Japan will be without Ko Itakura for the round of 16 tie, the Borussia Monchengladbach defender is suspended after […]
The Robins left the capital with all three points with a goal from Alfie May proving to be the difference for Wade Elliott’s side. Addicks goalkeeper Craig MacGillivray made a high-profile error, gifting May the goal as the ball landed at his feet, giving him a golden opportunity to put Cheltenham in front. Midfielder Liam […]
Substitute fly-half AJ Macginty, missed a last minute penalty to extend Bristol’s winless run and leave them joint bottom of the Gallagher Premiership on 17 points , alongside Newcastle Falcons and London Irish. Star centre Semi Radradra made his much anticipated return to the side and immediately had an impact, scoring the first try of […]
England will continue their 2022 World Cup journey after a convincing victory over Senegal to line up a quarter-final clash with France on Saturday. Gareth Southgate’s men had anything but a comfortable opening 30 minutes, as Senegal missed two huge opportunities for the opening goal, with Ismaili Sarr firing over from close range and Boulaye […]
Jack Singleton’s early try was cancelled out by a quick-fire Tommy Freeman double that put the Saints in front. Chris Harris and Santiago Carreras responded with tries of their own to give the Cherry and Whites a 21-12 half-time lead. After Fraser Balmain secured the hosts bonus point-score, the home side saw the game out […]
Robins midfielder Liam Sercombe made his 600th career appearance on Friday night as Cheltenham Town beat Charlton Athletic 1-0 at the Valley. The former Exeter man played a key part for Cheltenham, forming a formidable pairing in the centre of the pitch alongside Elliott Bonds to keep the Addicks at bay. The English midfielder joined […]
Slimbridge AFC manager Tom Speers hailed the performance from his side despite defeat at top of the league Sholing on Saturday afternoon. The home side, who now sit 10 points ahead of second place AFC Totton in the Southern League Division One South table, made the perfect start as top scorer Dan Mason headed home […]
Drivers in the UK have been warned of thickening fog, mostly covering the North- and South-West of England, as the Beast from the East could be bringing snow to the UK for Christmas. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for fog and mist, alerting motorists that it may create ‘difficult driving conditions’. […]
With the Women’s FA Cup Second Round running alongside the Men’s competition over the weekend, never has the gulf between the two games been more noticeable. While a selection of the men’s matches are broadcast live, there is scant coverage of the women’s competition with the prize money on offer also in stark contrast. The […]
With the Women’s FA Cup games running alongside the Men’s over the weekend, Actonians LFC Club Chairwoman Linda Fox used the opportunity to bring attention to the “huge gap” between the Men’s and Women’s prize money. “Even with the prize money increase this season, the gap is still huge! I really hope this continues to […]