Ireland secured their first Triple Crown title since 2018 and kept the pressure on France with a 26-5 win over Scotland at the Aviva Stadium. Ireland left it late to secure a bonus point win but the result means France must avoid defeat to England if they are to become Six Nations Champions.
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Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc claimed a stunning pole position ahead of the season opening Bahrain Grand Prix. Defending world champion Max Verstappen put his Red Bull in second while the sister Ferrari of Carlos Sainz was third ahead of Verstappen’s teammate Sergio Perez.
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Wing Edoardo Padovani scored a late try as Italy stunned their hosts Wales to secure a first ever win in Cardiff and end their 36-game losing streak in the Six Nations. A brilliant break from rookie fullback Ange Capuozzo set up the score for Padovani, and when flyhalf Paolo Garbisi kicked the conversion from in front of the posts on the final whistle, Italy had secured their magic moment that left some players in tears.
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Rachael Blackmore became the first woman to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup as A Plus Tard scooted clear to land the sport’s blue riband prize for trainer Henry De Bromhead. In a vintage Blackmore ride, the duo stalked their rivals who quickened the pace in the final half-mile with 2021 winner Minella Indo and Robbie Power moving clear.
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The Formula 1 season is upon us once again with the first race taking place this weekend in Bahrain. This comprehensive preview has all the key information you need to get up to speed with the drivers and teams ahead of the new season and a new era of F1.
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