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Scotland invites Gray and Cherry to the Six Nations

Scotland invites Gray and Cherry to the Six Nations

๐Ÿ”ฅ Read this insightful post from BBC Sport ๐Ÿ“– ๐Ÿ“‚ **Category**: ๐Ÿ’ก **What Youโ€™ll Learn**: Experienced pair Jonny Gray and Dave Cherry return to the Scotland squad in time for this year's Six Nations, while there are places for Edinburgh's young duo Liam McConnell and Freddie Douglas.The 40-man squad chosen by coach Gregor Townsend includes 23 forwards and 17 defenders.Adam Hastings and Fergus Burke will provide competition and cover for star fly-half Finn Russell.Ben White and George Horne are the halves of the party, with Jamie Dobbie an option at number nine but thriving on the wing for Glasgow Warriors.Captain…
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Hearts agree Mattu deal after Shankland injury blow

Hearts agree Mattu deal after Shankland injury blow

๐Ÿš€ Read this awesome post from BBC Sport ๐Ÿ“– ๐Ÿ“‚ **Category**: ๐Ÿ“Œ **What Youโ€™ll Learn**: Hearts face up to two months without captain Lawrence Shankland as the Scotland striker recovers from a hamstring strain, while the Scottish Premiership leaders have agreed a deal to fast-track the signing of Rogers Mattoo.The 22-year-old Uganda international agreed to join on a free contract in the summer, but the fee has now been settled with FK Vardar in North Macedonia.Given pending work permit and visa issues, Mattoo is unlikely to join in time for Sunday's home game against champions Celtic.Shankland, 30, scored his 15th…
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Six Nations 2026: Wales’ Thomas Francis returns with uncapped Gabriel Hammer-Webb

Six Nations 2026: Wales’ Thomas Francis returns with uncapped Gabriel Hammer-Webb

๐Ÿš€ Check out this must-read post from BBC Sport ๐Ÿ“– ๐Ÿ“‚ **Category**: ๐Ÿ’ก **What Youโ€™ll Learn**: Forwards (20): Kieron Asserati (Cardiff), Adam Bird (Montpellier), Liam Belcher (Cardiff), James Botham (Cardiff), Rhys Carrรฉ (Saracens), Ben Carter (Dragons), Ollie Cracknell (Leicester City), Harry Davies (Ospreys), Ryan Elias (Scarlets), Thomas Francis (Provence), Archie Griffin (Bath), David Jenkins (Exeter), Dewi Leake. (Ospreys, captain), Alex Mann (Cardiff), Josh McLeod (Scarlets), Tyne Plumtree (Scarlets), Nicky Smith (Leicester City), Gareth Thomas (Ospreys), Freddie Thomas (Gloucester), Aaron Wainwright (Dragons).Back (18): Josh Adams (Cardiff), Sam Costello (Scarlets), Dan Edwards (Ospreys), Jarrod Evans (Harlequins), Mason Gradi (Cardiff), Kieran Hardy (Ospreys),…
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Bormouth: Andoni Iraola’s future is uncertain as his contract expires

Bormouth: Andoni Iraola’s future is uncertain as his contract expires

๐Ÿš€ Read this insightful post from BBC Sport ๐Ÿ“– ๐Ÿ“‚ **Category**: ๐Ÿ“Œ **What Youโ€™ll Learn**: Stability, along with the guidance of building a team like himself, are said to be more important factors to Iraola than status.Iraola and his advisers are likely paying close attention to the vacancies that may be on the horizon.Naturally, the managerial market is poised to be very competitive ahead of next season.Xabi Alonso, Enzo Maresca and Ruben Amorim to name a few, are currently unemployed and available.Glasner confirmed that he will leave Palace at the end of the season. Thomas Frank could be available, given…
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Six Nations 2025: Wales reappoint coaching trio on interim basis

Six Nations 2025: Wales reappoint coaching trio on interim basis

๐Ÿš€ Discover this trending post from BBC Sport ๐Ÿ“– ๐Ÿ“‚ **Category**: โœ… **What Youโ€™ll Learn**: Lydiate combined playing and coaching duties for the Dragons in the 2024-25 season when he made 12 appearances before hanging up his boots.The 38-year-old former player remains as part of Velo Tiatia's staff in charge of the contact area.Patchell, a former fly-half, joined the Dragons last summer in a part-time role and has been working with the kickers.Ex-Wales Jones made 223 appearances for the Ospreys and won 57 international caps. He was appointed coach of his hometown team in 2018 before being promoted to first-team…
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Bournemouth sign midfielder Alex Toth from Ferencvaros for ยฃ10.4m

Bournemouth sign midfielder Alex Toth from Ferencvaros for ยฃ10.4m

โœจ Check out this must-read post from BBC Sport ๐Ÿ“– ๐Ÿ“‚ **Category**: ๐Ÿ“Œ **What Youโ€™ll Learn**: Hungarian football expert Bence BoksakThe thing about Toth is that he can play as a number eight, he can be a box-to-box player, but he has played as a carry player in the past.I don't think he'll be a destructive type, and as a midfielder he's more of a deep-lying maker. He can also play more advanced as a number 10. He played all those roles with Ferencvaros, but more importantly he played all those roles for Hungary, against Portugal and other big countries.He's…
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Australian Open 2026: How its popularity has eclipsed Alexandra Illa and Melbourne Park

Australian Open 2026: How its popularity has eclipsed Alexandra Illa and Melbourne Park

๐Ÿš€ Discover this trending post from BBC Sport ๐Ÿ“– ๐Ÿ“‚ **Category**: โœ… **What Youโ€™ll Learn**: Quite simply, Ella is a huge star in the Southeast Asian country - a country with limited pedigree on the tennis circuit. Her upset victory over six-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek at the Miami Open last year ensured that Ella's life would never be the same again.โ€œThis week there were some elements that were a bit overwhelming, especially during my training,โ€ Ella said."I wasn't expecting so many people to be there. It's a learning process. I'm just trying to take it in."Ella, a graduate…
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Australian Open 2026: British Katie Poulter defeats Belinda Bencic

Australian Open 2026: British Katie Poulter defeats Belinda Bencic

๐Ÿ”ฅ Explore this awesome post from BBC Sport ๐Ÿ“– ๐Ÿ“‚ **Category**: ๐Ÿ“Œ **What Youโ€™ll Learn**: Poulter suffered a difficult 2025 season, falling from 24th in the world to outside the top 100 players, and losing her number one ranking in Britain amid struggles with injuries.In her quest for a fresh start this season, the British player ended her partnership with her long-time coach, Biljana Veselinovic, and is now assisted by American Michael Joyce, who helped Maria Sharapova win two Grand Slam titles and reach first place in the world.It's also a big year for Poulter off the court, with her…
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NBA: What happens to British basketball amid NBA plans?

NBA: What happens to British basketball amid NBA plans?

๐Ÿš€ Explore this insightful post from BBC Sport ๐Ÿ“– ๐Ÿ“‚ **Category**: โœ… **What Youโ€™ll Learn**: The NBA's main rival comes in the form of the EuroLeague, which currently runs the primary European club basketball competition.The EuroLeague has been vocal in its opposition to the NBA in Europe and has recently threatened the NBA with legal action if it approaches EuroLeague clubs about switching to the NBA in Europe."I'm here to develop basketball in Europe, to make it better," Europa League chief executive Paulius Motijonas told BBC Sport in October. โ€œFrom time to time, you get these new projects or new…
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Everton: Don Revie and the contract he never signed have been found in a bungalow 50 years later

Everton: Don Revie and the contract he never signed have been found in a bungalow 50 years later

๐Ÿ’ฅ Discover this trending post from BBC Sport ๐Ÿ“– ๐Ÿ“‚ **Category**: ๐Ÿ’ก **What Youโ€™ll Learn**: With Leeds heading to Hill Dickinson Stadium for the first time on Monday, it gives reason to ponder the many permutations of how things could have looked had Revie signed for the Toffees.Leeds could head to Everton's stadium with a statue - or even a stand - to commemorate their most famous manager.If Revie had moved to Goodison Park, there might not have been an ill-fated appointment as England manager a year later, by which time he might have fulfilled his intention of bringing England…
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