Farrell sent off as England scrape World Cup warm-up win over Wales
The flyhalf was initially shown a yellow card for a high tackle to the head of Wales replacement Taine Basham in the final quarter.
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Farrell shown red as England edge out Wales
England's preparations for the World Cup continued to unravel after captain Owen Farrell was sent off in a 19-17 victory secured through a late George Ford penalty.
Cristiano Ronaldo at the double as Al Nassr beat Al Hilal in King Salman Club Cup final
Cristiano Ronaldo spent the closing minutes on the Al Nassr bench, withdrawn following a nasty-looking knock to his knee, but soon he was jumping for joy, success the ultimate healer.
IND vs WI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill Hammer Fifties As India Brush Aside West Indies By 9 Wickets In 4th T20I; Level Series 2-2
Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal gave a glittering manifestation of their talent as India humbled West Indies by nine wickets in the fourth T20 International in Lauderhill, United States of America on Saturday. India hunted down 179 with full three overs to spare, and the victory helped them to level the five-match series 2-2. The deciding fifth T20I will be played on Sunday. Coming into this match, India needed some runs from their openers and the two young men did precisely that.
Tonali on target as Newcastle thump Aston Villa 5-1
NEWCASTLE, England : Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali netted on his league debut and striker Alexander Isak added two more goals as the Magpies beat Aston Villa 5-1 in their first game of the new Premier League season at St. James' Park on Saturday.
Boks get rousing airport farewell as daunting World Cup defence awaits
Amid much fanfare, the Springboks departed for their World Cup defence on Saturday after a rousing and entertaining send-off at the OR Tambo International Airport.
No Moises Caicedo, No Problem As Brighton Teach Luton Town Premier League Lesson
Brighton and Hove Albion shrugged off the absence of Moises Caicedo to thrash newcomers Luton Town 4-1. The Ecuadorian is set to become the most expensive player in Premier League history after a 110 million pounds deal was agreed with Liverpool. However, Caicedo reportedly still prefers a move to Chelsea, who have had a series of bids rejected by Brighton. The Seagulls have also lost Alexis Mac Allister to Liverpool from the side that finished sixth last season.
Joao Pedro and Evan Ferguson score as Brighton stroll past Luton
Joao Pedro and Simon Adingra claimed debut goals as Brighton set aside Moises Caicedo’s ongoing transfer saga to thrash Premier League debutants Luton 4-1.