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Fly-half Jalibert ruled out of France side to face Italy

Fly-half Jalibert ruled out of France side to face Italy

France fly-half Matthieu Jalibert, who started their first two matches of the Six Nations, has been ruled out of Sunday's game against Italy in Lille, the French Rugby Federation (FFR) announced on Saturday.

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Russell restart try 'big moment' in Scotland win, says Townsend

Russell restart try 'big moment' in Scotland win, says Townsend

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend breathed a sigh of relief after his side's nail-biting 26-23 win over Wales on Saturday kept them in the reckoning for the Six Nations championship.

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Kane helps Bayern extend Bundesliga lead as Dortmund held by Leipzig

Kane helps Bayern extend Bundesliga lead as Dortmund held by Leipzig

Harry Kane scored his third straight Bundesliga brace as Bayern Munich beat Eintracht Frankfurt 3-2 to move eight points clear of chasers Borussia Dortmund, who drew 2-2 at RB Leipzig on Saturday.

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Liga leaders Real Madrid stung by late Osasuna winner

Liga leaders Real Madrid stung by late Osasuna winner

Raul Garcia's superb 90th-minute strike consigned leaders Real Madrid to a 2-1 defeat at Osasuna in La Liga on Saturday, in a blow to their title hopes.

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England's Genge says thumping Six Nations loss to Ireland exposes 'scar tissue'

England's Genge says thumping Six Nations loss to Ireland exposes 'scar tissue'

England's Ellis Genge said Saturday's crushing 42-21 defeat by Ireland at Twickenham had exposed "scar tissue", with the prop conceding the team had "believed the hype too much".

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Imperious Alcaraz storms to Qatar Open title

Imperious Alcaraz storms to Qatar Open title

Carlos Alcaraz was at his devastating best on Saturday as he claimed the Qatar Open title with a ruthless 6-2, 6-1 win over Arthur Fils.

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Klaebo makes Olympic history as Gu forced to wait

Klaebo makes Olympic history as Gu forced to wait

Norwegian cross-country skier Johannes Klaebo won a ground-breaking sixth gold at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics on Saturday, while heavy snow forced China's freestyle skiing superstar Eileen Gu to wait for her elusive first title in Italy.

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Late Scotland try breaks Welsh hearts in Six Nations

Late Scotland try breaks Welsh hearts in Six Nations

Scotland continued their bid for the Six Nations Triple Crown as they came from behind to beat Wales 26-23 in a thrilling game at the Principality Stadium on Saturday.

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Lens lose, giving PSG chance to reclaim Ligue 1 lead

Lens lose, giving PSG chance to reclaim Ligue 1 lead

Ligue 1 leaders Lens blew a two-goal lead at home to Monaco on Saturday, going down to a 3-2 defeat that gives reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain the chance to reclaim top spot later.

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FIFA's Gaza support 'in keeping' with international federation - IOC

FIFA's Gaza support 'in keeping' with international federation - IOC

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) said Saturday that FIFA's support of an investment programme in Gaza was "in keeping with the role" of an international federation.

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