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Thrilling Rugby at London Irish St Patricks Day Party Game

Thrilling Rugby at London Irish St Patricks Day Party Game
Tuesday, 12 February 2019

The famous London Irish St Patricks Party game is back for its 18th year when Doncaster Knights make the trip to the Madejski Stadium on Saturday 23 March 2019, Kick Off 15.00 (entertainment starts from 12.00).…

Kendal Mountain Festival

Kendal Mountain Festival

Every November over 13,000 people arrive in Kendal from all over the globe to meet some of the worlds most intrepid and daring adventurers and out…

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Mark Cavendish is sprayed with urine in time trial

Mark Cavendish is sprayed with urine in time trial

Mark Cavendish has been sprayed with urine during the Tour de France's Stage 11 time trial. The cyclist from the Isle of Man was attacked by a spectator 24 hours after his crash with Tom Veelers at the sprint finish at Stage 10 on Tuesday.

Wednesday, 10 July 2013
Wimbledon winner Andy Murray: Best day of my life

Wimbledon winner Andy Murray: Best day of my life

The British tennis ace Andy Murray became the first man to win Wimbledon yesterday in 77 years. Murray said that it was one of the toughest matches of his life, but was the best day of his life so far.

Monday, 08 July 2013
Manchini

Manchini's kitman calls him arrogant and vain

The former kitman for sacked Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini took to Twitter and told the world how 'arrogant, ignorant and vain' the Ex Man City boss really was. Stephen Aziz also went on to say the 'guy was really a piece of work'.

Wednesday, 15 May 2013
Bafta honour for Balding

Bafta honour for Balding

Clare Balding will receive a special award for outstanding achievement in factual presenting at this year's TV Baftas, organisers have announced.

Tuesday, 14 May 2013
Alex Ferguson to retire after 26 years

Alex Ferguson to retire after 26 years

One of the most successful football managers of all time, Alex Ferguson will be leaving Manchester United at the end of the season. Ferguson who is set to have his hip replaced at the end of the year will be stepping down at the age if 71.

Wednesday, 08 May 2013
British & Irish Lions squad announced

British & Irish Lions squad announced

Warren Gatland and his British & Irish Lions coaches announced their 37 man squad to tour Australia this Summer and, as always the case with the Lions, there are a couple of surprises.

Wednesday, 01 May 2013
Team Sky Tour de France discord

Team Sky Tour de France discord

Chris Froome, runner-up in last year's Tour de France, has insisted he will lead Team Sky in this year's event, despite last year's winner, team mate Sir Bradley Wiggins, suggesting he may still get the nod.

Wednesday, 01 May 2013
Bale wins PFA Player & Young Player Awards

Bale wins PFA Player & Young Player Awards

Spurs' Welsh international, Gareth Bale, was doubly honoured by his fellow professionals last night, winning both the PFA Player of the Year and Young Player of the Year awards.

Monday, 29 April 2013
Three Brits sign for NFL Teams

Three Brits sign for NFL Teams

In an exciting weekend for UK American Football fans three British born athletes, Menelik Watson, Lawrence Okoye and Tom Wort were signed by NFL teams, either through the annual college draft or as free-agents.

Monday, 29 April 2013
Premier League - Arsenal host champions Utd

Premier League - Arsenal host champions Utd

Although the title has been won by Manchester United there are still Champions League places to be won and Arsenal need a win against the champions this weekend if they are finish in the top four.

Saturday, 27 April 2013
Danny Cipriani has been hit by double-decker bus

Danny Cipriani has been hit by double-decker bus

Danny Cipriani, fly half for the Sale Sharks has been admitted to hospital last night after beeing hit by a bus in Leeds city centre. The Rugby Union star is understood to be suffering from concussion and has undergone X-rays.

Thursday, 25 April 2013
British & Irish Lions - BritEvents mock squad

British & Irish Lions - BritEvents mock squad

With the Lions tour to Australia less than two months away and Coach Warren Gatland set to announce his squad on April 30 here's BritEvents own pick of British and Irish players who should be on the plane Down Under.

Wednesday, 24 April 2013
Man Utd win 20th league title

Man Utd win 20th league title

Manchester United secured their 20th top flight league title and their 13th Premier League trophy last night beating Aston Villa 3-0 at OLd Trafford, all the goals coming from striker Robin van Persie.

Tuesday, 23 April 2013
London Marathon runners pay tribute to Boston

London Marathon runners pay tribute to Boston

Thousands of runners who took part in the London Marathon wore black ribbons on their vests to honour the victims of the bombings at the Boston Marathon last Monday. A 30 second silence was held before the runners set off.

Monday, 22 April 2013
Police horse punched in the face by football fan

Police horse punched in the face by football fan

An angry yob punched a police horse in the face during riots after a Sunderland, Newcastle football match. The man who has yet to be named was wrestled to the floor by police officers. Police confirm the horse is now safe and well.

Monday, 15 April 2013
FA Cup & Premier League action this weekend

FA Cup & Premier League action this weekend

There's a busy weekend of football action ahead with the two FA Cup semi-finals at Wembley plus a number of vital Premier League games with relegation implications.

Friday, 12 April 2013
Augusta National is the ultimate golf challenge

Augusta National is the ultimate golf challenge

It may come as a surprise to casual observers, but its 13 years since a European golfer triumphed at Augusta National. The last European winner, Jose Maria Olazabal, claimed his 2nd Green Jacket in 1999 and, after Tiger Wood's blistering start to the season, the probability of this winless streak ending seems unlikely.

Thursday, 11 April 2013
Heineken Cup - English trio in QF action

Heineken Cup - English trio in QF action

The biggest competition in club rugby returns with the quarter-finals of the Heineken Cup this weekend and with three English teams, Leicester, Saracens and Harlequins still involved there's plenty of interest this side of the Channel.

Thursday, 04 April 2013
Europa League QF for Chelsea, Spurs and Newcastle

Europa League QF for Chelsea, Spurs and Newcastle

Whilst there is no English participation on the quarter-finals of this season's Champions League there are three Premier League teams, Chelsea, Spurs and Newcastle, still fighting for the Europa League trophy.

Thursday, 04 April 2013
Premier League - title race all but over

Premier League - title race all but over

Its not even April but the Premier League trophy is as good as in the hands of Manchester United, who top the table by 15 points with only nine games remaining.

Friday, 29 March 2013
Tiger Woods back on top of world rankings

Tiger Woods back on top of world rankings

For the first time in two and a half years Tiger Woods is the world's No.1 ranked golfer after he won the Arnold Palmer Invitational tournament in Bay Hill on Monday.

Wednesday, 27 March 2013
England earn tough draw in New Zealand

England earn tough draw in New Zealand

England pulled off a magnificent rearguard action on the fifth day of the third and final test in Auckland to earn a draw in the match and series, Matt Prior excelling with an unbeaten century.

Wednesday, 27 March 2013
Road to Rio - England & Ireland in play

Road to Rio - England & Ireland in play

The next week will see some vital games in the quest for qualification for next year's World Cup, with both England and Ireland well placed to make it to Brazil 2014.

Friday, 22 March 2013
F1 - Raikkonen powers on in Malaysia

F1 - Raikkonen powers on in Malaysia

Former world champion Kimi Raikkonen, winner of last week's Australian Grand Prix, has maintained his fantastic pace in the first practice session for this weekend's Malaysian Grand Prix in Sepang.

Friday, 22 March 2013
Ferdinand, Dawson & Cahill out for England

Ferdinand, Dawson & Cahill out for England

With their forthcoming World Cup qualifiers against San Marino and Montenegro fast approaching England face a crisis in central defence after the squad withdrawals of Rio Ferdinand, Michael Dawson and Gary Cahill.

Wednesday, 20 March 2013
Formula One - 2013 season preview

Formula One - 2013 season preview

Formula One returns this weekend with one of the most highly anticipated seasons in years coming up, starting with the Australian Grand Prix at Melbourne on Sunday.

Saturday, 16 March 2013
Six Nations -Grand Slam showdown in Cardiff

Six Nations -Grand Slam showdown in Cardiff

It all comes down to the final game in Cardiff this weekend when England have the chance to win a record 14th Grand Slam against Wales who will fight tooth and nail to deny England and, perhaps, defend their Six Nations title.

Thursday, 14 March 2013
Murray through to Indian Wells QF

Murray through to Indian Wells QF

In his first tournament since losing the Australian Open final against Novak Djokovic Andy Murray reached the quarter-finals of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells beating Argentina's Carlos Berlocq 7-6 6-4, despite being unhappy at the grunting of his opponent.

Thursday, 14 March 2013
Six Nations - championship hots up

Six Nations - championship hots up

With three rounds gone its still England on top and on course for a Grand Slam although Wales can still defend their championship if they win their last two games.

Friday, 08 March 2013
Premier League & FA Cup QF preview

Premier League & FA Cup QF preview

There are some fantastic games in store this weekend with the FA Cup reaching the quarter-final stage and some vitally important Premier League games coming up.

Friday, 08 March 2013
Champions League - Utd showdown with Real

Champions League - Utd showdown with Real

With the Champions League last 16 tie in the balance Manchester Utd boss Alex Ferguson has stated that he doesn't expect his team to keep a clean sheet against Real Madrid at Old Trafford tonight.

Tuesday, 05 March 2013
Premier League - Swans back to league business

Premier League - Swans back to league business

After winning the first major trophy of their 101 year history with the capture of the Capital One League Cup at Wembley last week, Swansea return to Premier League action this weekend, secure in the knowledge that they will play in Europe next season come what may.

Friday, 01 March 2013
British track cyclists set for greatness

British track cyclists set for greatness

After a hugely successful World Track Cycling championships, in which they topped the medal table, Britain's young track team has been tipped to continue their development and achieve greatness in the future.

Thursday, 28 February 2013
Capital One Cup Final and Premier League preview

Capital One Cup Final and Premier League preview

As well as some massive games in the Premier League this weekend there is also the Capital One League Cup final at Wembley between Swansea and League Two Bradford to look forward to.

Saturday, 23 February 2013
Six Nations - France next up for leaders England

Six Nations - France next up for leaders England

After two rounds of this year's Six Nations England are the only unbeaten team but that record could be threatened this week with the visit of the talented and unpredictable French team to Twickenham.

Friday, 22 February 2013
England bring in cover for France clash

England bring in cover for France clash

With the vital Six Nations match with France at Twickenham ahead of them this weekend, England have drafted in three replacement players as possible cover for injuries.

Tuesday, 19 February 2013
FA Cup fifth round - who

FA Cup fifth round - who'll make the QF's

Its FA Cup time again and there are some intriguing match-ups in this weekend's fifth round ties, not least at Millwall where the last non-league team left in the competition, Luton, take on Championship side Millwall at the Den.

Saturday, 16 February 2013
Six Nations - massive clash in Dublin

Six Nations - massive clash in Dublin

It's the second round of Six Nations matches this weekend and, hot on the heels of what was probably the best ever opening weekend of the championship, expectations are high for more exciting, attacking rugby, particularly in Dublin where two of the winners from last weekend meet.

Saturday, 09 February 2013
Premier League - relegation battle hots up

Premier League - relegation battle hots up

As Man Utd stretch their lead at the top of the Premier League to nine points it's the battle at the bottom of the table that is more interesting with at least five teams embroiled in the fight to avoid relegation, and all of those face tough games this weekend.

Saturday, 09 February 2013
Ravens edge 49

Ravens edge 49'ers for second Superbowl

The Baltimore Ravens won their second Superbowl last night in new Orleans, edging the San Francisco 49'ers 34-31 in an exciting, dramatic game that even saw a 30 minute halt to play due to a Superdome power cut.

Monday, 04 February 2013
Europol uncover massive football match fixing

Europol uncover massive football match fixing

A Europol investigation has uncovered match fixing on an unprecedented scale involving games all over the world including some Champions League fixtures, and implicating hundreds of players, officials and organised crime figures.

Monday, 04 February 2013
Premier League - no change at top

Premier League - no change at top

The January transfer window has now closed so each team in the Premier league is stuck with it's current squad, for good or bad, and with over half the season gone the top of the table has a familiar feel to it with the two Manchester clubs dominating.

Saturday, 02 February 2013
2013 Six Nations preview

2013 Six Nations preview

The most exciting rugby tournament in the world kicks off this weekend as the 2013 Six Nations starts with at least four of the countries involved believing they have a realistic chance of winning the coveted Championship Trophy.

Friday, 01 February 2013