England 26-25 France: Six Nations 2025 – as it happened

Elliot Daly’s try at the death delivered a crucial win for Steve Borthwick

4 mins. The first scrum of the game is a French one near halfway, which they win snappily and move it to the right. Dupont jabs a grubber towards the touchline but Penaud can’t reach it before it dribbles over the line.

2 mins. Ben Earl has a carry up towards halfway and the recycle Fin Smith dallies a bit and this allow Alldritt in to charge it down. The ball bobbles all over the place and mercifully back in English hands to kick clear.

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Championship roundup: Rak-Sakyi winner sends Sheffield United second

  • Palace loanee seals 2-1 victory over Portsmouth
  • Sunderland salvage late point against Watford

Jesurun Rak-Sakyi struck the winner for Sheffield United as they moved up to second in the Championship with a 2-1 victory over Portsmouth.

Gustavo Hamer struck first for the Blades before Connor Ogilvie’s quickfire equaliser midway through the first half. The decisive moment came on 73 minutes when substitutes Rhian Brewster and Rak-Sakyi combined, with the latter, on loan from Crystal Palace, timing his run to steer Brewster’s low cross into the net. It moved the Blades to within two points of leaders Leeds, and meant a seventh consecutive away league defeat for Portsmouth.

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Italy 22-15 Wales: Six Nations 2025 – as it happened

Wales slumped to their 14th consecutive defeat after a hugely disappointing display in Rome

8 mins. Will Rowlands loses a lineout under pressure from Cannone, but Page-Relo ruins the work of his team-mate by booming his clearing kick out of the full from outside the 22.

6 mins. Wales are off their feet at the ruck as Italy venture into their territory. Allan calls for the tee and opens his account for the day.

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FA Cup: Leeds and Millwall condemn ‘vile’ tragedy chanting at Elland Road

  • Visiting fans criticised by clubs after fourth-round tie
  • Burnley knock out Southampton with Edwards goal

Leeds United and Millwall have condemned “vile” tragedy chants from the visiting fans during the Lions’ FA Cup victory at Elland Road.

Femi Azeez scored twice to send Millwall into the fifth round for the first time in six years but the match was overshadowed by events in the away end. Lions supporters were criticised by both clubs for referencing the murders of Leeds fans Christopher Loftus and Kevin Speight in 2000 in Istanbul before a Uefa Cup semi-final against Galatasaray.

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