Typhoon Hagibis in action on October 12, 2019
Mako Vunipola praying for family as Typhoon Hagibis arrives in Tokyo
Many of the England prop's loved ones are with him and brother Billy in Japan.
Oct 13, 02:33
Hallam Amos in action for Wales on August 31, 2019
Hallam Amos "happy to step in" for Wales
The Wales wing may have to play a double role against Uruguay.
Oct 13, 02:29
Justin Holbrook pictured in July 2019
Justin Holbrook "happy and proud" to sign off at St Helens with Grand Final victory
Holbrook is set to return to the NRL to coach Gold Coast Titans in 2020.
Oct 13, 02:24
Josh Warrington celebrates defeating Sofiane Takoucht on October 12, 2019
Josh Warrington KOs Sofiane Takoucht in round two to defend title
The Briton extended his record to 30-0.
Oct 13, 02:23
Joshua King scores for Norway on October 12, 2019
Spain fall to late draw as Josh King equalises in stoppage time
Sergio Ramos became Spain's most capped player, passing Iker Casillas with his 168th cap.
Oct 12, 23:36
Jorginho celebrates scoring for Italy on October 12, 2019
Italy see off Greece to qualify for Euro 2020
Jorginho on target as Italy beat Greece to secure Euro 2020 place
Oct 12, 21:01
Lachlan Coote in action for St Helens during the Super League Grand Final on October 12, 2019
Lachlan Coote joins elite group with Super League-NRL double
The Australian marked his first season at St Helens with a Super League Grand Final win.
Oct 12, 20:55
John Barnes pictured in June 2018
Manuel Neuer plays down Marc-Andre ter Stegen dispute
Neuer insists he has a good relationship with Marc-Andre Ter Stegen.
Oct 12, 20:50
John Barnes pictured in June 2018
John Barnes suggests England have "become a bit cocky"
The Three Lions suffered their first defeat in Euro 2020 qualifying in Prague on Friday night.
Oct 12, 20:47
Heather Watson in action at Wimbledon on July 3, 2019
Heather Watson reflects on 'great experience' as she reaches Tianjin final
Watson had only managed one tour-level win in 2019 prior to this week.
Oct 12, 20:38
Typhoon Hagibis in action on October 12, 2019
Rugby World Cup day 24: Crunch time for Scotland
Wales are also in action on Sunday while Ireland beat Samoa on Saturday to reach the quarter-finals.
Oct 12, 20:36
Gold medalist Britain's Max Whitlock celebrates on the podium on October 12, 2019
Max Whitlock claims third world title as Downie sisters make podium
Whitlock regained the title he also won in 2017 and 2015.
Oct 12, 19:37
St Helens players lift the trophy as they celebrate their win against Salford Red Devils on October 12, 2019
St Helens avoid Salford upset to secure record seventh Super League title
Saints have won their first Super League title since 2014.
Oct 12, 19:35
Chris Ashton goes over for Sale in May 2019
Sale, Harlequins, Exeter, Saracens reach Premiership Cup semi-finals
Sale, Harlequins, Exeter and Saracens through to cup semi-finals.
Oct 12, 17:26
England's Eoin Morgan demonstrates what men have on June 30, 2019
Chris Silverwood: 'James Anderson and Eoin Morgan can decide when to step down'
Anderson will miss the tour of New Zealand with a calf injury.
Oct 12, 17:21
Harry Redknapp pictured at the Soccer Aid match on June 10, 2018
Harry Redknapp thinks England were "overhyped" in 2018
The Three Lions were beaten 2-1 by the Czech Republic to suffer their first defeat in Euro 2020 qualifying.
Oct 12, 17:20
Aaron Connolly and Ireland teammates on October 12, 2019
Ireland striker Aaron Connolly: "I should have scored"
The teenager came off the bench to breathe new life into Ireland's quest.
Oct 12, 17:17
Scotland boss Steve Clarke on October 10, 2019
Steve Clarke: 'Scotland must look forward'
Scotland find themselves four points adrift of third-place Cyprus in Group I.
Oct 12, 17:16
Lawrence Shankland during Scotland training on October 7, 2019
Scotland vs. San Marino: The key talking points
Steve Clarke needs a win - could the in-form Lawrence Shankland help provide the firepower?
Oct 12, 17:13
Claudio Ranieri in charge of Roma on March 31, 2019
Claudio Ranieri named new boss of Serie A strugglers Sampdoria
The 67-year-old Italian has signed a deal until the end of next season.
Oct 12, 17:09
Bundee Aki sits on the bench after being sent off on October 12, 2019
Joe Schmidt: 'Disappointing if Bundee Aki ruled out for rest of World Cup'
Ireland thumped Samoa 47-5 in Fukuoka to book their place in the quarter-finals.
Oct 12, 15:35
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff pictured on September 5, 2019
Toto Wolff denies Mercedes exit speculation
Mercedes could clinch their sixth consecutive constructors' championship at Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix.
Oct 12, 15:32
Johnny Sexton scores for Ireland on October 12, 2019
Rugby World Cup day 23: Ireland into quarter-finals
England's match with France and New Zealand's encounter with Italy were cancelled due to Typhoon Hagibis.
Oct 12, 15:31
Wales boss Ryan Giggs on October 9, 2019
Wales vs. Croatia: The key talking points
Croatia will qualify for the finals of Euro 2020 with a Cardiff win.
Oct 12, 15:28
Aaron Connolly and Ireland teammates on October 12, 2019
Republic of Ireland held by Georgia
Mick McCarthy's side remain in a strong position in Group D after the Euro 2020 qualifier stalemate in Tbilisi.
Oct 12, 15:25
Gareth Bale during a Wales training session on October 12, 2019
Gareth Bale: 'I was lucky not to be sent off against Slovakia'
The Real Madrid forward is walking a disciplinary tightrope after picking up two yellow cards in Euro 2020 qualifying.
Oct 12, 13:48
Johnny Sexton scores for Ireland on October 12, 2019
Ireland see off Samoa to book quarter-finals spot
Bundee Aki was sent off in the first half but Johnny Sexton helped himself to 18 points in the rout.
Oct 12, 13:26
Lukasz Fabianski in action for West Ham United on September 16, 2019
Lukasz Fabianski undergoes hip surgery
The Pole was injured during the game against Bournemouth.
Oct 12, 13:22
Stuart Dallas in action for Northern Ireland on October 10, 2019
Stuart Dallas: 'We have to defeat Czech Republic'
Northern Ireland slipped to a 3-1 defeat to Holland on Thursday.
Oct 12, 13:21
Jordan Pickford in action for England on October 11, 2019
Jordan Pickford insists England are not complacent after Czech Republic defeat
The Three Lions lost 2-1 on Friday night.
Oct 12, 13:19
England manager Gareth Southgate on October 11, 2019
Gareth Southgate expecting response in Bulgaria
England squandered an early lead to lose 2-1 in Prague.
Oct 12, 13:13
Typhoon Hagibis in action on October 12, 2019
Steve Borthwick expresses concern for impact of Typhoon Hagibis
Borthwick lived in Tokyo for three years when he worked on Japan's coaching staff.
Oct 12, 13:11
Aaron Ramsey in action during a Wales training session on October 9, 2019
Aaron Ramsey facing late fitness test for Wales
The Juventus midfielder missed the draw with Slovakia but hopes to feature in Cardiff.
Oct 12, 13:10
Andy Flower pictured in June 2017
Andy Flower steps down from ECB after 12 years
The Zimbabwean had a successful stint as England head coach.
Oct 12, 09:29
Kieffer Moore of Wales celebrates scoring on October 10, 2019
Wales striker Kieffer Moore: "I've given my all to get to this point"
The 27-year-old cut his teeth in non-league football and had a one-season stop in Norway.
Oct 12, 09:26
France boss Didier Deschamps pictured on October 10, 2019
France boss Didier Deschamps admits beating Iceland "wasn't simple"
Olivier Giroud's goal was enough to fire Les Bleus to victory in Reykjavik.
Oct 12, 09:23
Eliud Kipchoge runs a sub-two hour marathon on October 12, 2019
Eliud Kipchoge breaks two-hour marathon barrier in Vienna
The 34-year-old completed the marathon in one hour, 59 minutes and 40 seconds.
Oct 12, 09:19
Stuart Dallas in action for Northern Ireland on October 10, 2019
Stuart Dallas admits "emotions are raw" after Northern Ireland's last-gasp loss
The winger said Michael O'Neill's men could 'take a lot of positives' from their performance in Holland.
Oct 12, 09:13
England manager Gareth Southgate during the press conference on October 3, 2019
How life looked when England last lost a qualifier 10 years ago
Taio Cruz was number one, Boris Johnson appeared on Eastenders and Gareth Southgate was on borrowed time at Middlesbrough.
Oct 12, 07:41
England manager Gareth Southgate on October 11, 2019
Gareth Southgate: "We didn't play well enough, simple as that"
England fell to a 2-1 European Championship qualifying defeat when they could have sealed a place at the tournament.
Oct 12, 07:33
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