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'Phenomenal' Munster edge O'Gara's La Rochelle to reach Champions Cup quarters

Munster captain Tadgh Beirne said his side's performance was "phenomenal" after they overcame former fly-half Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle 25-24 on Saturday to reach the Champions Cup last eight, alongside Leinster, Northampton, Toulon and Castres.

Munster edge O'Gara's La Rochelle to reach Champions Cup quarters

Munster overcame former fly-half Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle 25-24 on Saturday to reach the Champions Cup last eight alongside Leinster, Northampton, Toulon and Castres.

Rahul, Jaiswal fire as Delhi and Rajasthan register big IPL wins

In a day for India openers, KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal stood out to guide Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals to commanding victories in the Indian Premier League on Saturday.

Arsenal held by Everton, Villa boost Euro bid

Arsenal's faint hopes of catching Premier League leaders Liverpool are almost over after their 1-1 draw at Everton, while Aston Villa bolstered their bid for Champions League qualification with a 2-1 win against Nottingham Forest on Saturday.

Aston Villa beat Forest for seventh straight win ahead of PSG trip

Aston Villa climbed into the Premier League's top six as early goals from Morgan Rogers and Donyell Malen secured a 2-1 win over third-placed Nottingham Forest on Saturday.

Jaiswal, Archer help Rajasthan thrash Punjab in IPL

Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal struck form with an attacking 67 to lead Rajasthan Royals to a crushing 50-run win over Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League on Saturday.

Inter's title charge stalls after throwing away points at Parma

Inter Milan stumbled in their bid to retain the Serie A title after throwing away a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 at Parma on Saturday, giving Napoli a chance to cut the champions' league lead to a single point.

Real Madrid stumble at home to Valencia in Liga

Hugo Duro headed a winner in added time to give Valencia a 2-1 win at the Santiago Bernabeu and deal a blow to Real Madrid's Spanish title hopes.

PSG win 13th French title ahead of Aston Villa Champions League clash

Paris Saint-Germain clinched the Ligue 1 title on Saturday with a 1-0 win at home against Angers as they prepare for a Champions League quarter-final showdown with Aston Villa.

Nick Rockett storms to victory in the 'Mullins' Grand National

Nick Rockett won the Grand National at Aintree on Saturday to cap a remarkable day for the Mullins family with father Willie training five of the first seven horses home and his son Patrick on board the 33-1 winner of the world's most famous steeplechase.

Arsenal held by Everton, Wolves push Ipswich closer to relegation

Arsenal's faint hopes of catching Premier League leaders Liverpool are almost over after their 1-1 draw at Everton, while Wolves pushed Ipswich closer to relegation with a 2-1 win on Saturday.

Lions contender Prendergast fires Leinster to Champions Cup quarters

Ireland fly-half Sam Prendergast scored 11 points as Leinster cruised past Harlequins 62-0 on Saturday to join Northampton, Toulon and Castres in the Champions Cup last eight.

Nick Rockett wins the 'Mullins' Grand National for father and son

Nick Rockett won the Grand National at Aintree on Saturday to cap a remarkable day for the Mullins family with father Willie training five of the first seven horses home and his son Patrick on board the 33-1 winner of the world's most famous steeplechase.

Last-gasp Buendia goal keeps Leverkusen's Bundesliga title hopes alive

Emiliano Buendia snatched a stoppage-time winner to take Bayer Leverkusen to a 1-0 win at Heidenheim on Saturday, keeping their slim hopes of defending their league title alive.

Zverev 'mentally' affected by Australian Open defeat

World No.2 Alexander Zverev, who has struggled for any kind of form since losing the Australian Open final at the end of January, admitted on Saturday that the defeat in Melbourne had affected him a lot mentally.

Rahul guides Delhi to third straight IPL victory

India's KL Rahul struck 77 on his return as opening batsman to help Delhi Capitals beat Chennai Super Kings by 25 runs for their third successive victory in the IPL On Saturday.

Arsenal draw at Everton to edge Liverpool closer to Premier League title

Arsenal's small remaining hope of a first Premier League title for 21 years was further diminished after a 1-1 draw at Everton on Saturday.

Sinner regrets 'unfair' doping ban as he prepares return to courts

Jannik Sinner believes his three-month doping ban to be "unfair" as the world number one awaits his return to tennis in time to contest the French Open and put nearly a year of controversy behind him.

Isa hat-trick powers Toulon into Champions Cup quarters in Saracens thriller

Argentina No 8 Facundo Isa scored three times on his 150th club appearance as Toulon fought back to beat a much-changed Saracens 72-42 in an open encounter on Saturday to reach the Champions Cup quarter-finals.

Musiala hamstring tear compounds Bayern's injury crisis

Bayern Munich on Saturday confirmed midfielder Jamal Musiala was set for a stint on the sidelines after tearing his hamstring, as the injury-hit side's troubles deepen.

Selfies, goals and cheers at South Africa's grannies World Cup

Mbele Nonhlanhla laced up her silver cleats as her coach shouted encouragement to the creaky knees, stiff backs and laboured breathing in a dressing room in South Africa's far north.

Tsunoda frustrated with 15th in Red Bull qualifying debut

Red Bull debutant Yuki Tsunoda said he felt "some frustration" after qualifying a lowly 15th on Saturday for his home Japanese Grand Prix, one place behind the driver he replaced.

Rain forecast adds new element to combustible Japanese GP

Formula One drivers were eyeing up the threat of rain at Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix after already dealing with wind and trackside fires earlier this week at Suzuka.

Germany's Mueller to leave Bayern Munich after 25 years

Bayern Munich legend Thomas Mueller confirmed on Saturday the club will not offer him a new contract bringing an end to his 25-year career with the Bundesliga giants at the end of the campaign.

Verstappen snatches 'special' pole for Japan GP with lap record

Four-time world champion Max Verstappen smashed the track record to snatch pole position for Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix ahead of McLaren's Lando Norris, as Yuki Tsunoda qualified a lowly 15th in his Red Bull debut.

Verstappen snatches 'insane' pole for Japan GP in track record

Four-time world champion Max Verstappen smashed the track record to snatch pole position for Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix ahead of McLaren's Lando Norris, as Yuki Tsunoda qualified a lowly 15th in his Red Bull debut.

New Zealand hammer Pakistan by 43 runs to sweep ODI series 3-0

Pakistan's brittle batting was exposed again as a Ben Sears-inspired New Zealand won the third and final one-day international by 43 runs Saturday to sweep the series 3-0.

Norris fastest in McLaren 1-2 as fires again disrupt Japan GP practice

Championship leader Lando Norris went fastest ahead of McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri in Saturday's final practice for the Japanese Grand Prix as small trackside fires again disrupted the session.

Pakistan chasing 265 to win shortened third New Zealand ODI

Rhys Mariu scored a maiden half-century as New Zealand posted 264-8 off 42 overs Saturday in the rain-shortened third one-day international against Pakistan in Mount Maunganui.

Green, Sengun lift Rockets over Thunder, Celtics clinch record

Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun combined for 65 points as the Houston Rockets halted Oklahoma City's 11-game winning streak on Friday with a statement 125-111 victory.

Ariya downs defending champ Korda to advance at LPGA Match Play

Ariya Jutanugarn defeated world number one and defending champion Nelly Korda 1-up on Friday to send the American packing at the LPGA Match Play in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Ovechkin ties Gretzky's all-time record of 894 NHL goals

Alex Ovechkin scored twice to tie Wayne Gretzky's record of 894 NHL career goals on Friday, matching a mark that once seemed unassailable.

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