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British winners in the USA track and field Grand Prix in Eugene, Oregon. Adelle Tracey (pictured) pipped Scottish runner Jemma Reekie in the women’s 800metres, , while Laura Muir claimed victory in the 1,500m. 3 Successive Women’s Six Nations titles for England, with Poppy

Cleall’s first-half try crucial in a bruising 10-6 win over France. ‘We stayed in the fight,’ ght,’ said boss Simon Middleton.

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Career Grade One wins for jockey Bryony Frost, just back from ten days out after a blow to the head, who guided Greaneteen to victory in the Celebratio­n Chase at Sandown. 16 6 Match unbeaten run for Bristol ended by defending Rugby Premiershi­p champions Exeter. Sam Skinner, Tom O’Flaherty and Jacques Vermeulen Vermeu ran in the Chiefs’ tries. tries Marcus Smith’s late try gave ga Harlequins a 25-21 win at London Irish. 1,031 1 Fans saw Jersey Reds’ 55-12 win over Nottingham 55-12 in the Championsh­ip, the first rugbrugby union match attended by supporters this year after Covid restrictio­ns were eased on the island. 4 Tries for Warrington as they dealt Catalans Dragons a first defeat of the season, winning 24-8 in rugby league’s Super League.

AGE of British gymnast Jessica Gadirova who took gold in the floor at the European Championsh­ips in Basle, adding to her silver in the vault and all-around bronze. ‘I’d been on the podium twice and was getting higher and higher on the steps, then to be on the top was just overwhelmi­ng,’ she said. ‘I just thought “Wow, I’ve actually done it”.’

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