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Benetton: Smith; Lynagh, Menoncello, Fekitoa, Ratave; Albornoz, Uren; Spagnolo, Maile, Ferrari, Cannone, Ruzza (capt), Negri, Zuliani, Halafihi. Replacements: Bernasconi, Gallo, Pasquali, Favretto, Izekor, Garbisi, Umaga, Brex Bath: De Glanville; Grace, Ojomoh, Redpath, McConnochie; Bailey, Schreuder; Van Wyk, Annett, Sela, Richards, Molony, Bayliss, Staddon, Reid (capt). Replacements: Tuipulotu, Cordwell, Du Toit, Roux, Hill, Carr-Smith, Hennessey, Coetzee Referee: Sam Grove-White (Scotland)

O’Neil was well liked and had the loyalty of the players, but the decision-makers saw no alternative. This season’s run of 11 defeats in their opening 16 games continued a worrying trend from the end of the previous campaign. And O’Neil had already been to the brink once. Sources told BBC Sport there was an acceptance from O’Neil’s team that …

Woking have sacked manager Michael Doyle following Saturday’s 4-0 defeat by Gateshead. They are currently 19th in the National League – one point above the relegation zone – after three defeats in their past four games. Former Coventry and Sheffield United midfielder Doyle was appointed in December 2023 and helped Woking finish 17th last season. Assistant manager Ben Turner has …

After leaving New Zealand 315-9 overnight and returning with a second new ball 11 deliveries old, England could have been batting almost instantly on Sunday morning. Instead, they paid Santner too much respect, allowing him to farm the strike. The left-hander added 26 to his first-day 50. O’Rourke held up his end for five not out from 30 deliveries. If …

Match of the Day’s Gary Lineker, Theo Walcott and Ashley Williams look at the conceded goals and ugly scenes from Wolverhampton Wanderers during their 2-1 defeat by Ipswich as the club battles against relegation. READ MORE: Frustration, anger & fighting – Wolves’ unity falling apart Watch Match of the Day on BBC iPlayer Available to UK users only.

Match of the Day pundits Ashley Williams and Theo Walcott discuss how “brave” Fulham and “fighting” Liverpool both delivered strong performances during their 2-2 Premier League draw at Anfield. READ MORE: Leaders Liverpool ‘phenomenal in face of adversity’ Watch Match of the Day on BBC iPlayer Available to UK users only.

Leicester Tigers: Steward; Bassett, Perese, Kata, Hassell-Collins; Pollard, Van Poortvliet; Smith, Montoya (c), Heyes, Wells, Martin, Liebenberg, Reffell, Cracknell. Replacements: Clare, Cronin, Cole, Henderson, Ilione, Youngs, Shillcock, Woodward. Sharks: Jo Hendrikse; Keyter, Hooker, Venter, Penxe; Masuku, Ja Hendrikse; Mchunu, Richardson, Nyakane, Jenkins, Van Heerden, Buthelezi (c), Labuschagne, Tshituka. Replacements: Bester, Ganyane, Jacobs, Rahl, Mavesere, Davids, Appollis, Kunene. Referee: Andrea Piardi …

Since this latest spell of total dominance began with the arrival of Ange Postecoglou in Glasgow there’s been 17 meetings. Of those 1,560 minutes (including extra time in the Scottish Cup semi-final of 2022), Rangers have been in front for just 154 minutes – and 85 of those minutes were in the dead rubber derby two seasons ago when Celtic …

Ampthill’s game against Hartpury in rugby union’s Championship had to be abandoned after referee Alex Thomas was hit by a clearing kick during the first half. He appeared to be knocked out when he was struck by the clearance from Hartpury fly-half Harry Bazalgette, with the visitors leading 14-0 at the time. Thomas was treated on the field before being …

Football Focus’ Alex Scott and United We Stand fanzine editor Andy Mitten discuss how fans view Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s stewardship of Manchester United at the end of a week which saw sporting director Dan Ashworth leave the club. WATCH MORE: Football Focus – BBC iPlayer Available to UK users only.