Scotland edge out England to retain Calcutta Cup

Finn Russell kicked a late penalty as Scotland retained the Calcutta Cup in a breathless 20-17 Guinness Six Nations victory against England. The visitors led by seven points with 17 minutes to go but a penalty try and Russell’s penalty cemented another famous Scotland win.

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Cameroon finish third with miraculous comeback against Burkina Faso

In a game that lacked quality but had its fair share of drama, Cameroon did the impossible to turn a topsy-turvy game on its head and beat Bukina Faso on penalties after a 3-3 draw in the bronze medal match at the Africa Cup of Nations.

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Ireland make light work of Wales in Six Nations opener

Andrew Conway bagged a brace as Ireland hit the ground running in the 2022 Guinness Six Nations with a 29-7 bonus-point victory over defending champions Wales in Dublin.

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United crash out of FA Cup with penalty shootout loss to Middlesbrough

Manchester United’s troubles mounted as they exited the FA Cup fourth round to Championship side Middlesbrough in a penalty shoot-out although it was a spot kick miss in normal time — by Cristiano Ronaldo, no less — that contributed to their downfall.

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Egypt crush Cameroonian dreams on penalties to reach final

Goalkeeper Gabaski was the hero, saving two penalties as Egypt edged past hosts Cameroon in a penalty shootout after a goalless draw to set up an Africa Cup of Nations final against Senegal.

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