Late drama denies Italy historic win on French soil

Paolo Garbisi’s injury-time penalty hit the post as Italy were denied a famous first Six Nations victory in France. The fly-half looked set to seal the historic win until the ball fell off the tee, which resulted in a rushed attempt due to the shot clock. Ange Capuozzo’s late try and Garbisi’s difficult conversion had drawn Italy level against the 14-man hosts.

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Chelsea overcome Lille to ease into last eight

Chelsea came from behind to cruise into the Champions League quarter-finals 4-1 on aggregate. A Burak Yılmaz penalty had given the home side hopes of a comeback but Christian Pulisic and Cesar Azpilicueta struck to book the defending champions a place in the last eight.

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