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England coach Eddie Jones may have talked tough about his squad bringing a “brutal physicality” to this year’s Six Nations, but it was actually France who doled out the punishment during their opening clash in Paris. England were 24-0 down before they mounted a fightback in the second half that saved them from complete humiliation, though defeat was perhaps inevitable after the morale-crushing setbacks earlier in the game.

On the plus side for England, they did have the consolation of winning a bonus point thanks to a late penalty by Owen Farrell. This meant they didn’t end the...

The 27th Grand Western Canal 10k Run and Walk in aid of CLIC Sargent takes place on Sunday, 19th July 2020, starting at the Tiverton Canal Basin and finishing at The Sampford Peverell Playing Fields, followed by a family friendly festival.

In 2019, the Grand Western Canal 10k run and festival raised £22,637 for CLIC Sargent. For this year's event, the committee has set themselves an even higher fundraising goal of £25,000.

Sponsored by local Mid Devon businesses, most notably Adopstar and The Globe Inn, the 10k run follows a picturesque route along the Grand Western Canal...

Car racing is a dream and for some, a career like any other. Taking on this career path is so extraordinary that many people do not believe that they can pursue this career of a lifetime. If you look at globally-recognized racers, you will notice that they give their work professional courtesy. Even when they consistently do not get medals, they persist. But what does it really take to get a career in car racing? Let us look at the things you need to know before jumping in that race car.

You can have a successful racing career spanning 20 or 30 years without...

Cricket betting is a very popular pass time activity around the world. There are several series and tournaments that take place every year, all with the potential to produce new winners. With cricket, predicting match outcomes can never be a viable way to win bets. Being one of the most followed games globally, punters of this game always have a wide array of markets to decide from. It is a game of the mind and luck even though it is decided over the space of 22 yards. Majority of cricket punters mainly do it for entertainment purposes. They usually keep tabs on their favourite teams and...