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Why Cheltenham Festival 2025 will mean so much more to Princess Anne: Zara Tindall’s husband Mike opens up on racing’s Cotswold takeover, last year’s ‘heartbreak’ and Tuesday’s special royal moment

The Cheltenham Festival is more than just a major event in the horse racing calendar—it’s a way of life for those who live in the Cotswolds. The famous roar as the first race begins each day, the spectacle of top-class racing, and the electric atmosphere make it a highlight of …

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SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: How to give a player the worst news of their career – including a painful chat with Mike Tindall that led to him joining the Royal Family and accidentally dropping Lawrence Dallaglio on 49 caps!

As an international coach, the most important thing to master is selection. Sometimes, it is who you don’t pick that gets the headlines. And that is exactly what has happened this week with Marcus Smith. It is not an easy thing to do, but it comes with the territory for …

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Who is Martin Bakole? Meet the 23-STONE heavyweight with royal connections set to fight Joseph Parker in Saudi Arabia after Daniel Dubois’ last-minute withdrawal

Martin Bakole is no stranger to stepping up when others won’t with his latest challenge being no exception.  After Daniel Dubois was forced to withdraw due to illness, Bakole has agreed to fight former world champion Joseph Parker on just two days’ notice. The Congolese heavyweight is coming into the fight …

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Sporting round-up: 22 October | Shetland News

BOTH of Shetland’s senior rugby teams saw their Saturday afternoon matches called off after their opponents could not field teams.  Peterhead Women’s team had been due to travel north to face Valkyries at the Clickimin at 12pm, before the men’s team faced Deeside on the same surface two hours later. …

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