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Liverpool Blow Two-Goal Lead As Leeds Fightback In 3-3 Draw

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Liverpool suffered another embarrassing capitulation to ramp up the pressure on manager Arne Slot as Leeds twice hit back to salvage a thrilling 3-3 draw on Saturday.

The Reds led 2-0 and 3-2 thanks to Hugo Ekitike’s quickfire double and Dominik Szoboszlai’s strike but still failed to see the game out as they failed to win for the eighth time in their last 10 league games.

Slot’s faith in Ibrahima Konate will again by questioned after the French centre-back conceded a penalty that began the Leeds fightback.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s spot-kick and Anton Stach levelled before Szoboszlai quickly restored Liverpool’s lead.

But deep into stoppage time, Liverpool failed to deal with a corner and Ao Tanaka was unmarked at the back post to blast in.

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Leeds United’s Japanese midfielder #22 Ao Tanaka (R) celebrates after scoring their late third goal during the English Premier League football match between Leeds United and Liverpool at Elland Road in Leeds, northern England on December 6, 2025. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP)

A point leaves Liverpool languishing in eighth in the table and showing no signs of arresting an alarming slide since they clinched a record-equalling 20th title last season.

Slot showed his faith in Ekitike as he was preferred to record signing Alexander Isak up front, with Mohamed Salah also left on the bench for the third consecutive game.

Leeds had been buoyed by their impressive 3-1 win over Chelsea in midweek that dispelled doubts over Daniel Farke’s future and another valuable point edges them three points clear of the relegation zone.

Curtis Jones came closest to breaking the deadlock in a goalless first half with a curling effort that came back off the crossbar.

Leeds were architects of their own downfall early in the second period as Ekitike pounced on a loose pass by Joe Rodon to calmly slot past Lucas Perri.

Liverpool’s French striker #22 Hugo Ekitike celebrates after scoring the opening goal of the English Premier League football match between Leeds United and Liverpool at Elland Road in Leeds, northern England on December 6, 2025. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP)

The former Eintracht Frankfurt forward then threw himself at Conor Bradley’s low cross and got fortunate as Perri’s attempted clearance rebounded in off Ekitike.

Ekitike has been the only one of Liverpool’s big money signings during a near £450 million spent in the transfer window to so far deliver on his potential.

The Frenchman now has eight goals for the Reds despite seeing his game time impacted since Isak’s return to fitness.

Yet, Leeds were handed a lifeline by shoddy defending at the other end.

Konate’s woeful form has been a recurring feature of Liverpool’s decline this season.

Leeds United’s Swiss striker #19 Noah Okafor (L) vies with Liverpool’s French defender #05 Ibrahima Konate (R) during the English Premier League football match between Leeds United and Liverpool at Elland Road in Leeds, northern England on December 6, 2025. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP)

He needlessly dived in to bring down Willy Gnonto on the by-line and Leeds were eventually awarded a penalty after a VAR review 17 minutes from time.

Calvert-Lewin smashed home the spot-kick and within seconds Leeds were level.

Stach was afforded far too much room inside the Liverpool penalty area before wrong-footing Alisson Becker with a powerful drive into the top corner.

However, Leeds got ahead of themselves in the pursuit of a winner as the visitors hit straight back when Szoboszlai latched onto Alexis Mac Allister’s clever dummy to slot into the far corner.

Who do you want to win Strictly Come Dancing? Take our poll and have your say

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The nation’s favourite competition has been back lighting up our screens since September, but now it’s all drawing to a close once again, who should lift the Glitterball Trophy?

Strictly Come Dancing is coming to an end once again, but sometimes it feels as if it’s almost too close to call when it comes to choosing a winner.

Having whittled down a star-studded line-up that initially included the likes of Geordie Shore legend Vicky Pattison, rugby player Chris Robshaw, and Lorraine’s resident showbiz guru Ross King amongst a whole host of others. As always, the series has not been without its drama, and both Neighbours star Stefan Dennis, as well as drag queen La Voix in more recent weeks, have had to quit after suffering nasty injuries.

Perhaps the biggest shock of all came when Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman announced they would be stepping down at the end of this series. Rumours are rife about who will replace them, and fans became emotional when it dawned on them that the recent Blackpool special would be their last.

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The quarter final is now upon is and as EastEnders star Balvinder Sopal, who has set a new record after making it through five dance offs, West End actress Amber Davies, Emmerdale’s Lewis Cope, Lioness Karen Carney and YouTuber George Clarke have all shown their stuff once again for Musicals Week, who really deserves to lift the Glitterball Trophy? If you can’t see the poll click here.

Amber and Nikita: The Love Island star, who served as a last-minute replacement for fellow reality queen Dani Dyer, has built an impressive career as a West End actress since she won the ITV2 dating show in 2017, and as such, has faced criticism for having a wealth of prior experience but has constantly reassured fans that it is all a completely different discipline. Naturally, she was right at home during Musicals Week right at home doing the Charleston to Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ The Boat from Guys And Dolls but has Amber, who will be heading up a national tour of Legally Blonde next year, done enough to win over the public?

Balvinder and Julian: The EastEnders actress has broken a record once held by pop star Jamelia having survived five dance offs during her rocky time on the show so far. On Saturday, the soap star and her professional dancer did the Viennese Waltz to Never Enough from The Greatest Showman and it remains to be seen whether she will be in the dance off yet again.

George and Alexis: This week, the TikTok star and his professional partner did Argentine Tango, all set to The Point Of No Return from Andrew Lloyd Webber classic The Phantom Of The Opera. It’s been quite the ride for the social media influencer so far, but was tonight’s performance enough to get him one dance step closer to victory?

Karen and Carlos: The Lioness did the Rumba to The Rhythm Of Life from Sweet Charity with her professional partner, and won praise from the judges. If the sports star, who recently revealed her secret connection to a previous Strictly champion, does manage to lift the Glitterball Trophy, she will become the first footballer in the history of the show to do so.

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Lewis and Katya: Prior to finding wider fame on Emmerdale, Lewis actually started his career as a child in the West End production of Billy Elliot: The Musical, starring as the titular character’s best friend Michael. This week, he and Katya, who were awarded the first 40 of the series in what was called the ‘best routine in the history of the show, performed the Salsa to Dance At The Gym from Stephen Sondheim’s West Side Story with the hopes of making it through.

Prince Harry’s Christmas ‘olive branch’ from King Charles – ‘it’s a realistic option’

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Experts predict what’s in store for the royal family this Christmas amid the ongoing trouble with Prince Harry and King Charles, and why it could be a time for them to come together

The most wonderful time of the year is officially upon us – and few families embrace the spirit of Christmas quite like the British royals. “Certain aspects of the royal Christmas are a fundamental part of our lives, and have been for generations,” says royal correspondent Richard Palmer. “The King’s speech, the big gathering at Sandringham and the family’s walk to church on Christmas Day all fill the news schedule, providing a sense of tradition and an important message about their values and the way they lead the nation.”

As usual, King Charles and Queen Camilla will host this year’s festivities on the Sandringham estate in Norfolk, continuing a custom set by the late Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. With the timescale set in stone, the festivities commence with a Christmas Eve tea, followed by the exchange of light-hearted gifts and then a formal dinner. On Christmas morning the family attend a service at St Mary Magdalene Church on the estate, and after tucking into roast turkey and all the trimmings they gather around the TV to watch the monarch’s broadcast at 3pm, before the revelry continues into the evening.

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Sandringham will certainly be a hive of activity, with the King and Queen set to be joined by the Prince and Princess of Wales and their children, Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, seven, as well as the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh with Lady Louise Windsor and James, Earl of Wessex. Anne, Princess Royal and her husband Sir Timothy Laurence are also expected to join the celebrations, along with Zara and Mike Tindall and their three children, plus Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie and their families.

“It’s a major thing because there are only two occasions in the year when the whole family gets together for any length of time – during the summer at Balmoral, and then at Christmas at Sandringham,” says royal commentator and author Katie Nicholl.

“For the King, Christmas Day is also the one day of the year when he doesn’t read the government papers in his red box. It’s a religious day and the only day he can fully switch off, just as his mother used to.”

Last year, some 45 guests attended the three-day Sandringham shenanigans, said to be the family’s largest ever festive get-together. Invites were extended to Camilla’s family – including her son Tom Parker Bowles and his two children, and her daughter Laura Lopes and her family. Camilla’s sister Annabel Elliot, who is one of her personal aides, was also part of the fun.

“Until the change of monarch, Camilla used to leave straight after lunch on Christmas Day to go and see her family,” says Richard. “But as we saw last year, Tom and Laura and their families now join everyone at Sandringham. It’s all quite modern, and one of the great successes of the royal family through the ages has been its ability to change with the times, but to portray a sense of continuity at the same time.”

In 2023, Andrew Mountbatten Windsor and Sarah Ferguson were also invited. “These days it really is a huge, bumper Christmas,” says Katie. “Having them along showed how Charles was trying to keep Andrew far from public life, while not ostracising him from the family.” But the pair were not present in 2024 due to Andrew’s controversial alleged links to a Chinese businessman, and they have reportedly been “disinvited” this year over further fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein scandal and the stripping of all Andrew’s royal titles.

“As Andrew continues to find himself caught up in various furores, I think the King is of the view that it’s better to keep him out of the spotlight at Christmas,” says Richard. “With the eyes of the media on them, it’s probably better for all concerned.”

Also unlikely to be part of proceedings are the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and their two children Archie and Lilibet. Although Harry met with his father Charles for the first time in more than a year in September, sources believe their rift is not fully resolved, and there is still a gaping gulf between him and William.

“A Skype call is probably a more realistic option,” Richard tells us. “It’s too soon for Harry and Meghan to attend an event like the royal Christmas when there’s so much still to sort out.” Katie agrees that the Sussexes still face a long road back, saying, “The initial step of reconciliation between Harry and his father will hopefully lead to something meaningful in future, but I’m not sure everyone’s as willing to welcome Harry in from the cold just yet.”

After challenging days for the royals in recent times, this festive period will undoubtedly carry a renewed sense of hope and gratitude. “The difficulties of the past 18 months, marked by the ill-health of both King Charles and the Princess of Wales, will make it an even more poignant and special time,” says Katie. “We’ve heard Kate talk so movingly about the importance of love and family during her cancer recovery, which gives these occasions extra significance.”

For the King, Christmas will round off another year of continued cancer treatment. “It’s difficult to know if or when that treatment will end, but I know those closest to him worry that he works too hard,” says Richard. “It will be good for him to have a rest, because for the rest of the year he’s known to be a workaholic and is usually at his desk until late at night.”

For the past few weeks, the King will no doubt have been working on his Christmas Day address – watched by up to 10 million each year. “Like the late Queen before him, Charles always insists on writing his speech himself,” says Katie.

“So far, he has consistently hit the right note, making sure no one is forgotten. He uses it as a way of connecting with the public and shining a spotlight on those who are vulnerable, and who have faced significant challenges over the previous 12 months.” More than three years after the death of his mother, the late Queen’s absence will still be felt by the family.

“She always adored Christmas,” adds Katie. “And I think as much as the King puts his own stamp on it, she’s never going to be far from everybody’s mind. The loss of her is felt at many points during the year, but Christmas is the time when she is particularly missed and remembered.”

Thankfully, the growing younger generation of royals are on hand to help lighten the mood, and as Katie points out, “Having the children around is one of the highlights. It’s always a time of much excitement, and Charles and Camilla love doing things with the little ones like finishing decorating the trees. The Wales children also have the bonus of celebrating Christmas twice – once with the King and Queen and then with Granny and Grandpa Middleton.”

As the all-important day draws closer, this special edition of OK ! unpacks all the traditions of the royal Yuletide. We explore what goes on at Sandringham, as well as the work that goes into sprucing up the royal residences. We also revisit Kate’s carol concerts, the family’s encounters with Santa, and check out customs enjoyed by other monarchies across Europe.

Here’s to it inspiring some wonderfully merry moments of your own!

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What’s the full match schedule of the FIFA World Cup 2026?

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With less than six months to go until the FIFA World Cup 2026, the schedule for the 39-day tournament co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States has been released.

Widely considered the most famous sporting event in the world, the 2026 edition of the FIFA World Cup will be its biggest ever, with 48 nations participating instead of the usual 32 and with 104 matches to be played in the 16 venues across the three host nations.

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Argentina will look to defend the trophy they lifted under their iconic captain, Lionel Messi, at Qatar 2022, while Cape Verde, Curacao, Jordan, and Uzbekistan will make their debut at the finals.

The tournament will begin in Mexico and wrap up in the US.

Here’s everything you need to know about its teams, groups, format and schedule.

What are the groups for the FIFA World Cup 2026?

Group A:

  • Mexico
  • South Korea
  • South Africa
  • Denmark/Macedonia/Czechia/Ireland

Group B:

  • Canada
  • Switzerland
  • Qatar
  • Italy/Northern Ireland/Wales/Bosnia

Group C:

  • Brazil
  • Morocco
  • Scotland
  • Haiti

Group D:

  • USA
  • Australia
  • Paraguay
  • Turkiye/Romania/Slovakia/Kosovo

Group E:

  • Germany
  • Ecuador
  • Ivory Coast
  • Curacao

Group F:

  • Netherlands
  • Japan
  • Tunisia
  • Ukraine/Sweden/Poland/Albania

Group G:

  • Belgium
  • Iran
  • Egypt
  • New Zealand

Group H:

  • Spain
  • Uruguay
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Cape Verde

Group I:

  • France
  • Senegal
  • Norway
  • Iraq/Bolivia/Suriname

Group J:

  • Argentina
  • Austria
  • Algeria
  • Jordan

Group K:

  • Portugal
  • Colombia
  • Uzbekistan
  • DRC/Jamaica/New Caledonia

Group L:

  • England
  • Croatia
  • Panama
  • Ghana

When and where is the opening match of FIFA World Cup 2026?

The tournament will open on June 11 at 3pm (21:00 GMT) at the Mexico City Stadium in Mexico.

When and where is the final of FIFA World Cup 2026?

The MetLife Stadium, which will be called the New York New Jersey Stadium during the tournament, will host the final on July 19 at 3pm (20:00 GMT).

Why has FIFA changed the names of the stadiums hosting World Cup matches?

In a move to restrict ambush marketing for brands not associated with FIFA, the governing body has changed stadium names for all venues to match with the host city.

Therefore, the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey has been rebranded as the New York New Jersey Stadium and the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles has been renamed the Los Angeles Stadium for the tournament.

What’s the format of the FIFA World Cup 2026?

The tournament will be made up of one group-stage round and four knockout rounds before the final.

Unlike previous editions, the knockouts will begin with the round of 32, followed by the round of 16, the four quarterfinals and two semifinals.

The stage-wise breakdown of the tournament’s schedule is:

  • Group stage: June 11 to June 27
  • Round of 32: June 28 to July 3
  • Round of 16: July 4-7
  • Quarterfinals: July 9-11
  • Semifinals: July 14-15
  • Bronze medal match: July 18
  • Final: July 19

What’s the full match schedule of the World Cup?

Group stage

Thursday, June 11

Mexico vs South Africa at 3pm (21:00 GMT) – Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City, Mexico

South Korea vs TDB at 10pm (04:00 GMT on Friday) – Estadio Guadalajara, Zapopan, Mexico

Friday, June 12

Canada vs TBD at 3pm (20:00 GMT) – Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada

USA vs Paraguay at 9pm (05:00 GMT on Saturday) – Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, US

Saturday, June 13

Qatar vs Switzerland at 3pm (23:00 GMT) – San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, San Francisco, US

Brazil vs Morocco at 6pm (23:00 GMT) – New York New Jersey Stadium, New Jersey, US

Haiti vs Scotland at 9pm (02:00 GMT on Sunday) – Boston Stadium, Boston, US

Australia vs TBD at midnight (08:00 GMT on Sunday) – BC Place, Vancouver, Canada

Sunday, June 14

Germany vs Curacao at 1pm (19:00 GMT) – Houston Stadium, Houston, US

Netherlands vs Japan at 4pm (22:00 GMT) – Dallas Stadium, Dallas, US

Ivory Coast vs Ecuador at 7pm (00:00 GMT on Monday) – Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, US

TBD vs Tunisia at 10pm (04:00 GMT on Monday) – Estadio Monterrey, Guadalupe, Mexico

Monday, June 15

Spain vs Cape Verde at 12pm (17:00 GMT) – Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, US

Belgium vs Egypt at 3pm (23:00 GMT) – BC Place, Vancouver, Canada

Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay at 6pm (23:00 GMT) – Miami Stadium, Miami, US

Iran vs New Zealand at 9pm (05:00 GMT on Tuesday) – Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, US

Tuesday, June 16

France vs Senegal at 3pm (20:00 GMT) – New York New Jersey Stadium, New Jersey, US

TBD vs Norway at 6pm (23:00 GMT) – Boston Stadium, Boston, US

Argentina vs Algeria at 9pm (03:00 GMT on Wednesday) – Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, US

Austria vs Jordan at midnight (08:00 GMT on Wednesday) – San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, San Francisco, US

Wednesday, June 17

Portugal vs TBD at 1pm (19:00 GMT) – Houston Stadium, Houston, US

England vs Croatia at 4pm (22:00 GMT) – Dallas Stadium, Dallas, US

Ghana vs Panama at 7pm (00:00 GMT on Thursday) – Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada

Uzbekistan vs Colombia at 10pm (04:00 GMT on Thursday) – Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City, Mexico

Thursday, June 18

TBD vs South Africa at 12pm (17:00 GMT) – Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, US

Switzerland vs TBD at 3pm (23:00 GMT) – Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, US

Canada vs Qatar at 6pm (02:00 GMT on Friday) – BC Place, Vancouver, Canada

Mexico vs South Korea at 9pm (03:00 GMT on Friday) – Estadio Guadalajara, Zapopan, Mexico

Friday, June 19

Scotland vs Morocco at 6pm (23:00 GMT) – Boston Stadium, Boston, US

USA vs Australia at 3pm (23:00 GMT) – Seattle Stadium, Seattle, US

Brazil vs Haiti at 9pm (02:00 GMT on Saturday) – Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, US

TBD vs Paraguay at midnight (08:00 GMT on Saturday) – San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, San Francisco, US

Saturday, June 20

Netherlands vs TBD at 1pm (19:00 GMT) – Houston Stadium, Houston, US

Germany vs Ivory Coast at 4pm (21:00 GMT) – Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada

Ecuador vs Curacao at 8pm (04:00 GMT on Sunday) – Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, US,

Tunisia vs Japan at midnight (06:00 GMT on Sunday) – Estadio Monterrey, Guadalupe, Mexico

Sunday, June 21

Spain vs Saudi Arabia at 12pm (17:00 GMT) – Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, US

Belgium vs Iran at 3pm (23:00 GMT) – Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, US

Uruguay vs Cape Verde at 6pm (23:00 GMT) – Miami Stadium, Miami, US

New Zealand vs Egypt at 9pm (05:00 GMT on Monday) – BC Place, Vancouver, Canada

Monday, June 22

Argentina vs Austria at 1pm (19:00 GMT) – Dallas Stadium, Dallas, US

France vs TBD at 5pm (22:00 GMT) – Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, US

Norway vs Senegal at 8pm (01:00 GMT on Tuesday) – New York New Jersey Stadium, New Jersey, US

Jordan vs Algeria at 11pm (07:00 GMT on Tuesday) – San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, San Francisco, US

Tuesday, June 23

Portugal vs Uzbekistan at 1pm (19:00 GMT) – Houston Stadium, Houston, US

England vs Ghana at 4pm (21:00 GMT) – Boston Stadium, Boston, US

Panama vs Croatia at 7pm (00:00 GMT on Wednesday) – Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada

Colombia vs TBD at 10pm (04:00 GMT on Wednesday) – Estadio Guadalajara, Zapopan, Mexico

Wednesday, June 24

Switzerland vs Canada at 3pm (23:00 GMT) – BC Place, Vancouver, Canada

TBD vs Qatar at 3pm (23:00 GMT) – Seattle Stadium, Seattle, US

Scotland vs Brazil at 6pm (23:00 GMT) – Miami Stadium, Miami, US

Morocco vs Haiti at 6pm (23:00 GMT) – Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, US

TBD vs Mexico at 9pm (03:00 GMT on Thursday) – Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City, Mexico

South Africa vs South Korea at 9pm (03:00 GMT on Thursday) – Estadio Monterrey, Guadalupe, Mexico

Thursday, June 25

Ecuador vs Germany at 4pm (21:00 GMT)– New York New Jersey Stadium, New Jersey, US

Curacao vs Ivory Coast at 4pm (21:00 GMT) – Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, US

Japan vs TBD at 7pm (01:00 GMT on Friday) – Dallas Stadium, Dallas, US

Tunisia vs Netherlands at 7pm (01:00 GMT on Friday  – Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, US,

TBD vs USA at 10pm (06:00 GMT on Friday) – Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, US

Paraguay vs Australia at 10pm (06:00 GMT on Friday) – San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, San Francisco, US

Friday, June 26

Norway vs France at 3pm (20:00 GMT) – Boston Stadium, Boston, US

Senegal vs TDB 3pm at (20:00 GMT) – Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada

Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia at 8pm (02:00 GMT on Saturday) – Houston Stadium, Houston, US

Uruguay vs Spain at 8pm (02:00 GMT on Saturday) – Estadio Guadalajara, Zapopan, Mexico

Egypt vs Iran at 11pm (07:00 GMT on Saturday) – Seattle Stadium, Seattle, US

New Zealand vs Belgium at 11pm (07:00 GMT on Saturday) – BC Place, Vancouver, Canada

Saturday, June 27

Panama vs England at 5pm (22:00 GMT) – New York New Jersey Stadium, New Jersey, US

Croatia vs Ghana at 5pm (22:00 GMT) – Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, US

Colombia vs Portugal at 7:30pm (02:30 GMT on Sunday) – Miami Stadium, Miami, US

TBD vs Uzbekistan at 7:30pm (02:30 GMT on Sunday) – Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, US

Algeria vs Austria at 10pm (04:00 GMT on Sunday) – Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, US,

Jordan vs Argentina at 10pm (04:00 GMT on Sunday) – Dallas Stadium, Dallas, US

Knockout stage

Sunday, June 28

Round of 32 match at 3pm (23:00 GMT) – Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, US

Monday, June 29

Round of 32 match at 1pm (19:00 GMT) – Houston Stadium, Houston, US

Round of 32 match at 4:30pm (22:30 GMT) – Boston Stadium, Boston, US

Round of 32 match at 9pm (03:00 GMT on Tuesday) – Estadio Monterrey, Guadalupe, Mexico

Tuesday, June 30

Round of 32  match at 1pm (19:00 GMT) – Dallas Stadium, Dallas, US

Round of 32 match at 5pm (22:00 GMT) – New York New Jersey Stadium, New Jersey, US

Round of 32 match at 9pm (03:00 GMT on Wednesday) – Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City, Mexico

Wednesday, July 1

Round of 32 match at 12pm (17:00 GMT) – Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, US

Round of 32 match at 4pm (00:00 GMT on Thursday) – Seattle Stadium, Seattle, US

Round of 32 match at 8pm (04:00 GMT on Thursday) – San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, San Francisco, US

Thursday, July 2

Round of 32 match at 3pm (23:00 GMT) – Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, US

Round of 32 match at 7pm (00:00 GMT on Friday) – Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada

Round of 32 match at 11pm (07:00 GMT on Friday) – BC Place, Vancouver, Canada

Friday, July 3

Round of 32 match at 2pm (21:00 GMT) – Dallas Stadium, Dallas, US

Round of 32 match at 6pm (23:00 GMT) – Miami Stadium, Miami, US

Round of 32 match at 9:30pm (03:30 GMT on Saturday) – Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, US,

Saturday, July 4

Round of 16 match at 1pm (19:00 GMT) – Houston Stadium, Houston, US

Round of 16 match at 5pm (22:00 GMT) – Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, US

Sunday, July 5

Round of 16 match at 4pm (21:00 GMT) – New York New Jersey Stadium, New Jersey, US

Round of 16 match at 8pm (02:00 GMT on Monday) – Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City, Mexico

Monday, July 6

Round of 16 match at 3pm (21:00 GMT) – Dallas Stadium, Dallas, US

Round of 16 match at 8pm (04:00 GMT on Tuesday) – Seattle Stadium, Seattle, US

Tuesday, July 7

Round of 16 match at 12pm (17:00 GMT) – Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, US

Round of 16 match at 4pm (00:00 GMT on Wednesday) – BC Place, Vancouver, Canada

Thursday, 9 July

First quarterfinal at 4pm (21:00 GMT) – Boston Stadium, Boston, US

Friday, 10 July

Second quarterfinal at 3pm (23:00 GMT) – Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, US

Saturday, July 11

Third quarterfinal at 5pm (22:00 GMT) –  Miami Stadium, Miami, US

Fourth quarterfinal at 9pm (03:00 GMT on Sunday) – Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, US

Tuesday, July 14

First semifinal at 3pm (21:00 GMT) – Dallas Stadium, Dallas, US

Wednesday, July 15

Second semifinal at 3pm (20:00 GMT) – Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, US

Saturday, July 18

Bronze medal match at 5pm (22:00 GMT) – Miami Stadium, Miami, US

Sunday, July 19

Six-try La Rochelle power past spirited Tigers

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La Rochelle (17) 39

Tries: Alldritt, Favre, Jegou 2, Seuteni, Bollengier Cons: West 2, Jurd Pens: West

Leicester (13) 20

Two-time Champions Cup winners La Rochelle were made to work hard to secure victory against a much-changed Leicester Tigers at the Stade Marcel Deflandre.

The hosts started confidently with France number eight Gregory Alldritt and winger Jules Favre putting them 10-0 up before teenage Tigers full-back George Pearson, back on the pitch after receiving a yellow card, provided a moment of magic with a scything run to set up Joaquin Moro.

Oscar Jegou struck either side of the interval for the hosts and La Rochelle’s powerful pack proved the difference as they took control in the second half.

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Alldritt had already gone close before he grabbed the opening try, collecting a loose ball from a line-out and battering his way through three tacklers to score.

Leicester then went down to 14 men when 19-year-old England junior international full-back Pearson caught winger Davit Niniashvili with an outstretched boot while catching a high ball and it didn’t take the hosts long to take advantage of the extra man.

Fly-half Ihaia West put in a delicate chip across the pitch to the unmarked Favre who strolled in to make it 10-0 after 17 minutes.

Billy Searle’s penalty put Tigers on the scoreboard and after returning from the sin-bin Pearson showed his undoubted potential, slaloming his way through tackles before offloading to Moro to cross the whitewash and level the scores shortly before the half-hour mark.

The hosts showed their strength to regain the lead, going through the phases and wearing Tigers down to allow Jegou to go over unopposed before another Searle penalty reduced the gap to four points at half-time.

France international Jegou went over again shortly after the break with the help of the excellent Levani Botia and Leicester prop Will Hurd was sin-binned for collapsing a maul earlier in the move.

La Rochelle’s monstrous pack was proving a problem for the visitors and with the penalties totting up West stretched the lead out to 14 before the hour.

What’s next?

Line-ups

La Rochelle: Leyds; Niniashvili, Seguret, Seuteni, Favre; West, Berjon; Kaddouri, Latu, Sclavi, Lavault, Kante Samba, Jegou, Botia, Alldritt.

Replacements: Lespiaucq, Wardi, Atonio, Dillane, Andjisseramatchi, Couillaud, Jurd, Bollengier.

Leicester Tigers: Pearson; Radwan, Wand, Woodward, Hassell-Collins; Searle, Whiteley; Haffar, Clare, Hurd, Henderson, Wells, Thompson, J Manz, Moro.

Replacements: Theobald-Thomas, Van der Flier, Loman, T Manz, Williams, Allan, Titcombe, Kata.

Match officials

Referee: Andrew Brace (Ireland)

Assistant referees: Eoghan Cross (Ireland) Robbie Jenkinson (Ireland)

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This Morning Dr Scott Miller’s divorce statement in full – everything you need to know

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This Morning Dr Scott Miller’s divorce statement in full – everything you need to know – The Mirror

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The star revealed they had been going through a tough time as they admitted their gratitude for one key figure in their life that had shown them ‘unconditional love’

Everything you need to know about Scott Miller’s divorce

  • ITV’s This Morning resident vet, Dr. Scott Miller, has announced he is now single. He shared the news in a candid post on Instagram, which included the hashtag “divorce.” Dr. Miller is 48 years old.
  • The post suggested he has been navigating a “tough period” recently. He expressed gratitude for his children, supportive friends, health, and especially his dog, Mango, for helping him through it.
  • Dr. Miller credited his dog, Mango, as a source of unconditional support during this difficult time. He described his rescued pet as a “constant companion” whose love helped him “weather the storm.”
  • He was previously married to Zo Christien, and together they share four children. Their children are named Summer, Quinn, Jackson, and Riley.
  • Scott concluded his message by expressing hope for the future. He stated he was “Looking forward to the future” and wished “clear skies and happiness ahead” to all.
  • His full statement said: “Looking forward to the future. It’s been a tough period, but I’m so grateful for my kids, my amazing and supportive friends, my health…and my dog. Mango has been my constant companion and his unconditional love has helped me weather the storm. Hopefully clear skies and happiness ahead. Love, kindness and healing to all. Dr S and Mango
  • Fans responded quickly to his post with supportive and positive messages. Many followers expressed sympathy for the difficult time he was enduring and wished him future happiness.
  • Separately, the celebrity vet spoke last year about a significant personal diagnosis. Dr. Miller revealed he had been diagnosed with autism after noticing similar tell-tale signs in two of his children.
  • READ THE FULL STORY: This Morning star Dr Scott Miller announces divorce after ‘tough period’
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