champion

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Should Australia lose to Sri Lanka in Group B it would be their second defeat, meaning a victory by Zimbabwe over Ireland on Tuesday or against Sri Lanka on Thursday would eliminate the 2021 champions.

From Barron's

Defending champion Rory McIlroy also had a superb final round, carding 64, but was never in contention after three doubles and a triple bogey earlier this week.

From Barron's

Former contestant Sophie does believe that, "deep down", the host did want to champion that cause.

From BBC

Former world indoor champion Josh Kerr was given a medical exemption after withdrawing from the men's 3,000m because of a back injury, Tom Keen stepping up in his absence to win the event.

From BBC

Reigning champions France swatted aside Ireland in round one and ran eight tries past Wales in front of a large travelling contingent at the Principality Stadium.

From BBC