Rugby World Cup

Ben Youngs is Steve Borthwick’s sentimental selection to face Argentina in England’s bronze match as No 9 calls time on a resilient international career in his 127th Test

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By Nik Simon for MailOnline Published: 00:38 BST, 27 October 2023 | Updated: 00:38 BST, 27 October 2023 Back in Norfolk, where a painting of Ben Youngs covers the entire clubhouse wall at Holt Rugby Club, they will stand to salute their No 9 on Friday night. That is where Youngs made his first steps … Read more

Nearly half of Brits are cutting back on treats ahead of Christmas, report shows – with spending in restaurants dropping 11% on last year in the latest sign of cost of living pressures

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Hard-up restaurants were dealt a further blow in September, as cash-conscious Britons chose to cut back on eating out in the runup to Christmas. A consumer survey carried out by Barclays found 44 per cent of respondents were dispensing with treats, with dining out the biggest sacrifice at 60 per cent.  Overall spending in restaurants … Read more

Scotland star Dave Cherry ruled out of Rugby World Cup after falling down the STAIRS at their team hotel, leaving him concussed

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By Ap and Ed Carruthers For Mailonline Published: 13:57 BST, 14 September 2023 | Updated: 14:01 BST, 14 September 2023 A freak incident in the team hotel has ruled Scotland hooker Dave Cherry out of his first Rugby World Cup. Cherry suffered a concussion on Monday – a team day off – when he slipped … Read more