Gallery: Weekend In Sport
The Six Nations kicked off and there were more twists in the Premier League title race in an exciting weekend of sport. We have taken a look back to bring you some of the highlights, with a nod to the latest updates from off the pitch…
Duhan van der Merwe’s late try gave Scotland back-to-back wins at Twickenham for the first time, securing an impressive 23-29 Six Nations victory against a spirited England.
It meant Steve Borthwick’s first game in charge of England ended in disappointing defeat.
Last week, Six Nations Rugby appointed its new CEO – former ECB Chief Executive Tom Harrison.
Harry Kane became Tottenham’s all-time record scorer, surpassing the great Jimmy Greaves, as his 267th goal for the club dented Manchester City’s title ambitions at a raucous Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Warren Gatland’s return as coach of Wales rugby was spoiled by Ireland as the world’s number one side humbled Wales in the opening Six Nations match in Cardiff.
Ireland stormed ahead in the first half, with the match finishing 10-34 to the visitors.
In January, The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) extended its partnership with UK soft drinks company Britvic until 2027.
Great Britain won a first four-man bobsleigh medal at the World Championships for 84 years with silver in St Moritz.
Pilot Brad Hall, Taylor Lawrence, Greg Cackett and Arran Gulliver finished joint second with Latvia.
Bobsleigh is part of Eurosport’s growing winter sports portfolio. Last month, it added the rights to FIS Swiss Ski World Cup events to its roster.
Liverpool were aiming to avoid losing a third successive Premier League away match for the first time since 2012 when they faced Wolves on Saturday. But Jurgen Klopp’s men fell behind after just five minutes and ending up losing 3-0 to continue their poor run of form.
The club’s future is still unclear after its owners suggested in November that a sale is possible soon.
The NFL unveiled its reimagined Pro Bowl Games over the weekend, culminating with Sunday’s series of events.
This included minigames like a “Move the Chains” event that involved players pulling a 2,000-pound sled, a “Best Catch” event that pitted Detroit Lions receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown going against Buffalo Bills receiver Stefon Diggs, a “Gridiron Gauntlet” that was like an obstacle course, and three flag football games.
Back in September, we spoke to the General Manager of NFL UK, Henry Hodgson, about the growth of the NFL in the UK.
