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Tickets for Glastonbury sold out in 34 minutes ahead of 50th anniversary festival

Demand for Glastonbury, in Somerset, far outstripped supply, as more than two million people registered to try to attend. Some 135,000 tickets were bought within 34 minutes.




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Qatar World Cup officials ask Glastonbury Festival organisers to help design campsites for fans

Qatar World Cup officials have asked Glastonbury Festival organisers to help them plan desert camp sites for fans ahead of the 2022 tournament, according to The Mirror.




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Council warns Glastonbury it may limit amount of alcohol festival-goers can take in

A document from Mendip District Council has floated a potential limit to the amount of drink people can bring in for personal use at subsequent festivals held in Pilton, Somerset.




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Six Nations 2019, RECAP - Scotland 11-18 Wales: Gatland's men survive fight-back to earn win

Wales hung on to beat Scotland and edge closer to Six Nations glory at Murrayfield on Saturday.




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Scotland 11-18 Wales: Warren Gatland's men hang on to their unbeaten run

WILL KELLEHER AT MURRAYFIELD: Forget Hadrian – Warren's Wall was the craggiest, hardest and most impressive landmark in Scotland on Saturday. What a siege it had to endure.




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Calcutta cup clash with Scotland will be spicy after Murrayfield misery 

It doesn’t surprise me that Eddie Jones is still bitter about last year’s Calcutta Cup defeat at Murrayfield. England wiped the floor with Italy on Saturday and they will want to do the same against Scotland.




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England vs Scotland - All you need to know for Six Nations 2019 clash 

Sportsmail provide you with everything you need to know for England vs Scotland's Six Nation 2019 clash including date, kick-off time and channel plus squad, results, stats and odds.




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Joe Cokanasiga LEFT OUT of England squad for Six Nations finale

Eddie Jones claims England want to keep a lid on wing sensation Joe Cokanasiga and unleash him at this year's World Cup. He was speaking after he left him out for Scotland clash.




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England vs Scotland RESULT – Six Nations 2019: Ford rescues draw in Calcutta Cup classic

Eddie Jones's side looked on course for a comfortable win as they raced into a 31-0 lead, only for Finn Russell to inspire the visitors to an incredible second-half comeback. Relive the action here.




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England surrender 31-0 lead as Eddie Jones slams his players' mental strength

NIK SIMON AT TWICKENHAM: Eddie Jones questioned his players’ bottle after England almost blew the biggest lead in rugby history in the Calcutta Cup.




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Jim Mallinder lands blow to RFU after leaving to take up role with Scotland

The 53-year-old had been working with the Rugby Football Union on youth development, but has now accepted a role north of the border. He had been considered to replace Eddie Jones as coach.




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World Cup permutations: Scotland facing early exit if Japan clash is called off

With the news that two World Cup pool matches have been called off, and another under review, there is some confusion over who will finish where. Sportsmail takes a look at the pool permutations...




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SRU poised to fight back if Rugby World Cup clash is called off

SRU chiefs remain on a collision course with World Rugby after the decision on whether Sunday's make-or-break game with Japan goes ahead was delayed until the morning of the match.




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Rugby World Cup news: Scotland coach Gregor Townsend sits out captain Stuart McInally

Sunday's clash, which is effectively a play-off match for a quarter-final place, may still be called off by World Rugby in the aftermath of Super-Typhoon Hagibis, which is set to hit on Saturday.




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Rugby World Cup news: Scotland ready to take legal action to ensure vital game with Japan goes ahead

NIK SIMON IN TOYOTA: The Rugby World Cup's credibility was called into question as feelings grew that rich nations have received favourable treatment as Scotland vent their frustrations.




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Rugby World Cup 2019: Rugby chiefs braced for legal action over cancelled World Cup matches

EXCLUSIVE BY MATT HUGHES AND NIK SIMON: World Rugby are facing possible legal action whatever decision they make regarding Scotland's scheduled Pool A clash with Japan on Sunday.




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World Rugby to make decision on Scotland's showdown with Japan 'as soon as practically possible'

World Rugby says it aims to make a decision on whether Scotland's storm-threatened clash with Japan on Sunday can go ahead as early as possible.




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Scotland's Rugby World Cup clash against Japan to go with fans also able to attend

NIK SIMON IN YOKOHAMA: World Rugby have given the green light for Japan's game with Scotland to go ahead - with supporters also being allowed to attend the crunch clash.




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Japan v Scotland LIVE: Score and updates as Brave Blossoms aim to secure quarter-final spot

Scotland suffered a devastating Rugby World Cup elimination at the hands of Japan, who made history by reaching the quarter-finals for the first time.  




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Japan 28-21 Scotland: Host nation seal quarter final spot with victory to send Scotland home

ROB ROBERTSON IN YOKOHAMA: Japan took a stunning 28-21 victory in Yokahama. The result means that the host nation will now face South Africa in the quarter finals.




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Stuart Hogg believes Sonny Bill Williams did not care enough about New Zealand's loss to England  

Hogg said he would be 'very annoyed' if one of his Scotland team-mates was so quick to move on from their own exit at this year's showpiece in Japan.




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Stuart Hogg reveals frustration at Saracens salary cap controversy

Stuart Hogg admits that if his Exeter Chiefs side win the Premiership, people will believe they triumphed only because of Saracens' hefty points deduction for breaching the salary cap.




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Sale 20-22 Exeter: Stuart Hogg creates one try and scores another before going off injured

CHRIS FOY AT THE AJ BELL STADIUM: Exeter extended their lead at the top of Pool Two of the Heineken Champions Cup with a close-fought 22-20 victory over Sale courtesy of Stuart Hogg (middle).




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Scotland wing Tommy Seymour confirms international retirement

Tommy Seymour is the second player to retire from international rugby in the past seven days. Seymour has announced his decision on the heels of former Scotland captain John Barclay quitting. 




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Greig Laidlaw confirms international retirement after 76 caps for Scotland

The 34-year-old Clermont scrum-half skippered the side in 39 out of his 76 international appearances, more times than any other player, and is Scotland's second-highest point scorer with 714.




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Jonny Gray signs two-year deal to join Exeter Chiefs next season

Scotland lock Jonny Gray has signed a two-year deal to join Exeter Chiefs next season from Glasgow Warriors. Gray follows Stuart Hogg and Finn Russell in leaving Glasgow in recent times.




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Scottish Rugby Union chief Mark Dodson DOUBLES salary to £933,000 despite year of failure

Scottish rugby fans were left truly stunned after it was revealed that the SRU chief executive more than doubled his salary from £455,000 to £933,000. The news comes prior to the Six Nations kick-off.




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Scotland star Finn Russell to miss Calcutta Cup clash with England as exile continues

Finn Russell will be absent again when Scotland play England in the 2020 Guinness Six Nations Championship at Murrayfield.




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Gregor Townsend pleads for calm heads from Scotland against England

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend has warned his players not to let their emotions get the better of them in Saturday's Calcutta Cup showdown.




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England need a victory over Scotland to turn down the noise in Calcutta Cup clash 

CHRIS FOY IN EDINBURGH - England's  task is to turn down the volume - in the Murrayfield stands and far beyond. There is suddenly a lot of noise swirling around the national team.




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England's match winner Ellis Genge says ugly win over Scotland was payback for all the criticism

It was fitting that on a wild day in Edinburgh, England won back the Calcutta Cup thanks to a decisive intervention of Ellis Genge. He typified the spirit of defiance which propelled his side to victory.




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Russell 'must put Scotland first' to earn recall after row over drinking ban, warns coach Townsend`

Townsend has warned exile Russell that he will have to make the same 'sacrifices' as every other Scotland player - or be banished from his squad for the duration of the Six Nations.




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CLIVE WOODWARD: I hope Scotland thrash Italy after Finn Russell's unjustified attack Gregor Townsend

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: I try not to be overly partisan in my columns because I love good rugby and admire top-quality play from all teams, but I hope Scotland record a thumping win over Italy.




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Italy 0-17 Scotland: Magnificent Stuart Hogg solo try earns Scots win

ROB ROBERTSON IN ROME: Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend believes the pressure has been lifted after his side 'zeroed' Italy in an emphatic Six Nations win in the Italian capital.




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Six Nations: Finn Russell and Gregor Townsend reconcile but fly-half will NOT feature in final games

Russell will not feature in the remaining games, against France on Sunday and Wales in Cardiff on March 14, as it is feared his arrival would detract from preparations for two games only six days apart.




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Virgil van Dijk reveals playing street football is reason why he is good at one vs ones

The PFA Player of the Year ended last season with no opponent completing a dribble past him in a staggering 64 matches. Liverpool centre back has lifted the lid on what has helped him.




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Ajax reveal classy ad in Spanish papers as they wish Frenkie De Jong good luck after Barcelona move

De Jong completed a big-money £65million move to the Spanish giants from Ajax in January and he will be officially unveiled as a Barcelona player on Friday.




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Women's World Cup final - USA vs Netherlands: Live score and updates from France

United States take on Netherlands for ultimate glory in the Women's World Cup final in France today. Sportsmail will provide you live updates as it happens from the Lyon Olympic Stadium.




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Juventus all but seal signature of Ajax wonderkid Matthijs de Ligt as they wait to make announcement

De Ligt became the most sought after youngster in the world after a huge breakthrough season with Ajax, and he has attracted heavy interest from the likes of Juventus and Barcelona.




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Matthijs de Ligt will form a three-man 'wall' alongside Chiellini and Bonucci for Juventus

Maurizio Sarri views Matthijs de Ligt as a key part of a three-man defensive wall at Juventus this season. The Dutch centre back is nearing the completion of his £63million transfer.




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Ryan Babel claims egos prevented Holland from winning 2010 World Cup final

The Dutch, managed by Bert Van Marwijk in 2010, were defeated in the final by Spain following an extra-time winner by midfield maestro Andres Iniesta in South Africa.




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Georginio Wijnaldum reveals Dutch pain at missing major tournaments

Georginio Wijnaldum admits Holland's recent absence from major tournaments has been 'painful' as they look set to end that exodus at Euro 2020 next summer.




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Ronald Koeman again underlines desire to take over as Barcelona manager after Euro 2020 

Ronald Koeman has once again reiterated his desire to take over as Barcelona manager following Euro 2020 after it emerged this month that he is free to leave his Holland contract after the tournament ends.




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Ruud Gullit posts throwback photo alongside former teammates Marco van Basten and Frank Rijkaard

Ruud Gullit (right) treated football fans to a throwback photo of himself posing with fellow Holland legends Marco van Basten and Frank Rijkaard (left).




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Ronald Koeman was a laughing stock when he left Everton but now he's in line for Barcelona job

When Ronald Koeman was shown the door at Goodison Park back in October 2017, it was difficult to imagine a route back to the top for the Dutchman, but now he is a Barcelona candidate.




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Holland and Liverpool star Gini Wijnaldum says he would leave the pitch if subjected to racist abuse

Holland and Liverpool star Gini Wijnaldum says he would walk from the pitch were he to be targeted with racial abuse, just as Ahmad Mendes Moreira was recently in a Dutch second division tie.




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Holland midfielder Gini Wijnaldum hits out at football racism in celebration with Frenkie de Jong

Holland midfielder Gini Wijnaldum backed up his powerful words on racism in football this week, by leading by example for his national team and making a visual statement.




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Alan Pardew returns to management as he is unveiled as the new boss of Dutch side ADO Den Haag

Former Newcastle and Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew takes the reigns at the Dutch outfit with the club struggling in 17th in the league having been thumped 6-1 by Ajax at the weekend.




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MARTIN SAMUEL COLUMN: A World Cup final must go to Wembley, not the North

MARTIN SAMUEL - CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: Don't we ever learn? The marquee events, the marquee players, don't care about our wish for a northern powerhouse and FIFA will be no different.




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Tottenham starlet Troy Parrott wanted by Alan Pardew at ADO Den Haag

Ireland striker Parrott is a loan target for a number of clubs in England but Pardew has now entered the hunt and believes the 17 year-old can help fire second-bottom Den Haag to safety.