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Rugby
Exeter Chiefs v Scarlets

TEAMS, MATCH INFORMATION, PRE-MATCH DISCUSSION THREAD AND SCORE PREDICTIONS
END OF SEASON POLL 25-26

The votes have been counted and independently verified (well the dog did it as usual) and we are finally in a position to announce the results of our End of Season Poll (just in time before the new season starts!) So here we go........
Round 1: Rosslyn Park v Plymouth Albion

It's a tough start for Albion as they face Rosslyn Park for the opening fixture at the Priory Lane ground.
Cricket
CC1 Happy Grockles Day!! Glamorgan at Taunton

Welcome to the penultimate CC1 game of the season. it seems today is the day when Grockles users who are not in the vicinity most of the time or work for a living are meeting up at the ground to watch a bit of cricket together. First I knew about it but Yay!! The weather cold be better but we do start almost on time. The clouds are grey and rain is in the air. Somerset won the toss and have put Glamorgan in with Goldsworthy joining the XI picked for Hove in the place of Ball who was in for Shaw.
CC1 v Sussex at Hove

Sussex have won the toss and will bowl first and we are startying on time. No Jake Ball today. Josh Shaw comes in as the third seam bowler and Lewis Gregory will captain. Not sure yet whether he will bowl but one would assume he will. Craig Overton also comes back and Lewis Goldsworthy misses out from the eleven. There was a predicted thunderstorm in the early morning today but the rain has gone away and though it might be a bit moist it is a sunny morning in Hove.
Women's Metrobank v Durham - Last game to Taunton

The last game at the home ground in the Metro for Somerdset Women. They will be at Taunton Vale for a couple but this will be the final County Ground appearance of 2026. fter the excellent win in Hampshire last week the side will be preparing for their T20 Finals Day at Old Traffoed next weekend but first there is the little matter of Durham in a 50 over game.
Football
Barnsley Stevenage match preview

Barnsley will look to add to a positive week on-the-pitch when they host Stevenage this weekend.
Early days of Autumn

I’ve waited a few days before writing this. Sometimes it’s better to allow thoughts to gestate. Tuesday night’s game against Rotherham still represents a major improvement in the way we are playing. The result could be very important for us by the end of the season.
Reds Ratings v Blackpool

Here we rate the players following our 2 – 1 victory over Blackpool:
F1
Italian GP: Qualifying sees Williams F1 Team still struggle

Despite being a well executed session the Atlassian Williams F1 Team still struggled in qualifying for the 2026 Italian GP. It all comes down to the fundamental performance issues that the team still faces with the FW48. Alex Albon would go into the session knowing that he would be facing a drop to the rear of the grid due to engine penalties so Alex did his best to assist Carlos Sainz make it into Q2 by helping him with a tow down the long Monza straights. As a result Carlos would finish in 15th but with other penalties he will start Sunday's race from 13th, Alex will start 22nd. The team had been focusing on their race performance so hopeully they can fight with the midfield on Sunday.
Italian GP: Positive Friday for Atlassian Williams F1 Team

The two Friday practice sessions for the 2026 Italian GP would see the Atlassian Williams F1 Team finish with Alex Albon in 16th and Carllos Sainz 17th. It was a day that both drivers would have to do their best given the limitations of the FW48. Joining the team in FP1 was Academy driver Luke Browning who was to take over Alex's car for the session. Luke's job was to provide the team with feedback and would do a respectable job.
Komatsu and Atlassian Williams F1 Team extend partnership

It was announced by the Atlassian Williams F1 Team that Komatsu had extended their partnership with the team that first began in 2024. Komatsu has had a long history of supporting the Williams F1 Team reaching as far back as the mid 1990's. This new agreement with see Komatsu join with the team in technical collaborations. Komatsu will become the teams Official Hydraulic Innovation Partner. Komatsu branding will remain prominent across Williams’ assets and environments ranging from the car, driven by Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon, to the garage, team kit, Fan Zones and other partnership experiences.
Golf
Ryder Cup 2014 Day1- Fourball Pairings & Foursomes

At last it begins - Go Europe
La Manga best Golf Resort in Spain

The five-star La Manga Club has been named as the best golf resort in Spain for the third successive year.
Change to selection process for European Ryder Cup Captain

The European Ryder Cup Captain, from the 2016 contest onwards, will be decided by a select five-man panel; it has been announced today by Ryder Cup Europe.