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Wales captain Dewi Lake said his side let themselves down in a lacklustre 28-21 win over Japan in Cardiff, despite claiming a bonus point. The result gives Wales a confidence boost, but Lake and head coach Steve Tandy said the performance exposed weaknesses ahead of tougher Tests. Josh…
New Zealand overwhelmed Scotland in the second half at Murrayfield, winning 19-0 after a lively first half to secure a decisive victory. The result ended any realistic hope of Scotland breaking a 121-year wait for a Test win over the All Blacks and exposed recurring weaknesses against elite…
Scotland’s hopes of ending their long wait for a win over New Zealand ended in another defeat, after the All Blacks pulled away in the second half of their Nations Championship match in Edinburgh. The result extends New Zealand’s unbeaten run against Scotland to 34 games across 121…
Lloyds is offering business customers a 4.01% fixed interest rate on surplus cash in a new 13-month deposit, replacing its previous 2.75% rate. The bank says the six-week offer gives businesses a leading return and certainty over what their reserves will earn. The account is available to new…
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SNL UK has adapted Saturday Night Live’s established production style to fit a British studio and audience. Director Liz Clare said the team dropped the famous crane shot because it takes up too much space, while keeping the show’s rapid transitions and performances in the round through other…
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Wales beat Japan 24-23 in Cardiff to secure a bonus point in their Nations Championship campaign, but an error-strewn performance left them with plenty to address. The result gives head coach Steve Tandy his fourth win in 13 internationals and keeps Wales fifth in the northern hemisphere table.…
Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu took responsibility for his side’s second-half collapse in a 43-21 defeat by New Zealand at Murrayfield. Scotland were only three points behind at half-time but failed to score after the break, ending hopes of a first win over the All Blacks in 34 attempts.…
Scotland is considering a wider scheme to assess older drivers after a pilot in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire found that nearly half of those referred were unsafe to drive. The proposal matters because it could give police, health services and concerned relatives a way to identify drivers who may…