‌Luca Ashby-Hammond 6 - Started a second successive game because of a groin injury to first choice goalkeeper Conor Hazard. The 'keeper was rarely called into action in the second half. He would be a good dependable player for the Pilgrims to look to build around next season. Picked up a knock in the second half after a challenge on him by Brandon Hanlan and was later taken off in the 65th minute, with Owen Dale his replacement. Substitutes (not used): Zak Baker, Xavier Amaechi, Joe MwaroArticle continues belowYou can read more of our Argyle stories from Plymouth Live by clicking HERE

President Donald Trump has joined grieving families at Dover Air Force Base as the bodies of six American soldiers killed in the war in the Middle East were returned to the US. During his first term, Mr Trump said bearing witness to the transfer was “the toughest thing I have to do” as president. Both Mr Trump and vice president JD Vance were present for the transfer, as were their spouses. As is protocol, Mr Trump – wearing a blue suit, red tie and a white USA hat – did not speak during the transfer. President Donald Trump did not speak during the transfer (Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP)They died just one day after the US and Israel launched its military campaign against Iran.

After being tattooed by Cork last month, Waterford manager Peter Queally sung the praises of his performance coach Shane O’Sullivan when the team responded with the home win over Limerick. “We had Shane O'Sullivan back with us this week. He was celebrating with Ballygunner the previous week, so Shane was a big addition to us as well. That mindset work, that's what we needed more than anything to work on this week, our heads as well as the bodies and that." The presence of seven Ballygunner players in the panel doesn’t suggest a club-versus-county conflict either.

"I personally apologise to neighbouring countries that were affected by Iran’s actions,” Iranian ‌President Masoud Pezeshkian said, urging them not to join US-Israeli attacks on Iran. Iran says it targeted US basesPezeshkian’s comments caused a political stir in Iran, prompting his office ​to reiterate Iran's military would respond firmly to attacks from US bases in the region. Plumes of smoke rise as strikes hit the city during the US–Israeli military campaign in Tehran, Iran, Friday night, March 6, 2026. Gulf states voiced outrage that their civilian infrastructure - hotels, ports and oil facilities - was struck despite their having had no part in the US-Israeli attacks. Iranian attacks have killed 10 people ​in Israel, and at least six US service members have been ​killed.

England head coach Steve Borthwick during a press conference following the match in Rome: Adam Davy/PA Wire. Steve Borthwick is confident he has the backing of the Rugby Football Union after England were plunged into crisis by collapsing to a historic defeat to Italy. England surrendered a 18-10 lead in the third quarter to fall 23-18 at the Stadio Olimpico, registering a third consecutive loss in a Guinness Six Nations that concludes against title-chasing France in Paris on Saturday.

Kilkenny manager Derek Lyng confirmed there has been sickness in their camp recently but he refused to use that as an excuse for their 18-point defeat in Pearse Stadium. “It is the same for everybody,” said Lyng post-match. I will say it for the players, the last few weeks there has been a lot of lads out sick. But, everybody that took to the field today was fit. “We had a few lads sick the last couple of weeks.

‌The military announced today that it was preparing to send one of its flagship aircraft carriers, the HMS Prince of Wales, to the Middle East today, a week into the US-Israeli campaign. That’s OK, Prime Minister Starmer, we don’t need them any longer — But we will remember. ‌The Iran war is hugely unpopular in the UK, with recent polls showing rock-bottom support for the offensive since it began earlier this month. A ministry spokesperson said the ship being sent to the Middle East was part of the country's efforts to protect British citizens, not assist in the war effort. The war remains highly unpopular in the US as well, where Trump and his Vice President, JD Vance, recently saw the bodies of six soldiers who died fighting in Iran returned from the Middle East.

Rory McIlroy is confident of defending his Players Championship title from Thursday despite withdrawing from the Arnold Palmer Invitational 35 minutes before his third round. McIlroy suffered back spasms and was unwilling to potentially put appearances at the Players and next month’s Masters at risk by taking to the course at Bay Hill. “While warming up in the gym this morning, I felt a small twinge in my back,” McIlroy said. “As I started hitting balls on the range before the round, it worsened and developed into muscle spasms in my lower back. I wish the Arnold Palmer Invitational a great finish and look forward to being back next year.”

Empires have been built and demolished in Rome and English rugby suffered a seismic defeat that leaves big questions about Steve Borthwick’s future. England’s broken players gathered in a huddle on the pitch after the final whistle and Maro Itoje delivered some brow-beaten words. There were holes in their defensive line and Tommasso Menoncello ran between Joe Heyes and Sam Underhill to score. But, in the final play of the half, Smith delivered England’s standout moment. Lose in Paris next week and England could finish bottom, which does not reflect the talent Borthwick has at his disposal.

What happens to Ian Huntley's estate following his death after HMP Frankland attackIan Huntley has been confirmed dead after a brutal prison attack left him in a vegetative state. View 3 Images Ian Huntley (Image: Andy Stenning/Daily Mirror)Ian Huntley has died following a vicious prison attack that left him in a vegetative state. ‌Huntley's mother Lynda Richards is understood to have made a discreet visit to see her son in hospital following the attack, travelling 175 miles from her home in Lincolnshire. View 3 Images Ian Huntley before his arrest (Image: PA)What becomes of hi s assets now? Following his detention, Sadie was understood to have been collected, placed with new owners and assigned a different name.

Jamie and his daughter, Izzy, 27, had decided to go to Abu Dhabi to relax after she returned from two and a half years working in Thailand. But they were caught in the terrifying spread of the war in the Middle East within minutes of arrival. One security alert on his phone told him 1184 drones were fired at Abu Dhabi in one day along with eight cruise missiles. “It took six hours by road across the desert to get from Abu Dhabi, but we had to get out. The Government is trying to organise mercy flights out of the gulf states of Oman and Abu Dhabi.

The US President reacted furiously to an apology from Iran to its neighbouring countries for its air strikes. ‌Trump said the “promise was only made because of the US Israeli military attacks” and said they were being beaten “to HELL”. The 146ft B-1 Lancer at Fairford - nicknamed “Bones” by US military - are supersonic Strategic bombers which carry a huge payload. Three more B-1 Lancer aircraft have arrived at Fairford to take the total to four as the number of Brits evacuated from the Middle East rose to more than 9,000. Article continues belowMore flights to the UK from the Middle East are expected to be announced over the coming days.

Iran's stark warning to UK over RAF bases move as ambassador says facilities become 'legitimate targets'Iran's ambassador in London has warned that RAF bases used against Iran would become "legitimate targets" and urged the UK to be "careful" about its involvement in the conflictView 2 Images Smoke and flames rise after an airstrike in Tehran, Iran (Image: Getty Images)Iran has issued a stark warning to the UK, calling on officials to exercise caution regarding the nation's growing involvement in the conflict. ‌Seyed Ali Mousavi, Iran's ambassador in London, said his country would have a "right to self-defence" if Britain directly participated in US and Israeli strikes on Iran. However, despite Iran's president offering apologies to Gulf neighbours following recent missile strikes, Mousavi made it perfectly clear that Iran would continue targeting US bases should strikes on Iran continue, reports the Mirror. In an interview with the BBC, he proceeded to warn that "if facilities or properties or bases are used against the Iranian nation", they would become "legitimate targets". Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated the UK would not get involved but ultimately allowed the US to use British military bases for "defensive strikes" against Iran.

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Carla Ward said Ireland’s late defeat to Netherlands was ‘sickening’, promising the benefits will be seen in the remainder of the campaign. Zero points from this opening double-header of the World Cup campaign doesn’t tell the full story as Ireland had their moments to eke out a draw in each. “It’s tough to take - sickening really,” said Ward after Lineth Beerensteyn’s winning goal eight minutes from full-time in Utrecht. “The players executed the gameplan and I thought about us winning the game after we equalised. “We should take massive pride from these two displays and push on to the next level,” added Newcastle United forward Murphy.