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England v Argentina: How to watch on TV, kick off time

Coronation Street & Emmerdale airing times changed - why and when

Melton RFC is hosting its annual Try Rugby event this weekend PHOTO PHIL JAMES

Youngsters invited to try rugby at free fun event in Melton

Andrew Stockdale with his beloved spaniels

Emotional tribute paid to Melton man who died while out cycling

Simon Palladino was given a unique send off after he died suddenly at the age of 69

Husband taken to funeral on a bus as part of unique send off

Kat Bowman and Izzy Pym in their England shirts.

Melton bowlers battle in tough encounters

Bryn Hargreaves Credit: Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office/ SWNS

Body of former St Helens rugby league star Bryn Hargreaves found in US

Ireland face England today at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin in the final game of the Six Nations tournament

Ireland v England Six Nations 2023: How to watch

Referee Jaco Peyper will be in charge of the Ireland v England Six Nations game today at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin

Ireland v England Six Nations 2023 referee: Meet the man in charge

Referee Nic Berry will be in charge of the France v Wales Six Nations game today at the Stade De France in Paris

France v Wales Six Nations 2023 referee: Meet the man in charge

Wales No.8 Taulupe Faletau will win his 100th cap for Wales after being named in today's starting line-up against France

France v Wales Six Nations 2023 - how to watch

Who will be commentating on the France v Wales Six Nations game at Paris’ Stade De France today and how to watch

A Scotland fan waves a national flag as they enjoy the pre-match atmosphere prior to a Six Nations Rugby match at Murrayfield Stadium

Scotland v Italy Six Nations 2023 referee: Meet the man in charge

Matt Fagerson scored Scotland's fifth try in the record 35-7 win over Wales at Murrayfield. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Scotland v Ireland Six Nations 2023 referee: Meet the man in charge

The Six Nations returns next week

Six Nations 2023 schedule: Next round of fixtures & how to watch on TV

France v Scotland Six Nations 2023 referee: Meet the man in charge

This year is the 24th edition of the tournament

2023 Six Nations Championship referees and TMOs for every game

Where is BBC Breakfast host Naga Munchetty? What happened to her & why was Charlie Stayt presenting alone?

Why did Naga Munchetty leave BBC Breakfast mid-show?

Martin Bayfield's Q&A tour

Former rugby union great Martin Bayfield’s Q&A tour

Tim Williams, a photographer with the Melton Times for nearly 30 years EMN-220320-161225001

‘It’s been a privilege photographing Melton news and sport for 26 years’

The Vixens get a pep talk.

Vixens preparing for county cup competition

Our most popular hobbies revealed - from rugby to birdwatching

The Vixens.

Vixens impress at Oakham, team welcoming new players

Jason Young, who has passed away aged 49, at the Friendly Bench in Bottesford EMN-210317-142941001

‘Jason was a very kind guy who gave more than he took’

Grassroots rugby will gets its celebration. Photo: David Dales

Grassroots clubs will get their celebrations as English rugby turns 150

Dobbies is reopening 54 garden centres - here’s the full list

The DIY and garden store is opening up 20 of its stores on Saturday (2 May) (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here’s the full list of the 20 Homebase stores that have reopened in the UK

Football

Asfordby FC face defining week against title rivals

The latest sports news for the Hemel area

Melton RFC duo receive call-ups to England Fire Service squad
Two Melton Mowbray RFC players have fulfilled a dream - after being selected to play for the England Fire Service Rugby team.

Alex Warrington and Alice Atkin (Church Gresley) receive their third-place medals EMN-170703-172507002

Young Melton bowlers on top form

Melton Hockey: Fourth XI put up good fight at Rugby

The Sierra Leone players pose proudly in their new kit EMN-160909-095644002

Market Rasen and Louth RFC forge links with Sierra Leone

Melton RFC's new arrivals for 2016/17 - Kieran Stone, Josh Palmer and Kieran Busby EMN-160829-175002002

Rugby: Melton RFC braced for Midlands One debut

Pork Pie Plodders at the Draycote Water 10k EMN-160816-164238002

Pork Pie Plodders race to personal bests

Bottesford FC U10 girls celebrate at the final whistle of the cup final EMN-160531-160832002

Bottesford FC girls cap fine season by lifting league cup

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Melton Hockey: Third XI close in on league title