Weekly Roundup (March 17th, 2024)

Intro

Sports fans had a lot to unpack this weekend, with iconic music returns, top-tier football clashes, and nail-biting rugby in the Six Nations.

Buckle up for this exciting recap of the weekend’s results, breaking news, and a look at some eagerly anticipated upcoming events.

Noel Gallagher is returning to the Lighthouse in Poole, the very venue where Oasis played an unforgettable gig just before their legendary Glastonbury headline slot.
In a sad turn for music lovers, a couple has been convicted of fraudulent trading, having exploited fans by buying and reselling tickets at inflated prices.
Glastonbury makes history this year, with Dua Lipa, Coldplay, and SZA headlining, and Shania Twain taking the coveted legends spot.

Women’s Super League: Arsenal Women suffer defeat at the hands of Chelsea (3-1).
FA Cup: Coventry snatch a win against Wolves (3-2), while Man City see off Newcastle (2-0). Chelsea dominate Leicester (4-2), and Man United claim a thrilling victory over Liverpool (4-3).
Premier League: Burnley take the win against Brentford (2-1), Luton and Forest end in a stalemate (1-1), and Fulham deliver a 3-0 blow to Tottenham. West Ham and Aston Villa battle to a draw (1-1).

France narrowly claim victory over England with a final score of 33-31.
Ireland win a tight match against Scotland, finishing at 17-13.
In a thrilling upset, Italy score a surprise victory against Wales with a 24-22 final score.

Scottie Scheffler stages an extraordinary comeback to win The Players Championship in a historic performance.
Golf fans eagerly anticipate The Masters, teeing off on April 11th.

Jofra Archer makes a triumphant return for England after an injury hiatus, his wickets including a spectacular stump-breaker in India.

Mullins Reaches 100 Cheltenham Wins as Galopin Des Champs Defends Gold Cup Title
Willie Mullins achieved a historic milestone at Cheltenham, training his 100th festival winner. The legendary trainer’s success included victories in the Champion Hurdle and the prestigious Gold Cup, where Galopin Des Champs successfully defended his title in a thrilling performance.

Dillian Whyte rebounds with victory after Christian Hammer retires in the fourth round of their heavyweight bout.
Joe Joyce stops Kash Ali to mark his return to boxing in an all-British heavyweight match.
Despite defeat at the hands of Anthony Joshua, Francis Ngannou remains in the WBC top 10.