As the 2025 Championships kick off, Pacific island nations continue to defy the odds — proving that population size is no barrier to producing world-class sport, writes JAMES NALTON
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Sport in brief: February 13, 2025
Burnley's Zian Flemming celebrates scoring their side's second goal of the game during the Championship match at Turf Moor, Burnley, February 12, 2025
In a town shaped by hardship and history, a grassroots boxing club led by Andrew McFarlane gives purpose to the next generation — including a rising champion, writes JOHN WIGHT
MEN’S FOOTBALL: Burnley became the first team from England’s second-tier to go 10 consecutive games without conceding a goal after they saw off Hull 2-0 at Turf Moor on Wednesday evening.
Burnley have only let in nine goals in their 32 league games and currently sit third in the Championship, five points behind table-topping Leeds and two points adrift of second-placed Sheffield United, who saw off Middlesbrough 3-1.
MEN’S RUGBY UNION: Defending champions England are the only unbeaten team as round three of the Six Nations Under-20s tournament kicks off on Friday evening.
