'I cheated head-injury assessment to play on in 2017 Lions Test'
2026-03-02 20:49 UTCFormer British and Irish Lions wing Anthony Watson says he memorised answers to circumvent head injury protocol in the 2017 series in New Zealand.
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Liverpool are looking to respond with renewed determination after their 1-1 draw against a resilient Sunderland on Wednesday night. The squad is eager to shift the momentum in their favour. Midfielder Ryan Gravenberch noted that the team intends to rely on its collective strength and intensity to secure a positive result at Elland Road.
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| Time (UTC) | Home | Away | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20:15:00 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | Liverpool | Molineux Stadium |
| 19:30:00 | Everton | Burnley | Hill Dickinson Stadium |
| 19:30:00 | Leeds United | Sunderland | Elland Road |
| 19:30:00 | Bournemouth | Brentford | Vitality Stadium |
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