The 24-year-old has scored six tries in eight appearances since signing for the Gallagher Prem title contenders and made his Wales comeback during the autumn internationals. "I'm incredibly happy to have committed my future to Bristol," Rees-Zammit said. Rugby's key dates 2026: Six Nations, Nations Championship, Women's Six NationsWorld Cup 2027: England, Ireland with kind routes? Seeds messed up again?Get Sky Sports or stream with no contract on NOW "This is the perfect club for me and I'm excited to see what we can achieve here. "The environment here allows me to express myself and play the game the way I love and that brings out the best in me." On the eve of the 2024 Six Nations, Rees-Zammit announced he was moving to play in the NFL. However, despite earning contracts with Kansas City Chiefs and Jacksonville Jaguars, Rees-Zammit did not play a competitive NFL game. Bristol director of rugby Pat Lam said Rees-Zammit has returned from his time in the NFL a better player. He starred at full-back in last week's win over Newcastle, which Lam sees as his best position, while playing on the wing for Wales in November. Lam said: "Louis is a world-class talent and someone who embodies the way we want to play at Bristol. "Since coming back from the NFL, he's shown incredible professionalism and hunger to keep improving. "His speed, power and skill set are obvious, but what really stands out is his willingness to learn, adapt and deliver on the biggest stage. "What's exciting is that he's only just scratching the surface of his ability - at just 24, there's so much more to come from him. "If he keeps progressing on this journey, he has everything it takes to become one of the very best players in the world."

Humphries battled back from a set down to claim a 4-1 victory over Doets, producing a 103.07 average and posting eight maximums to continue his pursuit of a second world title in three years. The world No 2 faces another Dutchman next in Van Veen, who ended 'Champagne' Charlie Manby's impressive World Championship debut with a 4-1 victory, while Anderson is also into the last eight after beating Van Gerwen by the same score. World Darts Championship: Schedule, fixtures and results🏆Join our live blog for all the latest from Ally Pally ✍Got Sky? Watch on the Sky Sports app 📱Not got Sky? Get instant access with NOW 📺 The two former champions exchanged 19 180s and both averaged close to 100 during an absorbing contest, where Anderson led throughout to book a quarter-final meeting against England's Justin Hood. Hood was the star of the afternoon session after hitting 11 consecutive doubles without missing on his way to a 4-0 win over Josh Rock, as Krzysztof Ratajski beat Luke Woodhouse 4-2 and Jonny Clayton saw off Andreas Harrysson by the same margin to also reach the last eight. Humphries shows class to reach last eight Doets saw off Nathan Aspinall in the previous round and threatened another notable scalp after breaking Humphries twice - including an 88 finish on the bullseye - on his way to the opening set. Humphries quickly broke back and closed out the second set with a 66 finish, then saw off third set with a 13-darter to move ahead before racing through the next in consecutive legs. 'Cool Hand' continued to push forward and followed a 14-dart hold with a 118 finish on double 19 - the highest checkout of the match - to break Doets again, with Humphries closing out victory with an eighth consecutive leg won. "I felt really good," Humphries told Sky Sports. "It was a decent performance from myself. I told myself I am not going to create unnecessary drama. I felt like I played well but I feel like there is another level in me which is important. "You need another level in you because that won't win you the World Championships. Gian [Van Veen] is going to be a fiery game, it is going to be a great game of darts. It is one of those games where I am going to have to bring that and more to beat him." Van Gerwen dumped out by Anderson Anderson has constantly played down his hopes of challenging for a first World Championship since successfully defending his title in 2016, despite reaching the quarter finals for the first time in four years. The Flying Scotsman opened with a 101 checkout and survived a set dart from Van Gerwen to take the opening set and soon doubled his lead, before the Dutchman needed just 37 darts to win three consecutive legs and claim the third set. Anderson restored his two-set cushion and came through a scrappy 20-dart leg to move a leg of victory, with Van Gerwen squandering darts to hold and extend the contest to allow the Scot to close out a famous win on D8. "I think I was rotten, Michael [Van Gerwen] was rotten!" Anderson told Sky Sports. "I knew Michael misses a few doubles now and again, but not that many. We pinched it at the end and happy to get through. "I've never felt right since I got on the stage tonight and I don't think Michael felt right as well. I was trying to feed off him and vice versa." Van Veen sets up Humphries showdown World Youth champion Van Veen insisted he 'did not feel in control' during his convincing victory over Manby, despite firing nine maximums and averaging over 98 in another impressive display. Van Veen survived a set dart to break Manby with an 84 finish ahead of claiming the opening set in a deciding leg, with both players firing ton-plus checkouts in the next before the Englishman levelled the contest. Momentum moved back Van Veen's way when he fired a 132 finish on the bullseye and closed out the third set in straight legs, before he won the next two sets to reach the quarter finals for the first time. "I did not feel in control as it looked," Van Veen insisted to Sky Sports. "The scoring was a bit up and down but some really good finishes got me through again. "As soon as I got 3-1 up, I knew. I am feeling really good. I tripped up a little bit in that last set. The 180 was landing the way I wanted to - today I felt way more comfortable than I did the other day." What's next? The tournament takes a day off before returning for the quarter-finals on New Year's Day, where Clayton opens against Ryan Searle - the only player not to drop a set this tournament - before Anderson takes on Hood. Humphries' showdown against Van Veen headlines the evening session, after Luke Littler continues his pursuit for back-to-back world titles when he plays Ratajski. Who will win the Paddy Power World Darts Championship? Watch every match exclusively live until January 3 on Sky Sports' dedicated darts channel (Sky channel 407). Stream darts and more top sport with NOW.

Liverpool lack creativity against Leeds The expected-goals data really fails to tell the tale with this one. Hugo Ekitike could have diverted Jeremie Frimpong's shot goalwards with Leeds goalkeeper Lucas Perri beaten, but the ball was blasted at him. Florian Wirtz's shot soon after was well blocked. The expected total of 1.96 suggests Liverpool were unfortunate in their goalless draw against Leeds. The reality is they were stifled by dogged opposition and lacked the creativity to break them down, Frimpong's raw pace providing the only spark on show. Liverpool 1-1 Leeds - Report and highlightsGot Sky? Watch Premier League games LIVE on your phone📱Not got Sky? Get Sky Sports or stream with no contract on NOW📺 Wirtz had finally opened his account by scoring in the previous game against Wolves, having registered his first assist in the win over Tottenham prior to that. Carrying a slight injury, this represented a backward step, failing to impose himself on James Justin. "With the quality they have, they can unlock you at any moment," Justin himself told Sky Sports afterwards. But Liverpool never did build any momentum, even when attacking the Kop late on having thrown forwards on with Virgil van Dijk joining them up top. As Arne Slot himself pointed out in the press conference afterwards, when facing a low block the best ways to create are set pieces, which Liverpool are struggling with, or by making something happen with a bit of magic, which is also sorely lacking right now. "It would have been nice if there were more bodies in their box," said Slot of the three moments in the first half when the ball was flashed across the area from either flank. That needs midfielders to gamble. It needs more from Wirtz and others out wide. Back-to-back home games against Wolves and Leeds either side of the New Year celebrations were an opportunity for Liverpool to build momentum more generally. A win here would have opened up a five-point gap on Chelsea, stabilising their position. Instead, the new year starts with more questions than answers, Liverpool still struggling to make their possession count, a team whose season has failed to ignite. They expect to score goals. But creating the chances to actually score goals is a concern right now.Adam Bate Rodri's return can transform Man City Pep Guardiola admitted his players were left with their "heads down" after Manchester City's goalless draw with Sunderland but their evening was not without positives. Rodri's return to action is a huge boost. Especially given the quality of his performance. On at half-time to replace Nico Gonzalez for his first appearance since November and only his second since October, the 29-year-old looked every bit like his old self. Manchester City were transformed by his introduction, only missing a goal. Sunderland 0-0 Man City - Report and highlights There were instant reminders of his quality, the first of which came when he slid an incisive pass through to Phil Foden in the lead-up to the first of two Savinho chances in quick succession. "Rodri gave us the second pass, to break the lines," said Guardiola afterwards. He finished the game having made 58 passes, nearly 40 per cent more than the player he replaced, and in the same number of minutes. Rodri kept City moving forward. There were accurate switches of play, chances created and second balls won. His efforts were not rewarded with three points. Arsenal were the only winners on the night. But his return, coupled with that of a rejuvenated Jeremy Doku, may yet prove crucial.Nick Wright Sunderland centre-backs show elite credentials Robin Roefs made some vital saves but the Sunderland goalkeeper couldn't have asked for much more in terms of protection against Manchester City. Nordi Mukiele and Omar Alderete continue to look like Champions League-level centre-backs. Sunderland have only lost two of the 13 games the pair have started this season and this was the best example yet of the quality they have added to the side following their arrivals from Paris Saint-German and Getafe respectively in the summer. Mukiele relished his battle with Erling Haaland, overpowering him physically on a string of occasions with help from Alderete, who prevented the Norwegian from going through on goal with one outstanding piece of last-ditch defending in the second half, and finished the game having reached double figures for clearances. "City just couldn't get through the Sunderland brick wall at the back," said Sky Sports pundit Micah Richards afterwards. Mukiele and Alderete made sure of it, two centre-backs showing elite credentials and helping Sunderland mix it with the Premier League's big guns.Nick Wright Glasner is right about Crystal Palace in 'survival mode' "It's not a surprise for me that we are a little bit in survival mode" - Oliver Glasner's assessment of Crystal Palace after drawing with Fulham hit the nail on the head. While there were a few bright moments, the Eagles look like a team just trying to get through each game without too much damage being done and energy exerted. Arguably, that hasn't been the case for the previous three Premier League games which ended in defeats. In fact, they have alternated between losses and defeats in their last six games across all competitions. Their last win was against Shelbourne in the Conference League on December 11. Crystal Palace 1-1 Fulham - Report and highlightsAs it happened | Teams | StatsLive Premier League table | Watch FREE PL highlights But it perhaps goes a long way to explain that since then - exactly three weeks ago - Crystal Palace have hardly stopped, playing every few days with a Carabao Cup quarter-final against Arsenal as well as Europe throwing up a calendar nightmare before Christmas. They have also made the fewest changes to their Premier League starting XIs this year, naming the same team against Fulham that lost to Spurs at the weekend. AFCON absences and injuries - likely down to the increased workload - are taking their toll over one of the busiest periods of the season. They now have three more games in nine days before time for a little bit more rest - something that surely cannot come soon enough. And as it's a new year, let's consider the positives. A point against an in-form Fulham, ending a run of three league defeats, is good. The January window is now open too for some much-needed reinforcements, although he would not be drawn on an imminent deal for Brennan Johnson. For now, Crystal Palace need to take it one step at a time until they reach a better place. As the Austrian manager said himself: "At the moment, it's not brilliant football but it's really to go game-by-game and point-by-point."Charlotte Marsh Frank given reminder of good times as pressure builds at Spurs It was always bound to be an emotional return to the Gtech Community Stadium for Thomas Frank. His first visit since leaving Brentford in the summer to take the job at Tottenham. If you had watched the full-time scenes though, you’d have thought he was still the Bees boss. After being serenaded with boos from his own supporters, Frank was given a heartwarming goodbye from those who he had given some of their fondest memories. He was even handed a gift bag by one. Brentford 0-0 Tottenham - Report and highlightsAs it happened | Teams | StatsLive Premier League table | Watch FREE PL highlights It’s a timely reminder of what life was like for the Dane but he jumped in with the sharks at first. And right now, he is sinking in such dangerous waters. With his team’s only shot on target coming in the 93rd minute, supporters made their feelings clear with chants of ‘boring, boring Tottenham.’ A place that was once a safe haven for Frank was, for one night only, anything but. The pressure is continuing to mount and it could be that such a performance against his former employer acts as the ultimate dagger to his current job.Callum Bishop Brentford’s impressive home form continues In some aspects, Keith Andrews may view the draw with Tottenham as two points dropped given the run Brentford have been on at home of late. The stalemate at the Gtech ended a run of five straight league wins for the Bees in front of their fans. In fact, their only defeat in 10 was against title challengers Manchester City. That very run includes wins over Liverpool, Manchester United and Newcastle. It’s not just impressive, it’s one of the best in the country. Only the aforementioned City, along with Arsenal and Aston Villa, have picked up more points at home than Keith Andrews’ side. Many question marks were raised regarding the Irishman’s appointment. Was he ready? Was the job too much of a step up? One thing has become clear. He has built a foundation on picking up points at home and making the Gtech a difficult place to come to. While others in new jobs have struggled to replicate that kind of form, Andrews has gotten plenty of critics of his appointment off his back and ensured the feel good factor built under Thomas Frank has continued under his tenureship.Callum Bishop

Hood was 11 out of 11 in finishing on doubles at 3-0 up in sets and 2-0 ahead in legs, and was one dart from a perfect match, only to miss a shot at double 16. Nevertheless, he broke the PDC record previously held by Jonny Clayton when he beat James Wade at the 2021 World Masters final with 10/11 doubles. World Darts Championship: Schedule, draw and results🏆Join our live blog for all the latest from Ally Pally ✍Got Sky? Watch on the Sky Sports app 📱Not got Sky? Get instant access with NOW 📺 "It's not a fairytale. I know what I can do and it's nice to prove it up here," Alexandra Palace debutant Hood told Sky Sports Darts after wrapping up the win. "I was thinking about it [the doubles]. It was on the screen! The only time I had a bit of nerves was when I was throwing to win it in the penultimate leg. "It's very overwhelming. I'm not used to this. I usually get hate messages. This is mad." Rock watched on in disbelief for most of the match as Hood just could not miss. But the Northern Irishman took the opening two sets to deciding legs, losing them both as the crowd began to realise they were witnessing something special. Hood raced through the third set 3-1 in legs then won the next two legs at the start of set four to be on the verge of darting perfection. However, he missed D16 on a 143 checkout and actually lost the leg after three more misses before winning the next leg to continue his remarkable run, finishing with a 12/16 record on doubles. The 32-year-old, who lives in Somerset, will face Michael van Gerwen or Gary Anderson in the quarter-finals, with the two former world champions playing on Tuesday night, live on Sky Sports Darts. Clayton avoids upset against spirited Harrysson Fifth-seed Jonny Clayton avoided an upset with a 4-2 last-16 victory over Swedish debutant Andreas Harrysson, who pushed his opponent hard. The opening four sets were shared with three deciding legs which underlined the closeness of the contest. However, Harrysson dug deep and moved 2-0 up in the fifth set before missing three darts to whitewash Clayton in that set. Clayton broke back, held throw, then pounced on four more missed set darts from Harrysson to steal the set in the last leg. All five legs went on throw in the sixth and, ultimately, last set so Clayton got over the line to book a place in the last eight against Ryan Searle. "There's a lot of things on my mind, obviously moving to world No 4 was one of them, and to be fair to Andreas, every time I looked up he was hitting doubles," Clayton, who currently holds a guaranteed spot in the Premier League Darts as he is in the top four on the PDC rankings, told Sky Sports Darts. "That was tough. Ok, I didn't play my best, there were a lot of loose darts, but that's what pressure does to you. And that's what Andreas did, kept me under pressure the whole time." Poland No 1 Krzysztof Ratajski will make his second quarter-finals appearance after beating Luke Woodhouse 4-2 to set up a clash against Luke Littler. Woodhouse became the second player after Gary Anderson to get within one dart of a nine-darter in the third set, but ended up losing the leg and the set. Although he pulled a set back to make it 2-2, he never seemed to fully recover from that burst of adrenaline as Ratajski won six legs out of eight to get over the line. Who will win the Paddy Power World Darts Championship? Watch every match exclusively live until this Saturday on Sky Sports' dedicated darts channel (Sky channel 407). Stream darts and more top sport with NOW.

Joshua is recovering at his home in Nigeria, according to a statement from the regional governments of Lagos and Ogun posted late on Wednesday night. The 36-year-old was travelling in the back of a car when it hit a stationary truck on a major road near Lagos, killing his friends Kevin 'Latif' Ayodele and Sina Ghami. Ayodele was a personal trainer for Joshua and Ghami a strength and conditioning coach. Joshua, who suffered minor injuries from the crash, and his mother paid their respects to them at a funeral home on Wednesday afternoon, the statement said. "Anthony Joshua was discharged from hospital late this afternoon though heavy hearted and full of emotions over the loss of his two close friends he was deemed clinical fit to recuperate from home," the statement, posted on X, read. The post also expressed gratitude for the team of doctors and medical staff at the Lagoon Hospital Ikoyi that attended to Joshua and those that sustained injuries. It added: "The quality of care and professionalism is truly commendable." Hearn pays tribute as Joshua's family express 'great shock' Joshua, who has Nigerian heritage, was in the country celebrating his recent fight against Jake Paul. After a 15-month absence from the ring, Joshua had marked his return with a sixth-round knockout win over the YouTuber-turned-boxer in Miami on December 19. Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn paid tribute to Ayodele, who was also known as Latz, and Ghami in an Instagram post, writing: "Rest in peace Latz and Sina. Your energy and loyalty among so many other great qualities will be deeply missed. "Praying for strength and guidance for all their family, friends and of course AJ during this very difficult time." Andy Scott: Anthony Joshua will need time to process tragedy Residents of Sagamu in Ogun State, where Joshua's relatives live, expressed their shock at Monday's events. Adedamola Joshua, the uncle of Anthony Joshua's father, told The Associated Press: "All the people are very close with him [Joshua] and he is very free among the people. So it was a great shock for us." Oluwatoyin Omoleye, a resident of Sagamu, said he was "so sad because Anthony was coming home to celebrate with our people here".