Weekend Sports Roundup: France, Chelsea, and Liverpool Secure Key Wins

This weekend saw a flurry of exciting matches across various sports, with several top teams making significant strides in their respective championships. In rugby, France maintained their Six Nations Grand Slam dream with a bonus-point win over Italy, while in football, Chelsea and Liverpool secured crucial victories in the Women's FA Cup and Premier League, respectively.

France's 38-22 win over Italy in Lille kept their Grand Slam hopes alive, with Les Bleus racing into a 19-0 lead through tries by Louis Bielle-Biarrey, Emmanuel Meafou, and Thomas Ramos. Despite Italy's spirited response, France's bonus-point try from Gael Drean sealed the win. France next travel to Edinburgh to face Scotland on Saturday, March 7.

In the Women's FA Cup, holders Chelsea edged past Manchester United 2-1 in extra-time, thanks to a tap-in from defender Naomi Girma in the 99th minute. The win sets up a psychological edge for Chelsea ahead of their League Cup final clash with United on March 15. Arsenal and Manchester City also secured quarter-final spots, with Arsenal captain Steph Houghton praising her team's "great performance" in their 3-0 win over Aston Villa.

Liverpool's stoppage-time goal earned them a 1-0 win at Nottingham Forest, with head coach Arne Slot describing his side as the "lucky ones" in a "game of fine margins." The win keeps Liverpool in contention for a top-four finish in the Premier League.

Meanwhile, in the Scottish Premiership, Hibernian inflicted Martin O'Neill's first domestic defeat since returning to Celtic, with a 2-1 win at Easter Road. The result drops Celtic three crucial points in the title race.

In cricket, England's Will Jacks continued his impressive form, delivering a man-of-the-match performance in their Super 8 win over Sri Lanka. Jacks, who made his Ashes debut in Australia earlier this year, has been instrumental in England's T20 World Cup campaign, with captain Harry Brook praising his teammate's versatility and skill.

As the sports world continues to unfold, these key wins have set the stage for an exciting few weeks ahead. With championship titles and cup competitions on the line, fans can expect more thrilling matches and surprises in the coming days.