Sport-British events moved to avoid clash with Prince Philip's funeral

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British events moved to avoid clash with Prince Philip's funeral

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Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, who had been by his wife's side throughout her 69-year reign, the longest in British history, died at Windsor Castle. His funeral will take place at St George's Chapel on April 17 at 3 pm local time (1400 GMT).

Wolverhampton Wanderers' Premier League match at home to Sheffield United on Saturday has been moved from 3 pm to 8:15 pm, but Newcastle United's game against West Ham United will kick-off at 12:30 pm as planned. The English Football League (EFL), which governs the three divisions below the Premier League, will also arrange alternate kick-off times after confirming that none of its matches will begin at 3 pm on Saturday.

The Scottish FA has re-arranged the kick-off times for several of the weekend's Scottish Cup fourth round ties, with the 'Old Firm' derby between Rangers and Celtic moved from Saturday to Sunday.Sale Sharks' match against Gloucester and Exeter Chiefs' game against Wasps will begin at 12:30 pm, while Newcastle Falcons will host Bristol Bears at 5 pm, along with Harlequins v Worcester Warriors.

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