‘We’ve had conversations’: England eye Twickenham Test with Black Ferns October 25, 2023 England Women only played their first standalone match at Twickenham in April.
Rugby World Cup expansion welcome but err on the side of caution October 25, 2023 In the depths of the destructive World Rugby announcement that is set to partition the best rugby teams from the aspiring ones there was one shining light: the 2027 World Cup will have 24 teams rather than 20. It is a move that has been long called for and should at least ease the pain [...]
Super League: Date set for binding European Court of Justice verdict in legal row over football’s future October 24, 2023 The verdict is likely to have a major bearing on the future of the Champions League.
Former Premiership side Wasps moving to KENT but will play in Worcester October 23, 2023 Wasps rugby are to set up shop in Kent but play and train in Worcester in the short term as the former Premiership rugby side look to rebuild having gone bust last season. The club failed to pay a number of valuable bonds taken out to fund their move to Coventry a number of seasons [...]
All you need to know about ITV’s new prime-time horse racing docuseries October 23, 2023 Filming for the docuseries is due to begin in December and will follow the jumps season.
‘I want Williams back at the front’: James Vowles on reviving the Formula 1 team October 19, 2023 Exclusive chat with the F1 boss on sporting balance, cost caps, sponsorship -- and making Williams good again.
Crystal Palace owner Parish backs Premier League 3pm TV blackout October 19, 2023 Co-owner of Crystal Palace Steve Parish has come out to bat in favour of the 3pm Premier League blackout as the England top flight gets set to increase the number of games on TV. The Premier League will see all non-3pm kick offs broadcast live with the number of matches available to purchase rising from [...]
Turning Japanese: Aston Villa agree partnership with J1 League’s Vissel Kobe October 19, 2023 Vissel Kobe join a group that includes not only Villa but clubs in Portugal and Egypt.
Saudi technical director calls on nation to host 2035 Women’s World Cup October 19, 2023 Senior figures in Saudi Arabian football have called on the country to host the Fifa Women’s World Cup. With hosts undecided for the next World Cup in 2027, the technical director of Saudi Arabia’s women’s football federation Monika Staab has said the Middle Eastern nation could play entertainers to the showpiece event in 2035. It [...]
Ed Warner: Has Sport England’s core purpose been forgotten? October 19, 2023 Chris Boardman. Olympic cycling pursuit champion. Tour de France stage winner. Adviser to British Cycling. Head of the government’s Gear Change strategy promoting cycling and walking at Active Travel England. Founder and face of Boardman Bikes, currently owned by Halfords. You may have one in the family, perhaps a balance bike for a toddler or [...]