Six Nations: Where do Ireland play, when did they last win, what is their anthem and who is their coach? January 31, 2023 Ireland are world No1 heading into the Six Nations and have two mighty games – against France and England – at home this season. Ireland History They are seen as one of the fiercest competitors in the Six Nations with passionate fans and a strong domestic system feeding quality players. The Republic of Ireland and [...]
Welsh legend Davies hopes teams open up to Netflix in Six Nations January 30, 2023 Welsh cross-code rugby legend Jonathan Davies believes the upcoming Six Nations documentary can be crucial in helping rugby get ahead of the curve. The 37-cap back, known as Jiffy, has said Netflix’s venture into the sport can be a good addition ahead of the Championship kicking off this weekend. “I think it’d be interesting to [...]
Chelsea ready to make World Cup star Premier League’s most expensive signing ever – and take spending past half a billion pounds under Todd Boehly January 30, 2023 Chelsea are attempting to make World Cup winning Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez the Premier League’s most expensive signing in a £105m transfer deadline day deal. The Blues have revived their interest in the Benfica player, 21, as the end of the January transfer window, at 11pm on Tuesday, approaches. If completed, the move would eclipse [...]
FA Cup: Fifth round draw and when ties are played January 30, 2023 There are eight ties in the fifth round of this year’s FA Cup with defending champions Liverpool not in the running. The ties will be played in the week commencing 27 February. The pick of the ties is the potential match up between Wrexham and Tottenham Hotspur, should the Welsh side win their replay against [...]
Premier League criticised by Football Supporters Association over NFT partnership with Serena Williams and Lionel Messi-backed company January 30, 2023 Football supporters groups have criticised the Premier League for entering the NFT market in a £120m deal with fantasy gaming and digital collectibles platform Sorare. After more than a year of deliberations, English football’s top division today announced a four-year contract with the French company, which is backed by sports stars including Lionel Messi, Kylian [...]
Sam Torrance: Rory McIlroy was just too good for Patrick Reed at Dubai Desert Classic January 30, 2023 Rory McIlroy had it all thrown at him during the Dubai Desert Classic – a host of LIV Golf players, led by Patrick Reed, hunting him down and even that rarity in the Gulf, a rain delay. But the world No1 took it all in his stride. He handled the extra day’s play and in [...]
LIV Golf confirm schedule for 2023 with finale now in Saudi Arabia January 30, 2023 The Saudi Arabia-backed LIV Golf series has announced its 2023 schedule today with last year’s team final shifted from Miami to Jeddah. The second season of the controversial golf league begins in Mexico before a duo of American stops. Thereafter the touring party will head to Australia and Singapore before returning to the US for [...]
Premier League’s first NFT partnership explained: Inside the £120m deal with Sorare January 30, 2023 The Premier League has taken its first step into the NFT market by agreeing a deal with fantasy gaming and digital collectible platform Sorare. After more than a year of deliberations, English football’s top division has signed a four-year contract worth around £30m annually which includes an option to take equity in the French company. [...]
Derby County: Why West Ham United should fear a giant killing at the hands of resurgent Rams’ dad’s army January 30, 2023 It’s only six months since Derby County’s nightmare ended but already they are starting to dream big again. The former champions of England and founding members of the Football League spent two years with their existence in the balance – nine months of it languishing in administration, which they only exited after being relegated to [...]
Six Nations: Where do France play, when did they last win, what is their anthem and who is their coach? January 30, 2023 France are the defending Six Nations champions heading into this weekend’s tournament but what do you need to know about Les Bleus? France History They haven’t always been part of the rugby party in Europe having joined the competition in 1910. They have won the last two Championships with their 2022 success being completed with [...]