England captain Owen Farrell out of 2024 Six Nations as he takes break November 29, 2023 England rugby captain Owen Farrell is to take a break from international rugby to focus on his and his family’s mental well-being. Farrell has 112 England caps and has amassed 1,237 points in an international career that dates back to 2012. The 32-year-old also has six British and Irish Lions appearances to his name. A [...]
VAR causes ‘mayhem’ with football, says rugby boss November 29, 2023 The boss of Premiership rugby club Exeter Chiefs Rob Baxter has said football employing sin bins is like letting the “genie out of the bottle” and says VAR causes “mayhem”. The International Football Association Board (IFAB) has this week backed the introduction of the sending offs as a way of stamping out abhorrent behaviour towards [...]
Luke Donald eyes history after European Ryder Cup captaincy decision November 29, 2023 Donald will take charge of the team again in the US in two years' time.
Why Champions League results matter beyond Europe for Arsenal and Man Utd November 29, 2023 While Arsenal may be able to rest players, United probably won't have that luxury.
Deloitte forecasts women’s sport to generate BILLIONS in revenue in 2024 November 29, 2023 Football is set to be the biggest contributor, followed by basketball.
England cricket chief says sport finally waking up to investment opportunities November 28, 2023 England cricket chief Richard Gould insists the domestic game is realising the huge “investment opportunity” that awaits the sport as private equity rumours circle The Hundred. Recent talks surrounding The Hundred, English cricket’s unique competition, have centred on expanding it from eight teams to 10 and welcome private investment from the likes of India and [...]
Could we see professional Premier League players sent to the sin bin? November 28, 2023 Sin bins will be trialled in professional football after a meeting of the International Football Association Board approved the measure. It is hoped that the introduction of the measure, alongside rules whereby only captains can talk to referees, will help to prevent abuse towards match officials. The decision was made at the IFAB’s annual business [...]
Former Citi banker to lead women’s football revolution in England November 28, 2023 Former Citi investment banker Nikki Doucet has been appointed as chief executive of NewCo, a new company which will be formed of the Women’s Super League and Championship. The deal will see the women’s professional game enter a new era. Doucet spent three years as vice president, investment banking, global consumer and retail group at [...]
Formula 1 boss hits back at sexism allegations: ‘Did I say men are smarter? No’ November 28, 2023 The former rally driver has personally addressed the claims for the first time.
Paris to DOUBLE price of Metro tickets for Olympic Games November 28, 2023 Residents have been urged to stockpile tickets before the price hike.