Category Archives: Sports

How I discovered a newfound respect for archery alongside two of the best players in the world.

Penny Healey helps Fiona Tomas grasp her bow – PAUL COOPER FOR THE TELEGRAPH You could say it was my first time doing archery, if you can call it that. Positioning three fingers around the arrow (one finger above and two fingers below), I raised my arms above my shoulders and began to tentatively back… Read More »

We must make Twickenham a terrible place to come and play

George promoted to captain following Owen Farrell’s departure – RFU/Tristan Fewings Throughout Jamie George’s international career, the 33-year-old has been as much a fan as he was a player. The New England captain now has 85 caps for his country and toured with the Lions in 2017 and 2021. But had he not been on… Read More »

Britain’s big problem? Players getting playing time at inside center

Fraser Dingwall is one of the few genuine inside centers in the England squad – David Rogers/Getty Images drowning at 13’s, starving at 12’s; While this Six Nations is a line in the sand and a chance for Steve Borthwick to reset England, it is not without its painfully familiar challenges. Eddie Jones sometimes looked… Read More »

David Moyes says managers have given up on referees after controversial Oli McBurnie penalty

McBurnie scores in the 13th minute of injury time – Getty Images/Robbie Jay Barratt David Moyes says Premier League managers are now shrugging their shoulders and accepting refereeing standards after crucial decisions cost his West Ham team victory in a thrilling stoppage time at Bramall Lane. Moyes’ anger was clearly visible on the touchline when… Read More »

Ben Curry’s injury scare in Sale’s defeat to La Rochelle

Sale hopes Curry can still play his part in England’s Six Nations campaign – Getty Images/Jan Kruger Sale Sharks 24 La Rochelle 37 England winger Ben Curry suffered an injury scare as Sale Sharks were eliminated by two-time champions La Rochelle in the Champions Cup knockout stages; La Rochelle’s victory was not as comfortable as… Read More »