Category Archives: Sports

Richard Hill: It’s my job to spot Britain’s new talent but they don’t always know who I am

Hill’s job is to watch as much rugby as possible, then recommend players to Steve Borthwick – The RFU Collection/Steve Bardens. In 2016, Richard Hill’s role in the Rugby Football Union was expanded. In addition to the mentoring work he started with promising age group players two years ago, he also took on the position… Read More »

Six Nations 2024: Fixtures, results, how to buy tickets and more

Ireland produce their most devastating performance against France – Getty Images/Harry Murphy The second round of the 2024 Six Nations kicks off on Saturday with Scotland hosting France at Murrayfield before England face Wales at Twickenham. Ireland welcome Italy to Dublin on Sunday. Ireland are brimming with “huge belief” after kicking off their Six Nations… Read More »

Henry Pollock interview: England U20 hat-trick hero already on senior team’s radar

Henry Pollock captained the England U18 team on their 2022 tour of South Africa and caused a stir after an expletive-filled post-match interview – Getty Images/Ashley Vlotman There are two types of rugby fans in this country. Many people are already aware of Henry Pollock, perhaps through his sizzling highlights of age-appropriate action. It is… Read More »

Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk: When, how to watch the fight and undercard lineup

Tyson Fury will now fight Oleksandr Usyk on May 18 – PA/Zac Goodwin Tyson Fury’s undisputed world heavyweight title fight with Oleksandr Usyk – a.k.a. the “Ring of Fire” bout – has been rescheduled for May 18. The much-hyped match was originally scheduled to take place in Saudi Arabia later this month but was postponed… Read More »

Football managers fired mid-tournament and beat hosts

England’s Ashes future looks bright with Ben Stokes more determined than ever

Ben Stokes praised for giving England chance to come away with series win in India – score drawn 1-1 – PA/Mike Egerton England have played two Tests since the last Ashes series but there are already signs in India of the team that will challenge Australia by the end of 2025. Chief among them is… Read More »

Old Trafford is collapsing but Sir Jim Ratcliffe is sitting on a pot of gold

Old Trafford falls behind the home stadiums of Manchester United’s biggest rivals – Getty Images/Clive Brunskill There are many at Manchester United who wonder whether the team would be in such poor shape if the Glazers had taken the same forensic approach to squad building as they do to owning the commercial arm of the… Read More »