Category Archives: Sports

Fixtures, squads, how to buy tickets and more

Paul Willemse called up by France to replace injured Emmanuel Meafou – Getty Images/David Rogers While England coach Steve Borthwick has selected his 36-man squad for the Six Nations, Andy Farrell has also named his 34-man squad as Ireland try to defend their Six Nations title. This means that the squads for all six countries… Read More »

Saracens will soon have an Owen Farrell-shaped void; This is how they can fill this gap

Adam Hastings, Paolo Garbisi and Orlando Bailey could be options for Saracens It may seem churlish to consider options to replace Owen Farrell just hours after his move from Saracens to Racing 92 has been officially confirmed, but succession planning sometimes means having to act quickly as it can shape a club’s destiny for years… Read More »

2024 Cheltenham Gold Cup runners, riders, favorites and odds

L’Homme Presse remains on track for Venetia Williams as a potential Cheltenham Gold Cup runner-up; The nine-year-old beat Protektorat by two and a half lengths in the Fleur de Lys Chase after making his first start in over a year. Lingfield. Short-priced favorite and last year’s winner Galopin des Champs may not have been left… Read More »

Jonny Bairstow set to be replaced as wicketkeeper for England vs India series

Ben Foakes and Jonny Bairstow have previously played in the same Test side and this looks likely to happen at least at the start of the India series Ben Foakes is set to take back the wicketkeeping gloves from Jonny Bairstow when England’s Test series in India begins on Thursday. During England’s net session in… Read More »

England, Six Nations series underachievers

England walk out dejected at Twickenham after defeat to France in 2023 – David Rogers/Getty Images Steve Borthwick has challenged England to relinquish the title of Six Nations series underdogs after the head coach was given a fitness boost in the final round of Champions Cup matches. Several players suffered bumps and bruises over the… Read More »