Day: November 30, 2025

Outsider repeats Champion Hurdle success The New Lion also falls when leading two out There was another twist to what is becoming a sorry tale here on Saturday as Constitution Hill, whose first two seasons over jumps led him to being ranked among the finest hurdlers of all time, fell...

First-minute red card for challenge costs Saints dearly Gloucester off mark with victory against Harlequins Northampton’s unbeaten start to the season came to a shuddering halt as they were blown away 46-12 by impressive Bristol at Ashton Gate. Saints lost Edoardo Todaro to a first-minute red card and it was...

Head coach says wing-backs have ‘much more to give’ Manchester United visit Crystal Palace on Sunday Ruben Amorim has said he feels Patrick Dorgu’s anxiety every time the wing-back receives possession for Manchester United but stated the 21-year-old has “much time” to improve. Dorgu has performed unevenly since becoming the...

Contrite leader owns up to mistakes in Perth but hopes to address shortcomings against Australia in the day-nighter The sheer number of Australian voices triumphantly telling England to show some humility this past week has been slightly ironic. The first Test finished as an eight-wicket thumping, done inside 48 hours...

For a man who insists football isn’t political, the Fifa boss is putting a lot of effort into into courting the most divisive politician on Earth Gianni Infantino was 18 years old the first time he ran for office. It was a presidential election at FC Brig-Glis, the local amateur...

Midfielder’s three goals illustrate the different attributes that have made her the player she is today England laid down a marker at Wembley on Saturday evening as they waltzed to victory over China with a scintillating show of attacking force. Among the many eye-catching performances, Georgia Stanway stood out, joining...

Wales 0-73 South Africa Springboks score 11 tries but Etzebeth off for eye gouge Every bit as dispiriting as expected. Worse, was it pointless? Well, it certainly had more points to it than Wales would have liked. But, worse again, was it actively alienating? A record defeat, 11 tries conceded,...

Norris slips up in final lap to give rival advantage Max Verstappen third on grid; Hamilton 18th Oscar Piastri knew going into the weekend of the Qatar Grand Prix he would have to be at his best to keep his world championship ambitions alive and, with a battling performance, he...

News and discussion as we build up to the day’s action Chelsea determined to stay grounded | Get in touch Sunderland continue to buck the trends, and staged a brilliant comeback against Bournemouth. Mr Brobbey scored another important goal. There was talk that Saturday’s would be Daniel Farke’s last stand...