Month: January 2026

WRU chair says ‘system was essentially broken’ in Wales Fan group insists there is ‘no appetite for a merger’ Richard Collier-Keywood, the embattled chair of the Welsh Rugby Union, has insisted he has the support of fans and players in Wales as the WRU attempts to drive through radical plans...

LIV rebels are appealing against DP World Tour sanctions Forthright McIlroy wants duo to show their commitment Rory McIlroy has challenged Tyrrell Hatton and Jon Rahm to demonstrate their commitment to the Ryder Cup cause by settling fines for their LIV Golf participation. McIlroy pointed towards motivation used by Europe during the...

There are many ways to self-destruct on a football pitch but PSV ­Eindhoven chose one of the more obvious methods. In opting to play out slowly from the back against high-pressing opponents possessing forwards blessed with the speed and skill of Yoane Wissa and Anthony Gordon, Peter Bosz’s team were...

‘Salah was fit to play 90 after one day’s training’ Liverpool manager highlights Joe Gomez’s contribution Arne Slot saluted Mohamed Salah’s professionalism and singled out Joe Gomez for praise after Liverpool climbed to fourth in the Champions League table with a commanding win in Marseille. Liverpool, who host Qarabag at Anfield...

Passes, shots and goals are all down on last season. It might keep tacticians happy but it’s not as much fun By Opta Analyst Gerard Piqué spoke to his former Spain teammate Iker Casillas on his podcast last February and the topic of goalless draws came up. You might expect...

Ambitious owners and financial growth have allowed WSL and WSL2 clubs to assert dominance in the transfer market “If anyone didn’t take our ambition seriously, I hope they really do after this window, because it shows what we’re pushing for.” Amy Merricks was answering a question about Birmingham City breaking...

Policy allowed Max Verstappen back into 2025 title race Team due to unveil new car in Bahrain on 9 February The McLaren team is to continue its policy of pursuing a rigorous fairness towards Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri for the 2026 Formula One season. That is despite their doing...

As Brendon McCullum and Rob Key limp on, perhaps it is worth retracing the steps that brought us here There will be consequences. There must be consequences. Perhaps there have already been consequences. Harry Brook is very sorry for getting punched by a bouncer in New Zealand. Rob Key is...

Updates from the evening session at Melbourne Park Qualifier Inglis through | Follow us on Bluesky | Mail Katy And her come Osaka and the outfit that has generated more headlines than every other outfit, match and press conference combined at this tournament. Disappointingly she’s ditched the hat, veil and...