Statement says R360 players ineligible for internationals Ireland and Scotland among those to impose sanction Global rugby’s biggest unions have gone on the attack against the rebel R360 organisation that is seeking to poach the game’s leading stars. England, Ireland, Scotland, France and Italy, along with New Zealand, Australia and...
Jordan Henderson rejects ‘cheerleader’ criticism as new England chapter calls
Veteran struggled with Liverpool ‘break-up’ but leadership skills and Brentford form justify his recall With Jordan Henderson, it is always tempting to focus on the rebound relationship, what he did after his departure from Liverpool in the summer of 2023. Because goodness knows, if the move to Al-Ettifaq in Saudi...
Conor McGregor given 18-month ban for breaking UFC’s anti-doping rules
Former champion missed three tests last year Irishman could return for 2026 bout at White House Conor McGregor has been handed an 18-month suspension for violating the UFC’s anti-doping policy after missing three attempted tests last year, Combat Sports Anti-Doping announced on Tuesday. “McGregor missed three attempted biological sample collections...
Human error caused crash that killed record-breaking skydiver Felix Baumgartner
Austrian was killed in paragliding accident in July 56-year-old broke sound barrier during 2012 jump The paragliding crash that killed extreme athlete Felix Baumgartner in July was caused by human error, an investigating prosecutor said on Tuesday. Baumgartner, the first skydiver to fall faster than the speed of sound, died...
‘I’m the total opposite to Cav and Brad’: Geraint Thomas on how a normal bloke won the Tour de France
The two-time Olympic gold medallist details the grit and sacrifice needed to succeed and says Ineos are held to a different standard than other teams “I’m pretty laidback and don’t take myself too seriously off the bike,” Geraint Thomas says as, in retirement, the 2018 Tour de France winner reflects...
Pat Cummins expected to miss first Ashes Test as doubts grow over fitness for entire series
Australia captain set to be ruled out of opener against England in Perth Star quick yet to return to bowling as he recovers from back injury Australia captain Pat Cummins is expected to miss the Ashes opener in Perth as doubts grow around his availability for the entire Test series...
Women’s Super League salary floor details revealed in new financial rules
Top-flight players aged 23-plus to get at least £40,000 Bottom bracket will be above national living wage Senior Women’s Super League players will be guaranteed a minimum annual salary of £40,000 under financial rules brought in this season. The salary floor has different levels depending on the age of the...
Trevor Lawrence’s trip and score TD leads Jaguars to thrilling late win over Chiefs
Kansas City Chiefs 28–31 Jacksonville Jaguars Jaguars beat Chiefs for first time since 2009 KC fall to 2-3, Jacksonville are 4-1 on the season Trevor Lawrence tripped, got up and scrambled for a one-yard touchdown with 23 seconds remaining – turning a laughable miscue into an improbable score – and...
Revamped Women’s Champions League: what has changed and who will win it?
As the new league phase kicks off we look at what to expect from a tournament full of even more European club talent Four years after the introduction of a group stage to bring the Women’s Champions League in line with the men’s competition, change is afoot again with a...
British breakthroughs and India pride amid empty seats and controversy at para athletics worlds
History-making wins capture the imagination despite sparse crowds in Delhi, with 35 world records tumbling The headline, slightly stuffily, read “heartiest congratulations”. Underneath, an effusive Narendra Modi posted congratulations to his country’s para-athletics team. “A historic performance!” the Indian prime minister wrote on social media, celebrating a record 22-medal haul...