Charges tribunal is still to report on rule breaches, but does the league want to discredit its eight-time champions anyway? Happy one-year anniversary! How has it been? How do you feel? More, or less, in love? Have you counted down the days? Are you happier, wiser, more centred, like a...
Angry fans storm pitch as Salford end season in defeat and face extinction
Super League: Salford 16-52 Wakefield Controversial owners the focus of supporters’ protests As has been the case for all of 2025 with Salford Red Devils, the story had little to do with the 80 minutes of rugby league on the pitch. It was everything that happened around it; from powerful...
Clinical Canada end Black Ferns’ reign and book place in Rugby World Cup final
Semi-final: New Zealand 19-34 Canada Six-times champions out after consecutive title wins Canada always had a good chance of beating New Zealand in their Rugby World Cup semi-final but no one anticipated the manner of the win as they dominated the defending champions and played them off the park at...
Merseyside derby buildup, Manchester United v Chelsea and more – matchday live
⚽ Previews, team news and buildup to Saturday’s games⚽ Premier League things to look out for | Mail Matchday live Feel free to email in today with any thoughts, feelings, predictions, or just general chit-chat. matchday.live@theguardian.com is the address. Alternatively, you can leave a comment below the line. Liverpool v...
Sports quiz of the week: shirts, shocks, stars and a stone-skimming scandal
Have you been following the big stories in football, athletics, golf, cricket, rugby, boxing and stone skimming? Continue reading...
Hull KR hold off Warrington to secure historic first League Leaders’ Shield
Hull KR 28-20 Warrington Second leg of possible domestic treble completed There have been some unforgettable moments inside Craven Park this year, but when Tyrone May crossed under the posts to secure a first League Leaders’ Shield for Hull KR, it was hard not to feel a combination of euphoria,...
Piastri and Norris ‘in control of own destiny’ in F1 world championship battle
Piastri says drivers not team will decide outcome of title Comments follow controversial swap by McLaren Oscar Piastri has insisted that he and his McLaren teammate, Lando Norris, are in control of their own destiny as they fight for the Formula One world championship after the pair were involved in...
Bills remain perfect after holding off spirited fight from Dolphins
Miami Dolphins 21-31 Buffalo Bills Contest is close until late Tua Tagovailoa interception Bills have beaten Dolphins in 14 of past 15 meetings Dolphins remain winless this season, Bills are 3-0 Josh Allen threw three touchdown passes and Terrel Bernard intercepted Tua Tagovailoa with three minutes left to secure the...
Chess: draw king Anish Giri grinds to $90,000 prize at Grand Swiss on the Silk Road
The five-time Dutch champion and Germany’s No 2, Matthias Blübaum, were surprise qualifiers for the world title Candidates ahead of several more fancied rivals The $625,000 Grand Swiss in Samarkand, on the ancient Silk Road, was a hard fought race for two qualifying spots in the 2026 world title Candidates,...
Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend
Robertson looks a better bet for Merseyside derby, a fresh test for Bournemouth, protests at West Ham and more Premier League top scorers: the latest standings It would be a surprise to see Arne Slot start Milos Kerkez against Everton, given the left-back’s struggles against Burnley last weekend. Kerkez was...