Heroes’ welcome in London to take place on Tuesday Goalkeeper Hampton pays tribute to late grandfather Sarina Wiegman has said England’s defence of their European title “makes change” and “inspires people” far and wide, as the Lionesses prepare for a heroes’ welcome in an open-top bus parade along the Mall...
Calls for more respect for referees after Wallabies’ uproar in second Lions Test
World Rugby CEO Alan Gilpin says criticism of officials is unfair But Australia coach Joe Schmidt set to avoid official sanction for remarks World Rugby officials have called for greater respect to be shown towards referees following the furore over the pivotal late call in Saturday’s second Test between Australia...
Marriage of team spirit and attention to detail led to England’s golden confetti moment | Suzanne Wrack
The bonding of players through highly personal stories, and access to home comforts, helped power them to Euro 2025 glory The gold confetti may have been swept away but it will take some time for the dust to settle on the most remarkable of tournaments. England are European champions. Again....
Andy Farrell’s victorious Lions stand on the verge of all-time greatness | Robert Kitson
With the series won after a thrilling Melbourne comeback, the Lions must aim to complete a historic clean sweep It was the vastly experienced Sir Ian McGeechan who best summed it up. In 1997 the master coach told his squad that, should they return home as winning British & Irish...
England needed the ultimate team performance to beat world champions | Tom Garry
Never-say-die attitude that defines this squad and manager Sarina Wiegman was crucial to Lionesses’ overseas glory It is a sight we have never seen, a senior England football team hoisting a major trophy in overseas air, an unparalleled away-from-home achievement, history made in Basel. And then there was the blissful...
Max Verstappen condemns delayed Belgian Grand Prix start amid wet weather
‘A shame for everyone,’ Red Bull driver insists George Russell says FIA ‘made the right call’ Max Verstappen condemned as unnecessary the FIA decision to delay the start of the Belgian Grand Prix because of adverse weather conditions, but his view was countered by George Russell, a director of the...
Luke Littler beats James Wade to claim World Matchplay crown for first time
18-year-old becomes fifth player to win PDC triple crown Says Phil Taylor trophy ‘means absolutely everything’ Luke Littler won his first World Matchplay crown as James Wade’s run in Blackpool fell at the final hurdle. Littler claimed a hard-fought 18-13 victory at the Winter Gardens to become the fifth player...
Tour de France Femmes: García takes stage two as Le Court grabs yellow
Mavi García breaks clear with 10km left and clings on Kim Le Court Pienaar takes yellow from Marianne Vos The veteran Spanish rider Mavi García claimed victory in a demanding second stage of the Tour de France Femmes on Sunday, attacking solo in the closing kilometres to secure a dramatic...
Euros win one of the most magnificent heists in the history of English sport | Jonathan Liew
Lionesses are escapologists who have secured what no other football team from these islands have before: a dynasty They thought it was all over. Quite a few times, in fact. Written off after their opening game against France; knocked to the canvas in their quarter-final against Sweden; behind with seconds...
Triumphant Lionesses squad to be honoured at Downing Street
England women’s side to make visit after Euros defence Deputy prime minister Angela Rayner to welcome side England’s triumphant women’s football team will be honoured with a reception at 10 Downing Street on Monday afternoon, in celebration of the successful defence of their European title. The Lionesses became the first...