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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...

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...

‘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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

If ever a cyclist was suited to the intensity of the modern, made-for-TV format of the Tour, it is Tadej Pogacar Fourth Tour wins are, I once wrote, “more for the record books than the heart … the penultimate step to cycling greatness, [they] often do little to warm the...

England captain was happy to agree draw early Sundar and Jadeja stayed out to score centuries Gautam Gambhir, India’s head coach, offered a strident defence of his side as Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar – much to England’s annoyance – hit centuries in a bizarre finish to the drawn fourth...

Lionesses head for for home; parade set for Tuesday England stun Spain on penalties | And mail Daniel Here’s Tom Garry on “proper England” and “badass women”. It it a piggyback? Yes. But it is great vibes when they’re sorely needed? Also yes. Continue reading...