We asked our rugby experts to elbow Andy Farrell aside and install themselves as the man in charge. This is who they picked and why Build the team around The majority of my spine players come in the pack. In some areas the leading candidate is a cut above the...
Emma Raducanu into second round of Italian Open after win over Maya Joint
British player holds on for 7-5, 6-7 (1), 6-3 win Lucky loser Cameron Norrie into second round At the end of a turbulent night in Rome, where another momentum shift was always around the corner, Emma Raducanu held off a spirited teenage opponent and quelled her own nerves to reach...
Spurs and Postecoglou face moment of truth on Bodø/Glimt’s plastic pitch
Tottenham are without key players for the Europa League semi-final second leg against opponents who have belief European football has provided Tottenham with a sanctuary during this most confusing of seasons. Their Premier League campaign has been a disaster but they have turned into a different team against continental opposition....
Ruben Amorim wary of propensity for Manchester United to ‘lose our minds’
Manchester United lead 3-0 in Europa League semi-final Athletic missing Williams brothers and top scorer Sancet Ruben Amorim admits Manchester United “can lose their minds” during games so is unsure how they will perform in Thursday’s Europa League semi-final second leg against Athletic Bilbao, despite holding a 3-0 lead. United...
India captain Rohit Sharma retires from Test cricket before England series
Decision comes after three poor red-ball series First of five Tests start in June at Headingley Rohit Sharma has retired from Test cricket, his announcement coming hours after reports emerged that he was to lose India’s red-ball captaincy. The 38-year-old, who quit T20 international cricket after leading India to victory...
All cake, no icing: Arteta’s Arsenal left sensing a familiar ghost in the shadows | Barney Ronay
Arsenal dominated the start of the match, as they knew they had to, but without a genuine centre-forward it was all in vain How to lose a game of football part 94: losing while appearing to win, advanced level. It will be tempting to see in the opening 27 minutes...
Maro Itoje to be named British & Irish Lions captain for Australia tour
Itoje to be first English Lions captain in 24 years 40-strong squad to be announced at O2 on Thursday Maro Itoje will be named captain of the British & Irish Lions squad to tour Australia on Thursday, the Guardian understands. Itoje is set to become the first Englishman to lead...
Snooker targets Brisbane 2032 Olympics to capitalise on Zhao world championship win
WPBSA chair: ‘Someone has to say this is snooker’s time’ Zhao Xintong’s world title win could aid prospects The head of snooker’s governing body believes Zhao Xintong’s coronation as world champion could prove to be one of the most significant moments in the sport’s history as it targets entry into...
The Breakdown | Andy Farrell faces Owen question as selection debates pile up for Lions squad
Head coach must decide if his son commands a place, the back-row blend and whether a left-field pick is required As Andy Farrell prepares to name his British & Irish Lions touring squad it is worth reflecting on the events of 12 years ago. Then as now, the destination was...
Police investigate two motorcyclists’ deaths in British Superbikes crash
Owen Jenner and Shane Richardson died at Oulton Park Fellow riders pay tribute on ‘black day for motor sport’ Police have launched an investigation into the deaths of two motorcyclists who were killed in a crash involving 11 riders during a British Superbikes event on Monday. Owen Jenner, 21, and...