Chris: Rangers will have to give Barry Ferguson time to make up for Philippe Clement’s huge mistakes. Yes, Rangers have turned a small corner by overturning Fenerbahce and then beating Celtic, but there’s still a long way to go. I would give him a transfer window at least – in my eyes he deserves the...
As the final whistle rung out at Sunday’s Premiership Women’s Rugby final, Gloucester-Hartpury’s record third title in a row brought with it a close to a stunning chapter in the club’s recent history. Head of rugby Sean Lynn is departing to take up the role of national head coach with Wales women, having been a...
Dunfermline Athletic have sacked head coach Michael Tidser after 60 days and 11 matches in charge. The 35-year-old joined in the middle of January after a compensation package was finally agreed with neighbours Kelty Hearts following more than two weeks of negotiations. But he oversaw just three wins – two in the Scottish Championship –...
Joe Hawkins says Exeter Chiefs must quickly regain a fighting mentality in the wake of their second-half collapse against Bath in the Premiership Cup final. Chiefs, who are second bottom in the Premiership, saw their only chance of silverware this season evaporate at Sandy Park on Sunday when their opponents ran in five unanswered tries...
Grant Gilchrist has backed Gregor Townsend to remain as Scotland head coach despite the national team again failing to mount a meaningful Six Nations title challenge. Defeat by France in Paris confined the Scots to fourth place, the sixth time in Townsend’s eight-year spell they have finished in the bottom half of the table. It...
Watch highlights as Hull FC pull off a stunning comeback to knock holders Wigan Warriors out of the Challenge Cup and reach the quarter-final. Source link...
McIlroy started the day four shots back at eight under par but birdied the first and then had an eagle three at the par-five second to virtually eradicate Spaun’s advantage. After a bogey at seven, he joined the leaders with a birdie at the eighth and remained in top spot, despite persistent challenges from Spaun...
Tom Johnstone’s two tries helped Wakefield Trinity come from behind to win 22-12 at Huddersfield Giants in a West Yorkshire derby and reach the quarter-finals of the Challenge Cup. Trinity were joined by Leigh Leopards in the last eight as Adrian Lam’s side cruised to a 12-try victory to see off Championship team Batley Bulldogs...
Hull KR have signed France international Arthur Mourgue from Catalans Dragons. The 25-year-old has signed a three-and-a-half-year contract with the Robins. Mourgue, who can play at half-back, full-back or hooker, made his Super League debut in 2018 and has made 96 top flight appearances, scoring 25 tries. “We’re delighted for Arthur to join Hull KR....
New Zealand thrashed Pakistan by nine wickets in the opening T20 of the series in Christchurch. Pakistan were bowled out for 91 at the Hagley Oval – their lowest T20 total in New Zealand – before the hosts raced to their target with 9.5 overs to spare. In Pakistan’s first game under new captain Salman...
For the first time in 14 years, O’Mahony will not be part of that work. Having poured his lot into the Irish cause over a career that yielded 114 caps and five Six Nations titles – including one as captain – the Munster great is looking forward to watching games from the stands with his...
Reuters Architects said a club’s brand message was a central tenet of modern stadium design In the world of billionaires and the similarly wealthy teams they own, designing a state-of-the-art stadium goes beyond the visual. In the offices of architecture firm Arup, there is a soundproof room downstairs with premium grade surround-sound speakers and a...
Rory McIlroy slipped four shots off the lead after a punishing back nine in blustery conditions during round three at The Players Championship. The 2019 champion carded a one-over 73 to trail unheralded American JJ Spaun who leads at 12 under, one ahead of tour veteran Bud Cauley. McIlroy was at 10 under after nine...
Wigan were entirely dominant in the first 20 minutes against Hull, scoring three tries and playing some of their most scintillating rugby of the season. Midway through the first-half however, Martin broke clear for the first time before Ese’ese was teed up to power over next to the sticks. Just before the break, Liam Farrell...
After winning the toss and batting first in the finals of the 2023 and 2024 WPLs – both of which they lost – Capitals skipper Lanning this time opted to bowl at the Brabourne Stadium when the coin came down in her favour. It seemed the right ploy when the Capitals squeezed their opponents early...
