There’s something so indulgent about slipping into a big, spotless bathtub when you’re away from home. And since time on vacation doesn’t count, long weeks are guilt-free. Add a chilled glass of wine, a beautifully designed suite and some impressive views, and you have the ultimate chilled out evening. Whether you’re traveling alone or with … Read more
Can Marcus Smith (centre) drag Harlequins into the play-offs? -Getty Images/David Rogers ‘The lead-up’ is how Premier League marketers have branded the denouement of this disjointed but compelling campaign. In reality, that feels like too staid an image. With three regular rounds to go, we face a crazy battle for the play-offs. Mathematically, eight out … Read more
Caroline Herschel, the first English professional female astronomer, made contributions to astronomy that remain important to the field today. But even many astronomers may not recognize her name. Most scientists are interested in the latest techniques, data and theories in their field, but often know very little about the history of their field. Astronomers, like … Read more
Three of our four experts would hand Exeter’s Immanuel Feyi-Waboso his Test debut in the Six Nations – Getty Images/Bob Bradford Steve Borthwick will name his Six Nations squad on Wednesday as England begin a new World Cup cycle. The England head coach must decide how many new players to include in the group and … Read more
Almost everyone in English club rugby agrees on one thing. It cannot continue like this. The system, if that’s the right word for the teetering pile of Jenga bricks supporting a cash-strapped 10-team Premiership, is broken and a planned eight-year deal between the Rugby Football Union and the club’s leading owners is seen as the … Read more