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Felix Jones – the defense coach formed in Munster, South Africa and ancient Greece
Jones, now 36, coached senior Irish players at the age of 29 – Getty Images/David Ramos Speaking to Felix Jones’ former coaches and teammates, it is clear that the new England defense coach has squeezed every last drop of potential out of himself as a player. “I think Felix would be the first to say … Read more
Ten of the best cycling holidays for 2024
Cyclists explore the spectacular landscape of Italy’s Dolomites – Alex Moling 2024 will be one of those mega years in cycling. In addition to the usual three professional Grand Tours – in France, Spain and Italy – and the World Championships in Switzerland, there will also be a Summer Olympics (also in France), for an … Read more
Behind the arms race for the dual-qualified rugby talent
Ethan Roots (left to right), Chandler Cunningham-South, Fin Smith, Fraser Dingwall and Immanuel Feyi-Waboso made their England debuts against Italy – Getty Images/Dan Mullan The quintet that made their England debut in Rome last weekend – Chandler Cunningham-South, Fraser Dingwall, Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, Ethan Roots and Fin Smith – all had one interesting trait in common; … Read more
The ongoing nightmare of ski transfers – and why they’re getting worse
Traffic is at an all-time high thanks to falling snow and protesting farmers – JEAN-PIERRE CLATOT/AFP via Getty Rare is the skier who has not sat bored and tired for hours in the back of a bus, minibus or taxi, stuck in a traffic jam on the way from an airport to a ski resort. … Read more
Six Nations 2024 fantasy rugby: cheat sheet with the best tips
A try and 97 running meters saw Aaron Wainwright score big points in the first round – PA/Joe Giddens There’s no need to dwell on the heartbreaking mistakes of my World Cup fantasy campaign. I’m all about picking Max Malins over Henry Arundell with five tries for England’s resounding win over Chile. Looking for Shannon … Read more
‘We partied with Tom Jones afterwards’: When Wales denied England a Grand Slam at Wembley
Wales celebrate their famous 1999 Five Nations victory over England at Wembley – Getty Images/David Rogers Twenty-five years ago, when the Millennium Stadium was still under development, Wales played its home games at Wembley. In the final Five Nations match they ‘hosted’ an English team chasing a Grand Slam, although a Welsh win would give … Read more