Alex Matthews has never had a bad game in an England shirt – there’s no one as good as her – Paul Harding/Getty Images After securing a sixth consecutive title and a third Grand Slam in as many years, England are in a class of their own in the Women’s Six Nations. Even though their … Read more
The government has accused the EU of double standards after Ireland promised to send asylum seekers to Britain despite France refusing to take back Channel migrants. The row broke out after senior Irish ministers said they would draw up emergency laws to return refugees arriving from Britain to prevent them being deported to Rwanda. However, … Read more
England celebrate their victory in Bordeaux – Getty Images/Lionel Hahn In the same breath as expressing her immense pride after another Grand Slam victory, Marlie Packer declared that John Mitchell’s tenure had truly begun. It was as if England needed one more win, over a tough opponent egged on by a partisan crowd, to fully … Read more
Northampton were convinced that Care should have been shown a second yellow card Harlequins head coach Danny Wilson admitted his “relief” that Danny Care avoided a red card after referee Karl Dickson controversially opted not to show the scrum-half a second yellow card. Care pushed James Ramm behind as he reached the breakdown before troubling … Read more
John Mitchell looks forward to England’s toughest challenge in the Women’s Six Nations when they take on France in Bordeaux John Mitchell has backed his England side to “go the extra mile” when they take on France in the Women’s Six Nations Grand Slam decider in Bordeaux on Saturday. The Red Roses enjoyed a near-perfect … Read more
Freddie Steward is determined to regain his place in the England team, PA/Adam Davy Freddie Steward’s heart rarely slips far from his sleeve. On the field, the 23-year-old embodies commitment and courage; especially when you’re hovering over flailing limbs to claim high balls. Outside of that, the 23-year-old is admirably authentic. He radiates an infectious … Read more
These are your evening rugby news on Wednesday, April 24. Former Wales international dies Former Wales and British & Irish Lions sponsor John O’Shea has died aged 83. O’Shea, who also captained Cardiff, died in Australia after a long illness. He won five caps for Wales in the 1960s, after making his international debut against … Read more
A big year ahead for (clockwise from top left) Simone Biles, Harry Kane, Dina Asher-Smith, Iga Swiatek, Jos Buttler and Max Verstappen (Getty) The coming months will offer no shortage of action in the sporting world, with a host of major international tournaments taking place in 2024 – such as the Paris Olympics, the European … Read more
Blackmore became the first woman to win the Grand National as she cruised to victory in 2021 – PA/Adam Davy Rachael Blackmore, who won the 2021 Grand National aboard Minella Times, is back for more this year. Blackmore will ride in the showpiece Minella Indo on Saturday. Although female jockeys are still vastly outnumbered by … Read more