Is the Six Nations too DANGEROUS? Tackle impacts that leave injuries normally seen in car crashes, a crisis over brain damage and 'essential' rest weeks about to be stripped out with 36 players sidelined before we've started
ALEX BYWATER: As the Six Nations gets underway, are the physical and mental demands being placed on those who take to the field now too great?
Sport news from all most important UK portals
Rasmus Hojlund claims 'generational talent' Kobbie Mainoo can set a new era for Man United
Mainoo scored a sensational 97th-minute winner to give United a 4-3 win over Wolves in a thrilling encounter at Molineux on Thursday night.
England's new No 10, Wales' youngest captain in 56 years and the heir to Jonny Sexton - with Owen Farrell, Antoine Dupont and Dan Biggar missing, who are the young stars to watch at this Six Nations?
The 2024 Six Nations represents the start of a new dawn in international rugby and the beginning of a fresh four-year cycle looking ahead to the next World Cup in Australia.
JOE MARLER thinks of Adele's songs in scrums, gets a 'bit p****d off' at AI and believes football misses its Eric Cantona-type stars... for those lamenting the dearth of characters in sport, England rugby's maverick is the perfect antidote
EXCLUSIVE BY NIK SIMON: Just like you never know where the conversation is going in Marler's company. There is little point in interview prep because things inevitably veer off subject.
Joe Marler reveals what's in his kitbag ahead of England's 2024 Six Nations campaign... with the front-rower packing a pregnancy pillow he stole from his wife, six different gumshields and a pair of wetsuit gloves!
NIK SIMON: Preparation is key for professional atheletes. Ensuring that the correct kit is stored in their kitbag prior to a game is paramount to ensure they perform at the highest level.
Crazy new Super Bowl theory emerges and it’s extremely ominous for Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs
Fastest sport news
Manchester United legend Gary Neville takes credit for key change at Old Trafford that still exists today
What happened to Ferrari’s 11 British F1 drivers including last winner 60 YEARS AGO as Lewis Hamilton joins elite club
France vs Ireland: Andy Farrell banks on bench power to win Six Nations 'war of attrition'
The head coach has selected six forwards on the bench for the first time
Surrey re-sign West Indies star Kemar Roach ahead of title defence
The 35-year-old played a vital part of Surray's seam attack during back-to-back title wins
Harry Kane stands awkwardly as hundreds of Bayern Munich fans serenade him to the tune of Jingle Bells
LIV Golf: Key questions ahead of 2024 season
Who has joined LIV Golf League ahead of the new season? What has changed with the format and what is different for 2024? Key questions ahead of the new campaign...
All sport news in one place
Gaelic Warrior to face Fact To File and Grangeclare West in Dublin clash
Gaelic Warrior will clash with highly-regarded stablemates Fact To File and Grangeclare West in the Ladbrokes Novice Chase at Leopardstown on Sunday.
England’s ‘authentic’ leader fronts Six Nations plan to replace Owen Farrell
Steve Borthwick will look to Jamie George as England’s next captain with Farrell absent, while George Ford, once again, offers familiar welcome relief at fly-half for the Six Nations opener in Italy
England debutant Shoaib Bashir delighted by ‘awesome’ Rohit Sharma wicket
Bashir finished his first day of Test cricket with two for 100 in 28 overs.
Colin Graves looks set to return as Yorkshire chairman following vote at EGM
The vote is subject to FCA approval in the next 12 to 14 days.
New sport news on every minute
Ben Earl: ‘Suddenly you’re that nearly guy – I didn’t want it to happen to me’
World-class gladiators are not built overnight and England’s No 8 begins the Six Nations eager to capitalise on his renaissanceFor every Six Nations warrior the advice of the great Roman statesman Cicero still rings true. “Live as brave men; and if fortune is adverse, front its blows with brave hearts.” Resilience and character will eventually win more …
I used to be a Wales rugby star, but now I run my own sausage and bacon business
Is this the CRAZIEST player unveiling ever?! Arturo Vidal is dropped off by helicopter before he rides a HORSE dressed as a king while wielding a SWORD as ex-Juve star is greeted by 35,000 fans on his return to Colo-Colo
Vidal is one the best players in Chile's history, and played a key role in their golden era in the 2010s alongside forward Alexis Sanchez, defensive midfielder Gary Medel and goalkeeper Claudio Bravo.