New Zealand-born Mitchell became UK national in JulyEngland ready for revamped WXV tournamentEngland women’s World Cup-winning coach, John Mitchell, has revealed he became a UK citizen in July after a six-year process. He said it would make representing the country on a sporting stage “very whole and meaningful”. Mitchell, who is from New Zealand and …

Duo are notable omissions from England’s 25-man listAlex Coles and Asher Opoku-Fordjour both includedOllie Lawrence and Elliot Daly have both lost their central contracts, with Steve Borthwick omitting the pair from his 25-man squad a year before England’s World Cup campaign begins.Neither Lawrence nor Daly – who was nursing an arm injury – featured …

‘I don’t think they work,’ says returning Test captain Root takes charge for three-match Pakistan seriesJoe Root has abolished the midnight curfew for his England Test side, telling his players to “be adults” after a string of late-night incidents.A curfew was imposed on the England men’s teams after their Ashes defeat in the winter, when the …

Former Premier League manager Sean Dyche has been tipped for one of the top jobs in Scottish football.

At least one established Formula 1 star is at risk of losing their seat for the 2027 season.

He oversaw just 11 races before getting the axe.

Lionel Messi has written an emotional message following the death of his father, Jorge, last week

Alex Coles and Asher Opoku-Fordjour are among five England players to be awarded an enhanced contract by the RFU for the first time.

Arthur Fery insists he feels “no added pressure” as the new British No 1 prepares to return to action this weekend for the first time since his memorable run to the Wimbledon semi-finals.

Ospreys respond publicly to WRU plans for the first time with the belief four professional Welsh sides is the way forward.

Georgia Wareham hits her first half-century of the campaign to give Welsh Fire a 15-run win over London Spirit in their final game of the Women's Hundred.

Georgia Wareham hits her first Hundred half-century as Welsh Fire end their campaign with a comfortable 15-run win over London Spirit.

Aston Villa close in on the signing of Atletico Madrid defender Matteo Ruggeri.

Inter Milan are in advanced talks to sign Tottenham and England full-back Djed Spence in a deal worth a minimum of £25.6m.

La Liga officials are set to inspect the pitch at Celta Vigo's Estadio de Balaidos over a suspected fungus outbreak.

The South Korean FA apologises amid a series of controversies and a police raid on its headquarters.

Asher Opoku-Fordjour, Alex Coles, Guy Pepper, Jack van Poortvliet and Seb Atkinson are handed England central contracts for the first time as Steve Borthwick shakes up his squad.

Lionel Messi says he is unsure how much longer he will continue playing football in an emotional tribute after his father's death.

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