Tanya Oxtoby has stepped away from her role as Northern Ireland women’s national team head coach to take on the managerial position at Newcastle United Women in WSL 2, describing the move as one she “didn’t take lightly.” The 43-year-old Australian brings a wealth of experience to Newcastle, having previously managed Bristol City between 2018

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Zhang Anda produced a sensational display to defeat world champion Zhao Xintong 6-2, advancing to the quarter-finals of the UK Championship 2025 at York Barbican. The 33-year-old Chinese star, now reaching his third consecutive quarter-final in York, will face Englishman Shaun Murphy, who overcame John Higgins in a dramatic 6-5 decider. Zhang Anda’s Impressive Victory

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England hooker Jamie George has described team-mate Henry Pollock as a rugby personality unlike any other, calling the 20-year-old back rower “genuinely fascinating” and “our brilliant idiot.” Pollock’s rise from Northampton bench player to international sensation has captured the imagination of fans, players, and coaches alike. Pollock’s Breakthrough Season Pollock enjoyed a meteoric breakthrough last

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Northampton Saints fly-half Fin Smith has admitted that dropping down England’s pecking order this autumn has been a difficult and emotional experience. The 23-year-old, who made his England debut against Italy in the 2024 Six Nations and has won 13 caps to date, spoke candidly about the mental challenges of losing his starting position after

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Pierluigi Collina, FIFA’s head of referees, has insisted that using VAR (video assistant referee) to review corner kicks will not disrupt the flow of football matches. The proposal, which has drawn mixed reactions from domestic leagues, is set to be trialed at the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Mexico, and Canada. VAR and Corners:

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Rieko Ioane is poised to make a sensational debut for Leinster Rugby this Saturday, coming off the bench in the European Champions Cup opener against Harlequins at the Aviva Stadium. This move marks an unexpected chapter in Ioane’s career following his departure from the New Zealand All Blacks, and reignites memories of his infamous clash

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As the 2025 Formula 1 season reaches its thrilling conclusion at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix this weekend, Lando Norris has made it clear he will not ask McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri for assistance in his bid for the drivers’ championship. The 26-year-old British driver currently leads Red Bull’s Max Verstappen by 12 points and

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Former Premier League goalkeeper Shaka Hislop has revealed he is being treated for an aggressive form of prostate cancer and is urging men, particularly of Caribbean heritage, to get tested. Hislop, 56, who played for Newcastle United, West Ham, and Portsmouth, shared his story in a video on Instagram, highlighting the importance of early detection.

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Newcastle United’s new chief executive David Hopkinson has laid out an ambitious vision for the club: by 2030, the Magpies aim to be perennial contenders for major trophies and “in the debate about being the top club in the world.” Hopkinson, appointed in September 2025 following Darren Eales’ departure, is bullish about the challenge despite

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Anastasia Potapova, the Russian-born tennis star, has officially changed her nationality to Austrian after her citizenship application was approved. The 24-year-old, who reached a career-high world No. 21 in June 2023, will now represent Austria in professional tennis and team competitions, starting from 2026. Potapova Eligible to Play for Austria in Billie Jean King Cup

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