Former Ireland international Stephen Ferris has voiced strong criticism of officiating and the pace of modern rugby, describing the game as “broken” after Ireland’s 24-13 defeat to South Africa at the Aviva Stadium. The match, which lasted over two hours, saw referee Matthew Carley issue five yellow cards to Ireland, including an unprecedented upgrade of

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Celtic midfielder Maria McAneny has received her first senior call-up to the Scotland women’s national team, ahead of upcoming friendly matches against Ukraine and China. The 21-year-old, who previously featured for the Scotland Under-23 squad, has been rewarded for her consistent performances in the Scottish Women’s Premier League. McAneny recently scored in Celtic’s weekend victory

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More than 100 fan organisations across the country have urged Premier League clubs to freeze home ticket prices for the next two seasons, citing concerns over accessibility and affordability for supporters. The call comes after a majority of top-flight clubs raised ticket prices over the past two campaigns, sparking widespread fan protests. According to reports,

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Three-time Olympic gold medallist Max Whitlock has announced a stunning return to competitive gymnastics, declaring he is coming out of retirement to target the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The 32-year-old, Britain’s most decorated gymnast in history, had previously stated that the Paris 2024 Olympic Games would mark the end of his illustrious career. However, after

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England fast bowler Mark Wood has revealed his determination to stay mentally engaged following England’s heavy defeat in the opening Ashes Test against Australia in Perth. Speaking candidly on the For the Love of Cricket podcast, the 35-year-old seamer admitted he would even drive the 2,832 miles from Perth to Brisbane if it meant keeping

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West Midlands Police under scrutiny for intelligence used to ban Israeli fans Members of Parliament have called on West Midlands Police (WMP) to provide a detailed explanation regarding the decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters from attending their club’s Premier League match against Aston Villa on 6 November. The move followed a report in

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Former Manchester United striker calls for bold action as Liverpool falter in Premier League Liverpool legend Mohamed Salah is facing scrutiny after another goalless performance in the Premier League, with former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney suggesting that manager Arne Slot may need to make a “big decision” to shake up the team. Liverpool suffered

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Premier League giants keep close tabs on Real Madrid star amid contract turmoil Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior has reportedly informed Real Madrid that he does not intend to renew his contract, which runs until summer 2027, due to a strained relationship with manager Xabi Alonso. The 25-year-old attacker’s situation has attracted the attention of several

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England’s Ashes campaign faces intense scrutiny following Perth defeat England’s cricket team will be held accountable if their preparations for the 2025-26 Ashes series fail to pay off, according to BBC chief cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew. Following a crushing defeat in the first Test in Perth, Agnew has questioned whether England’s current approach under Ben

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Mick Schumacher switches from Formula 1 and endurance racing to IndyCar for the 2026 season Former Formula 1 driver Mick Schumacher has confirmed that he will join the 2026 IndyCar Series with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing (RLL). The 26-year-old German, son of seven-time F1 champion Michael Schumacher, officially departs his role as Mercedes reserve driver,

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