World Rugby continues to be fully committed to rugby sevens as a key driver of global fan and participation growth New three-level SVNS model designed to tackle shifting media and sports trends, enhancing appeal for fans and hosts Devolved hosting model enables scalable, cost-effective event delivery and increased competitiveness Clearer, faster pathway from regional competition
The final of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 will be held at Lord’s on Sunday 5 July, it has been announced. Lord’s, which was also the venue for the thrilling final of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup between England and India in 2017, is one of seven venues confirmed for the ICC
Black Ferns selectors Allan Bunting, Tony Christie, Steve Jackson, Dan Cron and Riki Flutey have named a 33-strong squad for the upcoming Pacific Four Series in May. Three players are in-line to make their Black Ferns debut, Veisinia Mahutariki-Fakalelu (prop), Vici-Rose Green (hooker) and Braxton Sorensen-McGee (fullback). Mahutariki-Fakalelu, an emerging powerhouse, was part of the
Emerging Team Bath Netball talent Ané De Wet has been named as the national U19 Player of the Season for the 2024-25 Netball Performance League (NPL) campaign. The versatile attacking player made an impressive step up from the U17s, scooping six out of a possible 10 Player of the Match accolades – as voted for
Harlequins are excited to confirm that Beth Wilcock has extended her stay with the Club ahead of the 25/26 season. Wing Wilcock made her 50th appearance for Quins against Exeter earlier this season and has scored 15 tries since making her first team debut in 2019. A talented back, who is a constant threat in
Let’s keep the nation playing the beautiful game. Because there’s no football without grassroots football. For the past 25 years, Barclays has proved itself as the leading brand in football time and time again. Its work began with the Premier League 25 years ago, where it remains the Official Banking Partner. The bank has since made
Sarah Massey has been appointed as Director of Sport for the British Olympic Association (BOA) and will join the organisation in January 2026 following the conclusion of her current role as Managing Director of the Women’s Rugby World Cup England 2025. Sarah will join the BOA’s senior leadership team ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026
The LTA has selected a squad of 13 wheelchair tennis players for the Lexus GB World Team Cup Team that will contest four draws at the 2025 BNP Paribas World Team Cup in Antalya, Turkey on 6-11 May. The squad will represent Great Britain across all four events contested annually at the International Tennis Federation’s
Four stars of the 2025 Guinness Women’s Six Nations have been shortlisted for the prestigious Player of the Championship award, with the winner set to be decided by a fan vote. Ireland back-row Aoife Wafer, England winger Abby Dow, France second-row Manaé Feleu and Scotland back-row Evie Gallagher are all in contention to claim this
“If it ain’t broke” Does the 2025 version of the Six Nations mean that it needs a revamp? My initial reaction is to say no. The current pattern looks like this: England win all their matches; France win all theirs except against England; the other four fight tooth and nail, to provide the really tight
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