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Tuipulotu urges Scotland to outlast All Blacks and end long Murrayfield hoodoo
Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu believes the side that stays 'tougher for longer' will decide Saturday's Test at Murrayfield, where Scotland came agonisingly close to a first win over New Zealand last year before conceding a late try.
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Wainwright credits Leicester move for raising his standards ahead of Wales' World Cup push
Aaron Wainwright says the physicality of the Gallagher Premiership has been a step up since his summer move from Dragons to Leicester, and the Wales back-rower believes the experience is sharpening him ahead of a crucial Nations Championship run.
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Grealish set to rejoin Everton training next week after three-game absence
Jack Grealish is on course to return to first-team training at Everton next week following his three-game exile, with the loan forward potentially available for the Toffees' trip to Brentford on November 23.
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George, Itoje and Genge rally behind Borthwick as England players reject toxic camp claims
England's senior players have publicly backed head coach Steve Borthwick after a newspaper report alleged squad unrest, a training-ground bust-up with Ellis Genge, and a request for RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney to hear player grievances during the summer tour of Argentina.
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Stick warns Springboks not to underestimate Italy despite Brex and Menoncello absences
Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick has cautioned his side against complacency ahead of Saturday's Nations Championship clash with Italy in Turin, insisting the Azzurri remain dangerous despite losing their world-class centre partnership to injury.
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Tenerife president vows De Miguel's daughter 'will never lack anything' after striker's death
Tenerife president Rayco Garcia has pledged financial support to the family of Jesus De Miguel, the 30-year-old striker who died on Tuesday from chest trauma sustained in a collision with Andorra FC goalkeeper Jesus Owono during Monday's league fixture.
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Mary Earps welcomes baby boy with partner Kitty Forrest after keeping pregnancy secret
Former England goalkeeper Mary Earps has announced the birth of a baby boy with partner Kitty Forrest, revealing the couple had kept the pregnancy private. The child, whose first name is yet to be disclosed, was born on 5 November.
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Verstappen explains 'unacceptable' downshift complaints as Red Bull battles two issues in Sao Paulo practice
Max Verstappen finished third in opening practice at Interlagos, two tenths behind Lando Norris, but voiced frustration over downshifts and heavy steering — the latter confirmed by Red Bull's own data.
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Zidane recalls Thuram and names Pagis for first time with France
Zinédine Zidane unveiled his second squad list as France head coach for the UEFA Nations League matches against Italy and Turkey. Marcus Thuram makes his return, while Pablo Pagis (Paris FC) receives his first-ever call-up.
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Da Cunha reveals how Zidane made him feel at ease from his first call-ups
New France squad member Lucas Da Cunha has told Le Parisien how Zinédine Zidane welcomed and integrated him into the group, highlighting the personal attention the manager gives to each new player.
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Youngest F1 champion Antonelli to buy himself a car after historic 2026 title
Kimi Antonelli, who became the youngest world champion in Formula 1 history at the Mexican Grand Prix, has revealed he plans to reward himself with a new car — and may show up to Mercedes' Brackley factory with freshly dyed hair.
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Warnock savages Manchester United's transfer strategy and pinpoints their defensive blind spot
Former Premier League manager Neil Warnock has criticised Manchester United's recruitment, arguing the club continues to overspend on attackers and midfielders while neglecting a defence he says still cannot defend. He warned United will 'struggle' until that changes.
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Brundle warns Leclerc's 'silly' Mexico move handed Hamilton leverage inside Ferrari
Martin Brundle has condemned Charles Leclerc's aggressive Turn 4 squeeze on Lewis Hamilton at the Mexican Grand Prix, arguing the five-second penalty was meaningless and that an 'unfiltered' Hamilton is now using the incident to assert psychological dominance within Ferrari.
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Norris edges new champion Antonelli in Brazilian GP opening practice as Verstappen fumes over RB22 issues
Lando Norris set the pace in first practice at the Brazilian Grand Prix with a 1m11.717s, beating Kimi Antonelli by 0.082s. Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton were two and three tenths adrift respectively, while Verstappen vented frustration over persistent downshift and steering problems on his Red Bull.
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Saint-Maximin reveals he earned €45m net in three years playing in Saudi Arabia
Former Newcastle United winger Allan Saint-Maximin has disclosed he earned €45 million net over three years in Saudi Arabia, making the admission while explaining why he rejected a €26 million buyout offer for his board game venture.
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Herta earns F1 superlicence as Bottas insists Cadillac seat is still his
Colton Herta secured his 40th superlicence point during Friday practice at the Brazilian Grand Prix, completing his eligibility to race in F1. Incumbent Valtteri Bottas, meanwhile, pushed back on speculation over his 2027 seat, saying the team remains happy with his work.
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Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel's death prompts urgent call to scrap referee permission rule
Physiotherapist Antonio Perez has called for football to allow medical staff onto the pitch without waiting for referee approval, citing the more than ten seconds lost before treatment reached Jesus de Miguel after his fatal collision.
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Norris leads Antonelli and Verstappen in Brazilian GP FP1 as Herta seals superlicence
Lando Norris set the pace in Free Practice 1 at the Brazilian Grand Prix with a 1m11.717s, edging Kimi Antonelli by 0.082s. Colton Herta's clean run secured the final point he needed for an FIA superlicence, opening the door to a potential 2027 Cadillac seat.
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Piastri honours Alan Jones, Australia's last F1 world champion, after death at 80
McLaren's Oscar Piastri has paid tribute to Alan Jones, Australia's 1980 Formula 1 world champion, who died on 5 November 2026 aged 80 following a short illness. Jones won 12 grands prix and delivered Williams its first drivers' title.
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Mitchell hails Jones as 'authentic' leader after England's Six Nations and World Cup double
England head coach John Mitchell has praised Meg Jones for her captaincy debut in 2026, a year in which the Red Roses claimed an eighth consecutive Women's Six Nations title and the Women's Rugby World Cup. Jones played every minute of England's 11-Test campaign.
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