World Rugby have broken their silence on their new initiatives to improve the game in 2024. World Rugby’s executive board and council will now look over the governing body’s recommendations and discuss whether to give the plans their seal of approval. Their statement read: “World Rugby’s Shape of the GameContinue Reading
Max Verstappen‘s dad, Jos, was present in the paddock on what turned out to be a chaotic Thursday for Red Bull. Christian Horner‘s future remains a topic of hot debate despite being cleared of alleged inappropriate behaviour following a lengthy investigation. Horner was all smiles at the start of theContinue Reading
Littler was fancied to enjoy a deep run down south after demolishing Michael ‘Bully Boy’ Smith 6-2 in the quarter-final, averaging just shy of 107 in the process. Smith, who also averaged over a ton, was no match for the 17-year-old when he found his rhythm. But Cross turned outContinue Reading
1. Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes): 1:30.374 2. George Russell (Mercedes): +0.206 3. Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin): +0.286 4. Carlos Sainz (Ferrari): +0.395 5. Oscar Piastri (McLaren): +0.410 6. Max Verstappen (Red Bull): +0.477 7. Nico Hulkenberg (Haas): +0.510 8. Lance Stroll (Aston Martin): +0.517 9. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari): +0.739 10. SergioContinue Reading
Wales boss Warren Gatland met with Dragons coach Dai Flanagan and discussed comments that were deemed “inflammatory”. Gatland said that an urgent reset of Welsh rugby was necessary, something that Ospreys boss Toby Booth was not too happy about. But Gatland has since discussed the matter with Flanagan when theContinue Reading
“At last, it’s time to go racing again. I can’t wait to be honest. In contrast to last year, this time it’s been good to have a proper pre-season,” Ricciardo said. “After 2022, I needed that time off, so it was great to jump in mid-season, but in terms ofContinue Reading
Cristiano Ronaldo has been handed a one-match ban by the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF). He was also slapped with a fine of 30,000 Saudi Riyals (£6,300) for his celebratory actions during a match on Sunday. The ferocious rivalry between the two football giants has monopolised the sport for nearlyContinue Reading
Luke Shaw, Lisandro Martinez and Anthony Martial are long-term absentees, while Tyrell Malacia, Rasmus Hojlund, Mason Mount and Aaron Wan-Bissaka all face several more weeks on the sidelines before they’re back in action. United missing Fernandes would pile extra pressure on the likes of Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho toContinue Reading
Brian O’Driscoll believes France head coach Fabien Galthie is ‘in trouble’ after a poor run of form. France are fourth in the Six Nations standings a frustrating draw with Italy left them nine points off leaders Ireland. “I’d say he’s in trouble, I really would,” O’Driscoll told Off The Ball.Continue Reading
Christian Horner has been cleared by Red Bull after an investigation into allegations of inappropriate behaviour, according to reports. The 50-year-old, who has spearheaded the drinks company’s F1 operation since 2005, will be allowed to continue his role as team principal ahead of the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix this weekend.Continue Reading
