RUGBY CONFIDENTIAL: Why England are bracing to spend big on new coach with world’s top gurus stuck in limbo

RUGBY CONFIDENTIAL: Why England are bracing to spend big on new coach with world’s top gurus stuck in limbo

As the WRU conduct an anonymous review and the RFU come under increasing pressure to cut their costs, rugby’s leading coaches have been left in a bizarre holding position. Let’s start with Warren Gatland. Portas Consulting, who describe themselves as the premier global management consultancy, are working through an independent review into Welsh rugby. Players…

SIMON JORDAN: Newcastle are trapped in vicious circle and Eddie Howe may not be around by the time they’re allowed to compete

SIMON JORDAN: Newcastle are trapped in vicious circle and Eddie Howe may not be around by the time they’re allowed to compete

I sat down with Eddie Howe recently. A very nice fellow. A capable Premier League manager? Absolutely. He won’t be short of offers if and when he leaves St James’ Park at some stage. Newcastle’s form this season has been inconsistent. They recently made a good fist of it against Liverpool but prior to that…

Saudi Arabia officially named 2034 World Cup host nation after no alternative country came forward… with the tournament ‘set to be held in JANUARY’

Saudi Arabia officially named 2034 World Cup host nation after no alternative country came forward… with the tournament ‘set to be held in JANUARY’

Saudi Arabia has been announced as the host nation of the 2034 World Cup at an online FIFA Congress after not a single alternative candidate came forward. The acclamation of football nations, rather than a vote, brings to an end a rapid 14-month process which has seen the Middle East nation make an unrivalled march to win the right…

FIA reveals 2027 WRC regulations, new points system for 2025

FIA reveals 2027 WRC regulations, new points system for 2025

The FIA has revealed the future pathway for the World Rally Championship with the release of the 2027 technical regulations and a new-look points system to be introduced next year. The World Motor Sport Council has confirmed the new look ‘WRC27’ cars will be more versatile and built to a cost cap of €345,000 in…

Guardiola pushing Man City to sign £40m full back in January transfer window

Guardiola pushing Man City to sign £40m full back in January transfer window

Pep Guardiola is pushing Manchester City to make a move for a “great” £40 million defender, according to a recent report. January could be an intriguing month for the Blues, as their unusually poor form in the Premier League could mean they are active in the transfer window. Related Man City must regret selling £80m…

Infantino preaches a message of unity after handing Saudi Arabia the 2034 World Cup

Infantino preaches a message of unity after handing Saudi Arabia the 2034 World Cup

FIFA president Gianni Infantino today hailed the power of football to “unite the world” after playing a leading role in handing Saudi Arabia the most divisive World Cup since the last one. Today’s FIFA Congress, staged virtually, saw sole bidder Saudi Arabia awarded the event in 2034, with Spain, Portugal and Morocco, who were also…

The real reason why Bill Belichick wants to make shock move into college football amid UNC talks

The real reason why Bill Belichick wants to make shock move into college football amid UNC talks

By RUSS WEAKLAND and OLIVER SALT Published: 14:50 GMT, 11 December 2024 | Updated: 16:00 GMT, 11 December 2024 Bill Belichick is ready to make a stunning move into college football after accepting that he won’t land another NFL job anytime soon, DailyMail.com understands. Almost a year since calling time on his legendary 24-year stint…

Tayla Harris to stay at Melbourne Demons after 'shift' in Hawthorn Hawks negotiations

Tayla Harris to stay at Melbourne Demons after ‘shift’ in Hawthorn Hawks negotiations

Tayla Harris (left) in action at a Melbourne training session on November 14, 2023. Picture: AFL Photos/Getty Images MELBOURNE is “certain” its star forward Tayla Harris will accept a contract offer to remain at the Demons next season, after her protracted trade saga with Hawthorn fell through on Wednesday. After a fortnight of tense negotiations,…

Revealed: Why Man United’s clash with Fulham next month kicks off at 7pm on a Sunday – as fans hit out at the ‘really unpopular’ decision

Revealed: Why Man United’s clash with Fulham next month kicks off at 7pm on a Sunday – as fans hit out at the ‘really unpopular’ decision

Manchester United travel to Fulham on January 26 in the Premier League The game will kick off at the controversial time of 7pm despite being on a Sunday  LISTEN NOW to It’s All Kicking Off!: Why can’t Chelsea win the league? They made seven changes and still scored five. Do you think Liverpool could do…

Mohamed Salah is ‘ADDICTED’ to one hobby and plays it ‘every day’ – as Liverpool fan reveals how their mutual love for pastime sparked their friendship after unlikely encounter

Mohamed Salah is ‘ADDICTED’ to one hobby and plays it ‘every day’ – as Liverpool fan reveals how their mutual love for pastime sparked their friendship after unlikely encounter

Many fans would count it a dream to just meet one of their heroes in public One American Liverpool supporter had the chance to play a game against Salah  LISTEN NOW: It’s All Kicking Off!, available wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes every Monday and Thursday  By LUKE POWER Published: 15:33 GMT, 11 December 2024…

Behind the Whistle: Former Premier League referee Chris Foy explains the latest EFL decisions | Football News

Behind the Whistle: Former Premier League referee Chris Foy explains the latest EFL decisions | Football News

In Behind the Whistle, former Premier League referee Chris Foy goes through a selection of key match decisions from the latest action in the Sky Bet Championship, League One and League Two. Behind the Whistle aims to give supporters of EFL clubs an insight into the decision-making considerations and also clarification of certain calls to…

Arsenal chasing move for one of Europe’s ‘best young CFs’

Arsenal chasing move for one of Europe’s ‘best young CFs’

After two seasons of coming painfully close to dethroning Manchester City in the Premier League, there was a belief among some that this season would finally be Arsenal’s year. However, we are now 15 league games in, and while Mikel Arteta’s side find themselves two points clear of Pep Guardiola’s juggernaut, they’re six points off…