From Twickenham to TikTok: How Women’s Six Nations is reaching new audiences
As record crowds prepare to descend on Twickenham when England take on France in the Women’s Six Nations 2023 decider, the impact it will have for the future of the sport cannot be overlooked. Source
Big smile, bigger plays: Bijan Robinson is ready to change perceptions
With a big smile and even bigger plays, Texas superstar Bijan Robinson is ready to rock the NFL and change the perception of running backs in the modern league. Source
Garner’s journey so far: From Crystal Palace to Colchester
Ben Garner hasn’t even spent four years in management yet, but it has already been some journey. Source
Too big to ride the rollercoaster – but perfect for the NFL
Steve Avila was thrown off a rollercoaster when he was younger. What might have been a humiliating ‘big guy story’ would evolve into a proud o-line badge of honour, brandished now through astute blocking as one of the NFL Draft’s most coveted offensive linemen. Source
Will Anderson has arrived – is he the NFL Draft’s best player?
Will Anderson is finally here. The NFL has been expecting him – him and all his gold-encrusted pass-rushing run-clobbering splendour. Source
The story behind Southampton’s dramatic rise and inevitable fall
Southampton are a football club burdened by trouble and strife. It has been that way since their European zenith under Ronald Koeman – an extension of the fine work Mauricio Pochettino had undertaken in the two seasons before his arrival. Source
Can anyone stop the Red Roses’ Six Nations dominance?
For nearly the entirety of the first half of Saturday’s Women’s Six Nations clash between Wales and England at Cardiff Arms Park, the contest was a tight, extremely competitive affair. Yet, 40 minutes later, the final score read Wales 3-59 England. Source
Champions Saints aim to turn the tide against Wolves after tough start
If you want some clue as to why reigning Betfred Super League kings St Helens have made a stuttering start to their attempt to make it five titles in a row, start by looking at two statistical indicators. Source
Totti, Rome & pizza: Baldonado’s path from Italy to the NFL
Pineapple on pizza. The perpetual quarrel. And in the case of Rome’s Habakkuk Baldonado, perhaps something of a repellent compromise facing relatives who may wish to visit the NFL prospect. Source
From the ballroom to the big time for trailblazer Dodd
The graceful world of ballroom dancing may seem a million miles away from the blood and thunder of rugby league, but England star Hollie-Mae Dodd is in no doubt her background in the former has helped her in the latter. Source