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ANALYSIS
JONATHAN NORTHCROFT
Only Arteta left of brains trust that rebuilt Arsenal. Here’s what they did

Technical director James Ellis was last of back-office figures who helped overhaul transfer policy and revitalise the academy to make club a force again

Football
Ellis Genge of England leaves the pitch at half-time during the Guinness 6 Nations Rugby Championship match between England and Ireland.
COMMENT
DAVID WALSH
Stop with all this apologising — we know you didn’t play badly on purpose

Genge was sorry after defeat by Ireland in Six Nations but heroes don’t set out to lose. If fans feel hurt, there are plenty of good therapists

PREMIER LEAGUE
City hold firm without Haaland as Leeds fans disgrace themselves

Leeds United 0 Man City 1: Semenyo winner keeps pressure on Arsenal but boos ring out during stoppage to allow visiting Muslim players to break fast

Football
Collage of two men and the Sheffield Wednesday football club logo.
ANALYSIS
MARTIN SAMUEL
Wednesday are being tortured – let’s not bludgeon clubs to death

The club were run poorly and have been punished by relegation. Should a new owner, a new club in many ways, be punished by relegation again and again?

Football
Moeen Ali stands on the R. Premadasa Stadium field, arms crossed, with stadium seating and floodlights in the background.
INTERVIEW
SIMON WILDE
Moeen: English spinners need to bowl more — we don’t understand the art

The all-rounder on calling out discrimination, Buttler’s struggles, and why rising knife crime persuaded him to move his family abroad

Cricket
Illustration of rugby players in action, with one player carrying the ball and attempting to score near the try line.
Illustration of rugby players in action, with one player carrying the ball and attempting to score near the try line.
ANALYSIS
CHARLIE MORGAN
Why England are failing in ‘red zone’ — and what France can teach them

Steve Borthwick’s team are not converting visits to the 22 into points, a symptom of a lack of carrying power, scruffy set pieces and handling errors

Moeen Ali stands on the R. Premadasa Stadium field, arms crossed, with stadium seating and floodlights in the background.
INTERVIEW
SIMON WILDE
Moeen: English spinners need to bowl more — we don’t understand the art

The all-rounder on calling out discrimination, Buttler’s struggles, and why rising knife crime persuaded him to move his family abroad

Cricket
Illustration of rugby players in action, with one player carrying the ball and attempting to score near the try line.
Illustration of rugby players in action, with one player carrying the ball and attempting to score near the try line.
ANALYSIS
CHARLIE MORGAN
Why England are failing in ‘red zone’ — and what France can teach them

Steve Borthwick’s team are not converting visits to the 22 into points, a symptom of a lack of carrying power, scruffy set pieces and handling errors

COMMENT
LAWRENCE DALLAGLIO
Senior players letting England down. They must prove commitment to future

Underperforming staples of this team must ask themselves if they are up for battle on road to World Cup. If not, there’s plenty of talent in reserve

Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool celebrates scoring a goal.
Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool celebrates scoring a goal.
PREMIER LEAGUE
At last, Slot gets Liverpool victory that might make Arteta envious
Football
FIFA President Gianni Infantino and U.S. President Donald Trump on the red carpet prior to the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Draw.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino and U.S. President Donald Trump on the red carpet prior to the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Draw.
Fifa holds World Cup crisis talks over US strikes on Iran
Football
Football players on a field pause during a match to break their Ramadan fast, while a large screen displays a message about the pause.
Football players on a field pause during a match to break their Ramadan fast, while a large screen displays a message about the pause.
‘What’s the problem?’ — Guardiola baffled by boos at Muslim players breaking fast
Football
Michael McDarby, Head of Rugby/Sport at Campion School, stands with the U18 1st XV rugby team on a sports field.
Michael McDarby, Head of Rugby/Sport at Campion School, stands with the U18 1st XV rugby team on a sports field.
CHARLIE MORGAN
‘If England are going to win the World Cup, they need state schools like us’
Maro Itoje and George Ford singing the national anthem before a rugby match.
Maro Itoje and George Ford singing the national anthem before a rugby match.
COMMENT
LAWRENCE DALLAGLIO
Senior players letting England down. They must prove commitment to future
Maro Itoje and George Ford singing the national anthem before a rugby match.
Maro Itoje and George Ford singing the national anthem before a rugby match.
COMMENT
LAWRENCE DALLAGLIO
Senior players letting England down. They must prove commitment to future
Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool celebrates scoring a goal.
Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool celebrates scoring a goal.
PREMIER LEAGUE
At last, Slot gets Liverpool victory that might make Arteta envious
Football
Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool celebrates scoring a goal.
Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool celebrates scoring a goal.
PREMIER LEAGUE
At last, Slot gets Liverpool victory that might make Arteta envious
Football
FIFA President Gianni Infantino and U.S. President Donald Trump on the red carpet prior to the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Draw.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino and U.S. President Donald Trump on the red carpet prior to the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Draw.
Fifa holds World Cup crisis talks over US strikes on Iran
Football
FIFA President Gianni Infantino and U.S. President Donald Trump on the red carpet prior to the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Draw.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino and U.S. President Donald Trump on the red carpet prior to the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Draw.
Fifa holds World Cup crisis talks over US strikes on Iran
Football
Football players on a field pause during a match to break their Ramadan fast, while a large screen displays a message about the pause.
Football players on a field pause during a match to break their Ramadan fast, while a large screen displays a message about the pause.
‘What’s the problem?’ — Guardiola baffled by boos at Muslim players breaking fast
Football
Football players on a field pause during a match to break their Ramadan fast, while a large screen displays a message about the pause.
Football players on a field pause during a match to break their Ramadan fast, while a large screen displays a message about the pause.
‘What’s the problem?’ — Guardiola baffled by boos at Muslim players breaking fast
Football
Michael McDarby, Head of Rugby/Sport at Campion School, stands with the U18 1st XV rugby team on a sports field.
Michael McDarby, Head of Rugby/Sport at Campion School, stands with the U18 1st XV rugby team on a sports field.
CHARLIE MORGAN
‘If England are going to win the World Cup, they need state schools like us’
Michael McDarby, Head of Rugby/Sport at Campion School, stands with the U18 1st XV rugby team on a sports field.
Michael McDarby, Head of Rugby/Sport at Campion School, stands with the U18 1st XV rugby team on a sports field.
CHARLIE MORGAN
‘If England are going to win the World Cup, they need state schools like us’
COMMENT
LAWRENCE DALLAGLIO
Senior players letting England down. They must prove commitment to future

Underperforming staples of this team must ask themselves if they are up for battle on road to World Cup. If not, there’s plenty of talent in reserve

Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool celebrates scoring a goal.
Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool celebrates scoring a goal.
PREMIER LEAGUE
At last, Slot gets Liverpool victory that might make Arteta envious
Football
FIFA President Gianni Infantino and U.S. President Donald Trump on the red carpet prior to the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Draw.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino and U.S. President Donald Trump on the red carpet prior to the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Draw.
Fifa holds World Cup crisis talks over US strikes on Iran
Football
Maro Itoje and George Ford singing the national anthem before a rugby match.
Maro Itoje and George Ford singing the national anthem before a rugby match.
COMMENT
LAWRENCE DALLAGLIO
Senior players letting England down. They must prove commitment to future
Maro Itoje and George Ford singing the national anthem before a rugby match.
Maro Itoje and George Ford singing the national anthem before a rugby match.
COMMENT
LAWRENCE DALLAGLIO
Senior players letting England down. They must prove commitment to future
Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool celebrates scoring a goal.
Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool celebrates scoring a goal.
PREMIER LEAGUE
At last, Slot gets Liverpool victory that might make Arteta envious
Football
Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool celebrates scoring a goal.
Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool celebrates scoring a goal.
PREMIER LEAGUE
At last, Slot gets Liverpool victory that might make Arteta envious
Football
FIFA President Gianni Infantino and U.S. President Donald Trump on the red carpet prior to the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Draw.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino and U.S. President Donald Trump on the red carpet prior to the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Draw.
Fifa holds World Cup crisis talks over US strikes on Iran
Football
FIFA President Gianni Infantino and U.S. President Donald Trump on the red carpet prior to the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Draw.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino and U.S. President Donald Trump on the red carpet prior to the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Draw.
Fifa holds World Cup crisis talks over US strikes on Iran
Football
Football players on a field pause during a match to break their Ramadan fast, while a large screen displays a message about the pause.
‘What’s the problem?’ — Guardiola baffled by boos at Muslim players breaking fast

City manager calls for respect for religion and diversity after fans jeered during a pause in the 11th minute of their 1-0 win at Elland Road

Football
Michael McDarby, Head of Rugby/Sport at Campion School, stands with the U18 1st XV rugby team on a sports field.
Michael McDarby, Head of Rugby/Sport at Campion School, stands with the U18 1st XV rugby team on a sports field.
CHARLIE MORGAN
‘If England are going to win the World Cup, they need state schools like us’

Campion School is breaking private-school chokehold on rugby, but receives so little support that the FA, not RFU, is helping to fund its new pitch

Maro Itoje and George Ford singing the national anthem before a rugby match.
COMMENT
LAWRENCE DALLAGLIO
Senior players letting England down. They must prove commitment to future
Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool celebrates scoring a goal.
Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool celebrates scoring a goal.
PREMIER LEAGUE
At last, Slot gets Liverpool victory that might make Arteta envious
Football
FIFA President Gianni Infantino and U.S. President Donald Trump on the red carpet prior to the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Draw.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino and U.S. President Donald Trump on the red carpet prior to the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Draw.
Fifa holds World Cup crisis talks over US strikes on Iran
Football
Football players on a field pause during a match to break their Ramadan fast, while a large screen displays a message about the pause.
Football players on a field pause during a match to break their Ramadan fast, while a large screen displays a message about the pause.
‘What’s the problem?’ — Guardiola baffled by boos at Muslim players breaking fast
Football
Michael McDarby, Head of Rugby/Sport at Campion School, stands with the U18 1st XV rugby team on a sports field.
Michael McDarby, Head of Rugby/Sport at Campion School, stands with the U18 1st XV rugby team on a sports field.
CHARLIE MORGAN
‘If England are going to win the World Cup, they need state schools like us’
Maro Itoje and George Ford singing the national anthem before a rugby match.
Maro Itoje and George Ford singing the national anthem before a rugby match.
COMMENT
LAWRENCE DALLAGLIO
Senior players letting England down. They must prove commitment to future
Maro Itoje and George Ford singing the national anthem before a rugby match.
Maro Itoje and George Ford singing the national anthem before a rugby match.
COMMENT
LAWRENCE DALLAGLIO
Senior players letting England down. They must prove commitment to future
Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool celebrates scoring a goal.
Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool celebrates scoring a goal.
PREMIER LEAGUE
At last, Slot gets Liverpool victory that might make Arteta envious
Football
Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool celebrates scoring a goal.
Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool celebrates scoring a goal.
PREMIER LEAGUE
At last, Slot gets Liverpool victory that might make Arteta envious
Football
FIFA President Gianni Infantino and U.S. President Donald Trump on the red carpet prior to the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Draw.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino and U.S. President Donald Trump on the red carpet prior to the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Draw.
Fifa holds World Cup crisis talks over US strikes on Iran
Football
FIFA President Gianni Infantino and U.S. President Donald Trump on the red carpet prior to the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Draw.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino and U.S. President Donald Trump on the red carpet prior to the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Draw.
Fifa holds World Cup crisis talks over US strikes on Iran
Football
Football players on a field pause during a match to break their Ramadan fast, while a large screen displays a message about the pause.
Football players on a field pause during a match to break their Ramadan fast, while a large screen displays a message about the pause.
‘What’s the problem?’ — Guardiola baffled by boos at Muslim players breaking fast
Football
Football players on a field pause during a match to break their Ramadan fast, while a large screen displays a message about the pause.
Football players on a field pause during a match to break their Ramadan fast, while a large screen displays a message about the pause.
‘What’s the problem?’ — Guardiola baffled by boos at Muslim players breaking fast
Football
Michael McDarby, Head of Rugby/Sport at Campion School, stands with the U18 1st XV rugby team on a sports field.
Michael McDarby, Head of Rugby/Sport at Campion School, stands with the U18 1st XV rugby team on a sports field.
CHARLIE MORGAN
‘If England are going to win the World Cup, they need state schools like us’
Michael McDarby, Head of Rugby/Sport at Campion School, stands with the U18 1st XV rugby team on a sports field.
Michael McDarby, Head of Rugby/Sport at Campion School, stands with the U18 1st XV rugby team on a sports field.
CHARLIE MORGAN
‘If England are going to win the World Cup, they need state schools like us’
Maro Itoje and George Ford singing the national anthem before a rugby match.
COMMENT
LAWRENCE DALLAGLIO
Senior players letting England down. They must prove commitment to future
Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool celebrates scoring a goal.
Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool celebrates scoring a goal.
PREMIER LEAGUE
At last, Slot gets Liverpool victory that might make Arteta envious
Football
FIFA President Gianni Infantino and U.S. President Donald Trump on the red carpet prior to the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Draw.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino and U.S. President Donald Trump on the red carpet prior to the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Draw.
Fifa holds World Cup crisis talks over US strikes on Iran
Football
Maro Itoje and George Ford singing the national anthem before a rugby match.
Maro Itoje and George Ford singing the national anthem before a rugby match.
COMMENT
LAWRENCE DALLAGLIO
Senior players letting England down. They must prove commitment to future
Maro Itoje and George Ford singing the national anthem before a rugby match.
Maro Itoje and George Ford singing the national anthem before a rugby match.
COMMENT
LAWRENCE DALLAGLIO
Senior players letting England down. They must prove commitment to future
Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool celebrates scoring a goal.
Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool celebrates scoring a goal.
PREMIER LEAGUE
At last, Slot gets Liverpool victory that might make Arteta envious
Football
Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool celebrates scoring a goal.
Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool celebrates scoring a goal.
PREMIER LEAGUE
At last, Slot gets Liverpool victory that might make Arteta envious
Football
FIFA President Gianni Infantino and U.S. President Donald Trump on the red carpet prior to the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Draw.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino and U.S. President Donald Trump on the red carpet prior to the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Draw.
Fifa holds World Cup crisis talks over US strikes on Iran
Football
FIFA President Gianni Infantino and U.S. President Donald Trump on the red carpet prior to the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Draw.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino and U.S. President Donald Trump on the red carpet prior to the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Draw.
Fifa holds World Cup crisis talks over US strikes on Iran
Football
Football players on a field pause during a match to break their Ramadan fast, while a large screen displays a message about the pause.
Football players on a field pause during a match to break their Ramadan fast, while a large screen displays a message about the pause.
‘What’s the problem?’ — Guardiola baffled by boos at Muslim players breaking fast
Football
Michael McDarby, Head of Rugby/Sport at Campion School, stands with the U18 1st XV rugby team on a sports field.
Michael McDarby, Head of Rugby/Sport at Campion School, stands with the U18 1st XV rugby team on a sports field.
CHARLIE MORGAN
‘If England are going to win the World Cup, they need state schools like us’
Emma Raducanu reacts to coach Mark Petchey during practice.
Alyson RuddStop chasing fairytale of New York, Emma. Time to get a proper coaching team
Tommaso Menoncello and Juan Ignacio Brex of Italy celebrating after the Guinness Six Nations match against Wales.
Stuart BarnesItalian duo will relish history shot at England’s muddled midfield
Constitution Hill and Oisin Murphy winning the SBK Road To Cheltenham Novice Stakes.
Brough ScottConstitution Hill call was spot on… now racing must show common sense again
Collage of three rugby players in action.
Furbank’s flair, Ojomoh’s verve — England hopefuls make case to face Italy

Theo Dan, Seb Atkinson, Chandler Cunningham-South and Cadan Murley also had chance to impress Steve Borthwick in club games this weekend. How did they do?

Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford celebrates a goal.
PREMIER LEAGUE
Pickford’s late wonder save condemns Newcastle to worst run in five years
Football
Arvid Lindblad preparing to drive in the garage during F1 Shakedown.
Why ‘brains’ of British teenager Lindblad will help him in debut year
Formula 1
Greg Cackett of Team GB smiles at the camera, wearing a white Team GB shirt, with his reflection visible in a mirrored surface.
WINTER OLYMPICS
Shame, pride and isolation — what it’s like not to win an Olympic medal
Winter Olympics
Angus O'Brien of the Dragons RFC prepares to attempt the conversion during the game between Dragons and Benetton in United Rugby Championship.
COMMENT
STEPHEN JONES
Dragons roaring again — and exposing soulless fools killing Welsh rugby
Rugby union
SL Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni hides his mouth while arguing with Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior.
VAR is coming for second yellows – and crackdown on covering mouths
Football
Harry Cobden on The Long Point jumps over the last hurdle during a horse race.
Thunderer’s racing tips for Sunday
Horse racing
Greg Cackett of Team GB smiles at the camera, wearing a white Team GB shirt, with his reflection visible in a mirrored surface.
WINTER OLYMPICS
Shame, pride and isolation — what it’s like not to win an Olympic medal
Winter Olympics
Angus O'Brien of the Dragons RFC prepares to attempt the conversion during the game between Dragons and Benetton in United Rugby Championship.
COMMENT
STEPHEN JONES
Dragons roaring again — and exposing soulless fools killing Welsh rugby
Rugby union
SL Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni hides his mouth while arguing with Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior.
VAR is coming for second yellows – and crackdown on covering mouths
Football
Harry Cobden on The Long Point jumps over the last hurdle during a horse race.
Thunderer’s racing tips for Sunday
Horse racing
Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford celebrates a goal.
PREMIER LEAGUE
Pickford’s late wonder save condemns Newcastle to worst run in five years
Football
Arvid Lindblad preparing to drive in the garage during F1 Shakedown.
Why ‘brains’ of British teenager Lindblad will help him in debut year
Formula 1
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Collage of Brighton women's football team celebrating, fans cheering, and a football match on a field.
How to house a WSL team — women’s football’s great stadium quandary

Teams such as Chelsea flit between filling a small, intimate ground or falling well short of capacity at major stadium. Now they are seeking a third way

Women's football

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Burnley's Ashley Barnes appearing to handle the ball before scoring a goal against Brentford.
PREMIER LEAGUE
Burnley denied miraculous comeback as VAR rules out two late goals

Burnley 3 Brentford 4: Mikkel Damsgaard seals thriller after Scott Parker’s side recover from three down and have two efforts ruled out

Burnley's Ashley Barnes appearing to handle the ball before scoring a goal against Brentford.
PREMIER LEAGUE
Burnley denied miraculous comeback as VAR rules out two late goals
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