Sports quiz of the week: French Open, Stanley Cup and surprise results Have you been following the big stories in tennis, football, rugby union, golf and more sports around the world? The Guardian - UK · Jun 7, 2024
Johann van Graan: Bath exactly where they should be after years of hard graft The West Country club are bidding to land a first Gallagher Premiership title. The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2024
Gloucester-Hartpury star reveals secrets behind shot at Premiership Women’s Rugby double Tatyana Heard and her teammates prepare to face Exeter Chiefs in the semis after season of tremendous form The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2024
Harry Randall more than happy to show off his ‘super strengths’ in England camp Randall has been looking to push his claim to a place on the summer tour to Japan and New Zealand. The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2024
The Townsville Redemption: Sky Blues eye Origin III NSW will head to Townsville for the women's State of Origin decider with memories of last year's second interstate game still fresh in their memories. AAP · Jun 6, 2024
Courtney Lawes proud of Northampton legacy as he prepares for final game Lawes’ Saints career concludes with Saturday’s Gallagher Premiership final against Bath. The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2024
Leah Burke says Challenge Cup win would ’round off journey’ after injury battle The St Helens winger missed last year’s historic Wembley win through a serious knee injury. The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2024
History on Maroons' side as Blues seek MCG miracle NSW have a mountain to climb to rescue the State of Origin series, but prop Payne Haas says it's a feat the Blues can accomplish. AAP · Jun 5, 2024
Twickenham security ‘all over’ any attempted protests at Premiership final Two Just Stop Oil activists caused a significant delay to the 2023 showpiece The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2024
Twickenham tightens security for Premiership final amid protest fears Undercover operatives are set to be deployed at Saturday’s Premiership final at Twickenham as part of measures aimed at avoiding a repeat of last year’s pitch invasions The Guardian - UK · Jun 5, 2024
RFU ‘very aware’ of Twickenham protest threat ahead of Premiership final Last year’s final was disrupted by protestors and the Premiership have vowed there will be no repeat The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2024
'Let down my state': Suaalii remorseful after Walsh hit Blues coach Michael Maguire has ridiculed claims his side targeted Maroons No.1 Reece Walsh, as NSW's Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii apologised for his reckless tackle. AAP · Jun 5, 2024
‘Joy and laughter’: the Leicester rugby team for children with Down’s syndrome Parents say the training sessions are a ‘lifeline’ opportunity for their children to participate in sport The Guardian - UK · Jun 5, 2024
Sid Going obituary One of the greatest of All Blacks rugby scrum-halves known for his formidable speed and strength The Guardian - UK · Jun 5, 2024
The Guardian - AU · Jun 5, 2024 Queensland down NSW after Joseph Sua’ali’i sent off in State of Origin 2024 Game 1 Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow scored a hat-trick in the 38-10 win for the Maroons after the Blues were forced to play most of the game in Sydney with 12 men
AAP · Jun 5, 2024 Cobbo selection masterstroke key to Maroons victory Maroons coach Billy Slater was criticised for picking Selwyn Cobbo on the bench but he was crucial in the 38-10 win over NSW after Reece Walsh left the field.
The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2024 Charlie Ewels believes Bath are ready to claim first Gallagher Premiership crown Bath and west country rivals Gloucester are the only two current Premiership clubs never to have won the competition since its inception 27 years ago.
The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2024 Team triumph comes before individual highlights for Matty Ashton The winger will line up for Warrington in Saturday’s Challenge Cup final against Wigan.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 5, 2024 State of Origin 2024 Game 1: Queensland Maroons beat NSW Blues – as it happened Minute by minute: A Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow hat-trick helped Queensland win the series opener 38-10 after NSW had Joseph Sua’ali’i sent off early
The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2024 Poppy Cleall backed to respond to Red Roses contract snub as Saracens coach questions timing of announcement The announcement that the number eight had lost her England contract came just days before the PWR semi-finals
The National (Scotland) · Jun 5, 2024 Martin Hannan: Today I am declaring an emergency for Scottish rugby It is an increasingly common way for governments, national and local, to get themselves some headlines and some breathing space and deflect…
AAP · Jun 5, 2024 Lomax says Origin selection about style, not position Zac Lomax will debut in State of Origin as a winger, but says his rise to a NSW representative is not solely due to his position switch at St George Illawarra.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 4, 2024 Northampton’s Alex Mitchell backs Fin Smith in duel with Bath’s Finn Russell Ales Mitchell said Northampton’s Fin Smith can come out on top in his Premiership final battle with Bath’s Finn Russell
AAP · Jun 4, 2024 No complacency as Slater tries to emulate Meninga Billy Slater is eyeing off the chance to win his first three series as Queensland State of Origin coach, a feat only achieved by Mal Meninga and Arthur Beetson.
The Independent UK · Jun 4, 2024 Amy Hardcastle: Leeds want to do Rob Burrow proud in Women’s Challenge Cup final Burrow died on Sunday after a four-and-a-half-year battle with motor neurone disease.