4 h. ago Beating Pumas could open pivotal chapter in England’s 2027 World Cup story

Defeat of Argentina in 2000 was important stepping stone for Clive Woodward’s side on way to winning ultimate prizeIt is exactly 25 years since the most fraught pre-match buildup in the history of English international rugby union. In this same week in November 2000 a pay row led to the entire national side walking out on strike, prompting Clive Woodward to threaten that an alternative team of lower-league amateurs would be chosen if his players did not return to training by 11am the following morning.After a tense standoff they duly did so, a grudging truce was agreed and the weekend game against Argentina went ahead with England winning 19-0. Three years later all but two of that matchday squad (the exceptions were David Flatman and Matt Perry) were lifting the Rugby World Cup in Australia. The moral of the “strike” story? The darkest hour can be the springboard to a spectacular golden dawn. Continue reading...

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27 h. ago Efrain Juarez confirms Celtic manager interest as he gets honest over prospect of Parkhead return

The Pumas coach claims that the Hoops are keeping an eye on him after Pumas were beaten in the Apertura playoff

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65 h. ago Steve Borthwick: Elliot Daly will be key for England at 2027 World Cup

Daly starts the final match of the autumn against Argentina on Sunday, his first appearance since the British and Irish Lions tour in July.

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2 w. ago England to renew rivalry with Spain in 2027 Women’s World Cup qualifying

England have been handed a difficult draw as they bid to qualify

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2 w. ago England to face world champions Spain in 2027 World Cup qualifying

Iceland and Ukraine make up England’s League A group.

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2 w. ago World Cup 2027 qualifying draw live: England face Spain rematch as group opponents revealed

Sarina Wiegman’s European champions will take on the world champions in their road to Brazil in 2027, while Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland are also hoping to qualify

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2 w. ago World Cup 2027 qualifying draw live: England could face nightmare group with opponents to be revealed

Sarina Wiegman’s European champions could face a tricky test on the road to Brazil in 2027, while Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland are also hoping to qualify

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2 w. ago Motherwell 1 St Mirren 4: The full story on how the Buddies reached Premier Sports Cup Final

Stephen Robinson's men starred under the Saturday night lights at Hampden to advance to next month's Premier Sports Cup showpiece.

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3 w. ago England at risk of 2027 World Cup embarrassment and in need of ODI upswing

Brook bemoans world class batters’ lack of performanceEngland eighth in ODI rankings with tough tests to comeHarry Brook has admitted that he is flummoxed by England’s inability to get consistent results in recent one-day internationals, saying that some of the supposedly stellar talents in his squad – which includes up to seven batters he insists “would get into any team in the world” – “just haven’t performed well enough”.“It is disappointing, isn’t it?” England’s white-ball captain admitted, as he looked ahead to the third and final fixture in an already-lost series against New Zealand. “You go round every single player there and you think: ‘Bloody hell, there isn’t many teams that they don’t get into in the world.’ It’s disappointing we haven’t performed as well as we could. Sometimes you’ve got to hold your hand up and say they’ve been the better team.” Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Stirling Uni footballer shares story in sport as Scottish Cup clash looms

Lewis Blane has been a stalwart for the Uni's team this season - as the students prepare for League Two opposition in the cup.

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