3 h. ago International badminton star Axelsen aiming to put injury woes behind him at YONEX All England Championships

Axelsen won the YONEX All England title in 2020 and 2022, and the Dane also reached the final and lost the year before each of those victories.

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4 d. ago Lawrence Dallaglio issues England World Cup challenge after all

Under Steve Borthwick, England have won 11 consecutive Test matches, knocking off Rugby Championship trio Australia, Argentina and New Zealand during the Quilter Nations Series.

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4 d. ago Walsh takes lead role as England face new test in clash of continental champions

Wiegman has had to rejig defence and captaincy for a Wembley friendly with China that should pose new challenges for LionessesWhen England welcome China to a sold-out Wembley Stadium on Saturday afternoon, it will mark the sixth meeting between two nations who have been on different trajectories in recent years. The marketing has focused on the clash of continental champions – England as the holders of the European Championship and China as the winners of the 2022 Asian Cup – but there has since been a change in fortunes between the two.The widening gap was evident the last time they met, at the 2023 Women’s World Cup, when England put six past the Steel Roses to progress to the last 16. It caught the eye not only because of the score but because of a bold tactical change from Sarina Wiegman – a switch from 4-3-3 to 3-5-2 – to deal with the absence of Keira Walsh. It kicked the Lionesses’ campaign into life and they made the final, while China exited, registering their worst finish ...

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8 d. ago England know how to win under Borthwick – now to handle great expectations | Gerard Meagher

After 11 successive victories, England will go into next year’s Six Nations as the team to beatA Six Nations grand slam, plus Nations Championship victories against South Africa and Fiji and England would head to Argentina next July having equalled their record run of 18 wins, in pursuit of a ground-breaking No 19. Sounds simple put like that, but there’s more chance of Steve Borthwick busting his best moves in England’s next viral TikTok video than him entertaining any thought of record runs.That is not to criticise, because even though Borthwick is allergic to looking too far ahead, doing so would be to get drastically carried away. The point here is that the more England keep winning, and they will enter the Six Nations next year as the team to beat after 11 on the trot, the more expectation increases. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Six Nations 2026: Ticket offers and travel packages with England v Italy in Rome deal for just £799pp

RUGBY fans can secure their spot for one of the most anticipated games of the Six Nations - England's trip to Rome to face Italy. The iconic championship, a glorious celebration of fierce rivalries and national pride, will kick off on Thursday 5 February. The tournament gets off to a flying start with a blockbuster...

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1 week ago Mark Kaylor: Frank Bruno issues emotional boxing statement honouring his longtime pal

Frank Bruno's friend, Mark Kaylor, died on Sunday after a long career, during which he claimed the revered ABA (England Boxing National Amateur Championships) trophy in 1980

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