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India retain T20 World Cup with 96-run final win over New Zealand – as it happened
Sanju Samson and Jasprit Bumrah starred as an irresistible India crushed New Zealand to retain the T20 World Cup 3rd over: India 27-0 (Samson 14, Abhishek 12) Matt Henry is replaced by Jacob Duffy after only one over. The gamble doesn’t pay off, with Duffy’s first over costing 15. Abhishek larruped two fours over the top before hitting another big shot just short of Phillips at deep square leg. Samson finished the over with an imperious drive over mid-off for four. Continue reading...
India retain T20 World Cup as Samson and Bumrah inspire rout of New Zealand
Final: India, 255-5, beat NZ, 159, by 96 runs Samson’s 89 leads way before Bumrah takes four for 15 It might not have been the thriller neutrals wanted, but it was everything India desired. They became the first men’s team to defend the T20 World Cup and the first side to win it at home, after drowning New Zealand in a deluge of runs in front of 100,000 giddy and almost universally blue‑clad supporters. New Zealand looked forlorn while conceding 255 and wretched when attempting to chase it, an
Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo storms to half-marathon world record in Lisbon
25-year-old sets mark of 57min 20sec Ugandan had previously set record in 2021 Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo regained the half-marathon world record on Sunday, storming to victory in a stunning time of 57 minutes and 20 seconds in Lisbon. The 25-year-old shaved 10 seconds off the previous world record, set by Ethiopia’s Yomif Kejelcha in Valencia in 2024. Kiplimo last held the record in 2021, when he clocked 57:31 on the same Lisbon course. Continue reading...
New rules will lead to more 'drama' in F1 racing
The Chequered Flag podcast's Jennie Gow and Marc Priestly discuss how new F1 regulations will entice "casual fans" with more "drama" on the tracks.
Mercedes 'hit ground running' with new F1 car regulations
On the latest episode of The Chequered Flag Podcast, former McLaren mechanic Marc Priestly credits Mercedes for the way they have managed to "hit the ground running" on integrating new F1 car regulations.
'The tide is turning back towards Hamilton' - Priestley
The Chequered Podcast's Harry Benjamin, Jennie Gow and Marc Priestly discuss Lewis Hamilton's strong performance in the Australian Grand Prix, plus his 'upbeat, positive' mood over race weekend.
Brit rookie Lindblad 'living his dream' on F1 debut
Racing Bulls' rookie Arvid Lindblad says he "showed people a bit of what I am here to do" after finishing eighth on his F1 debut at the Australian Grand Prix.
‘We are going to have a big accident’: Lando Norris warns new F1 rules pose danger
World champion concerned about speed of overtaking Lewis Hamilton backs changes after Australian GP Lando Norris has warned that Formula One is in danger of having a major accident that could injure fans as well as drivers after the season’s first race in Melbourne. The world champion was one of many drivers expressing discontent at the sport’s new direction over the weekend, but other senior figures in F1 have called for time to adapt to the new rules. Norris finished fifth for McLaren at the
Was new-era F1 really racing or more like a computer game?
The opening race of F1's new era in Australia left the drivers with mixed feelings about what the sport had become, writes Andrew Benson.
Russell 'imperious' and Bearman 'raced beautifully' - driver ratings
BBC Radio 5 Live F1 commentator Harry Benjamin rates how the drivers performed during the Australian Grand Prix.
Ruthless Australia defeat India in Alyssa Healy’s last Test
Australia win by 10 wickets at the Waca Annabel Sutherland named player of the match and series Read Megan Maurice’s over-by-over report 34th over: India 117-6 (Rawal 50, Rana 19) Lots of chat from the Australians being picked up on the stump mic as King continues to turn the screws in her spell. Rawal manages to find a single and brings up her 50 – she’s has been fantastic for India so far. Once Rana gets on strike, she has a clear plan and gets down low and sweeps the ball to the boundary f
Steve Borthwick insists RFU backing remains despite England’s Six Nations defeat to Italy
Steve Borthwick insists he retains the confidence of his RFU bosses despite England’s historic humbling in Rome yesterday. The post Steve Borthwick insists RFU backing remains despite England’s Six Nations defeat to Italy appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Scotland set up Six Nations nail-biter after electrifying victory over France
Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu revealed that the pressure on coach Gregor Townsend has been the inspiration behind their remarkable three-match winning streak, which culminated in yesterday’s thrilling 50-40 victory over France at Murrayfield. The post Scotland set up Six Nations nail-biter after electrifying victory over France appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
All off to France for the Grand Slam then? Paul Rees on England’s Six Nations slide after another defeat
England set their sights on the Grand Slam but could end up with the wooden spoon. The post All off to France for the Grand Slam then? Paul Rees on England’s Six Nations slide after another defeat appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Darcy Graham confident that Scotland can beat Ireland and win the race for the Six Nations title
Darcy Graham is confident his Scotland side can head to Dublin on Saturday and go home with the Six Nations title. The post Darcy Graham confident that Scotland can beat Ireland and win the race for the Six Nations title appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Chris Boyd insists Gloucester will have to alter their style
New Gloucester technical director Chris Boyd says the team must “modify” their expansive style of play until reinforcements arrive this summer. The post Chris Boyd insists Gloucester will have to alter their style appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
England 18-23 Italy: Steve Borthwick’s stunned squad are left with no defence
England lost their heads and Steve Borthwick’s neck is on the line after they made history of the wrong kind in Rome yesterday. The post England 18-23 Italy: Steve Borthwick’s stunned squad are left with no defence appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Paul Williams: Wales’ young guns are showing the way
Watching Welsh rugby’s recent performances, or reading about Welsh rugby’s political events, can have a premature ageing effect on the faces of a typical Welsh rugby supporter. The post Paul Williams: Wales’ young guns are showing the way appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Exeter Chiefs vs Northampton Saints: It is time to deliver, Rob Baxter tells Zack Wimbush
Rob Baxter has challenged Zack Wimbush to back up his recent Prem Cup performances and not get carried away by speculation over his international future as Exeter Chiefs face Northampton Saints today. The post Exeter Chiefs vs Northampton Saints: It is time to deliver, Rob Baxter tells Zack Wimbush appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Leicester Tigers vs Bath: Will Butt – I want to go out on a high
Will Butt intends to leave Bath on a high after deciding to end his 12-year playing association with the club and join Exeter Chiefs in the summer. The post Leicester Tigers vs Bath: Will Butt – I want to go out on a high appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Ireland U20s 48-33 Wales U20s: Daniel Ryan double puts the Irish on track as the Welsh run out of steam
Ireland Under-20s proved too strong for Wales in an entertaining affair at Virgin Media Park in Cork, ending the visitors’ hopes of claiming their first win on Irish soil in eight years. The post Ireland U20s 48-33 Wales U20s: Daniel Ryan double puts the Irish on track as the Welsh run out of steam appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Italy U20s 17-37 England U20s: Finn Keylock sparks Red Rose as they hand Italians a finishing lesson
Saracens flyhalf Finn Keylock scored 17 points as England Under-20s returned to winning ways with victory over Italy at Stadio Monigo in Treviso, though their hopes of reclaiming the title were ended earlier in the evening by France’s win over Scotland. The post Italy U20s 17-37 England U20s: Finn Keylock sparks Red Rose as they hand Italians a finishing lesson appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Ireland 27-17 Wales: Hit by lightning! Rhys Carre puts on a show for the visitors
Ireland fans were happy enough with a bonus point win and Wales supporters will point to a second strong performance on the bounce, albeit another defeat, but the only thing anybody will remember from this game is Rhys Carre’s brilliant try. The post Ireland 27-17 Wales: Hit by lightning! Rhys Carre puts on a show for the visitors appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Maro Itoje admits England’s Six Nations defeat to Ireland was ‘hard to switch off from’
Maro Itoje has revealed how the hangover from captaining England to two consecutive losses hit him in the aftermath of the drubbing by Ireland two weeks ago. The post Maro Itoje admits England’s Six Nations defeat to Ireland was ‘hard to switch off from’ appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Scotland 50-40 France: Rampant Scots stay in the title hunt
For the first time in Six Nations history, Scotland will go into Super Saturday with a chance of winning the title after blowing heavy favourites France away at Murrayfield. The post Scotland 50-40 France: Rampant Scots stay in the title hunt appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Orlando Bailey: I’m happy to be at Leicester Tigers
Orlando Bailey squares up against his former club Bath in the Prem Cup semi-final at Welford Road today, having no regrets about his summer move to Leicester Tigers. The post Orlando Bailey: I’m happy to be at Leicester Tigers appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Ben Earl: My journey to 50 England caps has been amazing
Cricket fan Ben Earl raised his bat for 50 England caps in Rome yesterday and colleagues insisted it was never in doubt. The post Ben Earl: My journey to 50 England caps has been amazing appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
England’s Alex Coles supports new contact rules
England’s Alex Coles has welcomed new rules over contact in training but insists he is well looked after anyway by club and country. The post England’s Alex Coles supports new contact rules appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Wales skipper Dewi Lake insists win is ‘just around the corner’ for Steve Tandy’s men
Wales’ losing Six Nations streak has stretched to 15 matches – the previous victory coming against Italy in March 2023 – but captain Dewi Lake is confident they can get a result against the Azzurri on Saturday to avoid a third successive wooden spoon. The post Wales skipper Dewi Lake insists win is ‘just around the corner’ for Steve Tandy’s men appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Ramm on his way to Western Force
NORTHAMPTON winger James Ramm will join Australian Super Rugby side Western Force on a two-year deal at the end of the Prem season. The 27-year-old, who previously played for Waratahs, helped Saints to the Prem title in 2024 and has scored 31 tries in 68 appearances over four years at Franklin’s Gardens. Ramm, right, who […] The post Ramm on his way to Western Force appeared first on The Rugby Paper.