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Players at 'high risk' as tennis chases sun
With high temperatures and very high UV levels at the Australian Open, BBC Sport looks at the effects of playing for hours outdoors.
'I don't want to give myself too much of a hard time'
British number one Emma Raducanu says she is leaving the Australian Open with her "head held high" after losing 7-6 (7-3) 6-2 to Austria's Anastasia Potapova in the second round.
Discover the Best Free Bisexual Dating Sites for Authentic Connections
Bisexual people looking to explore the community more would do well to use a dating app to help with this. With an app, you can dip your toes in and connect with people you’ll like. But, some sites stand out more than others. Let’s go through some of the best picks for bisexual women and […] The post Discover the Best Free Bisexual Dating Sites for Authentic Connections appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
2026 Six Nations squad news: Sione Tuipolotu captains Scotland, Dewi Lake leads Wales
Wales and Scotland have released their squads ahead of the 2026 Guinness Men’s Six Nations, with both teams making some surprise changes from Autumn. The post 2026 Six Nations squad news: Sione Tuipolotu captains Scotland, Dewi Lake leads Wales appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Who owns the teams competing in The Hundred?
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team take a look at who owns each team in The Hundred.
Framed: The Snooker Podcast
Shabnam Younus-Jewell goes behind-the-scenes at this year's Masters tournament at Alexandra Palace.
Super Rugby Americas 2026 preview: Why this could be the hardest season to call
As the 2026 season draws closer, all eight franchises have now confirmed their squads and coaching staff. The post Super Rugby Americas 2026 preview: Why this could be the hardest season to call appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Champions Cup Sunday review: Harlequins shine, Bristol Bears struggle and last 16 draw confirmed
Sunday’s Champions Cup action featured four English sides going into battle looking to secure their spots in the final 16, truly beginning the race to Bilbao. The post Champions Cup Sunday review: Harlequins shine, Bristol Bears struggle and last 16 draw confirmed appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
4 Tactical Trends Shaping the Premiership Title Race This Season
The Premiership title race in 2026 is being decided by details that rarely make highlight reels. With margins tightening and squads stretched by fixture congestion, tactical precision has become the separator between contenders and chasers. Bath began the campaign as defending champions after last year’s historic treble, but the pack is close. They remain the […] The post 4 Tactical Trends Shaping the Premiership Title Race This Season appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Australia’s Ben O’Connor is out of the shadows and primed to scale cycling’s heights | Martin Pegan
The Jayco AlUla rider is finally in a position to find out what he’s capable of at a grand tour with form, fitness and a strong team behind him Ben O’Connor is just one of the many in the current generation of professional cyclists who knows how it feels to finish as the best of the rest. The Australian’s proudest moment on a bike comes not from raising his arms in triumph on the road, but while finishing second behind Tadej Pogacar at the world championships in 2024. “That was a huge race, an a
The Best Apps for Rugby
If you’re serious about rugby, whether that means watching every Test match, tracking your club’s results, or sorting out your own game, the right app makes life a lot easier. While some are built for die-hards, others are perfect for casual fans. RugbyPass is the most complete rugby app out there, with live and on-demand […] The post The Best Apps for Rugby appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Leinster late to the party – Leo Cullen’s new plan or still a work in progress?
In previous seasons of the United Rugby Championship and the Champions Cup, we have seen a consistency with Leinster in which, for many games, the title holders will fly into a strong lead in the first half and defend to the hilt for the second half. This season, the tactics appear to be different. The post Leinster late to the party – Leo Cullen’s new plan or still a work in progress? appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Wilson beats Higgins to win first Masters title - watch the best shots
Watch the best shots as Kyren Wilson beats John Higgins to claim his first Masters title.
Kyren Wilson holds off John Higgins to secure his first Masters title
World No 2 defeats ‘legend and idol’ 10-6 in final ‘I’m trying not to cry because it means so much’ Kyren Wilson collected his first Masters title to thwart John Higgins’s hopes of making more history after a cagey final replete with uncharacteristic errors from both players. Higgins was seeking a third Masters title at Alexandra Palace – 20 years after he last lifted the trophy – and, at 50, the Scot had become the oldest player to reach the final of a triple crown event. Continue reading...
Manu Vunipola: Return to Prem from Japan is a possibility
Manu Vunipola admits he endured a frustrating and, at times, eye-opening introduction to life in Japan as he adjusted to a deeply ingrained hierarchy. The post Manu Vunipola: Return to Prem from Japan is a possibility appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Chris Robshaw: England are ready to take Six Nations title
Chris Robshaw only has eyes for a triumphant Six Nations for England as they prepare to throw their World Cup cards firmly on the table. The post Chris Robshaw: England are ready to take Six Nations title appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Charlie Bracken: I want to help Saracens back to the top
Scrum-half Charlie Bracken believes his ‘X-factor’ can help Saracens surge back up the Prem rugby table. The post Charlie Bracken: I want to help Saracens back to the top appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Bristol Bears vs Bordeaux-Begles: Most important game ever – Pat Lam
Pat Lam has billed Bristol Bears’ Champions Cup clash against holders Bordeaux-Begles at Ashton Gate today as the most important in the club’s history. The post Bristol Bears vs Bordeaux-Begles: Most important game ever – Pat Lam appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Northampton Saints vs Scarlets: Phil Dowson tells his side to keep calm
Phil Dowson will tell his Northampton Saints players to focus on beating the Scarlets at Franklin’s Gardens rather than get ahead of themselves and gun for the try bonus point from the off. The post Northampton Saints vs Scarlets: Phil Dowson tells his side to keep calm appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
La Rochelle vs Harlequins: We need a repeat performance, says Quins coach Jason Gilmore
Jason Gilmore is not getting carried away by the way Harlequins ended their losing run by blowing away the Stormers last weekend. The post La Rochelle vs Harlequins: We need a repeat performance, says Quins coach Jason Gilmore appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Gloucester 14-31 Toulon: Cherry and Whites are taught a lesson in French style
Gloucester’s hopes of further involvement in European rugby this season were easily extinguished by a talented Toulon last night. The post Gloucester 14-31 Toulon: Cherry and Whites are taught a lesson in French style appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Toulouse 77-7 Sale Sharks: That drubbing really hurts, says Alex Sanderson
France’s superstar captain Antoine Dupont put any watching England fans on high alert ahead of the Six Nations after showing that he’s back to his very best as Toulouse inflicted a record defeat for Sale Sharks. The post Toulouse 77-7 Sale Sharks: That drubbing really hurts, says Alex Sanderson appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Sale Sharks humiliated as Toulouse inflict record defeat
Sale Sharks last night suffered a record 77-7 defeat at the hands of Toulouse as the French team avoided a shock Champions Cup exit by scoring 11 tries on their way to a crushing victory. The post Sale Sharks humiliated as Toulouse inflict record defeat appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Harlequins full-back Tyrone Green – We will need to be at our best for second half of season
Tyrone Green made a timely return from injury last weekend to help Harlequins out of their slump with a big performance against the Stormers, and the full-back says only the same will do for the second half of the season. The post Harlequins full-back Tyrone Green – We will need to be at our best for second half of season appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Glasgow Warriors vs Saracens: Scottish side will be a tougher challenge – Fergus Burke
Fergus Burke helped guide Saracens to an epic 20-14 win over six-time Champions Cup winners Toulouse last weekend, but predicts they will have even more on their plate today against Glasgow Warriors. The post Glasgow Warriors vs Saracens: Scottish side will be a tougher challenge – Fergus Burke appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Dragons 35-12 Newcastle Red Bulls: Resurgent Welsh region take down Alan Dickens’ side
Newcastle Red Bulls’ impressive performances in the Challenge Cup came to an abrupt halt as resurgent Dragons virtually booked qualification for the last-16 with a convincing victory. The post Dragons 35-12 Newcastle Red Bulls: Resurgent Welsh region take down Alan Dickens’ side appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Bath 63-10 Edinburgh: Alfie Barbeary powers hosts into last 16
England don’t exactly lack for back-row candidates at present, but a rampaging Alfie Barbeary must come into the Six Nations equation after yet another MOM performance in Europe. The post Bath 63-10 Edinburgh: Alfie Barbeary powers hosts into last 16 appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Bayonne 13-22 Leinster: Another late show makes sure of top spot for the Irish province
Leinster ensured top spot in Pool 3 and secured a home last 16 tie by grinding out a hard-fought victory over a defiant Bayonne at Stade Jean Dauger. The post Bayonne 13-22 Leinster: Another late show makes sure of top spot for the Irish province appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Stormers 39-26 Leicester Tigers: Geoff Parling’s visiting side put up a fight
Leicester Tigers look destined for the Challenge Cup, but a much-changed side made the Stormers battle for victory to the very end in a match that started in warm sunshine and ended in teeming rain. The post Stormers 39-26 Leicester Tigers: Geoff Parling’s visiting side put up a fight appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Josh Barton: Coventry are raring to go after break
Coventry scrum-half Josh Barton believes the mid-season break arrived at just the right time as his side target a sixth consecutive victory next weekend against fellow high flyers Bedford Blues. The post Josh Barton: Coventry are raring to go after break appeared first on The Rugby Paper.