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Formula One: Kimi Antonelli wins Chinese Grand Prix race updates – as it happened
️ 19-year-old Italian beats Mercedes teammate George Russell ️ Lewis Hamilton third as both McLarens fail to start in Shanghai Norris’ McLaren is still in the garage and it now doesn’t have a seat in it: mechanics needing to remove it so they could get a look at the electrics of his car. Some frantic work taking place with just over 20 minutes to lights out. Russell’s issues in qualifying didn’t prevent him from seeing off challenges from the Ferraris to win the first sprint race of the season.
McLaren drivers explain what led to double DNS at F1 Chinese GP
Technical issues took both McLaren cars out of Formula 1’s Chinese Grand Prix before it even started, to Lando Norris’ and Oscar Piastri’s dismay. Struck by an electronics issue, reigning world champion Norris failed to make it out of the garage for the Shanghai race, while team-mate Piastri had to be wheeled back into the pitlane from the grid, because of what the Australian described as ...Keep reading
Khawaja's first-class career ends as Queensland miss Sheffield Shield final
Incumbent Test opener Jake Weatherlad struck a rapid half-century after Tasmania's top order wobbled
Green signs off season by ending century drought
After taking 21 balls to open his account, Green launched five sixes in his first century in any format since last August
Doggett a chance for Shield final after South Australia qualify on bonus points
Queensland were bowled out for 178 in the first innings against Tasmania meaning they will not get the required bonus points to pass South Australia even with a win
Not 114, the other one - Bangladesh, Pakistan hope batters come good in decider
Both the ODIs so far have been one-sided affairs, and an even contest to decide the series will work best for the fans... but the weather might have a say again
McLaren suffers Chinese F1 disaster as Norris and Piastri fail to make start
Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri have both failed to make the start of F1's Chinese GP after their McLarens were struck by pre-race technical issues. McLaren was scrambling to get both Norris and Piastri at the start, as world champion Norris couldn't make it out of the pitlane in time for the pre-race procedure due to electronics problems. Less than 10 minutes before the start of the ...Keep reading
Kellaway leads Victoria's graft as SA qualify for final on bonus points
Kellaway made 66 after Murphy's 4 for 67 as the game became inconsequential on day two after South Australia qualified for the final on bonus points
Amelia Kerr and Georgia Plimmer steamroll South Africa
They put on a 146-run partnership, the fourth-highest for New Zealand in women's T20Is to seal victory
Heartbreak for England as Thomas Ramos snatches the Six Nations title for France
Maro Itoje and his England side put some pride back in the England shirt before Thomas Ramos put the boot in yet again to snatch the Six Nations crown for France. The post Heartbreak for England as Thomas Ramos snatches the Six Nations title for France appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Could 2026 be the year when Welsh Fire deliver?
After five years of The Hundred and with no titles in either the men's or the women's competitions, is this the year Welsh Fire can dream?
Six Nations: Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says ‘The Irish fridge’ is his Triple Crown star
Head coach Andy Farrell led the congratulations for his Ireland team yesterday after they sealed their fourth Six Nations Triple Crown in five years with a 43-21 victory over Scotland in Dublin. The post Six Nations: Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says ‘The Irish fridge’ is his Triple Crown star appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Six Nations: England players are over-trained claims Wales & Lions centre Jonathan Davies
Former Wales and British & Irish Lions centre Jonathan Davies believes England’s defensive issues in the Six Nations could be linked to an intense training load during the week, leaving players fatigued on match day. The post Six Nations: England players are over-trained claims Wales & Lions centre Jonathan Davies appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Carlos Alcaraz stays positive after winning streak ended by Daniil Medvedev at Indian Wells
Spanish world No 1 falls to first defeat of tennis season Medvedev wins 6-3, 7-6(3) to set up final against Jannik Sinner Carlos Alcaraz said he was finding it tough to constantly have a target on his back and was surprised by the level of performance from Daniil Medvedev after the Russian handed him his first defeat of the season at Indian Wells. Medvedev’s 6-3, 7-6(3) victory over the world No 1 in the semi-finals ended the Spaniard’s 16-match winning run to start the season. World No 11 Me
Toby Flood: Andy Farrell is the kind of leader to inspire England
Toby Flood believes Andy Farrell would be the obvious long-term choice to lead England and questions whether Steve Borthwick’s current leadership style can inspire the national side out of its current struggles. The post Toby Flood: Andy Farrell is the kind of leader to inspire England appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
England skipper Maro Itoje – I’m feeling fitter than ever
Maro Itoje set his sights on this summer’s Nations Championship declaring he is fitter than ever despite presiding over England’s Six Nations slump. The post England skipper Maro Itoje – I’m feeling fitter than ever appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Joe El-Abd: I’m still committed to England despite Six Nations slump
Assistant coach Joe El-Abd has nailed his colours to England’s sinking mast despite recent speculation linking him with a move back to France with Brive. The post Joe El-Abd: I’m still committed to England despite Six Nations slump appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
France 48-46 England: Steve Borthwick’s men go so close to stunning victory
England climbed their way out of an abyss in Paris last night to come within a whisker of scuppering France’s chances of retaining the Six Nations title. The post France 48-46 England: Steve Borthwick’s men go so close to stunning victory appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Paul Rees: This mad Six Nations ends with a flourish
The start of a mad, compelling Six Nations was very different to the end. Ireland, like Scotland, suffered a chastening defeat but led the table ahead of France’s clash with England, having squashed the Scots’ title hopes. And Wales, terrible at Twickenham, stylishly ended a three-year wait for a championship victory. The post Paul Rees: This mad Six Nations ends with a flourish appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Jeremy Guscott: Stunned! That’s my reaction to England’s Six Nations defeats
Stunned is the only way to describe my reaction to England’s triple losses against Scotland, Ireland, and Italy. The post Jeremy Guscott: Stunned! That’s my reaction to England’s Six Nations defeats appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Ireland 43-21 Scotland: Crowning glory! Irish rediscover their mojo to topple Scotland
Ireland claimed their fourth Triple Crown in five years, and their 12th win on the trot against Scotland, to finish their Six Nations campaign with an impressive win. The post Ireland 43-21 Scotland: Crowning glory! Irish rediscover their mojo to topple Scotland appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Doris praises his big-match players
IRELAND captain Caelan Doris was proud his side could produce another huge performance to clinch their fourth Triple Crown in five years. “We asked for a big performance from some of our big-match players and they stood up, the likes of Tadhg Beirne some of the turnovers he got were crucial,” Doris said. “We saw […] The post Doris praises his big-match players appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Wales 31-17 Italy: At last! Aaron Wainwright leads the charge as the Welsh learn how to win again
After a run of 15 consecutive losses, Wales finally won a Six Nations game – their first since winning in Rome in March 2023 – against Italy on Saturday. The post Wales 31-17 Italy: At last! Aaron Wainwright leads the charge as the Welsh learn how to win again appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
This result means everything to the players, says Lake
AFTER ending their three-year, 15-game losing streak in the Six Nations, Wales captain Dewi Lake said: “The win means everything to the players. It’s what we’ve been building to and working for. The last few weeks our performances have built and we’ve grown as a group from Scotland, to Ireland and now to this week […] The post This result means everything to the players, says Lake appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Wales U20s vs Italy U20s: The Welsh aiming to hit par in Six Nations finale
Wales U20s head coach Richard Whiffin says his side must beat Italy today to deliver what he believes would represent a “par” Six Nations campaign. The post Wales U20s vs Italy U20s: The Welsh aiming to hit par in Six Nations finale appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Ireland U20s vs Scotland U20s: The Irish eye up a Triple Crown feat in Six Nations
Ireland U20s will look to secure a fourth straight victory and complete a Triple Crown when they host Scotland at Virgin Media Park in Cork today. The post Ireland U20s vs Scotland U20s: The Irish eye up a Triple Crown feat in Six Nations appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
France U20s v England U20s: Connor Treacey buzzing for French Six Nations finale
England U20s captain Connor Treacey insists his side are relishing the chance to test themselves against Grand Slam-chasing France with a hostile finale to their Six Nations campaign in La Rochelle today. The post France U20s v England U20s: Connor Treacey buzzing for French Six Nations finale appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Fast Eddie & Co love tales of the unexpected
THERE are times you cannot help but conclude that some pro coaches have got so much time on their hands they start to confuse themselves – and make the rest of us wonder whether they have PhDs in Charlatanry. A few months ago we had Steve Borthwick copying the Rassie Erasmus “Bomb Squad” template of […] The post Fast Eddie & Co love tales of the unexpected appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
Nick Cain: England lead way in self-inflicted wounds
The fog of disinformation surrounding England since their landmark loss to Italy in Rome last weekend reflected a group unwilling to get to grips with reality. The post Nick Cain: England lead way in self-inflicted wounds appeared first on The Rugby Paper.
I still see a clueless rabble
IN November 2024, The Rugby Paper published a letter from me titled “England look like a clueless rabble.” After what is already a disastrous Six Nations campaign I see no reason to change that view simply because England haven’t changed. I take nothing away from an Italian performance which put us to shame. However now […] The post I still see a clueless rabble appeared first on The Rugby Paper.