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Former All Blacks coach offers progress report on Joseph Manu’s preseason

With the Japanese League One season getting underway this weekend, former All Blacks coach Ian Foster has talked publicly about how Rugby League convert Joseph Manu is finding the transition to the 15’s game.  Foster, who coached the All Blacks in last year’s narrow Rugby World Cup final defeat at the hands of France, has…

F1's Liam Lawson has unreleased songs waiting to be heard

F1’s Liam Lawson has unreleased songs waiting to be heard

Liam Lawson’s life turned upside-down in September when he replaced Daniel Ricciardo at VCARB mid-season. Understandably, a couple of his hobbies — specifically, recording music and vlogging on YouTube — have since fallen to the wayside. “Yeah, I’ve gotten just a little bit busy recently,” Lawson told me with a laugh. Clearly a bit of a…

Liverpool ready to hijack Chelsea and Newcastle to sign “sensational” star

Liverpool ready to hijack Chelsea and Newcastle to sign “sensational” star

Liverpool are now ready to hijack two of their Premier League rivals to sign a “sensational” defender in 2025, according to a report. Liverpool eyeing new centre-back after Konate injury Liverpool are believed to be keen on strengthening in a number of areas, with considerations being made at centre-back, left-back, central midfield and in attack,…

Collingwood Magpies, Hawthorn Hawks handed brutal starts: Your club's fixture breakdown

Collingwood Magpies, Hawthorn Hawks handed brutal starts: Your club’s fixture breakdown

Check out when your club’s easiest, and most difficult, stretches of the fixture are set to come in 2025 By Dejan Kalinic 2 hrs ago Nick Daicos is tackled by Brodie Kemp during Collingwood’s clash against Carlton in round 21, 2024. Picture: Getty Images COLLINGWOOD faces a brutal start to 2025, while Hawthorn is also…

Marcus Rashford sale part of Man Utd ‘cultural reboot’, Mo Salah’s Liverpool contract extension close – Paper Round

Marcus Rashford sale part of Man Utd ‘cultural reboot’, Mo Salah’s Liverpool contract extension close – Paper Round

On Salah, Marca writes: “The striker said that he felt that the club did not want to renew the contract that binds both parties until June 30 and that he saw his departure as imminent. In recent weeks the situation has changed completely and the directors of the English club have approached and seduced the…

Inside MOTD's 'new signing' Kelly Cates' rise to top, from famous babysitter to brutal reason her footie career ended

Inside MOTD’s ‘new signing’ Kelly Cates’ rise to top, from famous babysitter to brutal reason her footie career ended

LISTENING intently to her dad and his mates’ football chat as a youngster, Kelly Cates could not have had a better preparation to host Match Of The Day. For her father is Sir Kenny Dalglish — pride of Celtic and Liverpool’s Kop, with a record 102 Scottish caps, three European Cups and a clutch of…

‘I’d like to hang out’ – WWE legend recalls shy Triple H introducing himself before infamous scandal left fans stunned

‘I’d like to hang out’ – WWE legend recalls shy Triple H introducing himself before infamous scandal left fans stunned

Triple H is remembered by a generation of fans as being an iconic performer and a character with a killer instinct. For years, Triple H, now known by his real name of Paul Levesque and in his role as WWE’s Head of Creative and Chief Content Officer, terrorised the rest of the roster with sledgehammer…

Andy Robertson had an afternoon to forget in Liverpool's pulsating draw against Fulham

Jamie Carragher admits Andy Robertson is having a ‘tough time’… and reveals who Liverpool should sign to aid their left-back issues

Andy Robertson was sent off after just 17 minutes in the 2-2 draw with Fulham Jamie Carragher calls on Liverpool to sign a left-back in January to support Scot LISTEN NOW: It’s All Kicking Off! The reason why Pep Guardiola would walk from Manchester City  By DAVID KENT Published: 20:53 GMT, 16 December 2024 |…

Man Utd eyeing “superstar” Rashford upgrade in January

Man Utd eyeing “superstar” Rashford upgrade in January

Ruben Amorim fired his first statement win as Manchester United boss with a stunning late comeback to defeat rivals Manchester City 2-1 at the Etihad. A late penalty from Bruno Fernandes looked to have snatched a draw for Man United before Amad Diallo stole in front of goalkeeper Ederson to cooly slot home from Lisandro…

Rhian Wilkinson warns England not to write off Wales at Euro 2025

Rhian Wilkinson warns England not to write off Wales at Euro 2025

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Head coach Rhian Wilkinson has warned defending champions England not to write off Wales after the sides were pitched into a Battle of…

Lions injuries: Alim McNeill tears ACL, Carlton Davis breaks jaw as depleted defense gets thinner, per report

Lions injuries: Alim McNeill tears ACL, Carlton Davis breaks jaw as depleted defense gets thinner, per report

Getty Images The Detroit Lions lost their Week 15 game to the Buffalo Bills, and the news didn’t get any better as two of their best defensive players who suffered serious injuries on Sunday will be out for the foreseeable future. Defensive tackle Alim McNeill suffered a torn ACL in the loss, while cornerback Carlton…

Celtic legend reacts to equalling all-time trophy record

Celtic legend reacts to equalling all-time trophy record

After a nail-biting penalty shootout victory over Rangers in the Scottish League Cup final on Sunday, James Forrest lifted the 25th trophy of his Celtic career. No other player in the history of the Hoops has every accrued more pieces of silverware and only the legendary figure of Bobby Lennox from the 1960s and ’70s…

Lions RB David Montgomery (MCL) reportedly could miss remainder of 2024 season

Lions RB David Montgomery (MCL) reportedly could miss remainder of 2024 season

David Montgomery joined the growing list of Detroit Lions players who are dealing with a long-term injury. The Lions’ running back suffered an MCL injury in their loss to the Buffalo Bills that could sideline him for the remainder of the 2024 season, including the playoffs, NFL Media reported Monday. Montgomery will reportedly undergo further…

Euro 2025 draw: England get tough group with France, Netherlands, Wales | Women’s Euro 2025

The holders, England, were drawn in a group with France, the 2017 champions the Netherlands and their neighbours Wales for the 2025 Women’s European Championship in Switzerland. It is the most eye-catching of the four groups, given that it includes the past two winners and will mean the England head coach, Sarina Wiegman, faces her…

Cup final displays add to SPFL pyro charges against Celtic & Rangers

Cup final displays add to SPFL pyro charges against Celtic & Rangers

The illegal use of pyrotechnics at Sunday’s Premier Sports Cup final will be added to SPFL charges already in place against Celtic and Rangers. Earlier this month, the governing body announced it was taking action after similar displays in the semi-finals of the competition, with Motherwell also cited. The clubs face potential fines and will…

Why the Liverpool manager will miss Carabao Cup tie vs Southampton

Why the Liverpool manager will miss Carabao Cup tie vs Southampton

Liverpool manager Arne Slot will not be in the technical area when his side visit Southampton in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals on Wednesday (8pm GMT). The Reds can move a step closer to a first trophy under the Dutchman when they take on the bottom side in the Premier League. Slot has guided his new…