Sunday, 15 February 2026

Error-strewn England flunk oldest Test at Murrayfield

Captain Maro Itoje says England must "learn our lesson and move forward" after their attempt to salvage something from a slow start against Scotland is fatally undermined by a string of errors.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/articles/cm21e2r3xx0o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Labour face tough fight in Gorton and Denton by-election

Labour is in a tough fight with Reform UK and the Greens in previously safe seat Gorton and Denton.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd9gx0751kzo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Saturday, 14 February 2026

Tucker's 94 keeps Ireland's World Cup hopes alive

Stand-in captain Lorcan Tucker hits an unbeaten 94 to lead Ireland to a 96-run win over Oman at the T20 World Cup.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/articles/cqj9z92l7qdo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Friday, 13 February 2026

Brilliant Muzarabani helps Zimbabwe stun Australia

Blessing Muzarabani claims a superb 4-17 as Zimbabwe held their nerve to stun Australia with a thrilling 23-run win in the T20 World Cup.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/articles/cy4wp31nz19o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Thursday, 12 February 2026

Lucky break that changed Alexander-Arnold's Real future

Trent Alexander-Arnold endured a difficult start at Real Madrid but his prospects are looking up - and it might earn him a ticket to the World Cup.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c0q3dwkq01go?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Wednesday, 11 February 2026

Pilates pain and spotting space - how Ford stays in England fly-half fight at 32

George Ford has looked in some unlikely places to find the edge on his Six Nations opponents and internal rivals for England's 10 shirt

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/articles/cwyk9lepz7go?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

Tuesday, 10 February 2026

Cricket behind times on coaches' on-field influence - Buttler

Cricket may be behind the times with innovation and how involved coaches are with on-field decisions, says England wicketkeeper Jos Buttler.

from BBC News https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/articles/cddn439vpp3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss