Month: January 2026

January 7, 2026 Rugby
As the 2026 Six Nations approaches, England are entering a new cycle with a level of squad depth rarely seen in recent years. While certain hierarchies already appear well established, other positions remain wide open to competition, particularly across the back three. And among the players banging loudly on the door of the senior squad, one name is being mentioned with increasing regularity: George Hendy. Still uncapped at Test level, the versatile Northampton Saints back has nevertheless emerged as one of the Premiership’s standout performers this season. Read more Read More
January 6, 2026 Athletics
With less than a week to go until the 2026 World Cross Country Championships, and just three weeks on from the European event, the British team is back in action for another major winter rendezvous. In Tallahassee, Florida, the United Kingdom will field a squad of 20 athletes, blending established international performers with a strong crop of emerging talents, in conditions very different from those encountered recently in Portugal. Read more Read More
January 5, 2026 Athletics
2026 promises to be a landmark year for athletics, with the Diamond League returning alongside the European Athletics Championships, which will be staged in Birmingham, United Kingdom. This 27th edition represents a prime opportunity for British athletes to rediscover success after a disappointing 2025 World Championships, where many performances ultimately fell short of expectations. Here is a closer look at the key storylines of the season and, in particular, a highly anticipated meeting: the London Diamond League on 18 July, where the best of British athletics will come together to prepare in the best possible way for a major home championship. Read more Read More