Year: 2026

March 6, 2026 Rugby
England U20 bounced back in style from their defeat against Ireland with a convincing 37–17 victory over Italy, securing a valuable bonus point in the process. Andy Titterrell’s side controlled large spells of the game in both possession and set-piece dominance, yet repeatedly frustrated themselves with a high number of knock-ons and squandered opportunities close to the Italian line. Despite those shortcomings, England’s depth and physical edge ultimately proved decisive in the final quarter, allowing the young Red Roses to pull away and claim a deserved win in Treviso. Read more Read More
March 5, 2026 Athletics
Louie Hinchliffe, Dina Asher-Smith, Amy Hunt, Matthew Hudson-Smith. The absentees from the 2026 World Relays are impossible to ignore. Four of the most recognisable faces in British sprinting will not be on the start line in Gaborone in less than two months’ time. To that list, you can add Daryll Neita and Amber Anning, key figures over 100m and 400m respectively. Those withdrawals have opened the door to a clear strategic shift. The approach is twofold: secure qualification for all relay teams for the 2027 World Championships, and expose a new generation to the demands of senior international competition, just two years out from the Los Angeles Olympic Games. Read more Read More
March 3, 2026 Fencing
Step by step, British fencing is carving out a place among the world’s leading nations. At the 2026 European Cadet and Junior Championships, David Sosnov and Amelie Tsang embodied that surge in stature. One continental title, four further medals, and an all-British final in the men’s junior foil once again underlined the rapid rise of the sport across the United Kingdom. Read more Read More
March 2, 2026 Boxing
Driven by gold medal performances from Chantelle Reid and Damar Thomas, the 2026 Strandja Memorial Tournament, held in Sofia from 23 February to 1 March, once again underlined its reputation as a true yardstick of elite amateur boxing. In a stacked, unforgiving competition — particularly against the ever-formidable Kazakh and Uzbek delegations, heirs to the storied Soviet boxing tradition — the British team returned home with six medals to show for their efforts. Read more Read More
February 28, 2026 Athletics
He was seen as the standard-bearer for the resurgence of British sprinting. In the space of a few short months, Louie Hinchliffe went from promising prospect to NCAA champion and Olympic medallist. Then, almost as swiftly, his trajectory became clouded by injuries and a hasty career decision. Eighteen months after leaving the American collegiate circuit to turn professional, the Sheffield sprinter has performed a U-turn. His destination: Texas, and a return under the guidance of Carl Lewis at the University of Houston. Read more Read More