Year: 2026

February 9, 2026 Judo
Eight years after the last British men’s medal on the Paris tatami, British judo has finally returned to the podium on one of the sport’s most iconic stages. Inside the electric atmosphere of the Accor Arena, 21-year-old Ben Levy delivered one of the standout British performances of recent years, securing a bronze medal in the -73kg category at the Paris Grand Slam. His remarkable run included the scalp of reigning world champion Joan-Benjamin Gaba, the darling of the home crowd, in a result that sent shockwaves through the arena. Read more Read More
February 8, 2026 Football
England U15 have confirmed their squad for the February 2026 international window, which will see the Young Lions travel to Cyprus for two friendly fixtures against Cyprus and the United States. Under the guidance of Matt Thorpe, England continue to shape and develop this emerging generation, just a few weeks after the December training camp at St George’s Park, where they faced Iceland, Spain and Italy. England will take on Cyprus on Tuesday 10 February, before meeting the USA on Saturday 14 February. Read more Read More
February 6, 2026 Rugby
England got their 2026 U20 6 Nations campaign off to the perfect start on Friday night at Franklin’s Gardens, producing a victory as symbolic as it was valuable against Wales (19–16). Trailing 16–0 at half-time and forced to play the final quarter with fourteen men, the young English side delivered a remarkable second-half comeback in atrocious weather conditions to turn the contest on its head and claim a statement win. Read more Read More
February 4, 2026 Rugby
After more than a decade of sporting and financial turmoil, Newcastle — now rebranded as Newcastle Red Bulls may finally be starting to see light at the end of the tunnel as the club enters a new era. Taken over in the summer of 2025 by Austrian energy drink giant Red Bull, the club has changed its name, its scale… and above all, its ambitions. Backed by unprecedented resources, the Kingston Park outfit have embarked on a wide-ranging overhaul of their playing squad. Bottom of the Premiership this season, can Newcastle realistically hope for a swift revival? Between targeted recruitment, a medium-term vision and a gradual return to the European stage, the club are attempting to rebuild step by step. Read more Read More
February 3, 2026 Cycling
The third day of the 2026 European Track Cycling Championships once again swung decisively in British favour. Between Emma Finucane’s commanding display in the women’s individual sprint, Anna Morris’s perfectly controlled triumph in the omnium, and a series of finals contested at the very highest level, the British squad further underlined its grip on the Konya velodrome. Building on the momentum of the previous evening highlighted by Joe Truman’s breakthrough gold and the women’s team pursuit heroics, day three once again saw British cycling shine on the continental stage. Read more Read More