Arthur Le Neel

Founder and editor of Britannia Sport, I have, since 2023, chronicled the unfolding story of British sport, with a particular eye for emerging talent and the fortunes of our national teams. With a deep‑rooted passion for football, athletics, rugby and swimming, my understanding of sport has been shaped by the great international competitions, where national achievements take precedence over individual glory. A keen admirer of statistics, I take pleasure in casting light on athletes and disciplines too often overlooked, while offering a broad and exacting coverage of British sport in all its richness.
December 3, 2024 Football
Gathered at Old Trafford last night, former players Mark Hughes and Dion Dublin conducted the draw for the FA Cup third round. It didn’t do any favors for the club that plays at the Theatre of Dreams, as Manchester United will travel to the Emirates Stadium on January 11 to face Arsenal. Read more Read More
December 2, 2024 Boxing
At home in Sheffield’s English Institute of Sport, Team GB shone on the final day of the Boxing World Cup Final—the last major event of the year—securing six medals, including three golds thanks to Dione Burman, Odel Kamara, and Dimeji Shittu. Meanwhile, Vivien Parsons, Kayla Allen, and Ellis Trowbridge each claimed silver after hard-fought finals. This event marks the end of a packed 2024 for GB Boxing, which now shifts its focus toward the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games, as the new cycle has only just begun. Read more Read More
December 1, 2024 Football
At an unusually quiet Allianz Riviera, with only 18,000 spectators out of a possible 36,000, OGC Nice suffered a disastrous collapse against Glasgow Rangers in a match marred by far too many individual errors from the home side. Read more Read More
November 27, 2024 Athletics
On Sunday, December 8, 2024, Antalya, Turkey, will host the European Cross-Country Championships, a major event bringing together the continent’s best runners. The British team, boasting an impressive track record in this competition, aims for new successes with a selection combining experience and young talents. With titles to defend and collective ambitions, here’s a look at the squad and the stakes for this edition. Read more Read More
November 26, 2024 Rugby
England wrapped up their Autumn Nations Series with a resounding 59-14 victory over Japan at a roaring Twickenham Stadium. After three heartbreaking defeats in the dying moments against New Zealand, Australia, and South Africa, Steve Borthwick’s men were determined to finish on a high, and this dominant display brings a positive end to a tough autumn campaign. Read more Read More