It’s not coming home yet: How England’s World Cup runs have ended by bad luck, bad play and the Hand of God

Americans may not understand the nuances of international soccer, the byzantine interconnections between club and country.

Have England won the World Cup? Three Lions' all-time record at FIFA finals

England are chasing a second FIFA World Cup title at the 2026 tournament. Here's a look at the Three Lions' World Cup record ...

As A Lifelong New Englander, Here’s Everything You Need For A New England Summer

New England is my favorite place in the world and I am so glad it gets so much love. On the other hand, so much of this region is special because it’s defined by a down to earth, ‘if you know, you ...
Six Nations Rugby

2004: Redemption & Revenge in Paris

The 2004 Championship marked the end of an English legacy. Look back at how it played out, and how France powered their way ...

In the room at the capping ceremony for England’s forgotten internationals

The Rugby Football Union (RFU) receives its fair share of stick, but with the governing body’s latest initiative, serving up ...

Australian cricket legend Rod Marsh dies aged 74 following major heart attack

Australian cricket legend Rod Marsh had died aged 74 following a major heart attack last Thursday. The former Test ...
Opinion

‘Neutral venue’ will not placate the three in four fans opposed to Ireland playing Israel

In June 2005, about 400 people took part in a protest when Israel played Ireland in a soccer World Cup qualifier at Lansdowne Road. As was reported that year in The Irish Times, the appeals to fans to ...
The Independent

England vs Costa Rica LIVE: Thomas Tuchel’s side coast to victory as Rice, Gordon and Watkins score

Thomas Tuchel saw England wrap up their World Cup preparations by putting three past Costa Rica in their final warm-up at Orlando’s Inter&Co Stadium –although an hour later than planned after a storm ...
The New York Times

How England finished their World Cup 2026 preparations with victory over Costa Rica in Orlando

England beat Costa Rica 3-0 in Orlando in their final warm-up match for the 2026 World Cup. After a late start due to a weather delay caused by a storm, Thomas Tuchel's side began strongly as Declan ...
BBC

Top club bosses call on England to help limit player workload

The four directors of the rugby teams contesting the Prem semi-finals discussed the game's big issues on the BBC's Rugby Union Weekly podcast England's top stars are playing too much rugby, but the ...
Sky

England squad latest: Thomas Tuchel announces 26-man World Cup squad

Read the full story in this post or scroll down to catch up on the squad reveal (and the fallout) as it all happened: England boss Thomas Tuchel has announced his squad for the 2026 World Cup - and ...
BBC

England impress to beat Costa Rica in final World Cup warm-up

If you're in the UK it is officially World Cup day. Mexico will take on South Africa in the opening match of the 2026 tournament in around 20 hours time. Glory, history, honour - it is all on the line ...