Yearly Archives: 2025

England take on Netherlands in their European Championship semi-final in Bratislava on Wednesday (5pm kick-off) as the holders look to defend the title they won in 2023 - so what are the key talking points in the build-up to the game?

The Wallabies have released hooker Matt Faessler and centre Hunter Paisami back to the Queensland Reds as the row over Australia's contractual obligation to release players to Super Rugby teams to face the British & Irish Lions continues.

Teenager Gout Gout set a new personal best and an Australian record with victory in the men's 200m on his senior international debut at the Golden Spike meeting in Ostrava.

Nathan Smith led Surrey to a dominant nine-wicket Rothesay County Championship win over Worcestershire that keeps them on course for a fourth straight Division One title.