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The law firm at the centre of rugby union’s concussion lawsuit is being investigated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority after a former England player alleged he was pressurised into joining its group claim. Former prop Will Green told The Telegraph, external that Richard Boardman of Rylands Garth encouraged him to sign up to the litigation even after a second scan, …

Williams does not need reminding of the dangers of boxing, he’s lived the tragedy the sport can bring. He was a stablemate of Nick Blackwell when he suffered a bleed on the brain in defeat by Eubank Jr in 2016 and spent nine days in an induced coma. Six months after that, Williams went to support another stablemate, Dale Evans, …

Lionel Messi scored his 10th international hat-trick as Argentina thrashed Bolivia 6-0 in World Cup qualifying. The 37-year-old Inter Miami forward, who also set up two goals at Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires, moved level with Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo for the most hat-tricks in men’s international football. Argentina are three points clear of Colombia at the top of the South …

Ruben Amorim on Manchester City’s list if Pep Guardiola leaves, Alphonso Davies key target for Manchester United, Barcelona interested in Romeo Lavia and Carney Chukwuemeka. Manchester City are strongly considering the Sporting head coach Ruben Amorim, 39, as their next manager if Pep Guardiola, 53, leaves when his contract expires at the end of the season. (Guardian) , external Bayern …

Southgate was the consumate ambassador and diplomat as England manager, displaying a rounded world view, a willingness to speak openly with a wider hinterland stretching far beyond football. It was a quality that served him well when waves spread beyond the pitch. Tuchel, in contrast, is a fiery personality known for challenging authority, high maintenance and occasionally outspoken. He does …

Pressure can do strange things in sport. It can provide clarity – Trent Alexander-Arnold can calmly slot in his penalty against Switzerland to book England’s place in the semi-final of the European Championships, or Keely Hodgkinson can time her race to perfection for Olympic 800m glory. Or it can provide chaos, which was the unfortunate outcome for England’s cricketers at …

Former Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has agreed to become the next England manager. The BBC has been told by two different sources that German Tuchel will become the third non-British permanent manager of the England men’s team after Sven-Goran Eriksson and Fabio Capello. England have been without a permanent manager since Gareth Southgate resigned following the Three Lions’ Euro 2024 …

“I am learning from him. I am trying to bring that ruthlessness out of myself which he has,” Thomas added. “He is a massive part of what the gaffer [Bellamy] wants to do. He is going to get better and better and make us better and better.” Wales’ win over Montenegro means they are unbeaten in four Nations League games …

Jenkins has enjoyed a meteoric rise after becoming the youngest captain in Gallagher Premiership history in 2022 when he led Exeter to victory against London Irish aged just 19 years 342 days. He is hoping this reset will prove beneficial for his career. “This is probably just getting my body right,” said Jenkins. “It’s probably the first time I’ve actually …

Goalkeepers: Mary Earps (Paris St-Germain), Hannah Hampton (Chelsea), Anna Moorhouse (Orlando Pride). Defenders: Mille Bright (Chelsea), Lucy Bronze (Chelsea), Jess Carter (Gotham), Alex Greenwood (Manchester City), Maya le Tissier (Manchester United), Esme Morgan (Washington Spirit), Lucy Parker (Aston Villa), Leah Williamson (Arsenal), Lotte Wubben-Moy (Arsenal). Midfielders: Grace Clinton (Manchester United), Fran Kirby (Brighton & Hove Albion), Jess Park (Manchester City), …