An independent review has found the Rugby Football Union’s controversial executive pay scheme, which led to the resignation of its chairman Tom Ilube, was an “appropriate remuneration structure”. The bonus scheme prompted widespread criticism of chief executive Bill Sweeney, who received an extra £358,000 on top of his increased salary of £742,000, while the union […]
Lando Norris says he needs to get his “elbows out” but also be “smart” in his battles with rival Max Verstappen on track this year. Norris drove McLaren’s new car, the MCL-39, at Silverstone on Thursday as they became the first team to unveil a 2025 challenger. Norris said: “I need to get my elbows
Investors will agree a minimum five-year period for which they are attached to their Hundred team. Some are paying their money up front, while others are staggering payments over a maximum five-year period. One return on the investment will be a split of 80% of future broadcast deals, with The Hundred set to be sold
Celtic could face another Uefa fine over a banner displayed by their fans during the Champions League play-off first leg against Bayern Munich. The banner relating to Israel was unveiled by supporters at half-time and remained in place for the majority of the second half. The control, ethics and disciplinary committee of European football’s governing
Northern Ireland finished second behind Portugal in League B Group 1 in their Nations League campaign last year. This year they face Poland, who have qualified for this summer’s Euros, Bosnia-Herzegovina, who they beat twice last year, and Romania. They start their campaign in Gdansk on Friday, 21 February against Poland, and then welcome Bosnia-Herzegovina
Chelsea boss Sonia Bompastor says Sam Kerr’s apology “is enough” and that the club will not be taking any further disciplinary action following the player’s court case. On Tuesday, Kerr was found not guilty of causing racially aggravated harassment after calling a Metropolitan Police officer “stupid and white” following an incident in Twickenham on 30
BBC Sport contacted the Football Association, which said it needed to review Oliver’s report before making a decision whether to take further action. The FA has three working days to do that, meaning it still may not come before Sunday’s Premier League match against Wolves at Anfield. Slot served a touchline ban in the Carabao
Ben Whittaker will fight fellow Briton Liam Cameron in a rematch on 20 April at the BP Pulse Live in Birmingham. The light-heavyweight rivals’ first fight ended in bizarre circumstances last October when both men fell over the ropes and Whittaker was unable to continue because of an injury. The bout was declared a draw
Semi-automated offside technology will be used in English domestic football for the first time during the fifth round of the FA Cup. On Thursday the Football Association, external announced that the technology will be used in the seven games taking place at Premier League stadiums. The FA added that “following successful live operation in the
Assistant coach Rob Howley has left the Wales set-up as interim boss Matt Sherratt makes changes to his squad and staff. Sherratt has been appointed for the remaining three games of the Six Nations after Warren Gatland left his head coach role following a record run of 14 consecutive Test defeats. Howley was a long-time
