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Henry Pollock reveals the text message he sent to his brother just hours before stepping off the bench to inspire England to victory over Australia
02/11/25 05:00
NIK SIMON AT TWICKENHAM: In the aftermath of England's victory over Australia, Henry Pollock sat patiently in the Twickenham concourse waiting for George Ford to finish speaking to the media. He perched on top of a dustbin - which broke under his weight - scrolling through his phone that was red hot with messages and notifications about his second-half blitz. Players have often been warned against looking on social media but nobody buys into the Pollock hype more than himself....read
England 25-7 Australia: Henry Pollock lights up Twickenham with bright blonde explosion as Steve Borthwick shows no mercy to visitors - and they have done no harm in their mission to become top seeds at the World Cup
01/11/25 05:49NIK SIMON AT TWICKENHAM: Ask any of Henry Pollock's team-mates about his new peroxide hairstyle and they will tell you he dyed it because he was not getting enough attention.
EDDIE JONES INTERVIEW: This is the advice I'm giving to Steve Borthwick, the biggest problem positions for England and the one player they have to bring back in to win the World Cup
31/10/25 05:00Jones is back in familiar surroundings. A hotel bar on the outskirts of St Albans, where the pristinely dressed waiters are wheeling out afternoon tea. Quintessentially English.
Australia hit out at 'whingeing' England and accuse rivals of 'mind games' after Steve Borthwick's Wallabies' 'illegal' tactics claim ahead of Twickenham showdown
31/10/25 04:40Australia promised not to get dragged into 'whingeing' after England accused them of cheating at the breakdown.
The Joe Marler I've known and loved for years - and what he could do next after Traitors starring role: How he embarrassed me over a Japanese hot spring, the night we cuddled piglets in Tokyo, why he owns a Bane mask... and his talent for TV
30/10/25 02:00Joe Marler's eyes have always twinkled in front of the camera. A man full of mischief, it was little surprise to see him holding his own alongside Stephen Fry and Alan Carr on The Celebrity Traitors.
England star FREDDIE STEWARD reveals his box of tricks that made him the king of the air: His new technique, the Aussie Rules star he copies, Arsene Wenger's psychologist and the all-important trigger word that sees him soar to win 'game of chess'
29/10/25 05:00The man who is central to England's aerial protection is Freddie Steward. He is England's steady hand at the back, coordinating backfield coverage and marshalling a rising tide of contestable kicks.
JAMIE GEORGE reveals his one last England ambition, why he's lost so much weight, how he feels about losing the captaincy to Maro Itoje and the reason he's 'shocked' by the 'freakish' Noah Caluori
27/10/25 05:00George is used to celebrating milestones with his England team-mates. He has been part of the set-up for more than a decade but he's still holding out for his biggest birthday wish.
Bath rising star GUY PEPPER on becoming England's Richie McCaw, being 'a nuisance', the childhood adversity he had to overcome and how Finn Russell is helping to take him to a new level
25/10/25 01:00Growing up just south of Newcastle, there was barely a weekend in the calendar when Guy Pepper was not standing beside a rugby pitch.
Nathan Cleary interview: NRL star on a future switch to union, what he learnt from Marcus Smith, the Ashes and why rugby league stars are set to snub breakaway R360's riches
24/10/25 11:00He is one of the greatest rugby players in the world, but Nathan Cleary has been able to walk through his Kensington hotel unnoticed this week. The place has been taken over by sumo wrestlers.
'There's no arrogance, he just gets on and does it': Inside the rise of England's new star Emeka Ilione - the 'super-strength' that caught Steve Borthwick's eye and the key area where he dominates his rivals
22/10/25 11:00At the beginning of the season, every Leicester player queued up to have their arms measured. Emeka Ilione, the 23-year-old forward now called up to the England squad, was at the top of the charts.
Lewis Moody delivers emotional speech alongside his two sons as England rugby legend makes first public appearance since revealing heartbreaking motor neurone disease diagnosis
18/10/25 07:16NIK SIMON AT WELFORD ROAD: There were 17,000 supporters who choked up with Moody as he addressed the crowd at half-time.
England's biggest selection battles for the autumn internationals: Front-runners to start, who's on their way out and the dark horses pushing to be in Steve Borthwick's squad
18/10/25 01:00A new chapter beckons for England as they welcome back their Lions stars and begin to nail down a team that can bring home the 2027 World Cup.
England suffer huge injury blow ahead of autumn internationals - and this is what it means for Steve Borthwick's squad reshuffle, reveals NIK SIMON
16/10/25 12:48England have been dealt a blow for the autumn internationals after a key figure was ruled out of the series.
How George Ford seized control in England's four-way battle for No 10: The reasons why Sale treat him like a god, World Cup quirk that puts him ahead of Marcus Smith, why Fin Smith slid down the pecking order and the Owen Farrell issue
13/10/25 04:18On a warm summer's evening in Quinta do Lago, a couple of stools were set up in the team room at Sale's training camp for An Audience with George Ford.
David Beckham will be proud, Marcus! Smith's boot inspires Harlequins to victory over Saracens - as fly-half's meeting with ex-England captain pays off on his comeback after Lions tour
12/10/25 08:43Over the course of his summer holidays, Marcus Smith ventured into London to spend a morning with David Beckham. One cultured right boot meets another.
LUKE COWAN-DICKIE reveals the drunk Lions star who got the wrong hotel, the 3am wrestling bouts in Sydney, the Celebrity Traitor helping players, why the R360 league is like 'Voldemort' and how Sale Sharks are using AI to fire title charge
09/10/25 03:58Many of Cowan-Dickie's memories of the 2025 Lions tour arise from the golf course not the rugby pitch as he was concussed during the last warm-up game. But he still loved the experience.
George Ford REJECTS big-money rugby breakaway league deal and makes major decision on his future
09/10/25 11:28NIK SIMON: England fly-half George Ford is the latest player to ignore the lure of R360. Ford was the man in possession of England's No 10 jersey in Argentina.
The seven breakout stars ready to shine for England this autumn: The Richie McCaw clone, the fitness freak, the X-factor wing and the hooker who can finally replace Jamie George
09/10/25 01:00Next week, Steve Borthwick and his England players will gather at Pennyhill Park for a short training camp and there may be one or two new faces in the squad for the autumn internationals.
Leicester Tigers pledge to do all they can to help Lewis Moody after heartbreaking MND diagnosis
07/10/25 06:00The rugby world has rallied around Moody, 48, with a fundraising page that was set up on Monday already raising over £118,000.
England's bombshell statement as they vow to ban players from international rugby if they join Mike Tindall's rebel league R360
07/10/25 04:42NIK SIMON: New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, Ireland, England, Scotland, France and Italy have all joined a collective move against the competition ahead of its proposed launch.
Inside Worcester Warriors' dream return: How 9,000 fans put rugby politics aside to roar club to battling comeback over Coventry
04/10/25 05:36BY NIK SIMON AT SIXWAYS: The traffic down Warriors Way has never felt so welcome. Fans jumped out of their cars stuck in the jams and stomped along the soggy verges in time for kick-off.
Meet NOAH CALUORI: The superstar bolter in the England setup after five tries on his first start for Saracens, growing up in the mountains and already wowing Owen Farrell
04/10/25 01:00Meet Noah Caluori, half-Swiss and half-Nigerian, who you will see galloping down the wing for Saracens this season.
Northampton Saints defence coach Lee Radford to become new No2 for Scotland boss Gregor Townsend
03/10/25 01:39Northampton and Scotland have agreed a deal for Saints defence coach Lee Radford to join Gregor Townsend's set-up for this season's Test windows.
Inside the regeneration of Leicester Tigers: A Market Harborough pub summit that started it all, Geoff Parling's immediate impact, the new leadership core, bringing back past legends... and the unpopular magician
02/10/25 04:00Suddenly, this summer, the clock was no longer ticking on a tranche of club legends in their 30s. It was time for the next generation to pull together as a squad overhaul was forced upon them.
Revealed: Rugby's breakaway league ready to begin NEXT YEAR after clearing major financial hurdle - as they close in on snapping up 200 global stars
30/09/25 05:37Mike Tindall has told players that three years' worth of funding has been secured in order to kick-off rugby's R360 rebel league in 2026.
England 33-13 Canada: Poster girl Ellie Kildunne gets Twickenham dreaming as record crowd cheer the Red Roses to a stunning home World Cup glory
27/09/25 05:47NIK SIMON AT TWICKENHAM: Outside Twickenham train station, a giant image of Ellie Kildunne welcomed fans off the trains from Reading and Waterloo.
Sale 27-10 Gloucester: Nathan Jibulu impressed on debut in compelling case for more Thursday night fixtures
25/09/25 10:59It was Nathan Jibulu whose highlights were playing in the closing credits of this rare edition of Thursday Night Lights.
Inside Owen Farrell's Saracens comeback: The phone call that swung it, what's different about him since he left for Racing 92, the surprise way he reintroduced himself and how he can earn England recall
25/09/25 04:00There is a more relaxed mood around Farrell these days, as he prepares to make his second debut for the club at Newcastle Red Bulls on Friday night. More of a smile on his face.
Inside the Harlequins chaos: Missed transfer targets, training ground bust-ups, what players thought of the head coach who walked out two weeks before the season - and how it's hurting Marcus Smith
25/09/25 10:59Danny Wilson, the former coach, was nose-to-nose with one of the locks. Results were disappointing and there was a lack of harmony around the club's direction of travel.
The seven Prem Rugby stars that rival coaches are terrified to face - in their own words: England's newest 'superstar', a 'tank' and the dark horse for signing of the season
24/09/25 04:00Here are the players worth getting excited about, according to the men trying to stop them.
Inside Newcastle Red Bulls: NIK SIMON goes behind the scenes of new owners' total overhaul - from big-name signings to milk floats, and stadium upgrades to a 226-name transfer shortlist... including Antoine Dupont
22/09/25 10:57'Right then,' says Steve Diamond. The room falls silent. He is about to address his players for the first time ahead of their inaugural PREM campaign as the Newcastle Red Bulls.
England 35-17 France: Ellie Kildunne and Meg Jones star to set up Women's Rugby World Cup final with Canada
20/09/25 10:19NIK SIMON AT ASHTON GATE: On the walk through the crowd into Ashton Gate, Ellie Kildunne pulled out a disposable camera and took photos of supporters in cowboy hats.
Revealed: Full details of Bath's state-of-the-art Rec rebuild - Michelin-star riverside hospitality, a tunnel club, rapid pints, jumbo screens, live stats sent straight to fans' phones... and much more
18/09/25 10:54It is one of the most historic landmarks in world rugby but the creaking Recreation Ground will soon have its 21st century makeover.
Why Exeter Chiefs will be back with a bang this season, Tony Rowe's grand plan for a 14-team cross-border league to save rugby, his Rob Baxter mistake and why he thinks R360 rebels will 'screw up' the sport
16/09/25 04:00Despite the financial clouds, Tony Rowe is optimistic. He is hoping to right the wrongs of last season, when a young Chiefs squad endured the club's toughest campaign for years.
Why British athletes are signing up to the Drug Cheat Olympics where doping is LEGAL: NIK SIMON reveals the jaw-dropping paydays, funding from Donald Trump Jnr, the tech tycoon behind it all - and the next sport they want to fill with drugs
12/09/25 01:00Most people in the sporting world have never heard of Aron D'Souza. He has just over 3,000 followers on Instagram, but among them are some particularly interesting names.
England centre Ollie Lawrence targeting early return from injury for Bath in Worcester curtain-raiser
10/09/25 06:54NIK SIMON: Lawrence missed out on this summer's Lions tour after rupturing his Achilles during the Six Nations . The 25-year-old has returned to training ahead of schedule.
How Worcester Warriors rebuilt from scratch: NIK SIMON goes behind the scenes to find a 650-man shortlist, England stars, a goldfish tank and sleeping in luxury shipping containers
09/09/25 01:00When the keys were handed over for Sixways Stadium, the place had been abandoned for so long that the doors would barely open.
Breakaway R360 league puts Michael Cheika and Ronan O'Gara on shortlist of desired coaches as organisers eye 'generational change'
10/08/25 02:22NIK SIMON AND ALEX BYWATER: R360 want to produce 'generational change' by creating a league made up of eight new franchise teams who will play all around the world.
Surfing with Dan Biggar, scaling the Sydney Harbour Bridge... and Roar and Uncut sits down for lunch with an ex-Man United goalkeeper
04/08/25 07:57Nik and Kev's once-in-a-lifetime adventures around Australia reached their finale as the guys arrived in Sydney for the third Test. Here is what the guys got up to in the sixth episode of Roar & Uncut.
Lions execs confident R360 rebel league will NOT threaten future tours as CEO talks risks of losing stars to breakaway group
03/08/25 11:26NIK SIMON IN SYDNEY: Lions executives are confident future tours are not under threat despite receiving no contact from leaders of the breakaway rebel league.
The Lions awards: NIK SIMON picks his top players, tries and laughs from a memorable tour Down Under - and shares his wishes for 2029
03/08/25 12:03The Lions' tour of Australia ended in resounding success, with the tourists clinching a 2-1 series victory. Here, Mail Sport's Nik Simon looks at some of the milestones from the Lions' trip down under.
Andy Farrell backed to lead 2029 New Zealand tour despite Lions missing out on Test sweep in disappointing defeat by Australia
02/08/25 09:30NIK SIMON: Andy Farrell's first tour in charge saw the Lions lose the final Test and miss out on a clean sweep against Australia, but the 50-year-old insisted he will fly home full of pride.
The Lions will have beers flowing but champagne on hold after failing to whitewash Australia in the third Test with a 22-12 defeat - it is a mini sweetener for the Wallabies but neither team will feel satisfied with the series outcome, writes NIK SIMON
02/08/25 04:05NIK SIMON IN SYDNEY: History will remember the class of 2025 as series winners but there will forever be a nagging feeling that they did not finish the job.
How Finn Russell became the Lions' Andrea Pirlo... and why his cheeky little brother has been key to his domination Down Under
02/08/25 01:00In heavy rain at the North Sydney Oval, Finn Russell watched his brother Archie play. After sprinting 60m to score Archie turned to Finn and said: 'At least one of us has scored a try in Australia!'
The craziest and most dangerous 270km trip across the Arctic to find the world's most northerly Michelin-starred restaurant... alongside Liverpool legend Sami Hyypia
31/07/25 06:00NIK SIMON: Darkness is falling and we are stranded on snowmobiles in the middle of a frozen Arctic lake. A lake so big that you can see it from the moon, yet so remote that rescue is hours away.
The inside story of how Andy Farrell turned the Lions into record-breakers: NIK SIMON reveals the secrets of head coach's success from Bono to boxing - and how he 'pushes players' buttons'
29/07/25 04:00If his preparations go to plan, Farrell will become the first coach of the professional era to lead the Lions to a clean sweep, and be firmly in the hot seat to lead the tourists again in 2029.
Tennis at the Australian Open, a visit to Ramsey Street... and Roar & Uncut tracks down James Haskell in the pool during the Lions' tour
28/07/25 11:22Nik and Kev's Lions tour adventure continued as they arrived in Melbourne. Here is what the guys got up to in the fifth episode of Roar & Uncut, in association with Dr Squatch.
Furious Australian rugby chief demands explanation from World Rugby about decision to award British and Irish Lions' series-clinching try
27/07/25 10:23NIK SIMON IN SYDNEY: Australian rugby boss Phil Waugh has demanded an explanation from World Rugby about the decision to award the Lions' series-clinching try on Saturday night.
Maro Itoje's career-defining night: It wasn't the perfect display but with the game in the balance he elevated himself into the pantheon of Lions greats, writes NIK SIMON
26/07/25 04:00NIK SIMON: With the Lions versus Wallabies series wrapped up, Maro Itoje draped an arm around his wife, bit on his medal and made an 'M' symbol with his fingers for the cameras.
Australia 26-29 British & Irish Lions PLAYER RATINGS: Who was a 'colossal inspiration'? Which star appeared 'flustered'? And who suffered 'a collapse' by his own standards?
26/07/25 01:28Mail Sport's CHRIS FOY and NIK SIMON were on hand at the Melbourne Cricket Ground to offer their expert analysis of both teams' performances as the Lions claimed a series win.
Maro Itoje defends written-off Australia as 'NOT a pub team' ahead of potential British & Irish Lions series decider
25/07/25 04:52Maro Itoje's British & Irish Lions side have been tipped to wrap up the series with a game to spare in front of a record crowd at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Owen Farrell learns his fate for Lions' second Test against Australia - as THREE changes are made for potential series decider
24/07/25 05:27NIK SIMON IN MELBOURNE: Owen Farrell has been named on the bench for the Lions' potential series decider against the Wallabies after Andy Farrell was forced into last-minute changes.
Giant dice forfeits, singing along to Status Quo... and chats about VAT! This is what REALLY goes on in the Lions' camp Down Under
23/07/25 04:00After their first-Test victory over the Wallabies on Saturday night, a group of Lions players celebrated at the Marquee Bar on Brunswick Street.
Owen Farrell breaks silence on Lions return and the 'poison' that drove him away from international rugby after the 2023 World Cup
21/07/25 02:14NIK SIMON: Owen Farrell decided to abandon his international rugby duties after the 2023 World Cup, where he was ruthlessly booed in stadiums and targeted with abuse on social media.
Monkeying around with Ryan Reynolds' Wrexham at the zoo, starstruck by a Hollywood A-lister in Sydney and soaking up the party atmosphere at Lions' dominant win
21/07/25 08:05Nik and Kev's adventures around Australia continued as they arrived in the chaos of Caxton Street for the Lions' opening Test. Here is what the guys got up to in the fourth episode of Roar & Uncut.
Submissive Australia had no answer for the Lions' power as Finn Russell thrived on the big stage - only second-half complacency saved the Wallabies from humiliation, writes NIK SIMON
19/07/25 04:11NIK SIMON AT SUNCORP STADIUM: As Andy Farrell took a seat in the underbelly of the Suncorp Stadium, ready to dissect the Lions' victory, he handed over his notebook to his media assistant.
Finn Russell backed to steer Lions to victory as the majestic Scotsman prepares to take centre stage in first test against Australia
18/07/25 11:00NIK SIMON: The 32-year-old Scotsman will start a Lions test for the first time in front of a sold-out crowd at the Suncorp Stadium in the series-opening first Test against Australia.
Meet the greatest centre in the world who wants to play for England in both codes and the Lions, Andy Farrell raves about and has a One Direction-esque fanbase - there's just one catch
15/07/25 11:00EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY NIK SIMON IN SYDNEY: The giddy reception at the Sharks Stadium in the Sydney suburb of Cronulla feels more like a welcome for One Direction.
A 300-mile drive to Canberra by camper van, meeting a possible future Lions star... and will one of us have to get a tattoo of Mack Hansen's face?
14/07/25 10:00NIK SIMON IN AUSTRALIA: They left the coastline of New South Wales for chillier climates in Canberra, where they were reunited with Mack Hansen (much to Kev's despair).
Revealed: What the Lions must be wary of, the verdict on Owen Farrell and the English rugby league star who could be the Lions' answer to Joseph Suaalii... as NIK SIMON watches the final warm-up match with former England coach
12/07/25 04:00NIK SIMON IN MANLY: Seibold was part of Eddie Jones' England coaching team until 2022 but these days he is back home in rugby league, heading up business with the Manly Sea Eagles.
David Campese: Rugby league takeover has ruined union with no-arms tackles and a 'bash fest' - and no wonder Owen Farrell got a Lions call-up
11/07/25 04:00David Campese is holding court in the bar at his home on the Gold Coast. On the top floor, we look out across the booming skyline they call Surfer's Paradise.
British & Irish Lions sweating over injured star ahead of first Test - as replacement jets out to Australia
10/07/25 04:18Kinghorn suffered the injury during the Lions victory over the Brumbies on Wednesday, leaving Andy Farrell short on full-back options ahead of the series with the Wallabies.
Owen Farrell is set for first Lions outing since late call-up by his dad Andy - with fly-half named on the bench for Australia and New Zealand invitational clash
10/07/25 09:50Having been called up as an injury replacement for Elliot Daly last week, Farrell will make his first appearance of the tour against the Australia and New Zealand invitational side.
Brumbies 24-36 British & Irish Lions PLAYER RATINGS: Which 'combine harvester' has all-but nailed down a Test spot? Which key man looked shaky? And where are the biggest selection battles now?
09/07/25 12:12NIK SIMON AT GIO STADIUM, CANBERRA: This is who shone for the Lions and who has work to do with only 10 days and warm-up game left until the Test series starts.
I let Sonny Bill Williams take a free shot at me - this is what happened next ...and what he really thinks of the Lions
07/07/25 04:00EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY NIK SIMON: For a few seconds, I am flat on the floor of the Opetaia Boxing Club. That is what happens when you agree to take a punch from Sonny Bill Williams.
Taking a punch to the guts from Sonny Bill Williams, a sunrise kayak tour of Sydney harbour... and a Roar & Uncut 600-mile replacement bus
07/07/25 07:00From sleeper trains to presidential suites overlooking Sydney's Opera House - oh, and stepping into the boxing ring with Sonny Bill Williams - there has been a lot to write home about.
Australia boss Joe Schmidt admits Wallabies don't have 'real confidence' after struggling in last-gasp win over Fiji ahead of Lions series
06/07/25 05:49NIK SIMON AT MCDONALD JONES STADIUM: For large parts of the game, the Australians were outmuscled, showing little to strike fear into Andy Farrell's camp.
British & Irish Lions are crying out for an injection of authority and aggression - but the answer might be right under their noses, writes NIK SIMON
05/07/25 04:00NIK SIMON AT ALLIANZ STADIUM: As all 38 Lions players circled the Allianz Stadium after the final whistle, the cameras pointed towards a man who has not played a minute.
Andy Farrell accuses British & Irish Lions opponents of OVER-WATERING the pitch - despite Sydney being hit by a 'weather bomb'
05/07/25 03:49Lions coach Andy Farrell accused the Waratahs of over-watering the pitch to create slippery conditions after his team's scrappy victory in Sydney.
British and Irish Lions sweat over fitness of ANOTHER star as Andy Farrell 'crosses his fingers' for full-back sent for X-ray after injury in Queensland Reds win
02/07/25 03:39NIK SIMON IN BRISBANE: The three-time tourist was sent for scans on his forearm after suffering a suspected fracture whilst attempting a tackle.
Queensland Reds 12-52 British & Irish Lions PLAYER RATINGS: Who is making a huge push for Test selection? Who was 'exposed' on a disappointing night? And who aced the assignment to nail down their starting spot?
02/07/25 12:09NIK SIMON AT SUNCORP STADIUM: The Lions made it two from two Down Under as they roared back from an early wobble to run in eight tries against the Queensland Reds in Brisbane.
Lions star Blair Kinghorn lifts the lid on a whirlwind 48 hours as he celebrates Toulouse's Top 14 title triumph in Paris, before flying to Australia the next day - as he reveals his favourite position too
01/07/25 10:07NIK SIMON IN PERTH: On the sidelines of Lions training in eastern Brisbane, Blair Kinghorn pedalled away by himself on an exercise bike.
New Zealand-born Jamison Gibson-Park insists British & Irish Lions stars WON'T be rattled by Australian 'wind-up' tactics after jibe by stadium announcer
30/06/25 11:08NIK SIMON IN BRISBANE: It was dig at the southern hemisphere players who have qualified for selection through eligibility laws, including New-Zealand born scrum-half Gibson-Park.
Travelling to Perth in style like the British & Irish Lions, getting a painful makeover with Aussie maverick Nic White... and sandboarding in new video series Roar & Uncut
30/06/25 07:00Welcomed by beautiful winter sunshine, Nik and Kev arrived in Perth, the sporting gateway to Australia. Here is what the guys got up to in the first episode of Roar & Uncut.
British and Irish Lions hit by injury blow in warm-up win as Andy Farrell considers flying in replacement
28/06/25 05:47NIK SIMON IN PERTH: The injury marred a high-scoring victory in Perth, where the Lions' contingent of Kiwi, Australian and South African players were mocked.
Western Force 7-54 British & Irish Lions: Andy Farrell's side run in eight tries and cruise to big victory as floodgates open in tour opener Down Under
28/06/25 11:48NIK SIMON AT OPTUS STADIUM: After jerseys were swapped and beers were cracked open, the Lions sang their new victory song for the first time.
Andy Farrell delivers Maro Itoje fitness update - after leaving his Lions captain OUT of first game in Australia
26/06/25 05:00Hooker Dan Sheehan has taken over the captaincy duties for the match against Western Force, with 13 changes made to the XV that lost to Argentina last Friday night in Dublin.
Henry Pollock handed first Lions start as Andy Farrell makes 13 changes for tour opener against Western Force following disappointing Argentina defeat
26/06/25 07:31NIK SIMON IN PERTH: Following last week's defeat by Argentina in Dublin, Andy Farrell has made 13 changes to his starting XV, with Tuipulotu and Beirne the only players doubling up.
Australia's moustachioed maverick NIC WHITE takes Mail Sport to the barbers and talks Peaky Blinders, the Lions tour and his love of Exeter
26/06/25 01:00EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY NIK SIMON IN PERTH, AUSTRALIA: White visits the Guru barber in the suburbs before every big game. This weekend's will be one of the biggest of the lot.
RUGBY CONFIDENTIAL DOWN UNDER: Elliot Daly's attempt to bond with Irish Lions team-mate, celebrity couple touch down in Perth and why Kurtley Beale jumped out of his skin
25/06/25 11:11NIK SIMON IN PERTH: England back Elliot Daly, a talented teenage cricketer, has struggled to get his Australian tour room-mate in Ireland's Jack Conan to appreciate his love of one subject close to his heart.
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Frustration of Miami fans was palpable
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Boston Celtics commentator makes savage on-air joke about star player Jaylen Brown's hairline
After footage went viral online
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NBA team is forced to shut and disinfect their locker rooms after arena was used for rap star's concert
One day before their game
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New England Patriots star on $83m contract refuses to reveal why he was benched for disciplinary reasons
After being dropped for first quarter
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Livvy Dunne has perfect response to fans who mocked her viral sweaty armpits at boyfriend's MLB game
Was visibly stressed while watching Paul Skenes
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Kylie and Jason Kelce reveal why they'd be reluctant to let Travis babysit their four daughters
Youngest is just seven-months-old
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Eagle-eyed baseball viewers are left stunned after spotting 'sneaky' move from fan who caught World Series home run ball
Fooled fellow attendees
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Megan Thee Stallion hints at major step in her relationship with NBA star Klay Thompson
Sent her fans into a frenzy with latest post
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Kid Rock sparks fury by saying he wants to dress up as a 'r*****' for Halloween
Special Olympics official slammed the musician over his insensitive joke
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Rookie pitcher makes World Series history as Blue Jays take 3-2 lead over Dodgers ahead of return to Toronto
Yesavage possesses a remarkable story
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ESPN reporter reveals she broke up with her 'smoking hot' Mr Switzerland boyfriend over college basketball comment
Wild story
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Sanity is restored at the World Series as Magic Johnson throws first pitch... a day after being relegated for Harry and Meghan
Fans furious on Tuesday
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Louisiana Governor takes brutal swipe at LSU director over $132m mistakes and claims he'd rather TRUMP chose the next head coach
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Alleged drunk driver charged with killing NHL star begs for confession to be thrown out after he told cops: 'I hit them... my life is over'
In court this week
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Fan favorite sports broadcaster is brutally cut by his network after 20 years in the job
Longtime color commentator revealed the news on social media
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Tour chief drops major hint over Tiger Woods' future after legend's injury hell left fans fearing the worst: 'We're prepared'
Golf legend isn't done yet
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Ex-NFL star Adrian Peterson pictured 'asleep at the wheel' as he 'admits to drinking at poker game' before DWI arrest
Legal issues mount
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Falcons owner and Home Depot co-founder Arthur Blank donates $1.5million to Hurricane Melissa relief
Region 'holds a special place in my heart'
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Ex-NFL player Deland McCullough recalls moment he discovered his biological dad was old coach
Touching story from the gridiron
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LA Dodgers' fans furious as Harry and Meghan get royal treatment at World Series over local legends
Two big names in Row 2
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EXCLUSIVETaylor Swift is HIDING: Insiders spill on secretive behavior at NFL games... and why she's adamant about new life in the shadows
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Star NFL quarterback leaves fans in tears after donning Superman costume for visit to children's hospital
The rookie star tugged on the heartstrings of fans
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Baseball fans go wild for the 'most beautiful woman on the planet' singing national anthem at the World Series
Singer lit up TV screens before Game 4
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Sweeney sparks liberal meltdown with shock appearance on Fox's World Series coverage
The Hollywood A-lister was front and center
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ESPN reporter feels the wrath of online trolls after making humiliating Travis Kelce mistake during interview
After Chiefs win
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Family of WWE legend Mike Rotunda issues troubling health update on Hall of Famer
Rotunda became a household name during the 1980s and 1990s
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Donald Trump's granddaughter Kai set to make her LPGA debut with Caitlin Clark
The 18-year-old has received a sponsor's exemption
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Serena Williams' husband calls out Natalie Portman and others involved in their soccer team for putting up 'no money'
Speaks out
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Taylor Swift fans mourn her glamorous entrances at Chiefs games after she snuck in to watch Travis Kelce
Kelce shone against the Commanders
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Justin Bieber caught taunting Shohei Ohtani as he and wife Hailey watch Blue Jays play the Dodgers in World Series
Seen cheering on his home team
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Taylor Swift sneaks into another Chiefs game to watch fiance Travis Kelce make history alongside Brittany Mahomes
Kept a low profile again
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Emotional Chiefs star Chris Jones breaks down in tears again during national anthem before Commanders win
Feared pass rusher can't hide his emotions
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Erling Haaland grimaces as he plunges into ice bath in EIGHT DEGREE temperatures - after he made...
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Will Still SACKED: Southampton axe manager, 33, after two wins in 13 games - after he quit role in France to...
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Vitor Pereira and Wolves - where it all went wrong: The red flags that went ignored, gambles that backfired...
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The Man City maverick bucking the modern-day trend: Why 'special' talent could be Pep Guardiola's ace in the...
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Former Wolves boss is shock contender to replace sacked Vitor Pereira, with Ruben Amorim's Sporting Lisbon...
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Eddie Howe tears into his 'unrecognisable' Newcastle players after dismal West Ham defeat and warns: 'I...
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Erling Haaland unveils new goal celebration as he mimics Premier League cult hero - leaving fans in stitches
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Jude Bellingham is back with a bang - and if Thomas Tuchel overlooks one of England's sublime talents once...
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How Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca stumped Thomas Frank's long throw strategy with innovative tactic in win over...
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Nottingham Forest pledge financial support to fans injured in Huntingdon train stabbings as club release...
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Premier League footballer in his 20s 'threatened with gun on busy London street by top agent who works for...
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Heartbroken Declan Rice opens up on family tragedy behind goal celebration after helping Arsenal to beat...
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England 25-7 Australia PLAYER RATINGS: Which livewire showed different side to his game? Who had a...
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SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Why I now believe England CAN beat the All Blacks - as long as Steve Borthwick...
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NFL fans left in awe as Jaguars' Cam Little kicks the longest field goal in history
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Why Thomas Frank's authority is now in question after spoilt brats Micky van de Ven and Djed Spence snubbed...
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Tottenham 0-1 Chelsea - PLAYER RATINGS: Which Spurs star is given a THREE after nightmare outing? Who was...
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Inside the mind of Arne Slot in the biggest week of his career: Liverpool insiders and the people who know...
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Man City 3-1 Bournemouth: Erling Haaland continues scintillating form with a brace - as Pep Guardiola's side...
- Blue Jays analyst swears on camera and dismisses Dodgers' epic World Series win
- Tear gas is deployed on baseball fans as World Series aftermath descends into violent chaos
- F1 star Charles Leclerc announces engagement to model Alexandra Saint Mleux as she flaunts VERY pricey ring
- NFL fans left in awe as Jaguars' Cam Little kicks the longest field goal in history
- Sydney Sweeney struts out on stage at major NASCAR race just hours after screaming at her ex-fiance in LA
- Tony Romo's strange noises during Bills-Chiefs broadcast enrage CBS viewers
- College Football rankings REVEALED: Arch Manning and Texas climb after another dramatic weekend of action
- Travis Kelce goads Bills fans as he walks hurt into locker room before Chiefs lose again in Buffalo... and there's no sign of Taylor Swift
- NFL legend Bob Trumpy dead at 80: Bengals mourn iconic tight end and Hall-of-Fame announcer
- Trump rants about 'ridiculous' NFL rule that has infuriated fans
- Travis Kelce arrives in sharp suit for Chiefs' clash with Bills... but will Taylor Swift sneak in once more?
- Panthers' Rico Dowdle gets penalized for lewd touchdown celebration... and it proves costly for Carolina
- Pregnant Cardi B goes wild as boyfriend Stefon Diggs stars in New England Patriots victory
- Ryan Lochte poses with his new girlfriend and children after getting baptized following stint in rehab
- Aaron Rodgers suffers major injury scare in warmups ahead of Steelers' clash with the Colts
- MLS playoff game halted after Chicago Fire fans chant 'homophobic slur' as club slams 'unacceptable' song
- Lamine Yamal, 18, 'has split from pop star girlfriend Nicki Nicole, 25' - as Barcelona star 'dismisses rumours he cheated during their relationship'
- Son of NFL star and Alabama DB Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. arrested on a string of charges
- Auburn 'fires head coach Hugh Freeze' after miserable season went from bad to worse against Kentucky
- Texans QB CJ Stroud suffers brutal head injury in collision with Broncos rival that sparked melee
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