France arrive at the new Six Nations campaign with a familiar label attached to them: favourites. As reigning champions, packed with world-class talent and led once again by the inspirational Antoine Dupont, France’s Six Nations defence feels less like a bold ambition and more like an expectation....

Every Six Nations tournament has a habit of revealing something new. Sometimes it is a tactical shift, sometimes a surprise result. More often than not, though, it is a player — previously known only to club supporters or age-grade followers — who suddenly looks completely at home on rugby’s g...

Crystal Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta finds himself in a difficult position as he no doubt considers what’s next after a dream move to AC Milan broke down over issues with his medical. Palace manager Oliver Glasner has spoken publicly about Mateta’s issues with a knee injury in ...

Fenerbahce claim Al-Ittihad are to blame for the collapse of their deal to sign France midfielder N’Golo Kante. The Turkish club said, external they had fulfilled their part of the transfer and, in a deal that involved Morocco striker Youssef En-Nesyri moving in the opposite direction, agree...

A moniker given to the Australian Open by Roger Federer has come to be a huge part of the tournament’s identity. Nicknamed the “Happy Slam” by the Swiss great, the first major of the season is largely loved by the players and continues to attract record-breaking crowds. Innovative ...