Chessum claims hostility from fans will ‘rev up’ England for Wales showdown | England rugby union team

England are braced for a “hostile” welcome on and off the field in ­Cardiff when they head across the Severn Bridge for the final Six Nations instalment this weekend. The lock Ollie Chessum has not forgotten some of the abuse directed at England’s ­players by Welsh fans two years ago and he suggests it will … Read more

Oscar Piastri locks in Formula One future with multi-year McLaren deal | Formula One

Australian star Oscar Piastri has secured a multi-year contract extension with Formula One champions McLaren ahead of the season start in Melbourne on Sunday. The 23-year-old, who was already under contract until 2026, has now locked in a long-term future with the British team. Piastri finished fourth in the championship last year, claiming his first … Read more

Ollie Bearman: ‘There’s nothing that I wouldn’t have done to get to F1’ | Formula One

There is an unmistakeable air of steely determination about Ollie Bearman; an almost disquieting sense of purpose doubtless instrumental in propelling the 19-year-old British driver into Formula One with an eye-catching opening to his career. Bearman is about to enter his first full season with the Haas team and while tearing most teenagers away from … Read more

Slot sanguine after Liverpool exit in ‘best game of football I’ve ever been involved in’ | Liverpool

Arne Slot described Liverpool’s Champions League exit as the ­finest game of his career after Paris Saint‑Germain stunned Anfield with ­victory in a penalty shootout. The Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma proved the decisive figure in the last-16 second leg with penalty saves from Darwin Núñez and Curtis Jones. The game had gone to extra time … Read more

‘The growth there is enormous’: future of AFL is women’s competition, says Andrew Dillon | AFLW

The head of the AFL has identified the women’s competition as the single biggest opportunity for growth within the code’s landscape, even as he spruiked the opportunities in India and the US. Chief executive Andrew Dillon addressed the game’s major issues in discussion with broadcaster Eddie McGuire at the SportNXT conference in Melbourne on Wednesday. … Read more

Tim Cahill calls for ‘broader understanding’ amid influx of sovereign wealth into sport | Australia sport

Socceroos great Tim Cahill has said people who criticise the influx of sovereign wealth into sport neglect the fact trade deals exist between Australia and countries like Saudi Arabia and Qatar. The 45-year-old all-time leading Socceroos goalscorer has worked for six years in Qatar, and has the title of international sports advisor at the country’s … Read more