Sport politics
World Rugby finds no medical evidence to outlaw 7-1 bench splits
World Rugby insists there is no evidence that 7-1 bench splits will lead to more injuries and the governing body has no current plans to outlaw the tactic as a result
Gerard Meagher
07, Apr, 2025 @5:00 PM
ECB accused of ‘limiting opportunities’ for disabled cricketers at elite level
New pan-disability team puts three England sides into one and could favour the most able, say players
Exclusive by Raf Nicholson
28, Mar, 2025 @5:42 PM
RFU rebels demand significant changes after Sweeney survives confidence vote
The rebel group Whole Game Union calls for fundamental change to governance in the wake of Thursday’s RFU special general meeting
Robert Kitson and Matt Hughes
28, Mar, 2025 @4:51 PM
Bill Sweeney survived an argument but English rugby union is still at war | Robert Kitson
Fears the Premiership is becoming a ‘closed shop’ are stoking more discontent for the RFU and its chief executive
Robert Kitson
28, Mar, 2025 @1:00 PM
RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney wins confidence vote as grassroots revolt fails
Rugby Football Union CEO Bill Sweeney convincingly survived a vote of no-confidence at Twickenham on Thursday
Matt Hughes
27, Mar, 2025 @6:35 PM
Players’ body hits out at ‘confusing’ schedule and wants Nations League of cricket
The World Cricketers’ Association wants reform of the ‘chaotic’ calendar and the modernisation of the global governing body
Simon Burnton
26, Mar, 2025 @6:37 PM
Beaumont calls for unity as RFU chief Sweeney fights for his future in vote
Bill Beaumont, the interim RFU chair, has said he is trying to head off ‘months of rancour’ but opponents insist Bill Sweeney should resign regardless of vote’s result
Matt Hughes
26, Mar, 2025 @5:00 PM
World Athletics mandates cheek swabs to ‘doggedly protect female category’
World Athletics has approved the introduction of cheek swabbing to determine if an athlete is biologically female, Sebastian Coe has announced
Sean Ingle
25, Mar, 2025 @11:41 AM
English clubs urged to vote for Bill Sweeney’s removal at RFU meeting
The chair of Nottingham Rugby has written an open letter taking aim at ‘severe failures’ by the current leadership team
Robert Kitson
23, Mar, 2025 @4:23 PM
‘It’s a privilege’: Boris van der Vorst, the man who saved Olympic boxing
By forming a new governing body, World Boxing, the Dutchman prevented the sport being banished by the IOC
Donald McRae
23, Mar, 2025 @8:00 AM
Kirsty Coventry’s in-tray: six big issues facing IOC’s new president
From protecting women’s sport to the return of Russia and keeping the Olympics relevant, the former gold medallist has tough challenges ahead
Sean Ingle
22, Mar, 2025 @8:00 PM
View from Africa: how Kirsty Coventry will handle sport’s biggest job at the IOC
Incoming IOC president owes her position to political support but is promising a collective and sustainable leadership approach
Firdose Moonda in Cape Town
22, Mar, 2025 @8:00 AM
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