Sport

Explore how Arsenal convert deliberate delays, meticulous set-piece routines and targeted fouling into a strategy that breaks opponents’ rhythm and preserves leads in big games.

GAA rounders has moved beyond school playgrounds to become a vibrant adult community sport, with men’s, women’s and mixed teams travelling the country for weekend championships.

Clarke has agreed a new Scotland contract and been inducted into the SFA hall of fame; the Hampden friendly with Curacao offers a chance to rebuild momentum before the World Cup

Find out how the community sport and wellbeing team in Chelmsford helps clubs and organisations launch activities, access grants and maintain long-term local programmes.

Antrim, promoted after an impressive league campaign, begin their All-Ireland junior championship challenge against Offaly with captain Bronagh Devlin leading the charge and the county aiming to convert momentum into a title run.

Willie Collum, head of referees at the Scottish FA, has publicly reviewed three pivotal incidents that affected Hearts’ title challenge and explained the reasoning behind each decision

Rounders has transformed from a childhood playground game into a widespread adult community sport across Ireland, attracting new players, boosting women’s and mixed participation and relying heavily on volunteers while facing travel and facility pressures.

Marta Kostyuk’s clay dominance continued with a straight-sets win, Jannik Sinner suffered a dramatic five-set loss and a player publicly criticised a female umpire after a marathon match — Roland Garros produced headlines on and off court.

Leinster face the Fidelity SecureDrive Lions in a BKT United Rugby Championship quarter-final at the Aviva Stadium, with James Lowe due to make his 100th Leinster appearance and Leo Cullen naming his side for the 8pm kick-off.

Join Alleyn’s football camps for a coached programme open to Year 4 to Year 9 pupils from any school. sessions run during May half term and summer with clear times, pricing and a focus on technical and tactical development.

Plan your visit to Wembley for England v Czechia with clear steps on sale dates, priority access, accessible ticketing, hospitality options and stadium rules.

Ian Maxwell, chief executive of the Scottish Football Association, describes the online leak of a referee’s home address after a contentious VAR penalty as unacceptable and explains why the SFA involved police to protect officials

Arsenal want to secure Mikel Arteta with a long-term contract, Scotland have confirmed Steve Clarke until the end of the 2030 World Cup, and Anthony Gordon is reportedly travelling to Barcelona for a medical ahead of his move from Newcastle.

At 18, Mikel Arteta left Barcelona for Paris on loan. Those 18 months at Paris Saint-Germain under Luis Fernandez helped forge his mentality, introduced key relationships and planted the seeds of his managerial ambition.

A straightforward preview of the Champions League final between Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain, outlining the route to the match, the instruments in each squad, the venue and how to follow the action

Grant Hanley, aged 34, looks back on a career of setbacks and comebacks since his Scotland debut in 2011 and explains how persistence and experience are helping a younger squad prepare for the World Cup.

After 52 years, Football Focus concludes. Alex Scott leads guests in a preview of the Premier League final day and a farewell to the world’s longest-running football magazine show.

Seamus Coleman expresses the discomfort felt by Ireland players as pressure builds around planned fixtures with Israel, prompting debate over sport, sanctions and solidarity

Leinster have named a team for the URC quarter-final at the Aviva with James Lowe poised to make his 100th appearance and Ciarán Frawley dropped, creating a clear betting angle in favour of the Lions

A compact breakdown of team news, referee appointments and betting angles for the Glasgow Warriors v Connacht URC quarter-final at Scotstoun, published 26/05/2026 14:49.

Jannik Sinner is due to play Juan Manuel Cerundolo in a daytime slot on Court Philippe-Chatrier, confronting high temperatures and a tournament-wide heat story that is already affecting schedules, equipment choices and match dynamics.

Discover a practical sport and healthcare Level 2 course that combines anatomy, fitness testing and the UK Sports Leaders Level 2 award to prepare students for Level 3 study or entry into the sports industry.

Crystal Palace claimed the Conference League with Jean-Philippe Mateta’s decisive goal as Oliver Glasner ended his spell at Selhurst Park on a high note; meanwhile FIFA is probed over World Cup ticketing, Anthony Gordon is set for Barcelona and Michael…

Oliver Glasner departs after guiding Crystal Palace to a 1-0 Conference League final win in Leipzig, a victory that produced emotional farewells, a Mateta winner and mixed scenes with Adam Wharton back celebrating after last year’s hospital scare.

Glasgow Warriors host Connacht at Scotstoun in a BKT URC quarter-final with top seed advantage, detailed match officials, recent form, and the potential route to the final.