
Can Coventry keep Lampard? – Sam Parkin’s EFL takeaways
BBC Final Score pundit Sam Parkin looks at the weekend’s talking points in the EFL, including whether Coventry can hold on to Frank Lampard.
SATURDAY, 18 APRIL 2026, 22:24

BBC Final Score pundit Sam Parkin looks at the weekend’s talking points in the EFL, including whether Coventry can hold on to Frank Lampard.

Somerset wicketkeeper James Rew can “absolutely” open the batting for England, according to his county head coach Jason Kerr.

Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi believes his side deserved to win, as Spurs were denied their first win in the league since December after conceding a late equaliser to draw 2-2 with Brighton at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Republic of Ireland boss Carla Ward says her side produced a “proper Irish performance” as they ground out a crucial 1-0 win over Poland in World Cup qualifying.

Southend full-back Gus Scott-Morriss plays in their 6-2 win over Halifax after reaching the game on another club’s bus.

Beibhinn Parsons scores a hat-trick as Ireland beat Italy 57-20 in the Women’s Six Nations at the Dexcom Stadium in Galway.

Lewis Dodd scores the first hat-trick of his career as scintillating Catalans Dragons beat Warrington Wolves to stop them going back to the top of Super League.

Beibhinn Parsons scores a hat-trick as Ireland turn on the style to thrash Italy in Galway and register their first Women’s Six Nations win of the year.

Fixtures, kick-off times, results, standings and how to watch on the BBC as England bid to retain the 2026 Women’s Six Nations title.

Essex remain on top against Warwickshire after two rain-affected days of their County Championship match at Edgbaston despite Sam Hain’s superb innings.

Bath score eight tries to ease past an injury-ravaged Harlequins side 43-15 to keep up the pace on Prem leaders Northampton.

Kaizer Chiefs were held to a goalless draw by Polokwane City, missing out on a sixth straight win in the Betway Premiership.

Reading have hosted two League One promotion parties this season, and Cardiff’s was as dramatic as it was enjoyable after a miserable few years.

The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) will consider fast-tracking memberships for women to address a gender imbalance.

Arthur Fils and Andrey Rublev both come back from a set down to reach the final of the Barcelona Open.

Glasgow Warriors suffer a bruising eight-try defeat by Lions in Johannesburg, but remain top of the United Rugby Championship table.

Bournemouth midfielder Marcus Tavernier tells the Final Score team that Cherries boss Andoni Iraola’s impending departure makes them want to work even harder for him.

A record-breaking and emotional day at Murrayfield was a landmark moment, but Scotland’s humbling defeat by England delivered a day of mixed emotions.

France slip to second in the Six Nations table on points difference despite cruising to a 38-7 victory in Cardiff.

Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola says he trusts his players to continue playing hard despite the recent news of his departure at the end of the season, as they beat Newcastle 2-1 at St. James’ Park.

Bromley are promoted to League One for the first time in the club’s history after Notts County’s defeat by Barnet.