
Why Red Bull takeover of Newcastle has started so badly
Red Bull have had a challenging first season at Newcastle, as they play catch up with the rest of The Prem.
THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2026, 14:59

Red Bull have had a challenging first season at Newcastle, as they play catch up with the rest of The Prem.

All Blacks captain Scott Barrett was on Wednesday ruled out for up to five months because of a back injury that will require surgery.

Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill has signed a four-year contract extension to keep him at the helm until 2032.

Countries are beginning to confirm their final 26-man squads for FIFA World Cup 2026, to be held in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

The Bulls are the first South African team in URC quarter-final action on Saturday, and here is the kick off time to note.

The Bulls are the first South African team in URC quarter-final action on Saturday, and here is the kick off time to note.

Not an ideal distraction for the player.

Cardiff to chase an upset when travelling to Stormers for their first United Rugby Championship play-off quarter-final.

The search for the next Kaizer Chiefs head coach is well and truly on. The latest report says Amakhosi shortlisted Sven Vandenbroeck.

Tottenham will launch a review focusing on the “unusual” spate of anterior cruciate ligament injuries recently suffered by key players.

Jannik Sinner underlines why he is the overwhelming favourite to win the French Open with an efficient first-round win against French wildcard Clement Tabur.

Arsenal ready to target Morgan Rogers, Paris St-Germain to rival Liverpool for Yan Diomande and Jack Grealish to be given chance to revive Man City career.

Tristan Stubbs and Scott Currie play starring roles as Hampshire inflict a 30-run T20 Blast defeat on Essex.

Former Leicester striker Jamie Vardy has decided to leave Cremonese when his contract expires this summer.

Dean Harrison sets the fastest time in the first TT qualifying session for the Isle of Man TT on Tuesday.

Captain Rajat Patidar thrashes 93 not out as defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru power into the final of the Indian Premier League.

Luke Littler offers to provide the tickets for the Prince of Wales for the World Championship at Alexandra Palace later this year.

Republic of Ireland captain Nathan Collins says no member of the squad will be held back if they wanted to “take a stand” against the team’s Nations League fixtures with Israel later this year.

England and Northampton Saints scrum-half Alex Mitchell sustains another hamstring injury which leaves him doubtful for the remainder of the season.

Denmark’s two-time Tour de France champion Jonas Vingegaard dominates the mountainous stage 16 of the Giro d’Italia to increase his overall lead in the pink jersey.

New Zealand captain Tom Latham says his side will “certainly not be taking Ireland lightly” as they prepare for the solitary Test between the sides, before a three-game series against England in June.