Sports

Six Nations form guide: how the 2026 contenders are shaping up

England are bullish, France are in flux, while Wales will be hoping just to beat Italy and avoid the wooden spoon

Crux by Gabriel Tallent review

The follow-up to My Absolute Darling, this tale of best friends who dream of a better life features exquisite sports writing and a lovable heroine – but the plotting is unconvincing

Weston McKennie is in the form of his life for Juventus, in any position

The American has earned the trust of Luciano Spalletti in Italy, but his role with the USMNT remains an open question

Top seats for Nations Championship’s ‘Glastonbury of Rugby’ at Twickenham to cost £280

Spectators will not know finalists but can ‘swap’ tickets

ITV to screen in-game adverts for first time during rugby union’s Six Nations

Twenty-second adverts to fill right half of screens

Everton sack Brian Sørensen with club languishing near bottom of WSL table

Everton have sacked women’s team manager Brian Sørensen with the club ninth in the Women’s Super League. The club claimed their first home victory of the season on Sunday to move four points clear of relegation danger but it has not been enough to keep the 45-year-old Dane, who has been in charge since 2022, in his role.