An ode to the Calcutta Cup: Rivalry, friendship, and why we need to spend more time with our mates
Why the Calcutta Cup still means something in a rugby world that’s changing fast The Calcutta Cup doesn’t feel like a rivalry built on hatred, it feels like one built on history, familiarity, and a kind of mutual understanding that only comes from years of shared culture, shared tours, shared changing rooms and shared experiences. […]
3 weeks ago
Nations League 2026/27 Draw: England learn their opponents
The draw is complete The draw for the 2026/27 Nations League competition has taken place, confirming the opponents that England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, and Northern Ireland will face in this year’s tournament. Following promotion last time out, England and Wales compete in the top League A, while the likes of Scotland, Ireland, and Northern Ireland […]
1 month ago
England 2026 World Cup kit leaked and fans can’t believe their eyes
One for the patriots… England’s 2026 World Cup kit has allegedly been leaked and fans can’t believe their eyes. Three Lions kits have caused a stir in recent years, notably in 2024 when certain fans got a little too upset over an England shirt with a cross featuring blue and purple. Of course the tabloids […]
1 month ago
English football legend kidnapped and held for ransom at knifepoint
He shared the story of his ordeal An English football legend has told the story of his kidnapping and being held for ransom at knifepoint. Everton hero Adrian Heath shared the story of his ordeal with The Athletic, explaining how he was lured into a trap from the very start. The two-time English First Division […]
1 month ago
Households in England to get four bins each from March with 37 items banned
Early in 2026 bin collections will change across England England households will get at least four bins as new Simpler Recycling rules start on March 31, with officials reminding residents of potential £400 fines for bin misuse. Six categories contain items that must not be recycled, the government has warned. Brits could be slapped with […]
2 months ago
London’s murder rate drops to lowest in over a decade
It’s lower than New York and Berlin New figures show that homicide in London has fallen to its lowest level in more than a decade, as the Met Police said that it had targeted action criminal gangs. The figures are the lowest since 2014, as only 97 homicides were recorded in 2025, according to the […]
2 months ago