‘Outstanding’ Bairstow century lights up Old Trafford as England beat West Indies
Jonny Bairstow produced a delightful display of batting to give England a 7-wicket victory over the West Indies in the first one day international at Old Trafford.
England keeper Bairstow plays down Buttler rivalry ahead of one-day fixtures v West Indies
They have constantly been in competition when it comes to taking the England wicket-keeping gloves, but Jonny Bairstow is convinced he and Lancashire’s Jos Buttler are not in a battle to stand behind the stumps.
Oh Jimmy, Jimmy! Lancashire’s Anderson first England bowler to 500 test wickets
Lancastrian fast bowler Jimmy Anderson became only the third fast bowler to claim 500 test wickets as he broke records on day two of England’s third test match v West Indies.
‘His time will come again’: Injured Sale Sharks rocket Solomona will get another bite of the England cherry, says Jason Robinson
England legend Jason Robinson admits he is hugely disappointed that Sale Sharks’ cross-code star Denny Solomona will miss out on the chance to feature against Argentina next month.
Women’s FA Cup final: Stoney urges Man City to enjoy Wembley day in the sun
Four-time Women’s FA Cup winner Casey Stoney admits she will be looking on enviously when Manchester City and Birmingham City do battle for the historic trophy at Wembley.
Six Nations 2017: Maro Itoje has ‘everything’ to be a great flanker, says Lewis Moody
The majority of Maro Itoje’s international experience has come at lock but as he prepares to start in the back row for England for the first time, World Cup-winning flanker Lewis Moody says he is there to stay.
Six Nations podcast: Who will come out on top in 2017?
The RBS Six Nations 2017 kicks-off this Saturday with fans bracing themselves for a nerve-jangling feast of rugby over the next couple of months.
‘All eyes on no.1’: New year, same target for England’s Brown ahead of Six Nations
It’s a new year but the target for Mike Brown and England remains the same – become the world’s number one ranked team.
‘Savvy’ Manchester football fans can avoid violence abroad despite Euro 2016 hooligan madness – expert
An expert on football policing and hooliganism is confident Mancunian football fans will keep out of trouble in Europe next season, and blamed the French police for violence which marred the start of England’s Euro 2016 campaign.
Manchester United captain Rooney odds on to make Euro plane – but who will join him?
With just under a month to go until England boss Roy Hodgson announces his squad for this summer’s Euro 2016 tournament in France, the race for places is hotting up.
‘Massive boost’: Woakes says Buttler’s England return key in Sri Lanka one day series
The England dressing room is relishing the chance to see Jos Buttler back in the team and taking the game to the Sri Lankans according to Chris Woakes, who insists the Lancashire man is one of the best in the business.