by Will Mesney | Jun 5, 2026 | On The Pitch, Pillar 2, Pillar 3
Rugby insists its concussion crisis is under more control than ever. Tackle heights have been lowered and return-to-play protocols have been tightened. But beyond the law changes and press releases, what does ‘safe’ actually look like for the players? Will Mesney...
by Marshal Henshaw | Jun 5, 2026 | On The Pitch, Pillar 1, Pillar 2
One moment, on the brink of a Premier League debut. The next, a season-ending injury. Charlie Tasker’s journey shows just how fragile the path to top-class football can be. Brighton and Hove Albion are renowned for offering both academy players and young talent...
by Rosie Wood | Jun 2, 2026 | On The Pitch, Pillar 2, Pillar 3, Pillar 4, Top Story
Ligament damage would normally bring competition season to a halt. But, for Ukrainian fencer Svitlana Sopit, it became another obstacle inside a life already shaped by disruption and war. When Ukrainian fencer Svitlana Sopit suffered an injury just ten days out from...
by Katie Howard | Jun 2, 2026 | On The Pitch, Pillar 1, Pillar 3, Pillar 4, World Cup
Heat, travel, hybrid pitches and recovery timelines have all emerged as concerns ahead of the biggest World Cup in history. Could the tournament’s biggest challenge come from the conditions rather than the competition? The 2026 FIFA World Cup has been expanded...
by Jake Heasman | Jun 1, 2026 | On The Pitch, Top Story
Once told to sit out of PE, Kieran Green now has many sporting titles under his belt. From cerebral palsy football to wheelchair rugby and beyond, he’s proving disability is not a limit – but a launchpad. Now he’s on a mission to make sure no young person is...
by James Streatfield | May 28, 2026 | On The Pitch, Top Story, World Cup
From Ronaldo’s redemption in 2002 to Messi finally completing his legacy in 2022, the World Cup has produced some of sport’s most powerful comeback stories. This feature explores the moments where players and nations overcame adversity to create football...
