How rugby’s ‘safer era’ is failing on its promise

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...
The 13-minute debut, 13 years in the making 

The 13-minute debut, 13 years in the making 

One moment, on the brink of a Premier League debut. The next, a season-ending injury. Charlie Tasker’s journey shows just how fragile ...

“We didn’t choose to live this way”: Ukrainian fencer on injury, resilience and how war impacts sport

“We didn’t choose to live this way”: Ukrainian fencer on injury, resilience and how war impacts sport

Ligament damage would normally bring competition season to a halt. But, for Ukrainian fencer Svitlana Sopit, it became another ...

The physical challenges players are facing ahead of the 2026 World Cup

The physical challenges players are facing ahead of the 2026 World Cup

Heat, travel, hybrid pitches and recovery timelines have all emerged as concerns ahead of the biggest World Cup in history. Could the ...

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The greatest comeback stories in FIFA World Cup history

The greatest comeback stories in FIFA World Cup history

From Ronaldo’s redemption in 2002 to Messi finally completing his legacy in 2022, the World Cup has produced some of sport’s most ...

From setback to skeleton gold 

From setback to skeleton gold 

Matt Weston’s journey to Olympic gold was never straightforward. From a teenage back injury that ended his taekwondo dream to a ...

From hat-trick hero to hard reset

From hat-trick hero to hard reset

Archie Vanes made history as the first Leicester Tigers player to score a hat-trick on his European debut - a fairy-tale start that ...

On target: Jodie Grinham and the reality of accepting her disability 

On target: Jodie Grinham and the reality of accepting her disability 

Paralympic archer Jodie Grinham has built a career defined by medals, adaptation, and resilience - but her journey has also been one ...

Getting over what could have been

Getting over what could have been

You’ve seen many of your favourite athletes get injured at the peak of their careers, once they’ve already made it. But, what about ...

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Getting over what could have been

Getting over what could have been

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Rewriting the throw: how Jack Langston defeated dartitis

Rewriting the throw: how Jack Langston defeated dartitis

For most darts players, their throw is a matter of repetition. Step up to the oche, lock eyes with the target, draw back and release. ...

Beyond the tryline: Ollie Phillips on identity and retirement

Beyond the tryline: Ollie Phillips on identity and retirement

What happens when your body stops doing the one thing that defines you? Former England Sevens captain Ollie Phillips lived for his ...

The eye opener: recovering from injury as a partially sighted athlete

The eye opener: recovering from injury as a partially sighted athlete

England partially sighted futsal star Paul McHugh won the Golden Boot by the age of 18 and has scored almost as many goals as he has ...

The golfer who rebuilt everything after a near-fatal car crash

The golfer who rebuilt everything after a near-fatal car crash

Three years after a horrific motorway crash that nearly killed him, aspiring pro golfer Marcus Mohr is back on tour - defying doctors, ...

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