Barnard Castle take centre stage after three wins from three... with a bumper FOUR fixtures to be screened live in November: DAILY MAIL SCHOOLS RUGBY TROPHY

Liam Rosenior says Chelsea sacking had 'nothing to do with football' as he raises questions about 'tolerance' in England in first revelations about being axed just three months into the job

Former Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior has claimed his Stamford Bridge sacking was 'nothing to do with football' in a cryptic comment about 'tolerance' in English football.

Cristiano Ronaldo announces retirement from international soccer

Cristiano Ronaldo announces retirement from international soccerCristiano Ronaldo is reportedly ending his international career after a record-breaking time with Portugal.The 41-year-old revealed the news on Thursday in a long Instagram video where he read a letter to his supporters.“To the...

JJ Gabriel plan emerges as Real Madrid fear repeating mistake after signing Man United ace

JJ Gabriel's impending move to Real Madrid brings back memories of a similar signing that went wrong

"Time Has Come": Cristiano Ronaldo's Full Statement Upon International Retirement

The announcement marked the end of a lauded career that began more than two decades ago before Euro 2004 and finished with him walking out on the national team after falling out with coach Jorge Jesus.

World No. 1 pickleball star Anna Leigh Waters sets December Manila showcase

For the second time in three months, world No. 1 pickleball player Anna Leigh Waters returns to Manila for another exhibition showcase, this time at the famed Araneta Coliseum

As I sat in the Sir Alex Ferguson Stand, the raw emotion and magic of Old Trafford was all around me. It was a stark reminder that the fans and the place they flock to really are Man United's greatest gift, writes IAN HERBERT

IAN HERBERT: The sound came rolling down in waves, crashing down around us as I sat in the Sir Alex Ferguson Stand. It was low and sonorous and quite extraordinary, really.

A New Game Plan: How sports power Australia might offer Canada clues on how to fix its 'broken' system

JJ Gabriel transfer truth as ex-Premier League striker arrives - Manchester United Academy Notebook

This week's Man Utd Academy Notebook reacts to the latest JJ Gabriel development and highlights two new appointments.

Harry Kane signs £400,000-a-week contract to become the highest-paid footballer in Europe as England's captain commits to Bayern Munich and stays in Germany for three more years

The new deal is expected to make the 33-year-old Europe's highest-paid player, reflecting his value after he was crowned the world's best player last week in London.

NFL Week 9 picks: Bills prevail over Vikings; Packers beat Patriots

Sam Farmer makes his picks and predictions for Week 9 of the NFL season, with the 6-1 Bills beating the 6-1 Vikings and the Packers winning in Foxborough.

Every word Marcus Rashford said as audio leaked from chat before Manchester United game

Man Utd played Roma in the Champions League on Tuesday night and Marcus Rashford spoke to fans before the game.

Inside Manchester City’s biggest ever store at Etihad Stadium

It features exclusive products and interactive personalisation stations