Former Ireland hooker Bernard Jackman has provided insight into the spat between Munster’s Jack Crowley and Sharks scrum-half Jaden Hendrikse during the penalty shootout. The two sides could not be separated in regular or extra time during the United Rugby Championship quarter-final in Durban, meaning that the semi-finalist would be decided by a penalty shootout. … Read more
Bernie Collins has pondered whether Max Verstappen’s actions at the Spanish Grand Prix were fuelled by his belief that he’s not in the F1 2025 title fight. Verstappen courted controversy at the Barcelona race when he clattered into George Russell in a move that the Mercedes driver felt was “very deliberate”. Max Verstappen lost nine … Read more
Two Liverpool whispers are ranked in the top three for probability, while one Arsenal striker link is marginally ahead of the other… With so much transfer talk doing the rounds, we’re here through the summer to sift through the bullsh*t and highlight the whispers that might have some substance. Each day we’re ranking the top … Read more
Helmut Marko has finally addressed Max Verstappen’s meltdown in Spain, while the FIA have a new technical directive coming into effect. We’ve got all this and more in today’s F1 news round-up for Wednesday 4 June, 2025. F1 news: Helmut Marko speaks out on Max Verstappen meltdown Crashing into George Russell in a moment that … Read more
Lance Stroll did not swear at his mechanics in a Spanish Grand Prix meltdown as had been claimed. That clarification comes from Harry Rush, a mechanic on Lance Stroll’s side of the garage, and follows the comments made by Aston Martin chief trackside officer Mike Krack, who shut down the idea that Stroll had worsened … Read more
Liverpool are closing in on deals for Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz and Bournemouth defender Milos Kerkez, according to reports. The Reds have flown out of the blocks in the summer transfer market after Arne Slot’s side won the Premier League title in the Dutchman’s first season. Liverpool are now looking to build on that … Read more
Springboks captain Siya Kolisi has come out to bat for his club and Test teammate Jaden Hendrikse after the scrum-half’s actions in the United Rugby Championship (URC) quarter-final. Hendrikse stole the spotlight during the penalty shootout between the Sharks and Munster in Durban when he went down with cramp after taking his second shot at … Read more
Arne Slot jetted off to the south of France for talks with a transfer target despite the ‘accelerated’ chase for Florian Wirtz, according to transfer expert David Ornstein. Liverpool are believed to be getting closer to a deal for the German attacking midfielder that could end up being worth £109 million but Ornstein reports that … Read more
Jadon Sancho will return to Man Utd this summer after Chelsea paid the £5m penalty to cancel their obligation to buy the winger, according to reports. The Blues chose to loan Sancho from Man Utd last summer after it was clear that the England international could not repair his relationship with Erik ten Hag. Chelsea agreed … Read more
Nico Rosberg did not back down on his stance that Max Verstappen should have been disqualified from the Spanish Grand Prix as per the Formula 1 rulebook. The 2016 World Champion Rosberg made a fresh statement after calling for a Verstappen disqualification on live Sky F1 commentary after his collision with George Russell, while Verstappen … Read more