Rugby Union Weekly
Sara, Kat Merchant & Siwan Lillicrap dissect England's victory over Wales at Ashton Gate.

Sara, Kat Merchant & Siwan Lillicrap dissect England's victory over Wales at Ashton Gate.

Cape Verde's goalkeeper Vozinha gained millions of Instagram followers after a World Cup match, surpassing Tom Brady. While viral fame offers lucrative opportunities, experts warn it can be fleeting, with long-term career success depending on sustained engagement.

The new Nations Championship, a rugby Test competition, begins this weekend, pitting Northern Hemisphere teams (Six Nations, Fiji, Japan) against Southern Hemisphere giants (South Africa, New Zealand, Australia, Argentina). A play-off event in November at Twickenham will crown the inaugural winner and a parallel hemisphere champion.

Didier Deschamps is praised for his mid-tournament tactical adjustments with France's elite squad, maximizing talent like Kylian Mbappe. He has successfully adapted formations, notably switching roles for Olise and Dembele, to create a more stable and threatening team.

Serena Williams makes her return to Wimbledon after a four-year absence, facing a much younger opponent. Despite personal and professional evolution, including a second daughter and co-founding an NWSL team, Williams views her presence on court as a success, embracing the familiar yet new environment.

Germany's national football team suffered an early World Cup exit, including a first-ever penalty shootout loss, sparking calls for head coach Julian Nagelsmann's removal. Despite Nagelsmann's refusal to quit, fans and media are increasingly speculating about Jurgen Klopp as a potential replacement, given his popularity and recent punditry.

Newcastle United is at a crossroads as top European clubs target key players like Bruno Guimaraes, Alexander Isak, and Anthony Gordon. Despite past successes and long-term ambitions, the club faces challenges retaining its stars due to financial disparities and player aspirations, raising questions about its future competitiveness.