England

Rugby Union
Events

The English Rugby Football Union has confirmed its intention to bid for the 2031 World Cup and is now set to go it alone in an effort to land the tournament, according to The Guardian
Football
Finance & Law

US investment company Ariel Investments has increased its stake in English Premier League club Manchester United by completing a $100m (€84.8m) purchase of Class A shares.
Cricket
Events

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has said it has offered to reschedule the Test match between England and India that was cancelled shortly before play was due to begin earlier today (Friday),…
Football
Data

Sports data and technology company Stats Perform has agreed a three-year extension to its agreement with the English Football Association that will see it become the official data provider of the top-tier…
Golf
Fan Engagement

Digital inventory management company Horizm has entered the golf market by agreeing a deal with PGA Tour and European Tour player, Matt Fitzpatrick. The Englishman, currently ranked world No
Rugby League
Events

Organisers of the postponed Rugby League World Cup 2021 have today (Thursday) confirmed the tournament will now take place from October 15 to November 19 next year, ensuring no overlap with football’s 2…
Rugby League
Events

Tottenham Hotspur Stadium has added to its events portfolio by landing the 2022 Challenge Cup final, while bookmaker Betfred has agreed a two-year extension to its title sponsorship of the rugby league…
Football
Fan Engagement

Global blockchain provider Chiliz has bolstered its Premier League portfolio to five teams by signing a deal with Aston Villa. The agreement will result in the launch of a $AVL Fan Token on the Socios
Football
Governance

The UK government is set to intensify efforts to combat any moves by English clubs to join the proposed European Super League by introducing legal safeguards designed to support sanctions introduced by…
Rugby League
Events

Jon Dutton, chief executive of the organising committee of the Rugby League World Cup, has called for Australia and New Zealand to sign binding contracts to play at next year’s tournament after the withdrawal o…
Cricket
Events

An England cricket tour of Bangladesh scheduled for September and October has been postponed, while a South Africa tour of Sri Lanka in September has been confirmed, as boards continue to work their way…
Rugby League
Events

The Rugby League World Cup 2021 was dealt another blow after the 16 clubs in the Australian National Rugby League backed the withdrawal of Australia and New Zealand from the event
Rugby League
Events

Rugby League World Cup 2021 organisers have said the chances of the tournament proceeding as planned in England this year are “50-50” as they address the “significant challenges” presented by Australia and New…
Esports
Finance & Law

Wolverhampton Wanderers has agreed a wide-ranging tie-up with Evil Geniuses through which the English Premier League football club’s owner, Chinese conglomerate Fosun, has acquired a minority stake in t…
Football
Stadia

English Premier League football club Leicester City has said it will expand its King Power Stadium to a capacity of 40,000, with plans to introduce a mixed-use development featuring a new arena
Football
Sponsorship & Marketing

English League Two football club Stevenage FC has agreed a deal for Amazon Prime Gaming to become its main shirt sponsor
Rugby League
Events

Australia and New Zealand have today (Thursday) withdrawn from the 2021 Rugby League World Cup, citing player welfare and safety concerns amid the “stark differences” in how Covid-19 is being handled in …