Lions: Inside Itoje-fest! Maro’s brother Jeremy takes Sportsmail round their shared home

Itoje-fest could be the best yet this year, as Maro returns to his parents’ garden in Edgware for their souped-up family barbecue in September full of Lions stories. ‘It started in 2018, so we’re on to our third version having missed it last year; Ugo Monye keeps asking for an invite!’ Itoje’s brother Jeremy tells … Read more

Britain’s boat team has worst Olympic result for 50 years after Jürgen Gröbler dropped

At 2am on the champagne-fuelled night in 2000 when Matthew Pinsent arrived from Sydney, where his coxless four had won Olympic gold in what the party’s host (and then Henley MP) Boris Johnson dubbed ‘the greatest British aquatic triumph since Trafalgar’, he felt an urgent tap on the shoulder. It was the British team’s coach, … Read more

Conservatives could lose more than a dozen seats, shock poll reveals

Conservatives could lose more than a dozen seats in their southern and eastern heartlands, shock poll reveals Support for Tories in ‘blue wall’ constituencies has plunged, survey found The party would lose 12 seats they have always held in an election, it suggests Those that would fall include Wycombe, whose MP is prominent Brexiteer Steve … Read more

Tottenham ‘up the ante on signing Cristian Romero and offer Atalanta in excess of £43million’

Tottenham ‘up the ante on signing Cristian Romero and offer Atalanta in excess of £43million to secure Argentine defender… who is keen on a move to the Premier League’ Tottenham have offered an increased £43million to sign Cristian Romero The Atalanta defender is reportedly keen on a move to north London Atalanta have requested more … Read more

Britain’s boat team has worst Olympic result for 50 years after Jürgen Gröbler dropped

At 2am on the champagne-fuelled night in 2000 when Matthew Pinsent arrived from Sydney, where his coxless four had won Olympic gold in what the party’s host (and then Henley MP) Boris Johnson dubbed ‘the greatest British aquatic triumph since Trafalgar’, he felt an urgent tap on the shoulder. It was the British team’s coach, … Read more

PAUL THOMAS on… time travel  

PAUL THOMAS on… time travel By Paul Thomas For The Daily Mail Published: 18:44 EDT, 30 July 2021 | Updated: 18:50 EDT, 30 July 2021 Advertisement Advertisement Share or comment on this article:

HOT OR NOT: Virgil van Dijk’s return is a boost… while Springboks’ Rassie Erasmus trod a thin line

HOT OR NOT: Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp was given the ultimate boost with Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez returning… but South Africa’s Rassie Erasmus is not covering himself in glory during the Lions tour By Daniel Matthews For The Daily Mail Published: 17:35 EDT, 30 July 2021 | Updated: 17:53 EDT, 30 July 2021 … Read more

Sprinting star Battaash could retire after falling short in King George Qatar Stakes at Goodwood

Sprinting star Battaash could retire after the Charlie Hills-trained gelding falls short in bid for a fifth King George Qatar Stakes victory at Goodwood after placing seventh Battaash, who had a knee operation over the winter, faded tamely at Goodwood  Battaash finished seventh in his attempt to win King George Qatar Stakes again It followed his … Read more