10 fascinating facts about the investec derby festival

125,000 flock to the Epsom Downs each year to celebrate the greatest Flat race in the world – the Investec Derby Festival. The quintessentially English event is known for the iconic Derby Day and the style on the downs, all set across the breathtaking vista of the Downs, this is a must-see event in the sporting calendar. With less than 100 days to go till the event, it’s time to brush up on our Epsom general knowledge and learn some fun facts and figures.

A beginners guide to rugby union

Rugby. A game played by gentlemen or a game I prefer to describe as a mortal’s clash of the Titans. If you’re new to the game of rugby, you might get a little confused about what’s actually going on. You might, for example, wonder why the game keeps stopping; whether there’s actually any difference between a ‘ruck’ and a ‘maul’; and what the heck a scrum is anyway?! As someone who was – until recently – a rugby novice, I feel your pain. I’ve always enjoyed rugby but, now I understand it, I’ve become one of those slightly annoying people that refer to technical rugby terms in casual conversation. And, once you’ve learnt it, the game is actually a lot simpler than you think.

A beginners guide to cricket

I have a confession to make; brace yourselves, it’s not pretty. Before I started this blog – I knew nothing about cricket…

What to wear to the cheltenham festival

With the famous four day horseracing festival only a month away, thoughts have turned to the one of the most important questions when attending any event…. What the heck do I wear?

8 things you never knew about a racehorse

There is nothing quite like watching the Investec Derby; hearing the thundering of hooves before horse and jockey gallop past; watching jockeys balancing precariously on their steeds, urging them on; hearing the roar of the crowd as the race whizzes by.

Vive Le Crunch - RBS 6 Nations

With England v France being the first game at Twickenham Stadium in the RBS 6 Nations the atmosphere is set to be electric. If you’re like us, then you’ll already be excited to see whether England can defend their title in 2017.

ICC Test team of the year contains four England stars

Alastair Cook tipped to step down as England captain

Andy Murray wins Sports Personality of the Year again

England's 2017 Old Mutual Wealth Series fixtures confirmed

England's fixtures for next autumn's Old Mutual Wealth Series have been unveiled.

Wimbledon was Britain's best-attended sporting event in 2016

A bumper Wimbledon was the best-attended event of a year when the crowds flocked to Britain's biggest sporting events.

Aegon Championships voted best on ATP circuit yet again

First day-night Ashes Test confirmed

Spurs win indicates change of fortune for Manchester United

Murray and Konta lead six-strong British challenge in Australian Open

Keaton Jennings marks debut with Test century

Novak Djokovic parts company with coach Boris Becker

England complete dream year with victory over Australia

Johanna Konta begins new coach search

RBS Six Nations to trial bonus points system in 2017