World Rugby Awards: Andy Farrell nominated for coach of the year
Henry Arundell’s impressive arrival on the international stage with England has seen him nominated for World Rugby men’s breakthrough player of the year award. The London Irish back scored a try just six minutes into his Test debut when England faced Australia during their summer tour. Ireland wing Mack Hansen and hooker Dan Sheehan have […]
Montenegro country profile – BBC News
Some key dates in Montenegro’s history: 15th-18th Centuries – Montenegro retains substantial measure of autonomy from Ottoman Empire. 1798 – Montenegro acknowledged as independent principality. 1878 – Montenegrin independence recognised under international treaties. 1918 – Following World War One, Montenegro becomes part of Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes. 1929 – Kingdom of Serbs, Croats […]
The authors reclaiming the forgotten voices of ancient women
Getty Images Natalie Haynes is one of a new group of writers reclaiming women’s voices from ancient literature. Along with authors such as Pat Barker and Madeline Miller, she’s telling new versions of the Classics, veering away from epic fights and macho heroes. Instead, they’re finding compelling and timely voices: refugees fleeing war-zones, women being […]
India end Australia’s 26-match ODI winning streak
India ended Australia’s record 26-match winning streak with a thrilling last-over victory in the third one-day international in Mackay, Queensland. The tourists reached their target of 265 with three balls to spare to complete their highest successful chase in women’s ODIs. Jhulan Goswami took 3-37 in Australia’s 264-9, then hit the winning runs to give […]
Just Dance being made accessible for everyone
The 2023 version of Just Dance includes a routine suitable for people in wheelchairs More than 135 million people have played Just Dance – but how accessible is it for everyone? Ubisoft’s video game has 500 unique choreographies that users from around the world follow. Seth, 14, from Vale of Glamorgan, was invited to the […]
Nigel Walker: WRU performance director aims to fix mistakes in women’s game
If Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) performance director Nigel Walker was unaware of the magnitude of his new role, his first official day in the job will have reminded him. “I have a bit on my plate,” he observed, as he helped unveil another interim coaching team for Wales women this autumn. It is this aspect […]
1970s England Lioness awarded international cap
BBC Eileen Foreman plans to frame the cap and shirt Eileen Foreman, from Warminster, Wiltshire, was 17 when she was selected to play for England in 1972. It was only a year after the Football Association lifted its 50-year ban on women playing on men’s professional pitches. “When we started there were crowds of just […]
#MeToo founder doesn’t mind if stars don’t wear black
Getty Images Tarana Burke: “Whether they do something for the Oscars or not doesn’t matter to me” The founder of Me Too says she doesn’t mind if stars don’t wear black on the red carpet at this weekend’s Oscars – because the movement isn’t a “gimmick”. Rights activist Tarana Burke said the key was helping […]
Nicola Sturgeon defends her record at final FMQs
Nicola Sturgeon addresses the Holyrood chamber for the last time as first minister Nicola Sturgeon has defended her record in government during her final First Minister’s Questions. The first minister was accused of failures on education, drug deaths, NHS waiting lists and ferries in her 286th weekly session. Ms Sturgeon said she was “very proud” […]
Scratch and sniff landmine detection
Jonathan Kalan HeroRat (Copyright: Jonathan Kalan) Meet the giant Africa rats with a remarkable skill, which allows them to safely clear large areas filled with deadly landmines. When the first of Apopo’s furry and four-legged HeroRats were released into a landmine-ridden field of Mozambique, there was understandable skepticism among the various government officials in attendance. […]