Ben White

Max Ojomoh being left out of Borthwick’s latest England training squad feels a strange one. How do you go from man of the match v Argentina six months ago to not making a large England squad? England’s biggest issue in the Six Nations, apart from defence, wasn’t getting into the opposition 22, it was finishing once they got there. Four defeats, plenty of pressure, not enough points. So leaving out a player who creates tries, scores tries and passes the eye test feels odd. Clearly Steve Borthwick is measuring players against very specific metrics and standards behind the scenes, and whatever they are, Ojomoh hasn’t ticked enough boxes. But from the outside looking in, it’s hard to understand. Sometimes rugby people overcomplicate what’s in front of them. Ojomoh looks good enough. More than good enough, actually.

PGMOL title

Most County Championship wickets this century, 2000–2026 🏏 A list full of proper county giants. Tim Murtagh leads the way with 883 wickets - relentless Middlesex accuracy, movement both ways, and years of making top-order batters feel like every leave was a risk. Glen Chapple was Lancashire’s warrior: 692 wickets, while also captaining the county and contributing heavily with the bat. A proper all-round county career. Chris Rushworth has the best average near the top: 651 wickets at 22.51, with 32 five-wicket hauls. Durham’s great modern seam machine. David Masters deserves a huge mention too: 641 wickets, 1,653 maidens, economy 2.68. Pure control for Essex. Then you’ve got Jon Lewis, Graham Onions, Ryan Sidebottom, Gareth Batty, Darren Stevens and James Harris - Test bowlers, county stalwarts, late bloomers, spinners, seamers and all-rounders. This century’s great wicket-takers weren’t just fast or flashy - they were durable, skilful, and brutally consistent. #CountyCricket #Cricket #CountyChampionship Stats by redballcricketstats.com

@Marshfield_CC @GoatacreCC @Potternecc @WEPLCricket @WiltsCricket @swsportsnews Best of luck to all @Marshfield_CC players today!! Go well 🏏🏏

🏏 SATURDAY FIXTURES! 🏏 Firsts @GoatacreCC (h) Seconds @GoatacreCC (a) Thirds @Potternecc (a) Best of luck!! @WEPLCricket @WiltsCricket @swsportsnews

8 - Charlie Atkinson made 8 line breaks for @gloucesterrugby against Sale, no one has made more in a @premrugby match since Opta have recorded this data (since 2008/09), while his tally of 13 defenders beaten was the joint most for a fly half. Silky.

This was given as a goal this season btw. Shock. #AVFC

This angle...WOW PABLO IS BEING MANHANDLED BY TWO ARSENAL PLAYERS AND LITERALLY LOSES BALANCE BECAUSE OF THIS RICE DRAGS MAVROPANOS INTO THE GOAL AFTER TRYING TO BEAR HUG SUMMERVILLE TODIBO IS RECEIVING WAIST LOVE IT'S AN ABSOLUTE FARCE I WONT GET OVER

@poo1959 @premierleague Plenty of fouls from both sides. As every corner in every game.

@Ben_Chalky @premierleague He gave the goal but didn't see the two fouls 🤷‍♂️

On field ref gives the goal. He’s got a great view of it all. If that is a foul. Then they will need to scrutinise every single corner from now on. Precedent set. At such a critical moment for both teams’ seasons. #WHAvARS @premierleague

First day of the season. Just as a reminder.

@poo1959 @premierleague I didn’t say agreed or disagreed with it. What I question is the fact that it got looked at, when similar happens every game up and down the league. A very big VAR interruption. The onfield ref gave the goal. Good enough for me. (I don’t support either side btw)

@Ben_Chalky @premierleague Which part didn't you agree with ? The arm across his throat, the one pulling his arm, or the bloke pulling his shirt ? You choose.

Teachers striking days before the GCSE and A Level exams.😱 Kids protesting opposite them, demanding to be taught! Poor kids. This is the state of our country. God help us. 😳

I can’t believe what I’ve just watched. Socialist teachers who are striking, right in exam mock periods, are being counter protested by very grown up and sensible teenagers DEMANDING that they be taught back in school. These “teachers” should be ashamed of themselves. Draped in Gaza flags, and flying far-left “Stand Up to Racism” and Unite Union banners outside a school. Keep your politics out of our schools and DO YOUR JOB.

Yes, this is a documented case from the Rotherham child sexual exploitation scandal. A 13-year-old girl went missing from school. At ~3am, after a neighbor reported screams, police found her (and another young girl, nearly naked and drunk) in a house with seven adult men of Pakistani heritage. They arrested and charged the 13-year-old for being drunk and disorderly but didn't question the men. This reflects the systemic failures detailed in official inquiries like the Jay Report.

For those who find it hard to believe. 😑 x.com/i/status/20530…

A 13-year-old girl from Rotherham, UK goes missing from school. At 3 am, someone calls the police on the other side of town, claiming to have heard a girl scream. The police discovered 2 half-naked girls, delirious with 7 adult Pakistani men. They arrest the young girls.🤬

Best of luck to all @Marshfield_CC players today!! Go well. 🏏

2 wins in a row?! Here we go!!!

My word. This is sensational.