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Wasps Captain James Haskell has been named in England’s 31-man squad for the Rugby World Cup which starts next month in the UK. Haskell has been selected as part of the back row. England’s first game is against Fiji on 18th September at Twickenham. Head coach Stuart...

The former Wales captain and Bristol forward Ryan Jones has retired from playing on medical advice. The 34-year-old, who won 75 caps for Wales and won three Grand Slam titles, had been recovering from shoulder surgery at the end of last season. "The old cliche of...

TV presenter Emma Spencer is to anchor Channel 4’s coverage of the Ebor Festival at York this week. The meeting starts today with what is billed as the clash of the season as Guineas hero Gleneagles takes on Derby superstar Golden Horn in today’s Juddmonte...

The retired 20 times champion jockey AP McCoy will appear on tomorrow night’s episode of “A Question of Sport”. The sports fanatic will join fellow contestants Marion Bartolli (2013 Wimbledon Champion), former England footballer Stuart Pearce and track and field...

The legendary jockey AP McCoy is to attend ‘The PACT Charity Harness Racing’, hosted by York Harness Raceway this weekend. It’s the biggest festival of Harness Racing the track has ever staged. The event will raise money for the Parents’ Association of Children with...

AP McCoy took to the skies above High Wycombe this morning, testing both his body and his mind in a Red Bull Air Race Edge 540 plane; being exposed to 10 times the force of gravity. Red Bull challenged the retired Champion Jockey to learn the aerobatic tricks that...

Documentary feature ‘Being AP’ has been selected to screen as part of TIFF Docs. The film follows 20-time champion jockey AP McCoy in his final season and was picked up by US Distributor Entertainment One earlier this year. Directed by BAFTA-winner Anthony Wonke, the...

The former 20 times Champion jockey AP McCoy has backed the launch of a dedicated mental health helpline for jockeys. The initiative will bring the horseracing industry into line with cricket, rugby and other sports and will a great help to those dealing with issues...

England flanker James Haskell has launched O2’s #WearTheRose shirt give-away campaign, alongside team mates Danny Care and Alex Corbisiero. The England rugby team have been testing themselves in the heat of Denver, undertaking rigorous training sessions ahead of some...

JP McManus has thown a private celebration party for AP McCoy at his home in Limerick. Stars from the world of sport and entertainment joined the party at Adare Manor to celebrate the retirement of the legendary jockey. Robbie Williams entertained the crowd with his...

AP McCoy will return to Cheltenham, not chasing the Gold Cup this time; but instead talking about his book “Winner: A Racing Life” at the Cheltenham Literature Festival in October. The recently retired 20 times Champion Jockey will take to the stage, alongside Booker...

Emma Spencer will be main studio anchor for Channel 4’s coverage of the Qatar Glorious Goodwood Festival this week. Emma will be joined by guests in the studio, including the champion flat jockey Richard Hughes who will retire on Saturday. You can watch Emma and the...

The England flanker and Wasps captain James Haskell is part of the new O2 TV adverts to promote its latest “Wear the Rose” rugby initiative. He appears alongside Chris Robshaw, plus special guests Take That. O2 are staging the event ‘Wear the Rose Live’, which will...

AP McCoy has been enticed out of retirement for one day only to take part in the Leger Legends Classified Stakes at Doncaster on September 9th. The record-breaking jumps jockey, who retired at Sandown in April after winning the title for the 20th year in a row, will...

The former Wales rugby legend Shane Williams is to make regular contributions on TalkSPORT radio during this year's Rugby World Cup. Shane, who is part of ITV’s line-up for the tournament, will also preview and review matches on TalkSPORT and appear in the studio as...

AP McCoy, one of the UK’s top sportsmen, joined the Prime Minister David Cameron, Nicola Sturgeon & Lord Mandelson to speak at the Times CEO Business Summit 2015. Captains of industry, finance and commerce joined together to set targets for the business world to...

The greatest jockey of all time AP McCoy OBE gave a talk on stage as part of Channel 4’s “Inspiration Week”. AP spoke to Channel 4 management and staff, providing insight into his work ethic, leadership qualities and the importance of working with a strong team. AP...

AP McCoy is to make a return to the saddle at Barbury International Horse Trials on Saturday, where he will take on a team of the world’s greatest eventers. He will ride in the JCB Champions Challenge racing, in aid of the Injured Jockeys Fund. AP will compete against...

The world’s greatest jockey AP McCoy enjoyed filming an episode of “A League of their Own” at Elstree Studios last night. AP joined Jamie Redknapp’s team, along with cycling great Sir Chris Hoy, comedians Jack Whitehall, Katherine Ryan and host James Corden. The show...