Zoe Harrison missed the kick to win it, then scored the try that did. Our weekend diary also has Shanti Pereira's Asian Games history, Kane and England slipping up, and our view on Man City's punishment. #RedRoses thissportingplanet.substack.…

The Prem's 40th season starts Friday. One commentator calls Rugby "sport's biggest short". In this essay we argue that the attendances Are strong but the TV numbers are holding it back despite paying a decent rights fee. The plan for 20 clubs, 40 teams requires a growth strategy that follows the NFL model. That includes free-to-air coverage, a draft, two conferences and a proper calendar. thissportingplanet.substack.…

The NFL World Bowl. All 32 teams. Eight weeks between the Super Bowl and the draft. Spring 2028. Sixteen years of sold-out stadiums say the audience is already there. Full piece on Substack. thissportingplanet.substack.…

There has never been more sport. And yet this June, fans are forced to choose. The Women's T20 World Cup broke records again, while buried under the football World Cup, Wimbledon, Ascot and a Test series. The problem isn't interest. It's the calendar. This Sporting Planet makes the case for giving men's and women's sport their own years 👇

English Rugby delivered a brilliant product this season. Now it has to protect it. open.substack.com/pub/thissp…

The Super Bowl is No Longer Just a Game—It’s a $7 Million Event!

"If you're a fan of Manchester City, you'll always be a fan." ⚽️ John Kosner breaks down why sport is the only true "evergreen" content genre, outlasting even the best TV shows. Watch Episode 34 here: youtu.be/jKVWn8h49Fs

Former ESPN Exec John Kosner: "We have never seen a time like this." Why the business of sports is accelerating. 📈 #sportsbiz #media #tech

Ali, Jordan, Tiger, and Caitlin Clark." The only 4 athletes in history to change how the world watches sports. #CaitlinClark #WNBA

A two-decade career coming to a sudden end on a zoom call ❌ That was the reality for former Australian netball captain @CBassNetball 🇦🇺 Watch her full chat on the latest episode of This Sporting Planet 📲 youtu.be/GIRx1dzvQEU #netball #caitlinbassett #australiandiamonds #womenssports

"I still wanted to play but there wasn't a position for me" ❌ Former Australian netball captain @CBassNetball reflects on her retirement 'shame' 🏐 Watch her full interview on the latest episode of This Sporting Planet 📲 youtu.be/GIRx1dzvQEU #netball #caitlinbassett #australiandiamonds #womenssports

The 'shame' of retirement and 'no aftercare' ❌ Former Australian netball captain @CBassNetball opens up to @KateAllman_ about the brutal post-sport reality for many elite athletes 🏐 Watch now 📲 youtu.be/GIRx1dzvQEU #netball #caitlinbassett #australiandiamonds #commonwealthgames #womenssports #athleteretirement

Steven Caulker: "What I typically used to do was implode." The reality of mental health in football. #stevencaulker #MentalHealth #football #PremierLeague #thissportingplanet

Is it time up for Thomas Frank? 😬 Former Spurs defender Steven Caulker has his say on the under fire Tottenham boss ⚽ Listen to the latest episode of This Sporting Planet from Tuesday 📲 youtube.com/playlist?list=PL… #tottenham #spurs #thomasfrank #premierleague #football #soccer

"Rosenior will do well!" 💪 Steven Caulker is full of admiration for the new Chelsea boss - can the Blues kick on under Liam Rosenior? 👀 Listen to the latest episode of This Sporting Planet from Tuesday 📲 youtube.com/playlist?list=PL… #Chelsea #ChelseaFC #liamrosenior #football #premierleague

🏆 THE BEST... AGAIN. Aitana Bonmatí wins The Best FIFA Women's Player 2025, her third consecutive title! 🐐🇪🇸 "I have a voice that reaches many parts of the world... I want to say the word 'grateful'."

Pat Cummins: "Really feel for... the Bondi community and, you know, the Jewish community in particular." #bondibeach #Ashes2025 #Australia