Archive November 5, 2025

After being chosen for England A’s starting XV to play an All Blacks XV on Saturday, breakthrough teen wing Noah Caluori can file for a senior Test call-up.

The 19-year-old was named in England’s first autumn internationals squad after scoring five tries in his first Prem start for Saracens last month.

Caluori has been chosen ahead of Leicester’s Adam Radwan to start the second-string match at Bath’s Recreation Ground after being cut out of the senior group’s plans to face Fiji on Saturday.

Caluori’s 6’4″ frame and prodigious leap established him as a potent aerial threat.

Steve Borthwick, England’s head coach, called him an “exciting talent,” while Owen Farrell, a teammate for Saracens, called his ability to regain possession “nuts.”

Ethan Roots, the in-form back rower for Exeter, takes over the starting spot in March 2024. He won his most recent cap against France in March 2024.

Without a specialist back-up for Charlie Atkinson on the bench, Bath’s Max Ojomoh covers fly-half in inside center.

Fitz Harding, the Bristol captain, could make his first official appearance for any England team off the bench. Replacements for Kepu Tuipulotu and Vilikesa Sela, both from Young Bath, are also available.

Hodge, Caluori, Hall, Ojomoh (vc), Hassell-Collins, McParland, Iyogun, Blamire, Fasogbon, Lockett, Batley, Roots (c), Pearson, Fisilau, and England A:

After being chosen for England A’s starting XV to play an All Blacks XV on Saturday, breakthrough teen wing Noah Caluori can file for a senior Test call-up.

The 19-year-old was named in England’s first autumn internationals squad after scoring five tries in his first Prem start for Saracens last month.

Caluori has been chosen ahead of Leicester’s Adam Radwan to start the second-string match at Bath’s Recreation Ground after being cut out of the senior group’s plans to face Fiji on Saturday.

Caluori’s 6’4″ frame and prodigious leap established him as a potent aerial threat.

Steve Borthwick, England’s head coach, called him an “exciting talent,” while Owen Farrell, a teammate for Saracens, called his ability to regain possession “nuts.”

Ethan Roots, the in-form back rower for Exeter, takes over the starting spot in March 2024. He won his most recent cap against France in March 2024.

Without a specialist back-up for Charlie Atkinson on the bench, Bath’s Max Ojomoh covers fly-half in inside center.

Fitz Harding, the Bristol captain, could make his first official appearance for any England team off the bench. Replacements for Kepu Tuipulotu and Vilikesa Sela, both from Young Bath, are also available.

Hodge, Caluori, Hall, Ojomoh (vc), Hassell-Collins, McParland, Iyogun, Blamire, Fasogbon, Lockett, Batley, Roots (c), Pearson, Fisilau, and England A:

After admitting to charges of drug and money laundering, the Livingston manager, 51, was sentenced to a six-and-a-half year in prison in 2006.

Two MSPs, an MP, and a journalist will join Martindale on the panel of the Question Time-style show in Bathgate.

The former Motherwell and Rangers youth player joined the Livi coaching staff in 2014 and rose to the position of manager in 2020 after graduating from college and beginning to work in football coaching after his release.

He is the top-flight manager in the Scottish region right now with the longest tenure.

About appearing on the program, Martindale said, “It’s obviously well beyond my comfort zone.” Every day of the week, I could talk football with anyone, and I think the conversation would be well-informed.

Prison reform is what I believe is most important for me, despite the fact that it’s probably not my strongest skill set to sit with politicians.

I’ve spent time in prison, come out, and have been rehabilitated, in real life. And from both living in and around the prison system, I think I have a fairly educated opinion of it.

Martindale has conducted talks to help others avoid repeat offenses.

He continued, “I still receive requests on social media.” “I still receive letters from the club. I’ve still written bits and pieces about prison reform and similar things.

Rory McIlroy says he received a “lovely” message from the boss of the PGA of America following the abuse he and his wife Erica suffered at the hands of some American fans at the Ryder Cup.

The Masters champion added he took it as “a compliment” that he was the target of rowdy US supporters and it “galvanised” the European team during their 15-13 victory at Bethpage.

In the aftermath of the tumultuous contest last September, PGA of America CEO Derek Sprague promised to contact McIlroy and his wife. The Masters champion has confirmed he received the message.

“I got a lovely email from Derek Sprague apologising,” McIlroy told BBC Sport before competing at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship.

Erica McIlroy was struck by a tossed beer can during the Saturday action in New York and her husband was the subject of sustained abuse throughout the three days of the competition.

“I take it as a compliment that they targeted me,” McIlroy said. “But then at the same time, it was a tough week. That made us better as a team.

“It galvanised us and it really put our arms around each other.”

The 36-year-old Northern Irishman partnered former Open champion Shane Lowry on both the Friday and Saturday afternoons when the crowds were at their most hostile.

Lowry went on to hole the putt that ensured Europe could not be beaten despite America’s stirring fightback in the final day singles.

“Honestly, I was just so happy to have Shane beside me on Friday afternoon and Saturday afternoon. He was like the big brother I never had out there those two afternoons,” added McIlroy.

McIlroy has stated he does not want the crowd scenes to overshadow Europe’s brilliant performance, particularly in the foursomes and fourball sessions.

He can look back on what he calls “the season of his golfing life”, which brought a long-awaited career grand slam with his Masters triumph as well as victories at the Players Championship, Pebble Beach and the Irish Open.

McIlroy is now targeting success here in Abu Dhabi as well as the season finale at next week’s DP World Tour Championship in Dubai.

He is in pole position for a seventh Race to Dubai title but holds only a narrow lead in the standings over England’s Marco Penge.

“I remember trying to win my first race to Dubai in 2009 and going up against Lee Westwood for those last couple of events,” McIlroy said.

“I was motivated and hungry and really wanted to do it and I’m sure that’s exactly how Marco feels. So it’s going to be an exciting couple of weeks.”

On his return to the Middle East, McIlroy is in a reflective mood after so much success in a year that began in the United Arab Emirates at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic.

“I think back to the start in January of 2025 when I was last here and everything that’s happened since,” he said.

Rory McIlroy says he received a “lovely” message from the boss of the PGA of America following the abuse he and his wife Erica suffered at the hands of some American fans at the Ryder Cup.

The Masters champion added he took it as “a compliment” that he was the target of rowdy US supporters and it “galvanised” the European team during their 15-13 victory at Bethpage.

In the aftermath of the tumultuous contest last September, PGA of America CEO Derek Sprague promised to contact McIlroy and his wife. The Masters champion has confirmed he received the message.

“I got a lovely email from Derek Sprague apologising,” McIlroy told BBC Sport before competing at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship.

Erica McIlroy was struck by a tossed beer can during the Saturday action in New York and her husband was the subject of sustained abuse throughout the three days of the competition.

“I take it as a compliment that they targeted me,” McIlroy said. “But then at the same time, it was a tough week. That made us better as a team.

“It galvanised us and it really put our arms around each other.”

The 36-year-old Northern Irishman partnered former Open champion Shane Lowry on both the Friday and Saturday afternoons when the crowds were at their most hostile.

Lowry went on to hole the putt that ensured Europe could not be beaten despite America’s stirring fightback in the final day singles.

“Honestly, I was just so happy to have Shane beside me on Friday afternoon and Saturday afternoon. He was like the big brother I never had out there those two afternoons,” added McIlroy.

McIlroy has stated he does not want the crowd scenes to overshadow Europe’s brilliant performance, particularly in the foursomes and fourball sessions.

He can look back on what he calls “the season of his golfing life”, which brought a long-awaited career grand slam with his Masters triumph as well as victories at the Players Championship, Pebble Beach and the Irish Open.

McIlroy is now targeting success here in Abu Dhabi as well as the season finale at next week’s DP World Tour Championship in Dubai.

He is in pole position for a seventh Race to Dubai title but holds only a narrow lead in the standings over England’s Marco Penge.

“I remember trying to win my first race to Dubai in 2009 and going up against Lee Westwood for those last couple of events,” McIlroy said.

“I was motivated and hungry and really wanted to do it and I’m sure that’s exactly how Marco feels. So it’s going to be an exciting couple of weeks.”

On his return to the Middle East, McIlroy is in a reflective mood after so much success in a year that began in the United Arab Emirates at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic.

“I think back to the start in January of 2025 when I was last here and everything that’s happened since,” he said.

Rory McIlroy says he received a “lovely” message from the boss of the PGA of America following the abuse he and his wife Erica suffered at the hands of some American fans at the Ryder Cup.

The Masters champion added he took it as “a compliment” that he was the target of rowdy US supporters and it “galvanised” the European team during their 15-13 victory at Bethpage.

In the aftermath of the tumultuous contest last September, PGA of America CEO Derek Sprague promised to contact McIlroy and his wife. The Masters champion has confirmed he received the message.

“I got a lovely email from Derek Sprague apologising,” McIlroy told BBC Sport before competing at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship.

Erica McIlroy was struck by a tossed beer can during the Saturday action in New York and her husband was the subject of sustained abuse throughout the three days of the competition.

“I take it as a compliment that they targeted me,” McIlroy said. “But then at the same time, it was a tough week. That made us better as a team.

“It galvanised us and it really put our arms around each other.”

The 36-year-old Northern Irishman partnered former Open champion Shane Lowry on both the Friday and Saturday afternoons when the crowds were at their most hostile.

Lowry went on to hole the putt that ensured Europe could not be beaten despite America’s stirring fightback in the final day singles.

“Honestly, I was just so happy to have Shane beside me on Friday afternoon and Saturday afternoon. He was like the big brother I never had out there those two afternoons,” added McIlroy.

McIlroy has stated he does not want the crowd scenes to overshadow Europe’s brilliant performance, particularly in the foursomes and fourball sessions.

He can look back on what he calls “the season of his golfing life”, which brought a long-awaited career grand slam with his Masters triumph as well as victories at the Players Championship, Pebble Beach and the Irish Open.

McIlroy is now targeting success here in Abu Dhabi as well as the season finale at next week’s DP World Tour Championship in Dubai.

He is in pole position for a seventh Race to Dubai title but holds only a narrow lead in the standings over England’s Marco Penge.

“I remember trying to win my first race to Dubai in 2009 and going up against Lee Westwood for those last couple of events,” McIlroy said.

“I was motivated and hungry and really wanted to do it and I’m sure that’s exactly how Marco feels. So it’s going to be an exciting couple of weeks.”

On his return to the Middle East, McIlroy is in a reflective mood after so much success in a year that began in the United Arab Emirates at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic.

“I think back to the start in January of 2025 when I was last here and everything that’s happened since,” he said.