Articles by Luke McLaughlin

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Formula One: Qatar Grand Prix 2025 – live updates

Rolling report: Who will get the points they need to fuel a run to the title? Find out with Luke McLaughlin

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Northampton coach Phil Dowson: ‘I tried working for a bank – it was tough’

Saints’ director of rugby on being converted to coaching, his ‘bromance’ with Sam Vesty and why Henry Pollock is smarter than he seems

2 days ago

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Croatia beat Faroe Islands to qualify, Poland 1-1 Netherlands, and more: World Cup 2026 qualifying – as it happened

Slovakia beat Northern Ireland at the last to set up a winner-takes-all Group A encounter with Germany on Monday

Nov 14, 2025

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Poland v Netherlands, Croatia v Faroe Islands, and more: World Cup 2026 qualifying – live

Join Luke McLaughlin for the latest on a pivotal night of qualifying action

Nov 14, 2025

Sports

Ronaldo sent off in Republic of Ireland’s 2-0 win over Portugal: World Cup 2026 qualifying – as it happened

Troy Parrott scored both Ireland’s goals and Cristiano Ronaldo was sent off as the hosts kept their World Cup dream alive

Nov 13, 2025

Sports

Republic of Ireland v Portugal, France v Ukraine, and more: World Cup 2026 qualifying – live

Join Luke McLaughlin for the latest on a pivotal night of qualifying action

Nov 13, 2025

World

Steward injury could offer Smith the chance to start for England against Fiji

A hand injury to the full-back Freddie Steward could present Marcus Smith with a fresh chance to start for England when they face Fiji on Saturday

Nov 3, 2025

George Ford in line to beat Fin Smith for England fly-half berth against Australia

George Ford’s valued tactical nous could see the Sale No 10 start on Saturday while Tommy Freeman is in contention for outside-centre spot

Oct 27, 2025

Saracens’ Noah Caluori called up by England for autumn internationals

The 19-year-old Noah Caluori, who scored five tries on his Prem debut, has been named in Steve Borthwick’s England squad

Oct 26, 2025

Caluori’s aerial prowess adds intrigue to battle in the sky at Franklin’s Gardens

The Prem’s top two meet on Friday night, with Northampton aiming to slow down the Saracens wing’s hype train after his five-try full debut

Oct 23, 2025

England invite Noah Caluori to training after sparkling five-try Prem debut

Saracens’ 19-year-old wing impressed in win over Sale while Jack Willis was omitted from autumn internationals lineup

Oct 19, 2025

The Breakdown | South American rugby success stories propel World Cup qualifying

Los Condores are in the finals again and subplots abound going into next month’s Dubai qualification tournament

Oct 14, 2025

Hull KR 24-6 Wigan Warriors: Super League Grand Final – as it happened

A dominant display led by Mikey Lewis secured an astonishing treble for Hull KR, denying Wigan a three-peat

Oct 11, 2025

Arsenal v OL Lyonnes: Women’s Champions League – as it happened

Melchie Dumornay’s double ended Arsenal’s hopes of kicking off their trophy defence with a victory

Oct 7, 2025