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5 unusual words & phrases to upgrade your World Cup 2018 banter

June 18, 2018

Whether you’re a football fanatic or somewhat indifferent to sport, the 2018 World Cup brings everyone together to celebrate the … Continued

February 3, 2017

The Six Nations begin tomorrow so we’ve decided to look at the etymology behind the word ‘rugby’. ‘Rugby’ is what

July 3, 2015

It’s that time of year again. Brits are assuming position on Henman Hill, or as it’s more commonly come to

June 4, 2015

Although the weather may still suggest otherwise, the British cricket season is now fully under way. The first test series

February 16, 2015

With the Cricket World Cup in full swing, you might feel stumped by all the talk of googlies, wides and

September 18, 2014

Golf fan? Know the golf jargon? Make sure you know all these golfing terms before the Ryder Cup tees off!

July 11, 2014

Running from Saturday July 5th to Sunday July 27th 2014, the 101st Tour de France will be made up of

July 2, 2014

Most of us know our racquet from our ball, our backhand from our forehand, and perhaps even our aces from

June 12, 2014

Although England are no longer involved in‘a Copa do Mundo 2014’ in Brazil, there are still plenty of reasons to