Merit alone to dictate Lions selection for first women’s tour in 2027
The British and Irish Lions insist merit alone will dictate selection for their first women’s tour despite England’s dominance of the sport.
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Rory McIlroy says he still has 'enough in tank' to go after Order of Merit record
In what represented one of the grandest understatements of the week, Rory McIlroy reckons he has “a little left in the tank” in his bid to secure the most Order of Merit titles in history.
Form striker Evan Ferguson selected 'on merit' - Stephen Kenny
Stephen Kenny did not confirm that Evan Ferguson would start against Greece in Friday night’s Euro 2024 qualifier, however, he certainly suggested that the young Brighton striker was top of the list when it came to selecting a striker to lead the line in Athens.
Pep Guardiola: Disallowed Haaland ‘goal’ proves Man City success is on own merit
Pep Guardiola believes the perceived injustice of Erling Haaland’s disallowed goal in Wednesday’s thrilling 1-1 draw at Brighton proves Manchester City are Premier League champions on their own merits.
Neville delighted to drop tags and be judged on merit
Joy Neville says selection on merit is more important to her than "tags and labels" as she prepares to become the first woman to officiate at a men's Rugby World Cup in France later this year.
Kent Merit Under-18 Boys Cup Final: Sheppey United 2 Chatham Town 3
There was no shortage of goals, yellow cards or competitive challenges as Chatham defeated rivals Sheppey to take the honours at Whitstable on Sunday.
Kent Merit Under-16 Boys Cup Final: Bromley 4 Metrogas 2
Bromley remain on course to complete the treble for the second season running - but not without a scare from Metrogas at Whitstable’s Belmont ground on Sunday.
Kent Merit Under-15 Girls Cup Final: Ebbsfleet United 0 VCD Athletic 1
A performance full of endeavour and determination was rewarded for VCD Athletic during a terrific clash with Ebbsfleet at the Gallagher Stadium on Sunday.