The England 'Other Sports' thread

Phil Taylor. It will always be Phil Taylor.

 

Good point.

 

I find it difficult to put him top when success in F1 depends so much on the car and supporting team.

I'd personally go for WG Grace or Daley Thompson.
Grace is one of the very few people worldwide who individually transformed his sport, and he dominated it like no other.
Thompson went unbeaten in the decathlon for almost a decade, which is far more impressive than doing so in a single discipline.
I'll always value skill and technique over endurance in these sort of assessments, as impressive as the likes of Steve Redgrave, Chris Hoy, etc were.

Or if you value versatility, Max Woosnam. Olympic Tennis gold medalist, Davis Cup Captain, hit a century at Lords for the MCC, captained Man City and England, made a 147 snooker break, and was a scratch golfer. All as an amateur, working full time.

 

Steve Redgrave and Adam Peaty are ahead of Hamilton too, although in lower profile sports.

 

Daley Thompson is an old school shout I like it. Having never seen WG Grace I would have a hard time picking him, a bit like stanley Mathews. About the car thing, if he were to win it with fFerrari you'd have to starting taking the car out the factor. (big if mind)

 

How can a darts player be above athletics gold medalists?

 

I know people joke, but given how competitive darts is in Europe now it’s a decent acheivement

 

Unlike the last few years it went to plan and the two favourites met in the final.

 

Robinson now officially ruled out. Staying with squad to rehab https://t.co/TqewTdCctz

— Will Macpherson (@willis_macp) June 14, 2026

 

2 of the best players ever, finally click and win a world cup for England. Last years debacle against Germany can be forgotten now.

Btw if you can, get a watch of the highlights against Wales. Really good match, and Littler when they win is headbutting the stage

 

Shall I list his achievements? Or do you really want me to take up the next 2 or 3 pages just on his honors alone?

 

throwing darts into a board and being a fat bastard isn’t anywhere near the sporting level of an actual athlete

darts is a pub game, same as pool or snooker

 

I don't watch darts very much, but when ever I do the atmosphere looks amazing.

 

I don't know how you can question the athletic prowess of Scotland's greatest sportsman

 

Getting to work in Vannes 💪

Steve Borthwick has named his training squad ahead of England XV's clash against France XV this Friday.@O2 | #WearTheRose

— England Rugby (@EnglandRugby) June 15, 2026

Archie van der Filer is the cousin of Ireland’s Josh van de Filer

 

A double congratulations are in order...

Firstly, to Jamie Smith and his partner on the safe arrival of their baby girl this morning.

And secondly, to James Rew - who will be making his Test debut and wearing the gloves in Jamie's absence.

We wish you both all the best ❤️

— England Cricket (@englandcricket) June 16, 2026

 

Unchanged 💪

We win the toss and bowl first.

Ready to go against Ireland in Southampton!

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— England Cricket (@englandcricket) June 16, 2026

 

Joe Root is both the leading run scorer and the leading wicket taker tomorrow's test team.

 

Stokes not expected to return for the third test according to the Times.

The Woken cricket was an OK win today but more nervous than it should have been.

 

Ready for action 💥

Head coach Steve Borthwick has named his England XV side to face France XV this Friday in Vannes.@O2 | #WearTheRose

— England Rugby (@EnglandRugby) June 17, 2026