2023 Sports News
7 February 2023
Our 2023 sports news breakdown of what to look out for in the calendar this year and why this is one of the most exciting sporting years ever!
England enters Rugby Six Nations with New Manager – 04th February-18th March
There are many questions ahead of this year’s Six Nations. How will England fair under new head coach, and former Tigers manager Steve Borthwick? Can Warren Gatland returning to his previous role rejuvenate a recently faltering Wales side?
An exciting year for the Lionesses – 26th March & 06th April
Following this winter’s quarter final heartbreak, Gareth Southgate’s lions will commence their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign at home to Ukraine on 26th March. Meanwhile, European Champions England Lioness’s will face South American champions Brazil at Wembley in Finalissima on April 6th. Their last test ahead of the Women’s World Cup this summer.
Masters in Augusta – 06th-09th April
The first golf major of the year will be the Masters in Augusta. Can new World Number 1 Rory Mcllory finally complete a career?
FA Cup Final – 03rd June 2023
January saw the return of the infamous FA Cup Third Round, where Premier League and Championship teams enter the competition. What will the next magical underdog story be in football’s oldest cup competition? Can Liverpool defend their crown, and who will be contesting the showpiece final at Wembley Stadium on 3rd June?
Royal Ascot – 20th-24th June
We saw Cyprios win the gold cup in 2022, beating Ascot Legend Stradivarius whom won it 3 consecutive years in a row. This event isn’t just for the racing, its for the fashion, food and fun. Historically this was the Queen’s favourite public event so expect to see some royal faces and horses.
Wimbledon – 03rd-16th July
The worlds oldest and most prestigious tennis tournament will again return to London & the All England Tennis Club this summer. If last year’s tournament and drama is anything to go by, we are all in for a real treat. Could this be Rafa’s final Wimbledon? Can British Number 1 Cameron Norrie go one better than his Semi Final run in last year’s championships? How will Women’s champion Elena Rybakina fair in defending her Wimbledon crown and first grand slam title?
The Ashes on Home Turf at Lord’s – 28th June-02nd July
One of sport’s most famous rivalries reignites this summer in what promises to be one of the most anticipated/evenly matched Ashes series in years. Can Ben Stokes’s side continue their recent momentum/heroics in Pakistan and regain the Ashes on home turf?
Henley Regatta – 27th June-02nd July
In its 182nd year, Henley holds the title of one of the most well known rowing competitions in the world with over 300 international standard races from some of the top rowing clubs and universities. A week long spectacle boiling down to the ever anticipated finals day on Sunday.
Silverstone – 07th-09th July
Next to the Monaco Grand Prix and the newly introduced Las Vegas Grand Prix, the British Grand Prix is the key date in the F1 calendar. Can Lewis Hamilton stop Max Verstappen claiming a third successive title? How will a resurgent Ferrari fair under new management?
Rugby World Cup in France – 08th September-28th October
Alongside the Ashes, the Rugby World Cup is arguably the biggest sporting event of 2023 taking place in France across 10 host cities. Who will be contesting the showpiece final at the Stade de France in October? Can the Springboks successfully defend their title or will the All Blacks return to the summit of international rugby once again?
