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Harry Latham-Coyle

@hlathamcoyle

Harry Latham-Coyle is a sports reporter at The Independent, primarily covering rugby. He has been freelancing for the title for more than five years, spearheading coverage of the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France and multiple Six Nations campaigns.

<p>Owen Farrell practises kicking with Jonny Wilkinson</p>
Rugby Union

Farrell joins Wilkinson to refine kicking at England training base

<p>USC quarterback Caleb Williams is the presumed number one pick in the 2024 NFL Draft </p>
NFL

Six NFL Draft prospects that could shape the future of the league

<p>Sue Day will become the FA’s director of women’s football in December 2024</p>
Football

FA appoint rugby great Day as new director of women’s football

<p>Rory McIlroy’s manager said a report linking the Northern Irishman with LIV Golf was ‘fake news’ </p>
Golf

Greg Norman responds to Rory McIlroy to LIV speculation

<p>Erling Haaland and Phil Foden missed Manchester City training on Tuesday </p>
Football

Haaland and Foden sit out Man City training ahead of run-in

<p>Lock Rosie Galligan has been ruled out of England’s trip to France </p>
Rugby Union

Red Roses suffer double injury blow ahead of grand slam decider

<p>England are again leading the way in the Women’s Six Nations </p>
Rugby Union

Women’s Six Nations 2024: Fixtures, schedule and kick-off times

<p>Haji Wright was Coventry’s hero against Wolves </p>
Football

Who is Haji Wright? The USA star lighting up the FA Cup at Coventry

<p>Abby Dow scored a hat-trick in England’s thrashing of Ireland </p>
Rugby Union

Dow reveals Ashton’s influence on Red Roses’ attacking evolution

<p>England were dominant at Twickenham </p>
Rugby Union

Rampant Red Roses raise same questions in Ireland thrashing

<p>The Red Roses return to Twickenham with another big crowd expected </p>
Rugby Union

Red Roses return to Twickenham with women’s rugby ready for next step

<p>Marlie Packer captained England to Women’s Six Nations victory at Twickenham last year </p>
Rugby Union

Packer urges Red Roses to embrace the occasion on Twickenham return

<p>Bayern Munich beat Arsenal 3-2 on aggregate to progress </p>
Football

Harry Kane lauds Bayern Munich’s ‘unbelievable win’ over Arsenal

Football

Harry Kane lauds Bayern Munich’s ‘unbelievable win’ over Arsenal

<p>Bayern Munich beat Arsenal 3-2 on aggregate to progress </p>
<p>Lucy Packer, Ben Youngs, Natasha Hunt and Ella Wyrwas worked together at England’s Pennyhill Park training base</p>
Rugby Union

Youngs helps Red Roses tune up for Twickenham clash with Ireland

<p>Emmanuel Macron has urged top European clubs to release their French players for a home Olympics </p>
Football

Macron urges clubs to make France stars available for Olympics

<p>Arthur Okonkwo has enjoyed a standout season on loan from Arsenal </p>
Football

Wrexham consider permanent deal for Arsenal loan star Okonkwo

<p>The first ever British and Irish Lions women’s team will be formed in 2027 </p>
Rugby Union

Unions benefit from pathway funding ahead of first women’s Lions tour

<p>The first ever British and Irish Lions women’s team will be formed in 2027 </p>
Rugby Union

Unions benefit from pathway funding ahead of first women’s Lions tour

<p>The Boston Marathon will again be hotly contested </p>
Athletics

Boston Marathon 2024 prize money: How much will winners get?

<p>Christo Lamprecht is a rising star of golf </p>
Golf

Who is Christo Lamprecht? Golfing giant competing at The Masters

<p>Zoe Aldcroft will captain England in Edinburgh </p>
Rugby Union

Aldcroft to captain England as Mitchell explains Scarratt omission

<p>Phil Foden appeared to suffer an injury during Manchester City’s draw with Real Madrid </p>
Football

Foden injury update as Guardiola reveals reason for late substitution

<p>Sydney Gregson is back in England white nine years on from earning her first three caps </p>
Rugby Union

Sydney Gregson and a Red Roses return nine years in the making

<p>Michael Hooper made his debut for Australia Sevens at the SVNS event in Hong Kong </p>
Rugby Union

Habana backs Hooper to shine in sevens as Australian targets Olympics

<p>Shane Lowry is hoping for another good showing at Augusta National </p>
Golf

Shane Lowry reveals ‘bucket list’ targets ahead of Masters

<p>Matt Richards took victory in a thrilling men’s 200m freestyle final </p>
Swimming

Richards wins 200m free as Dean misses out on Olympic title defence

<p>Michael Hooper made his debut for Australia Sevens at the SVNS event in Hong Kong </p>
Rugby Union

Habana backs Hooper to shine in sevens as Australian targets Olympics

<p>Shane Lowry is hoping for another good showing at Augusta National </p>
Golf

Shane Lowry reveals ‘bucket list’ targets ahead of Masters

<p>Matt Richards took victory in a thrilling men’s 200m freestyle final </p>
Swimming

Richards wins 200m free as Dean misses out on Olympic title defence

<p>Mathieu van der Poel is hoping to complete a Tour of Flanders/Paris-Roubaix double </p>
Cycling

Van der Poel and the issue dividing the peloton at Paris-Roubaix

Cycling

Van der Poel and the issue dividing the peloton at Paris-Roubaix

<p>Mathieu van der Poel is hoping to complete a Tour of Flanders/Paris-Roubaix double </p>
<p>England enjoy excellent support off the pitch </p>
Rugby Union

Meet the woman helping the Red Roses flourish off the pitch

<p>Jofra Archer is set to return to England action in white-ball cricket this year </p>
Cricket

Key reveals Archer plan to make Test cricket comeback

LiveFootball

As it happened: Foden scores hat-trick as City sweep past Aston Villa

<p>Rob McElhenney is the co-owner of Wrexham </p>
More Sports

Wrexham owner McElhenney to make documentary about Enhanced Games

<p>Rob McElhenney is the co-owner of Wrexham </p>
More Sports

Wrexham owner McElhenney to make documentary about Enhanced Games

<p>Raphael Varane has opened up his experience with head injuries </p>
Football

Varane reveals concussion fears: ‘I have damaged my body’

<p>Vickii Cornborough won 75 England caps </p>
Rugby Union

Cornborough calls time on England career after giving birth to twins

<p>Anthony Taylor will take charge of a crucial Premier League fixture </p>
Football

Anthony Taylor named referee for Manchester United vs Liverpool

<p>Jason Wilcox is Southampton’s director of football </p>
Football

Who is Jason Wilcox and why do Man Utd want him?

<p>England scored eight tries </p>
Rugby Union

Eight-try England again illustrate dominance in Wales thrashing

<p>Oxford and Cambridge will compete in the 2024 Boat Race </p>
More Sports

Boat Race crews 2024: Who is competing for Oxford and Cambridge?

<p>Maud Muir is set to be a key figure for England in this Women’s Six Nations </p>
Rugby Union

Muir: ‘I want to be one of the best tightheads in the world’

Football

Liverpool’s alternatives to Xabi Alonso in search for next manager

<p>Jamie George worked with the Red Roses’ hookers </p>
Rugby Union

Red Roses benefit from George’s expertise ahead of Wales clash

<p>Louis Rees-Zammit left rugby for the NFL earlier this year </p>
NFL

Rees-Zammit set to begin NFL journey with Super Bowl champions Chiefs

<p>Saracens hosted Harlequins at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium </p>
Rugby Union

Officials explain ‘unusual and unfortunate’ TMO controversy

Rugby Union

Officials explain ‘unusual and unfortunate’ TMO controversy

<p>Saracens hosted Harlequins at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium </p>
<p>There are now just six teams in the running for the final three spots at the Euros </p>
Football

How do the Euro 2024 play-offs work?

<p>The Women’s Six Nations follows the men’s tournament and promises plenty of intrigue </p>
Rugby Union

Women’s Six Nations 2024: Fixtures, schedule and kick-off times

<p>Harry Brook is set to feature for Yorkshire in the County Championship </p>
Cricket

Brook set to feature in County Championship after IPL withdrawal

<p>The five other nations will be hoping to prevent England securing a sixth successive crown </p>
Rugby Union

Can anyone stop England in the Women’s Six Nations?

<p>The five other nations will be hoping to prevent England securing a sixth successive crown </p>
Rugby Union

Can anyone stop England in the Women’s Six Nations?

Rugby Union

Saracens make scary statement of intent as end of an era nears

<p>Harry Pell has also been fined £1,000 </p>
Football

Wimbledon player handed ban for kicking ball at rival fans

<p>Endrick has signed for Real Madrid </p>
Football

How Chelsea missed out on Brazil starlet Endrick despite Cobham visit

<p>Georgia have invited Wales to play a fixture in Tblisi in the autumn </p>
Rugby Union

Georgia issue challenge to Wales after Six Nations wooden spoon

<p>Owen Farrell is set to begin his long goodbye from Saracens </p>
Rugby Union

Farrell begins last dance as Premiership bursts back into life

<p>Shamar Joseph celebrates in Adelaide against Australia</p>
Cricket

Joseph arrives at IPL as proof that Test cricket still matters most

<p>Marlie Packer is the reigning World Rugby Player of the Year </p>
Rugby Union

Packer to win 100th England cap in Women’s Six Nations opener

<p>Courtney Lawes will join Brive in ProD2 next season </p>
Rugby Union

Lawes urges RFU to bin overseas rule as England stars head to France

<p>Andy Murray secured an impressive win over the Italian Matteo Berrettini at the Miami Open </p>
Tennis

‘I’m not a robot’: Murray laughs his way through win over Berrettini

<p>Owen Farrell is set to make his 250th appearance for Saracens against Harlequins </p>
Rugby Union

Farrell breaks silence on international break and ‘new challenge’

<p>Wales’ Nel Metcalfe is one of our picks ahead of the tournament </p>
Rugby Union

Six new stars to watch in the Women’s Six Nations

Rugby Union

Six new stars to watch in the Women’s Six Nations

<p>Wales’ Nel Metcalfe is one of our picks ahead of the tournament </p>
<p>Ben Earl, Dan Sheehan, Juan Ignacio Brex and Cameron Winnett were among those to star in the Six Nations</p>
Rugby Union

Who makes our Six Nations team of the tournament?

<p>Sir Jim Ratcliffe was a boyhood fan of the Old Trafford club </p>
Football

Sir Jim Ratcliffe names Manchester United’s greatest ever player

<p>Rory McIlroy believes progress is being made towards a less fractured golfing calendar </p>
Golf

McIlroy outlines ideal solution to PGA Tour and LIV feud

<p>Jim Ratcliffe has described Old Trafford as ‘a little bit tired’ </p>
Football

Ratcliffe reveals plans to build ‘100,000-seater’ Old Trafford

<p>Jim Ratcliffe has described Old Trafford as ‘a little bit tired’ </p>
Football

Ratcliffe reveals plans to build ‘100,000-seater’ Old Trafford

<p>The East Midlands club’s four point deduction sees them fall into the Premier League’s bottom three </p>
Football

Forest hit with points deduction to move into relegation zone

<p>Ireland retained their Six Nations crown with a final weekend victory over Scotland in Dublin </p>
Rugby Union

The big Six Nations question after captivating championship

<p>The Women’s Six Nations follows the men’s tournament and promises plenty of intrigue </p>
Rugby Union

Women’s Six Nations 2024: Fixtures, schedule and kick-off times

<p>England have unveiled new kits ahead of this summer’s Euros</p>
Football

England reveal new kits for Euro 2024 including unusual away shirt

<p>Ollie Lawrence scored twice in England’s narrow defeat to France that nonetheless left Steve Borthwick with plenty of encouragement </p>
Rugby Union

England on track under Borthwick after showing vital quality vs France

<p>Jurgen Klopp stormed out of a TV interview after Liverpool’s FA Cup defeat to Manchester United </p>
Football

Morgan hits out at ‘numpty’ Klopp after storming out of TV interview

<p>Raheem Sterling and Cole Palmer appeared to argue over who would take a Chelsea penalty during the FA Cup win over Leicester </p>
Football

Pochettino explains Sterling and Palmer penalty decision

<p>France edged England in a thrilling match </p>
Rugby Union

England and France prove future is bright in raucous finale in Lyon

Rugby Union

Six Nations 2024: Fixtures, schedule, kick-off times and results

<p>Ireland are hoping to retain their Six Nations crown </p>
Rugby Union

Six Nations title permutations: Who needs what to win the championship

<p>Peter O’Mahony is captaining Ireland as they move towards a Six Nations grand slam </p>
Rugby Union

Six Nations 2024 bonus points system explained

Rugby Union

Wales v Italy referee: Who is Six Nations official Mathieu Raynal?

<p>England will be gunning for revenge after a heavy defeat last year </p>
Rugby Union

How England can conquer France’s heavy artillery in Six Nations clash

<p>George North will make his final appearance for Wales against Italy on Saturday </p>
Rugby Union

North’s shock retirement reminds Wales exactly how far they’ve fallen

<p>Manu Tuilagi could depart English rugby in the summer </p>
Rugby Union

Borthwick hopeful Tuilagi stays in England ahead of possible farewell

<p>Elliot Daly starts on the wing for England against France </p>
Rugby Union

Daly replaces Feyi-Waboso as England keep continuity for France clash

<p>George North will make his final appearance for Wales against Italy on Saturday </p>
Rugby Union

North’s shock retirement reminds Wales exactly how far they’ve fallen

<p>Manu Tuilagi could depart English rugby in the summer </p>
Rugby Union

Borthwick hopeful Tuilagi stays in England ahead of possible farewell

<p>Elliot Daly starts on the wing for England against France </p>
Rugby Union

Daly replaces Feyi-Waboso as England keep continuity for France clash

<p>England and France have dominated the Women’s Six Nations, which kicks-off next weekend </p>
Rugby Union

Women’s Six Nations may need ‘more competitive matches’, admits CEO

<p>Ireland are hoping to secure a second consecutive Six Nations crown </p>
Rugby Union

Six Nations CEO reveals stance on bonus points after criticism

<p>John Mitchell will take charge of his first full campaign as Red Roses head coach </p>
Rugby Union

Mitchell: Red Roses depth reminds me of the All Blacks

Rugby Union

Scarratt and Harrison set for Red Roses return in Women’s Six Nations

<p>Immanuel Feyi-Waboso’s ability with ball in hand adds real threat on the England wing </p>
Rugby Union

‘Fairytale’ continues for Feyi-Waboso as wing stars on first start

<p>Maro Itoje, Georges-Henri Colombe, James Lowe and Ange Capuozzo all make our Six Nations team of the week</p>
Rugby Union

Six Nations team of the week: Which players starred in round four?

<p>Emmanuel Meafou made his France debut in the win over Wales </p>
Rugby Union

Mighty Meafou issues England warning after ‘emotional’ France debut

<p>England produced their best home performance in years to shock Ireland </p>
Rugby Union

Borthwick reveals key mindset shift that inspired shock England win

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