Ruby Malone

Wales v England preview: Kane to break home nations rivals’ hearts in tense World Cup decider

November 29, 2022

The Tottenham star will find his shooting boots in tonight’s Battle of the Brits, kick-off 7pm, putting the Three Lions through to the knockouts as Group B leaders — [...]

Five things we learned from Arsenal’s thumping Champions League win over holders Lyon

October 20, 2022

Ruby Malone looks at the biggest talking points from last night after the Gunners stunned the eight-time champions in their Group C clash at the Groupama Stadium in France. [...]

Amber warning: Republic of Ireland star Barrett on how revitalised squad’s ‘tightest we’ve ever been’ ahead of World Cup play-off with Scotland

October 11, 2022

Ireland forward Amber Barrett took time out from preparing for tonight’s Battle of the Celts to tell Ruby Malone about their remarkable turnaround in results, [...]

England v Czech Republic preview: top professional Bronze focused on match not personal 100th cap milestone

October 10, 2022

Defender has no room for sentiment despite being on the cusp of a century of appearances for the Lionesses, writes Ruby Malone. Images: Ruby Malone Lucy Bronze may be set to [...]

Champions League Group G preview: lowdown on teams, must-see game, dangerman and predictions

September 4, 2022

Unstoppable Erling Haaland will immediately come back to haunt Dortmund by firing Man City to the last 16 as group leaders ahead of his old club in second place, while [...]

Champions League Group C preview and predictions: Lewandowski baying for blood, Inter live up to their name, and a Plzen surprise…

August 31, 2022

Ruby Malone reveals five things you should know about rivals Bayern Munich, Barcelona, Inter Milan, and Viktoria Plzen before they begin battling it out next week for a place [...]

Champions League Group A preview: lowdown on teams, must-see game, dangerman and predictions

August 29, 2022

After overcoming their sluggish start to the Premier League season by thumping Bournemouth 9-0 at the weekend, Liverpool will beat off stiff competition from Napoli, Ajax, [...]

Rising costs, 28-hour journeys, and Brexit passport woe: meet the Arsenal Belgium members who go to great lengths to see their beloved Gunners

August 27, 2022

What does it take to be an overseas fan of a Premier League club? Commitment and community, discovers reporter Ruby Malone, after watching Arsenal’s first home victory [...]

About last night: Joyous fan reactions to England’s historic Euros win over Germany at Wembley

August 1, 2022

We’ve heard what the Lionesses have had to say about their first major tournament win on home soil — now here’s what it means to their loyal supporters… [...]

“Come on, England!”: I’m Irish but cheering for the Lionesses to win Euro 2022 because they’ve done so much for women’s football

July 25, 2022

As an Irish woman, Ruby Malone used to recoil at the sound of Three Lions during men’s tournaments. Now she’s one of a growing number of Celts proudly lending [...]