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✉️ What to expect from Plot the Ball in 2026
🌍 Introducing 'Rank the Nations': using data to help you understand international sport
Jan 16 • Ben Wylie
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🌍 The Week in International Sport
Monday May 18th: women's ODI cricket, the pinnacle of rugby league and John Tavares
May 18 • Ben Wylie
🌍 The Week in International Sport
Monday May 11th: beach soccer, Pakistan in test cricket and Aoife Wafer
May 11 • Ben Wylie
🌍 The Week in International Sport
Monday May 4th: the UEFA U17 Euros, Cohen Norrie and more
May 4 • Ben Wylie
🌍 The Week in International Sport
Monday April 27th: the Pacific Four, volleyball's popularity and Manon Errard
Apr 27 • Ben Wylie
🌍 The Week in International Sport
Monday April 20th: women's handball, England in age-grade rugby and Vivien Endemann
Apr 20 • Ben Wylie
🌍 The Week in International Sport
Monday April 6th: an introduction to baseball5, rugby geography and Max Dowman
Apr 6 • Ben Wylie
🌍 The Week in International Sport
Monday March 23rd: the World Baseball Classic, FIBA qualifiers and Kayla Reyneke
Mar 23 • Ben Wylie
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