captain

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The RFU council - famously described by then England captain Will Carling in 1995 as "57 old farts" - is in the process of being reformed.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

It is what happened next that may decide Stokes' future as captain, and possibly as an international cricketer.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

“I think we’ve all been, I wouldn’t say overwhelmed, but possibly surprised by the excitement and the buzz,” said captain Tim Ream, who led the team onto the field.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

In 15 years at the top of the sport, she made 110 appearances for England and became captain of the side.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

“My brother wears one in a ring. And as he’s a sea captain, the opal forewarns him of ocean storms. He says it has never been wrong.”

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan