Firsts, finals and fairytale moments take centre stage in this Team of the Week.
Hollie Davidson breaks new ground in the Six Nations, England’s stars dominate the world stage, St Mirren defy the odds at Hampden, and David Munyua puts Kenyan darts firmly on the map.
Hollie Davidson
Scottish referee making moves
Arguably one of the most successful woman referees in rugby of all time, Hollie Davidson, will become the first woman to referee a men’s Six Nations match. The Scot will take charge of Ireland v Italy on 14 February. The 33-year-old became Scottish Rugby’s first full-time female referee in 2017, has officiated two Women’s World Cup finals and the 2025 European Challenge Cup final.
England quartet
Four stars make TOTY
Hannah Hampton, Lucy Bronze, Leah Williamson and Alessia Russo were all named in 2025's The Best Women's 11, alongside seven Spanish stars, who they faced in their EURO's final clash back in July. It was another brilliant year for the Lionesses who continue to find success for both club and country as showcased by this quartet's inclusion.
St Mirren FC
Scottish giant killers
St Mirren had lifted the Scottish League Cup just once in their history and faced a daunting task against Celtic in the final. Even with Celtic struggling for form, few would have backed St Mirren as they lined up in front of 50,000 at Hampden Park. However, a Jonah Ayunga double stunned the Scottish giants and secured St Mirren’s first trophy since 2013.
David Munyua
First Kenyan to win a match at the WDC
History in the making. Not only is he the first player from Kenya to appear at the World Darts Championship, but his sensational comeback from 2-0 down made him the first from his nation to win a match at the competition. He did it in style, defeating Belgian Mike De Decker - who won one of the PDC's major televised titles, the World Grand Prix, as recently as October 2024.
