More than the Score

More than the Score brings you sports stories from beyond the scoresheet.

World Service,241 episodes

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How Italy's men changed their Six Nations narrative
After years of struggle, could the Azzuri one day win rugby's Six Nations?
20 Feb 2026,19 mins
What draws Sweden's footballers to England's WSL?
Many of Sweden's best female footballers now play for English clubs
19 Feb 2026,22 mins
Smriti Mandhana is BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year
Cricket star Smriti Mandhana has been named BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year for 2025
18 Feb 2026,20 mins
Emily Harrop: Skimo's top racer aims for Olympic history
Ski mountaineering is set for its Olympic debut. Emily Harrop is the favourite for gold
17 Feb 2026,19 mins
Why biathlon's been the talk of the Winter Olympics
From controversy to confessions - why biathlon's been the talk of the Winter Olympics
16 Feb 2026,24 mins
Dave Ryding's Olympic farewell
Groundbreaking British skier Dave Ryding is set to retire at the Winter Olympics
13 Feb 2026,28 mins
When does football punditry go too far?
At what point does criticism of footballers cross a line?
12 Feb 2026,19 mins
How cloned horses conquered polo
How cloned horses have transformed polo, one of the world's oldest team games
11 Feb 2026,21 mins
How do coaches and athletes build successful partnerships?
2021 US Open tennis champion Emma Raducanu is looking for the 10th coach of her career
10 Feb 2026,24 mins
Minions, music and medals: The art of figure skating with Robin Cousins and Benoit Richaud
Olympic champion Robin Cousins and choreographer Benoit Richaud on the art of skating
09 Feb 2026,26 mins
Can South Africa stop India from winning the ICC Men's T20 World Cup?
The tenth edition of the Men's T20 World Cup is being co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka
06 Feb 2026,23 mins
Arianna Fontana: A Winter Olympic legend's long road home
Arianna Fontana, Italy's most-decorated Winter Olympian, on the road to her sixth Games
05 Feb 2026,20 mins
Field of dreams: How to prepare an NFL turf for Super Bowl
How do you prepare the surface for one of the world's most-watched sporting events
04 Feb 2026,18 mins
When will Africa win its first Winter Olympic medal?
Eight African nations will be represented in Milan-Cortina - can any bring home medals?
03 Feb 2026,23 mins
Rafaela Pimenta: the most powerful woman in football on the transfer window
Super-agent Rafaela Pimenta represents Erling Haaland, Arne Slot and Gilberto Mora
02 Feb 2026,26 mins
Can Lara Colturi make Winter Olympic history for Albania?
Why teenage skier Lara Colturi is carrying Albania's Olympic dreams
30 Jan 2026,26 mins
Naomi Osaka and sport's fashion sense
Naomi Osaka's 'jellyfish' entrance outfit gets us talking about sport and fashion
29 Jan 2026,23 mins
Heated Rivalry: What does the show's success mean for ice hockey?
Heated Rivalry is the hottest show on TV - and it's put ice hockey in a new spotlight.
28 Jan 2026,23 mins
Ellie Bouttell: The boxer born in the UK and crafted in China
Ellie Bouttell began boxing at University before falling in love with the sport in China
27 Jan 2026,24 mins
Why does the NBA want to start a European league?
Would basketball benefit from a European NBA spin-off?
26 Jan 2026,21 mins
How Alex Eala became the Australian Open's hottest ticket
Why has Alex Eala been called "the most popular player in tennis"?
23 Jan 2026,22 mins
Will Scotty James become snowboarding’s GOAT at the Winter Olympics?
Scotty James is a snowboarding icon – but has yet to win Olympic gold
22 Jan 2026,20 mins
Why do players and fans love to travel to watch sport?
When it comes to sport, is the journey almost as important as the event?
21 Jan 2026,24 mins
Does changing coach mean a change in fortunes?
NFL's Buffalo Bills and New Zealand rugby dismiss their head coaches.
20 Jan 2026,25 mins
Cam Little: the NFL record breaker who never planned to play the sport
Cam Little's shirt is in the NFL's Pro Football Hall of Fame
19 Jan 2026,16 mins
Is the Australian Open still tennis's 'happy Slam'?
What are the stories to watch at the first tennis Grand Slam of the year?
16 Jan 2026,21 mins
Will Afcon's star performers shine at the World Cup?
Big names have shone at the Africa Cup of Nations. How will they fare at the World Cup?
15 Jan 2026,22 mins
Can Lindsey Vonn win Winter Olympic gold again?
Will skiing superstar Lindsey Vonn's comeback end in Olympic gold?
14 Jan 2026,19 mins
What is it like following a family member into professional football?
Tuva Hansen and Natasha Dowie on following in their families footballing footsteps
13 Jan 2026,26 mins
Making sport stars into statues
What makes a great sporting statue?
12 Jan 2026,20 mins