ON THIS DAY: 2011

1909: The first rugby match was played at Twickenham when resident club Harlequins faced Richmond.

1980: Muhammad Ali had his 25th and last world heavyweight title fight. He was stopped in the 10th round by Larry Holmes at Caesar’s Palace, Las Vegas.

2007: Hugh Morris was appointed managing director of the England team by the England and Wales Cricket Board.

2009: Rio de Janeiro was awarded the 2016 Olympic Games.

2010: Wigan beat St Helens 22-10 in the Super League Grand Final at Old Trafford.

Former England boss Steve McClaren resigned as Nottingham Forest manager after just 10 league matches