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The Spurs of Prem Rugby: how Harlequins lost their swagger

Marcus Smith’s return from injury offers hope but Quins appear a fragile side beset by entrenched problems

The Guardian - UK · 4h ago

Singapore GP, tasty Tests and the Premier League’s return – follow with us

Here’s how to follow along with our coverage – the finest writing and up-to-the-minute reports

The Guardian - UK · 6h ago

Wallabies stare down Eden Park hoodoo in bid to break 23-year Bledisloe Cup drought

Australia’s record in Auckland is ugly but the stakes this weekend could be even higher for the home team who are on a three-match losing streak

The Guardian - AU · 22h ago

Springboks and All Blacks sell out Twickenham Nations Championship finale ticket quota

South Africa and New Zealand have sold out their allocation of dedicated tickets for the Nations Championship finals weekend

The Guardian - UK · Oct 7

Unfair criticism: Head hits back at golden generation

Vice-captain Travis Head has highlighted the generational split in Australian cricket, accusing the golden era of unfairly going after the current side.

AAP · Oct 7

From France to Old Reigatians: the most inspiring sides in rugby history

The most memorable teams aren’t always the the most famous – and the key ingredients have remained the same for many years

The Guardian - UK · Oct 6

Consistency key as Peake aims to build Shield form

Highly rated Victorian batter Ollie Peake says it's "completely fair enough" that he isn't yet in Test selection calculations.

AAP · Oct 6

Sign on the wall: Crichton's Wallaby goal backed by mum

Angus Crichton's mum Pip reveals his 23-year aim to become a Wallaby and why the Brad Fittler fan deserved to finish his Sydney Roosters stint on a high.

AAP · Oct 5

Roosters' wing convert changed game: Robinson

Sydney Roosters star Mark Nawaqanitawase has made such an impact on the code that his coach says he will redefine what a winger can do in the NRL.

AAP · Oct 4

Committed Sale beat non-vintage Saracens despite Vermeulen red card

Nathan Jibulu, Tom O’Flaherty and Ben Bamber were Sale’s try scorers in their 21-17 victory at Saracens

The Guardian - UK · Oct 4