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Pat Cummins primed for return as Australia name squad for third Ashes Test

Captain expected to be back at the helm in Adelaide while opener Usman Khawaja remains in the frame despite back injury concerns

The Guardian - AU

Questions over Champ playoffs with only two clubs applying for promotion

Only Ealing Trailfinders and Doncaster Knights have applied formally for promotion while the removal of relegation for five years has still to be ratified

The Guardian - UK

The four changes England must consider to revive Ashes hopes

Needing to win all three remaining Tests to win back the Ashes, will England make changes in Adelaide?

The Independent UK

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Pirates hope lure of Cornish Camelot will tempt franchise bargain hunters

Champ club have a plan to reach the top flight and hope investors will recognise their untapped potential

The Guardian - UK

Ross Byrne says escort defender crackdown could see locks converted to wings

The Gloucester fly-half Ross Byrne believes international head coaches could convert second-rows into wings for the next Rugby World Cup to capitalise on the crackdown on escort defenders

The Guardian - UK

McCullum’s ‘overprepared’ Ashes remark may prove England’s Bazball epitaph

Australia’s superior basics have shattered expectations and pushed the broader philosophy into the spotlight

The Guardian - UK

McCullum insists England do not have a ‘glass jaw’ and can fight back in Ashes

Brendon McCullum has insisted that England have the quality and character to pick themselves off the canvas and fight their way back into the Ashes contest

The Guardian - UK

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Brendon McCullum demands strong response from England to rescue Ashes campaign

England are on the brink of another Ashes series defeat in Australia after losing the first two Tests

The Independent UK

Brendon McCullum claims England ‘trained too much’ ahead of second Ashes defeat

England fell 2-0 behind after another heavy defeat to Australia at The Gabba

The Independent UK

Noah Caluori brings the speed to help Saracens thrash depleted Clermont

Saracens stormed to a winning start in the Champions Cup with a 47-10 trouncing of Clermont Auvergne

The Guardian - UK

Your Guardian sport weekend: F1 finale, the Ashes and Premier League

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

The Guardian - UK

How to watch Champions Cup Round 1 online for *FREE* from anywhere

Here's how to watch every fixture of Round 1 of the Champions Cup for free from anywhere in the world.

Tom’s Guide

William Troost-Ekong exclusive: Nigeria captain reveals why is he retiring before AFCON

Ex-Watford defender has called time on his Super Eagles career ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations

Evening Standard

Rugby star Chris Robshaw's daily routine: sleep powder, protein and cold plunges

Variety is key for the ex-England captain — along with circuit training, protein shakes and head-clearing cold plunges

Evening Standard

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The Guardian - UK

Maro Itoje eyes World Cup glory after England dodge big guns in 2027 draw

Maro Itoje has set his sights on Rugby World Cup glory in Australia in 2027 after England were handed a potentially favourable path through the tournament

The Guardian - AU

Cummins conundrum is key as Australia try not to overthink tactics

Will the captain return? Will Nathan Lyon play? Who will open? Ashes hostilities are renewed and the hosts don’t need to ask too many questions

The Guardian - UK

Favourable 2027 Rugby World Cup draw provides few potholes for England

Signs are encouraging for England’s improving squad to invoke the glory of 2003 with rivals facing trickier routes in Australia

The Guardian - AU

Wallabies must improve as World Cup draw delivers daunting All Blacks clash

After a winless European tour, Australia aim to regain winning habit before home tournament in October 2027

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France set for solid 2027 Rugby World Cup run after striking gold in pool draw

France have been handed a favourable path at the 2027 Rugby World Cup, raising hopes of a deep run in Australia.

The Guardian - UK

Hosts Australia to face New Zealand in Rugby World Cup pool as England draw Wales

Australia will face the All Blacks while England were drawn with Wales and Ireland with Scotland in the 2027 Rugby World Cup pools

The Guardian - AU

Rugby World Cup 2027 draw: Australia and New Zealand drawn in Pool A – as it happened

The hosts will face All Blacks in opening match while England drew Wales in Pool F and Ireland play Scotland in Pool D

The Independent UK

Australia captain Pat Cummins leaves door ajar for dramatic comeback in Brisbane

Cummins missed his side’s victory in Perth with a back injury and was subsequently omitted from the squad for this week’s day/nigher at the Gabba

AAP

Golf the only sport on former Storm star's horizon

Ryan Papenhuyzen says the only sport he's contemplating playing next year is golf, with the former Melbourne star satisfied with his decision to quit the NRL.

The Guardian - UK

Strengthened Australia welcome England to Gabbatoir in pivotal Ashes week

Ben Stokes is still bullish but the omens suggests pink-ball Test could be a nightmare on Vulture Street

The Guardian - UK

Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027: how the draw will work and the new format explained

A potential path to victory at the 2027 men’s Rugby World Cup will become clearer in Sydney on Wednesday when the draw for the tournament is made

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