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The Ashes: How to follow England’s bid to beat Australia

The series started in Perth in the early hours of Friday morning.

The Independent UK

Australia close on 123-9 after England skittled for 172: Ashes first Test, day one – as it happened

Mitchell Starc took seven wickets before Ben Stokes inspired England’s fightback on a remarkable day in Perth

The Guardian - AU

Former Rhondda roofer Harri Deaves to make Wales debut against the All Blacks

Flanker Harri Deaves will run out for Wales on Saturday to complete ‘an amazing story’ from club rugby player to international

The Guardian - UK

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Smith takes down England spinner's quiz show disaster

Australia star Steve Smith has referenced Monty Panesar's infamous quiz show performance when asked about provocative comments from the former England spinner.

AAP

The Ashes: what you need to know about the 2025-26 series in Australia

The 74th Ashes series begins this week. How can cricket lovers follow all the action? Will England be competitive this time? Your questions answered

The Guardian - AU

Mary Fowler claims racist treatment at French club after receiving bananas instead of flowers as leaving present

The Matildas star has alleged she was subject to racial discrimination while at French club Montpellier in 2022

The Guardian - AU

Smith, Root vie for greatest batter of generation

England captain Ben Stokes believes Joe Root and Steve Smith can't be split for who is the best Test batter of their generation.

AAP

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Daly backed by Borthwick for long haul after England recall to face Argentina

Elliot Daly, Henry Slade, Ben Spencer and Asher Opoku-Fordjour have all been named in a reshuffled England XV for their autumn Test against Argentina

The Guardian - UK

Stokes wants to be one of ‘lucky few’ England captains to claim Ashes victory in Australia

Ben Stokes is aiming to become one of the ‘lucky few’ England captains to claim an away Ashes victory and urges tourists to ‘create our own history’

The Guardian - UK

Starc says Australia players upset at Ashes opener’s move from ‘Gabbatoir’ to Perth

Mitchell Starc said: ‘They don’t listen – we would have liked Brisbane,’ of the decision to play the opening Ashes Test in Perth and not at the Gabba

The Guardian - UK

England names speedsters for first Ashes Test

England firebrand quicks Mark Wood and Jofra Archer have been named in the 12-man squad for the first Ashes Test in Perth.

AAP

England call up Noah Caluori for Argentina Test after triple injury blow

Noah Caluori could face Argentina on Sunday after England’s Ollie Lawrence, Jamie George and Tom Roebuck were all ruled out

The Guardian - UK

Palestine flagbearer Valerie Tarazi on getting hounded at Paris Olympics and being Christian at the Islamic Games

Interview: American-born swimmer Valerie Tarazi discusses her pride in representing Palestine at the Islamic Solidarity Games and the attention of carrying the flag at Paris 2024

The Independent UK

Could new Nations Championship transform Test rugby? The jury is out

There is logic to the fresh international format, due to launch next year, but glaring issues and logistical challenges too

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The Guardian - UK

Bazball faces its ultimate test as England eye golden Ashes chance

England have a clearly defined identity and optimism, but still need to compete in a manner that earns Australia’s respect

The Guardian - UK

England face wait over fitness of Ollie Lawrence for Argentina Test

England face a wait over the availability of Ollie Lawrence and Freddie Steward before their final autumn Test against Argentina on Sunday

AAP

Tassie teammates in battle for one Ashes spot

Teammates for Tasmania, Beau Webster and Jake Weatherald will be locked in a battle to play for Australia in the first Test of the Ashes.

The Guardian - UK

Australia target Joe Root as the England batter to ‘take down’ on eve of Ashes

Scott Boland has flagged Joe Root as the England batter to ‘take down’ this Ashes series as Pat Cummins stepped up his return from a back injury

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The Guardian - UK

England to launch first Nations Championship campaign with visit to South Africa

England will begin their inaugural Nations Championship campaign next summer by travelling to South Africa to lock horns with the two-times defending world champions

AAP

Boland's point to prove ahead of another Bazball battle

Dismissed by England after a disappointing 2023 Ashes, Australia quick Scott Boland admits he has a point to prove this time around.

The Guardian - UK

England keep sights on rugby’s Everest in relentless climb to game’s summit

Beating the All Blacks shows how far Steve Borthwick’s men have come – but there remains yet more room for improvement

The Guardian - UK

Santi Carreras orchestrates stunning Argentina comeback against Scotland

The hosts were 21-0 up and cruising in the second half before five Argentina tries in the final 24 minutes stunned Murrayfield

The Guardian - UK

Ford urges England to ensure win over New Zealand is no ‘flash in the pan’

George Ford warned that England’s impressive victory over New Zealand on Saturday must not be a false dawn

The Guardian - UK

Jamie George admits he was brains behind England’s provocative response to haka

Henry Pollock’s starring role in England’s response to the haka was designed by Jamie George, who revealed he took inspiration from the 2019 World Cup semi-final win

The Guardian - UK

Ollie Pope believes pressure on England place will push him to deliver in Ashes

Ollie Pope believes the pressure of defending his England spot amid constant speculation about his future will motivate him to improve his poor Ashes record

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