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Christmas Test a window to the world as Australia reels in wake of Bondi atrocity

Adelaide reflects a nation’s state of slow-motion shock after Sydney shootings leave the country irrevocably changed

The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2025

Harlequins coach refuses to rule out move for Northampton back George Furbank

The Harlequins senior coach, Jason Gilmore, has praised Northampton’s George Furbank and declined to rule out a move for the England back

The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2025

Ashes 2025 live score: Snicko controversy overshadows Alex Carey century on first day of third Test

The third Test began at the Adelaide Oval with England needing to win due to being 2-0 down to Australia in the series

The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2025

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England and Australia to pay tribute to Bondi shooting victims in third Ashes Test

The Test in Adelaide gets underway on Wednesday, with England 2-0 down in the series

The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2025

Stokes stirred, not shaken, by England's Ashes plight

England captain Ben Stokes says the tourists, trailing Australia 2-0 in the Ashes, have a clear vision on how to turn around their fortunes

AAP · Dec 16, 2025

Ben Stokes looks to past experience to spark Ashes fightback

England head into the third Test in Adelaide 2-0 down after facing similar position in previous series.

The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2025

Laying waste to Bazball just offers Australians an extra dollop of Ashes relish

There is a hunger to see England taken apart piece by piece even if the destruction of the tourists’ bright and brave philosophy is not the main aim

The Guardian - AU · Dec 15, 2025

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Nothing to prove: Lyon defiant ahead of Test return

Travis Head has faced the new ball at Australia's training in Adelaide, while Nathan Lyon maintained he had nothing to prove on return to the team.

AAP · Dec 15, 2025

England need to be introduced to concept of consequences after Ashes flops

Two-nil down in the series, the players and coaches will need to realise they are not immune if the team’s fortunes do not change in Adelaide.

The Guardian - UK · Dec 14, 2025

Hendy hat-trick helps Northampton to Champions Cup stroll against Bulls

Ollie Sleightholme scored twice in Northampton’s 50-5 victory against the Pretoria Bulls in Pool 4 of the Champions Cup

The Guardian - UK · Dec 14, 2025

Ten-try Harlequins cruise to Champions Cup rout of understrength Bayonne

Kieran Treadwell scored two tries and Marcus Smith kicked nine conversions in Harlequins’ 68-14 win against Bayonne in the Champions Cup Pool 3

The Guardian - UK · Dec 14, 2025

No knee-jerk reactions as Bazball faces defining week

Brendon McCullum says he is not bothered by the fact his job as England coach could be on the line in Adelaide, with England fighting to stay in the Ashes.

AAP · Dec 14, 2025

Sunshine Girls play first international since their lives were turned upside down by Hurricane Melissa

The storm created huge mental strain for the Jamaican players, who had family affected at home

The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2025

Saracens fall just short in South Africa as Sharks survive Champions Cup storm

A much-changed Saracens team were on the wrong end of a 28-23 scorline in tough conditions in Durban

The Guardian - UK · Dec 13, 2025

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The Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2025

Gloucester prop Afo Fasogbon: ‘I’m quite chilled off the pitch – until it’s time to go to work’

The 21-year-old came to rugby via an unusual route, but it is one that may soon see him in the England squad

The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2025

Leinster’s Leo Cullen will use lessons learned at Leicester in bid to tame Tigers

Leinster head coach admits his stint at Welford Road helped ‘shape’ him and could be key in Champions Cup clash against his old club

The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2025

‘The netball mum community has been insane’: England captain Nat Metcalf on her return to action

Receiving her first centre pass at London’s Copper Box Arena will be an unforgettable moment for the skipper

The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2025

Etzebeth accepts 12-week ban but claims eye-gouge ‘was never intentional’

South Africa’s Eben Etzebeth has accepted his 12-week ban for an eye-gouge on Wales flanker Alex Mann but maintains it was not an intentional act

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The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2025

Leicester’s Parling backs crackdown on escort defenders as ‘pretty positive’

Leicester’s Geoff Parling has defended the crackdown on escort defenders, saying the impact of refereeing changes that promote more kicking has been ‘pretty positive’

The Guardian - AU · Dec 10, 2025

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 - UK · Dec 9, 2025

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 Independent UK · Dec 9, 2025

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 Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2025

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 · Dec 8, 2025

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 · Dec 8, 2025

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

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