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England reject chance for pink-ball tune-up before second Ashes Test

Tourists resist calls to dispatch key batters for floodlit Lions fixture in Canberra despite 11-day gap before day/night clash at the Gabba

Evening Standard

Australia face nervous wait on Pat Cummins’ availability for second Ashes Test

Back problems meant Cummins missed the first Test as Australia romped to a two-day victory over England

The Independent UK

Max Ojomoh delivers champagne moment for England to signify arrival on big stage

Versatile back’s standout performance against Argentina on only his second cap should provide Borthwick with a valuable option for the Six Nations

The Guardian - UK

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England edge over line for autumn clean sweep but Argentina fume over Curry scuffle

England beat Argentina 27-23 after a late scare for an 11th successive victory and a clean sweep in their autumn games, but with an ill-tempered finale

The Guardian - UK

Brendon McCullum tells England fans to ‘keep the faith’ after losing first Test

The tourists are picking up the pieces after an eight-wicket thrashing in the Perth opener, the first two-day finish to an Ashes clash since 1921.

The Independent UK

Wallabies fans are entitled to be frustrated but it’s not all grim for this tired, talented side

There were enough sparks and signs of intent in Europe to suggest Australia are a team at the beginning of something, not the end

The Guardian - AU

South Africa make heavy weather of victory over indisciplined Ireland

Ireland, who had five players banished to the sin-bin, ended the autumn with a 24-13 defeat by world champions South Africa

The Guardian - UK

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Tom Rogers makes hat-trick history in vain as New Zealand surge past Wales

Wales suffered a 26-52 defeat against the All Blacks despite three tries for wing Tom Rogers, but there were signs of improvement

The Guardian - UK

Ireland 13-24 South Africa: Autumn Nations Series rugby union – as it happened

Ireland lose five men to the sin-bin – including one red card – as South Africa’s power game secures Rassie Erasmus’ first win in Dublin.

The Guardian - UK

Bulls debutant, veteran leggie skittle Vics in Shield

Young quick Sam Geyer and legspinner Mitch Swepson have starred for Queensland against Victoria, before Matt Renshaw survived a tough night at the Gabba.

AAP

Beating Pumas could open pivotal chapter in England’s 2027 World Cup story

Defeat of Argentina in 2000 was important stepping stone for Clive Woodward’s side on way to winning ultimate prize

The Guardian - UK

Maro Itoje backs late call-up Max Ojomoh to shine against Argentina

The Bath centre Max Ojomoh has replaced Fraser Dingwall in the England team and Maro Itoje said: ‘He has a bit of a swagger the way he plays’

The Guardian - UK

Your Guardian sport weekend: England face the Pumas, F1 in Vegas and the north London derby

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

The Guardian - UK

Wounded Wallabies on brink of unwanted 67-year record as French test awaits

Defeat in Paris will complete a rare winless European tour and mean Joe Schmidt’s side finish 2025 as, statistically, the worst ever Wallabies

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The Guardian - UK

Would South Africa look enviously at England’s game? Probably not, but the gap is closing

Springboks are the standard-bearers in world rugby but England are improving in all the key areas

The Guardian - UK

Palmer breaks toe in mishap; Celtic AGM cut short amid jeers; Liverpool injuries: football news – as it happened

Our writers on the latest news and analysis before a busy weekend of domestic football action

The Independent UK

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

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

The Guardian - AU

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

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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

AAP

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.

The Guardian - AU

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

AAP

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.

The Guardian - UK

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’

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