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 · Nov 22, 2025
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 · Nov 22, 2025
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 · Nov 22, 2025
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 · Nov 22, 2025
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 · Nov 22, 2025
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 · Nov 21, 2025
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 · Nov 21, 2025
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 The Guardian - AU · Nov 21, 2025
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 · Nov 21, 2025
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 Guardian - UK · Nov 21, 2025
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 · Nov 21, 2025
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 · Nov 20, 2025
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 · Nov 20, 2025
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 · Nov 20, 2025
The Guardian - AU · Nov 20, 2025 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 · Nov 19, 2025 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 · Nov 19, 2025 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 · Nov 19, 2025 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 · Nov 19, 2025 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 · Nov 19, 2025 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
AAP · Nov 19, 2025 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.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2025 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 Independent UK · Nov 18, 2025 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 Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2025 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
The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2025 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