Thomas Tuchel happy to see England’s substitutes have a hand in win over Serbia The German saw his team maintain their 100 per cent record in World Cup qualifying on Thursday at Wembley. The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2025
'I could hardly walk': Webster's brave road to Test gun On the cusp of playing his first Ashes series, Beau Webster is proud of how he transformed into a genuine allrounder after overcoming tough initial hurdles. AAP · Nov 13, 2025
‘We’re ready for the All Blacks’: Maro Itoje builds belief in improved England England captain Maro Itoje said he believes his side are ready to beat New Zealand for the first time in six years The Guardian - UK · Nov 13, 2025
Scott Barrett fit to return and captain All Blacks against England at Twickenham Scott Barrett will captain the All Blacks against England at Twickenham this weekend after missing his side’s victory against Scotland last week The Guardian - UK · Nov 13, 2025
Rugby World Cup ‘heartbreak’ but then ‘a cool feeling’: New Zealand duo Liana Mikaele-Tu’u and Layla Sae’s rollercoaster ride The Black Ferns pair tell Sarah Rendell they are at Harlequins eager to put semi-final defeat behind them and ‘to see how this side of the world plays’ The Guardian - UK · Nov 13, 2025
Haskell warns club rugby is heading off a cliff ‘like Thelma and Louise’ as £34m losses revealed James Haskell has likened English rugby to ‘Thelma and Louise heading off a cliff’ after a report found Prem clubs made a combined loss of £34m last season The Guardian - UK · Nov 12, 2025
British & Irish Lions plan ban on R360 players to stop Red Roses jumping ship The British and Irish Lions are planning to follow the example of the biggest unions by not considering players who join R360 for selection The Guardian - UK · Nov 12, 2025
Smith hits another 50 as Vics give NSW the blues Steve Smith will enter the Ashes with a century and two scores above 50 for NSW, but the Blues were beaten by 300 runs by Victoria at the SCG. AAP · Nov 12, 2025
Ben Stokes hits back at ‘has-beens’ Ian Botham and Michael Vaughan after Ashes criticism Lord Botham and Michael Vaughan have been among those to question England’s light Ashes warm-up schedule ahead of the Ashes opener The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2025
Advantage England? Emma Raducanu gives tips to squad for All Blacks clash England’s preparations for their clash with the All Blacks on Saturday have been boosted by words of wisdom from Emma Raducanu The Guardian - UK · Nov 11, 2025
England play Generation Game against All Blacks with overhaul of traditional order of selection Steve Borthwick has picked six British & Irish Lions on his bench with a further nod to the growing importance of the endgame The Guardian - UK · Nov 11, 2025
Steve Borthwick warns England to prepare for pain in All Blacks clash Head coach has called on his England side to prepare for ‘pain and suffering’ if they are to end their losing run against the All Blacks on Saturday The Guardian - UK · Nov 11, 2025
New Zealand stars Barrett and McKenzie show how skill and vision can flourish The veteran All Black duo both grew up on dairy farms and may not have flourished in English rugby’s rigid system The Guardian - UK · Nov 11, 2025
England given Ashes warm-up warning as they prepare for Andrew Flintoff’s Lions England head coach Brendon McCullum has opted against any tour matches against local opposition ahead of the marquee series. The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2025
The Guardian - AU · Nov 11, 2025 Ian Botham fires new salvo at England’s lack of Ashes preparations Ian Botham has launched a fresh broadside at the decision by England to arrange just a single intra-squad match before the start of the Ashes
AAP · Nov 10, 2025 Munny's England dreaming ... Jarvo, Barmies and all The inimitable Cameron Munster has wowed England with his brilliance in the Ashes - and would love to do so again one day in the Super League.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 10, 2025 Chessum and Freeman serious doubts to face All Blacks in blow to England Ollie Chessum and Tommy Freeman are serious injury doubts for England’s game with the All Blacks at Twickenham on Saturday
The Guardian - UK · Nov 10, 2025 Richard Sharp obituary Rugby union fly-half who captained England to a Five Nations championship title in the freezing winter of 1963
The Guardian - UK · Nov 10, 2025 Erasmus’s coaching scholarship takes South Africa to a higher plain Victory in Paris with 14 men showed what the world champions can still do, leaving New Zealand and other rivals playing catchup
AAP · Nov 10, 2025 'What if': Samoa flyer certain he scored against Kiwis Samoa winger Deine Mariner is adamant the bunker got it wrong in denying him a crucial try in their Pacific Cup final loss to New Zealand.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 9, 2025 Wales humbled by Argentina as Steve Tandy witnesses scale of task ahead The Wales captain Jac Morgan dislocated a shoulder during the home side’s 52-28 defeat against Argentina
The Guardian - UK · Nov 9, 2025 Jamie George warns England not to sit back in awe at New Zealand’s aura Jamie George said England must not be in awe of New Zealand’s reputation when they face them at Twickenham on Saturday
The Guardian - UK · Nov 9, 2025 It would be dereliction of Borthwick’s duty not to harness Arundell’s raw talent It is a test of Steve Borthwick’s coaching credentials to develop speedster Henry Arundell into the player he so obviously can become
AAP · Nov 9, 2025 Australia to feel home advantage in Ashes build-up While Australia have almost all their players in the Sheffield Shield before the Ashes, England will be left to play a squad game at a suburban ground in Perth.
AAP · Nov 9, 2025 Jillaroos show their class to defend Pacific Cup Australia have beaten New Zealand 40-8 in the Pacific Cup final, showing the rest of the globe they have some catching up to do before the 2026 World Cup.