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‘There is no ceiling for these players’: Jamaica targeting 2031 Rugby World Cup

Money is tight but a breakthrough came in 2018 at the Youth Olympics qualifiers while coaches are working tirelessly in the Caribbean

The Guardian - UK

Sarina Wiegman an honorary dame as Lionesses and Red Roses get honours

Leah Williamson was named an OBE and four other Lionesses were made MBEs, while Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean were given a damehood and a knighthood

The Guardian - UK

Australia coach Andrew McDonald says Ashes ‘done’ ahead of SCG Test

The teams reconvene for the final time at the SCG on Sunday with the hosts seeking an emphatic 4-1 win.

The Independent UK

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Khawaja guaranteed for SCG, future unclear after that

Usman Khawaja will play in the Ashes finale at the SCG, but Australian coach Andrew McDonald remains in the dark about the 39-year-old's future beyond that.

AAP

Greg Fisilau sets the tone as Exeter show strength with dismissal of Leicester

Greg Fisilau was the star as Exeter beat Leicester 24-10 to move to within a point of leaders Northampton

The Guardian - UK

I was there: Red Roses lifted the Rugby World Cup with a roar like no other

A sell-out crowd for the final helped deliver a once-in-a-lifetime experience as England’s captain Zoe Aldcroft raised the trophy after defeating Canada

The Guardian - UK

Australia allrounder released from squad to play BBL

Australia allrounder Beau Webster and reserve batter Josh Inglis have been released from the Ashes squad to play in the BBL ahead of the SCG Test.

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Tommy Freeman hat-trick topples Bath and sends Northampton to Prem summit

An understrength Northampton ran in six tries at the Rec to leapfrog their rivals in the table and inflict Bath’s first home Prem defeat in more than a year

The Guardian - UK

Bristol survive scare but Newcastle off the mark in Prem as Spencer seals bonus

Louis Rees-Zammit’s second try enabled Bristol to go ahead as they beat Newcastle 36-27, but the visitors’ four tries gave them a first point

The Guardian - UK

Jacques Vermeulen on song as Sale batter Harlequins in second half

The South African flanker scored two tries to help Sale overrun Harlequins 43-17 after trailing 17-12 at half-time

The Guardian - UK

England reeling as 20 wickets tumble on chaotic first day of fourth Ashes Test in Melbourne

England bowled out for 110 as Australia hold second-innings lead of 46 after almost farcical day at the MCG

Evening Standard

Royal family walks to traditional church service on King’s Sandringham Estate

Missing from the party was the disgraced Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.

Evening Standard

Chile coach Pablo Lemoine: ‘Rugby is in trouble, even in countries like Wales’

The former Uruguay prop has praise for the new World Cup format but believes World Rugby must do more for developing nations

The Guardian - UK

Steve Smith captains Australia in Boxing Day Test as Pat Cummins plays no further part in Ashes

Fast bowler takes precautionary decision after back problems

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For first time in 15 summers, Australia need a spinner

The last time Australia entered a home Test with a frontline spinner other than Nathan Lyon, Michael Beer was the surprise selection. Another big call looms.

The Guardian - AU

‘RIP’: Australian media revels in ‘deeply lamented’ death of Bazball after Ashes woe

Local media gleefully homed in on English pre-series predictions after Australia retained the urn having played just 11 days of cricket

The Guardian - UK

Dan Frost freezes out Newcastle to put dominant Bath back on top of Prem

Champion Bath scored eight tries including two from Dan Frost as they crushed Newcastle Falcons 50-14 to return to the top of the Prem

The Guardian - UK

Pat Cummins is in rare air as an Ashes captain. Can his Dad’s Army go around again?

Captain has achieved an Ashes feat that few others have but he’s still missing an outright win in England

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The Guardian - UK

Brilliant Bristol run in six dazzling tries in Big Game mauling of Harlequins

Harlequins were thrashed 40-14 by Bristol on one of their rare outings at Twickenham’s main stadium

The Guardian - UK

Greg Fisilau double edges Exeter to comeback victory at Saracens

Greg Fisilau scored two tries for Exeter in their second-half fightback as they rallied from 24-13 down to secure a thrilling 30-24 Prem victory at Saracens

The Guardian - AU

Pat Cummins primed to pop the corks after bursting England’s fragile bubble

Australia’s captain, the ultimate flat-wicket operator, stormed into this third Ashes Test like he had never been away

The Guardian - UK

Red Roses and Lionesses made 2025 a watershed year for women’s sport in England

Arsenal won the Women’s Champions League in a huge year for English players – and there may be more to come in 2026

The Guardian - UK

Tom Jordan brings a smorgasbord of skills to Bristol’s Big Game at Harlequins

Late developer overlooked in New Zealand but has progressed from semi-pro in Ayr to Scotland international

The Guardian - UK

Travis Head tees up Bazball’s last rites in Adelaide but fatal blow was in Perth

The hometown hero’s patient century is building on the damage he inflicted with an explosive one in the first Test

The Independent UK

SPOTY shortlist shows women’s sport is here to stay, says Chloe Kelly

Kelly is one of three women on the six-person shortlist for the main award

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