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UK officials BLANK Scottish requests for 'new' Raac risk evidence

UK officials have repeatedly failed to explain to the Scottish Government why entire schools in England have closed, The National can reveal.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 7, 2023

Karun Nair to replace Prithvi Shaw at Northamptonshire

MUMBAI: Batsman Karun Nair, who once slammed a triple hundred (303 not out against England at Chennai in December 2016) in Test cricket, will replace injured Prithvi Shaw at Northamptonshire for the remainder of the English County season, TOI has learnt.

The Times of India · Sep 7, 2023

After Prithvi Shaw, Karun Nair to play for Northamptonshire

MUMBAI: Batsman Karun Nair, who once slammed a triple hundred (303 not out against England at Chennai in December 2016) in Test cricket, will turn out for Northamptonshire for the remainder of the English County season, TOI has learnt.

The Times of India · Sep 7, 2023

Topsy Ojo column: France are perfect Rugby World Cup hosts but rivals must embrace fan hostility

A passionate home crowd could play a major role as Les Bleus finally try and achieve global glory on home soil

Evening Standard · Sep 7, 2023

England select Alex Mitchell and Jonny May for Rugby World Cup opener against Argentina

Tom Curry is also fit to start against Argentina in the crucial Pool D clash in Marseille, while veteran prop Dan Cole gets the nod in a team captained by Courtney Lawes

Evening Standard · Sep 7, 2023

Steve Borthwick springs scrum half surprise for England’s World Cup opener against Argentina

Alex Mitchell starts at nine, while Jonny May is also an unexpected starter on the wing

The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023

England pick Alex Mitchell at scrum-half for World Cup opener against Argentina

Mitchell was omitted from the original 33-man squad named by Steve Borthwick only to be given a reprieve when Jack van Poortvliet suffered an injury.

The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023

England vow to atone for spoiling Courtney Lawes milestone in Argentina World Cup opener

The vastly-experienced lock will captain Steve Borthwick’s side against the Pumas after 100th cap ruined by historic Fiji loss

Evening Standard · Sep 7, 2023

Ben Stokes understands the need to be sympathetic as cricket’s landscape changes

England’s Test captain knows players are keen to optimise their earning potential.

The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023

Martha’s rule: second-opinion law can work – but only if organisational shortcomings are addressed

As things stand, hospital patients in England have no legal right to a second medical opinion. But that could soon change, as a campaign to give patients formal entitlement to an urgent second opinion is gathering momentum and gaining support from key figures, including those in government as well as…

The Conversation · Sep 7, 2023