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Wales’ George North says pre-World Cup ‘vibe’ different from dismal Six Nations

Wales’ World Cup warm-up schedule starts against England in Cardiff.

The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2023

Childcare sector in England must not become ‘playground for private equity’, experts say

Exclusive: Increasing involvement of investment funds could leave nursery places at risk

The Guardian - UK · Aug 4, 2023

How lockdown may have provided ‘cover’ for deadly child abuse in England

Sentencing of stepfather of Jacob Crouch for boy’s murder is latest case from first year of Covid-19

The Guardian - UK · Aug 4, 2023

Can England break cycle of World Cup shocks or will underdogs continue to thrive?

The Women’s World Cup 2023 has been full of upsets, with favourites knocked out ahead of the last 16

The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2023

England seek Netball World Cup revenge in semi-final against New Zealand

The rematch in Cape Town will be an intriguing contest built on a loveless history between the two sides

The Guardian - UK · Aug 4, 2023

Warren Gatland hails Leigh Halfpenny’s professionalism ahead of 100th Wales cap

Halfpenny will reach a century of caps for Wales in the World Cup warm-up clash against England.

The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2023

Gareth Southgate understands criticism of Jordan Henderson following Saudi move

Henderson’s move to the Saudi Pro League came under scrutiny due to his long-time support for the LGBT+ community and Rainbow Laces campaign.

The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2023

Japan joy, Germany dejection: Women’s World Cup power rankings

We rank the teams after a compelling group stage characterised by shocks and emerging stars, from Miyazawa to Caicedo and Dumornay

The Guardian - UK · Aug 4, 2023

England's Alex Hales announces international retirement at 34

NEW DELHI: England batter Alex Hales on Friday announced his retirement from international cricket at the age of 34, bringing an end to a controversial career. Hales, a right-hand batter, had represented England in 11 Test matches, 70 one-day internationals (ODIs) and 75 Twenty20 (T20) matches.

The Times of India · Aug 4, 2023

England’s Alex Hales retires from international cricket with immediate effect

England batsman Alex Hales retires from international cricket, his last impact innings being a brutal 86 in T20 World Cup 2022 semifinal. He scored 2,419 runs in 70 ODIs, 2,074 runs in 75 T20Is and 573 runs in 11 Tests. His last game for England was winning the T20 World…

The Hindu · Aug 4, 2023