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Marcus Smith set for World Cup spot with Steve Borthwick keen on fly-half depth

Owen Farrell and George Ford are also expected to be in England’s 33-man squad when it is announced on Monday.

The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2023

Zak Crawley explains how doomed Australia tour helped him become ‘unlikely’ Ashes hero

Zak Crawley says his standout innings in Sydney during the last Ashes series in Australia gave him the confidence to take on the world’s best attack this summer - but admits even he did not think he would end up England’s leading run-scorer.

Evening Standard · Aug 3, 2023

Jonny Bairstow ready for next test after ankle ‘held up really well’ in Ashes

A freak accident a year ago left Bairstow with three fractures, ligament damage and a dislocated ankle.

The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2023

Bumrah should take a call on his workload: Glenn McGrath

Glenn McGrath, Australian pace bowling great, is happy India has produced a battery of fast bowlers. He defends India's tactics of using spin-oriented pitches for home matches. McGrath believes shoehorned schedules are taking a toll on fast bowlers, and suggests Jasprit Bumrah reduce his workload to increase longevity. On Ashes,…

The Hindu · Aug 3, 2023

Newcastle agree deal to sign full-back Tino Livramento from Southampton

Fee worth close to £40m has been mooted for the England Under-21 player, with Chelsea in line to benefit from a sell-on clause fee inserted when they sold the player in 2021

The Guardian - UK · Aug 3, 2023

Wales vs England: Kick-off time, TV channel, team news, lineups, venue, odds today

Preparation for the Rugby World Cup ramps up today with England taking on Wales in Cardiff.

Evening Standard · Aug 3, 2023

Warren Gatland vows struggling Wales will do ‘something special’ at World Cup

Wales launch their World Cup warm-up schedule against England.

The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2023

Major European capital slips out of Fortune Global 500's top 5 cities for the first time in five years

England's capital, which is among Europe’s largest cities by population and is also Britain’s business hub, slipped to eighth position this year.

Fortune · Aug 3, 2023

'Bazball against Ashwin, Jadeja and Axar will be fascinating': Former England captain Nasser Hussain

NEW DELHI: Former England captain Nasser Hussain has pointed out that the upcoming tour of India will present the next major challenge to England's "Bazball" tactic.

The Times of India · Aug 3, 2023

Bank of England rate hike adds £24 a month onto average tracker mortgage payment

Mortgage holders on tracker deals face nearly £24 per month being added to their payments, on average, following the latest Bank of England base…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 3, 2023