Pink-ball wizard: batters on facing ‘devastating weapon’ Mitchell Starc Dawid Malan ‘smiles at the memory’ of taking on Australia’s relentless fast bowler under the lights The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2025
Hosts Australia to face New Zealand in Rugby World Cup pool as England draw Wales Australia will face the All Blacks while England were drawn with Wales and Ireland with Scotland in the 2027 Rugby World Cup pools The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2025
All Blacks meet hosts Australia in mouthwatering clash as England face Wales at 2027 Rugby World Cup Ireland will take on Scotland in the pool stage while reigning champions South Africa could meet New Zealand in the quarter-finals The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2025
Shocking Number of People Leaving England's A&E Without Being Treated Triples in Six Years The number of patients who walk out of England's A&E increased in 2025 compared to 2019. International Business Times UK · Dec 3, 2025
South Africa’s route to Rugby World Cup 2027 final after draw The defending champions are hot favourites and are seeking a third triumph in a row The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2025
Rugby World Cup draw in full: England to face Wales after avoiding 'pool of death' Australia to meet New Zealand as Steve Borthwick’s side learn opponents Evening Standard · Dec 3, 2025
England’s route to Rugby World Cup 2027 final after learning pool opponents in draw Steve Borthwick’s side have won 11 matches in a row and are growing in confidence as they enter 2026 The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2025
England to face Wales in group stage at 2027 Men’s Rugby World Cup Ireland and Scotland and hosts Australia and New Zealand were also drawn together. The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2025
Ben Stokes sends message to Shoaib Bashir after Ashes snub Will Jacks has got the nod over Shoaib Bashir for the second Ashes Test in Brisbane The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2025
Gary Lineker’s The Rest is Football Podcast takes to Netflix for 2026 World Cup The former England striker’s podcast will be joining the streaming service next year. Evening Standard · Dec 3, 2025
Bashir is ‘England’s No 1 spinner’ despite exclusion from Ashes Test, says Stokes Shoaib Bashir has been reassured that he remains England’s first-pick spinner, despite Will Jacks being selected instead for the second Ashes Test The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2025
Ben Stokes admits Robin Smith’s death just days after England Ashes squad visit ‘hits harder’ Former England batter Robin Smith passed away earlier this week at the age of 62 The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2025
Jacks gives England tactical shift for Gabba: Stokes England captain Ben Stokes insists the all-round talents of Will Jacks will suit the Gabba as he rejects suggestions his bowlers are already fatigued. AAP · Dec 3, 2025
The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2025 Rugby World Cup 2027 draw live: England, Springboks, All Blacks and more find out opponents The Springboks eye a third successive triumph, with 24 teams finding out their fate for the largest World Cup ever in Australia in 2027
The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2025 Challenges lie ahead in day-night Test but England have what it takes to shock Australia Even Steve Smith has struggled under lights and the selection of Will Jacks is the right approach by the tourists
International Business Times UK · Dec 3, 2025 Laura Woods Collapse: What Happened Off-Air and the Update Everyone Is Asking — How Is She Now? Laura Woods collapsed live on ITV during England coverage. Here's what happened off-air and the latest confirmed update on her condition.
The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2025 Wednesday’s briefing: Haaland brings up hundred and England end 2025 with win Cristian Romero salvaged a point for Tottenham with a stoppage-time overhead kick in a 2-2 draw at Newcastle.
The Conversation · Dec 3, 2025 Like night and day: why Test cricket changes so much under lights Cricket’s first Test match was played between Australia and England in 1877.
Evening Standard · Dec 3, 2025 England 2-0 Ghana: Lionesses round off year with easy victory European champions crowned off top year with comfortable win
The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2025 Numbers leaving A&E without treatment triples in six years Sharp rise in waiting times has led to ‘shocking’ rise in untreated patients leaving NHS emergency departments in England, data shows
The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2025 Two in five teenagers in England and Wales ‘abused’ in intimate relationships Survey of 11,000 13- to 17-year-olds says emotional and physical abuse includes control, pressure or violence
Evening Standard · Dec 3, 2025 Joe Marler reveals he thought he would have to pay for Celebrity Traitors role The former England rugby star made it to the final of the BBC show earlier this year.
AAP · Dec 2, 2025 Bears land two more NRL expats after English gap year Perth have signed forwards Luke Smith and Emarly Bitungane for their maiden NRL season, after the pair debuted in Australia in 2025 before moving to England.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2025 Rape victims in England and Wales to be protected from ‘serial liar’ trope in legal shake-up Exclusive: New laws will also curb questioning and aim to stop complainants being discredited over previous reports