Could new Nations Championship transform Test rugby? The jury is out There is logic to the fresh international format, due to launch next year, but glaring issues and logistical challenges too The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2025
Golden Goal: Jude Bellingham for England v Slovakia (2024) Bellingham’s dramatic 95th-minute bicycle kick prompted an unfettered outpouring of emotion for England fans The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2025
Football quiz: test your recall of World Cup qualifying shocks and drama Late winners, controversies and England embarrassment all feature in this World Cup-themed quiz The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2025
Mark Wood declared fit for first Ashes Test as England seamers ‘lick their lips’ at surface Mark Wood is fully fit and available for selection in the first Ashes Test, having come through an extended spell of bowling at full pace in the Perth Stadium nets The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2025
Brickbat: Road to Nowhere Residents of Horsham Close in Banbury, England, say their road hasn't been completely resurfaced since it was built back in… The post Brickbat: Road to Nowhere appeared first on Reason.com. Reason · Nov 18, 2025
‘Absolutely rapid’ Mark Wood hands England boost before Ashes opener There is renewed optimism in the camp that the quickest bowler in the country could be ready for Friday’s Perth opener The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2025
Mark Wood ‘absolutely rapid’ in England nets boost ahead of first Ashes Test There is renewed optimism in the camp that the quickest bowler in the country could be ready for what is expected to be a fast and furious surface. The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2025
Ashes is all about heroes and villains: Alex Carey Alex Carey says Ashes cricket is all about heroes and villains as he braces to face England just two years after his controversial stumping of Jonny Bairstow. AAP · Nov 18, 2025
‘I’m praying for them’: Why England’s Ashes may hinge on Perth opener INTERVIEW: ‘If you go 1-0 down in Australia, you’re generally toast,’ explains Ashes winner Chris Tremlett as England aim to win down under for the first time since 2011. By Richard Edwards The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2025
Cold Arctic air and wet weather to bring icy patches to UK The Met Office has issued multiple yellow weather warnings for snow and ice affecting parts of Scotland and northern England from Monday to Thursday. Evening Standard · Nov 18, 2025
European wildcats could be seen again in England for first time in 100 years Two-year study finds area of woodland in Devon to be ideal habitat to support a controlled release of the creatures The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2025
England speedster back bowling after injury scare Days after suffering hamstring tightness during a warm-up game, England paceman Mark Wood has had an extended bowl in the Perth Stadium nets. AAP · Nov 18, 2025
World Cup winner to be voice of Heathrow Airport this Christmas Ellie Kildunne, who won the Rugby World Cup with England this autumn, will tell passengers that "the world feels a little brighter at Christmas" The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2025
The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2025 Wildcats could make a return to woodlands in south-west England Wildcats, historically referred to as ‘woodcats’ due to their strong presence in woodlands, are Britain’s only remaining native cat species and are ‘critically endangered’
The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2025 Jarrod Bowen ready to rival Phil Foden and Cole Palmer for World Cup spot Bowen is trying to give England manager Thomas Tuchel a selection headache for next summer
Evening Standard · Nov 17, 2025 Thomas Tuchel reveals plan to visit Trent Alexander-Arnold as Real Madrid star loses England place Full-back has struggled with injury this season
The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2025 Tuchel says ex-Liverpool star ‘a tiny bit ahead’ of Alexander-Arnold in England pecking order IN FULL
The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2025 Thomas Tuchel to contact every overlooked England player with World Cup advice Clarity has been key in the German’s reign and something he will provide to those on the fringes during the four months between now and March’s camp.
The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2025 The awkward conversation Thomas Tuchel must have with Trent Alexander-Arnold Trent Alexander-Arnold is well down the England right-back pecking order and the Real Madrid star may need to brace for bad news
The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2025 Tuchel will visit Alexander-Arnold to explain how he can earn England recall The Real Madrid right-back faces fresh competition from Jarell Quansah, who made his England debut in the 2-0 win against Albania on Sunday
The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2025 Tuchel knows perfection is an illusion but England have reasons to dream The team’s qualifying record is impressive but not as important as their burgeoning confidence and momentum
The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2025 Bazball faces its ultimate test as England eye golden Ashes chance England have a clearly defined identity and optimism, but still need to compete in a manner that earns Australia’s respect
The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2025 Fraser Dingwall reveals secret behind thriving Ollie Lawrence partnership Dingwall and Lawrence are beginning to form a hugely effective centre pairing, with both impressing in the weekend win over the All Blacks
Evening Standard · Nov 17, 2025 Manchester United suffer transfer blow as Nottingham Forest make Elliot Anderson decision England midfielder is also linked with a move to former club Newcastle ahead of the January transfer window