Public could receive hundreds of millions as water firms face sewage lawsuit Class action legal claim on behalf of 20 million householders in England and Wales could top £800m in compensation The Guardian - UK · Aug 8, 2023
Handré Pollard and Lukhanyo Am out of injury-hit South Africa World Cup squad The world champions, South Africa, will have to launch the defence of their title in France without a clutch of high-profile players The Guardian - UK · Aug 8, 2023
Clive Rowlands obituary Welsh rugby player, captain and coach nicknamed Top Cat who went on to manage the national team The Guardian - UK · Aug 8, 2023
Rugby World Cup 2023 squad guide: Players, fixtures and more With the tournament drawing closer, teams have begun announcing their 33-man squads The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2023
Police will take no further action regarding MP’s leaflet on Traveller sites Wales Secretary David TC Davies had defended the leaflet. The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2023
Joe Roberts could make Wales debut in next World Cup warm-up clash with England Wales head to Twickenham on the back of an impressive 20-9 victory in Cardiff. The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2023
A 4,500-star experience: UK’s best stargazing and dark sky places When you “gaze up at the night sky”, you “can’t help but feel small” before the “grand abyss of the universe that lies beyond”, said Ethan Siegel on Big Think. While nearly all of them are “invisible to our eyes”, our “observable” universe, extending “tens of billions of light years… The Week · Aug 8, 2023
Henpocalypse! — release date, cast, plot, trailer, interviews and all about the new comedy Henpocalypse! is a BBC2 comedy that follows a hen party in Wales interrupted by the apocalypse. WhatToWatch · Aug 8, 2023
‘Fittest-ever’ Vunipola can give England World Cup power, says Steve Borthwick Billy Vunipola is ‘very close’ to facing Wales after being out since April while Owen Farrell said: ‘If we’re under the radar, we’ll use it to our advantage’ The Guardian - UK · Aug 7, 2023
Alex King warns Wales to watch out for ‘hurting’ England The World Cup countdown continues at Twickenham on Saturday with Steve Borthwick’s side out for revenge. The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2023
National Youth Orchestra of Wales/Rizzi review – drama, history and humanity The NYOW’s four-concert tour culminated in this evocative performance, which found the players in peak performance mode and revelling in it The Guardian - UK · Aug 7, 2023
Police in England and Wales will pilot project to shift sexism and misogyny Exclusive: Behavioural scientist will lead initiative using similar methods to anti-smoking campaign The Guardian - UK · Aug 7, 2023
Rugby World Cup 2023: Fixtures, full schedule and how to watch on TV Everything you need to know ahead of the men’s tournament The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2023
England announce Rugby World Cup squad with Slade and Dombrandt axed Henry Slade has been left out of England’s World Cup squad with Steve Borthwick also omitting Alex Dombrandt and Joe Cokanasiga from his final 33 The Guardian - UK · Aug 7, 2023
Evening Standard · Aug 6, 2023 Mako Vunipola to miss Rugby World Cup after failing to overcome back injury Mako Vunipola will miss the Rugby World Cup after failing to beat his back injury in time to go to France with England.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 6, 2023 Prison lawyers warn more will quit if legal aid fees not raised in England and Wales Exclusive: 74% of prison lawyers surveyed do not anticipate doing the work in three years’ time
The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2023 Warren Gatland says Wales players ‘desperate to perform’ to make World Cup squad The race for World Cup squad places has gathered pace after Wales’ impressive win.
T3 · Aug 6, 2023 Campers go wild on Dartmoor after the court sides with outdoor sleepers Wild camping is legal on Dartmoor once more – but the short-lived ban has given the battle for better access to the outdoors a massive boost
The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2023 Three players who boosted their World Cup hopes as England toiled against Wales Lewis Ludlam, Joe Marchant and Joe Cokanasiga were rare bright spots for Steve Borthwick’s side.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 6, 2023 England hopefuls fluff their lines. Steve Borthwick needs a new script Wales have some wind in their sails after Cardiff victory but time is running out for visitors to find a winning formula
The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2023 Father and son seek help to beat boxing challenge for mental health charity George Thompson took his own life in 2021 and his family now want to raise awareness around men’s mental health.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 5, 2023 Steve Borthwick rues England’s ‘missed opportunities’ in defeat by Wales ‘We will start to sharpen up over the next few weeks,’ insisted the England head coach as he blamed the 20-9 loss on a lack of attacking ruthlessness
Evening Standard · Aug 5, 2023 Steve Borthwick looks ahead after England defeat as World Cup squad finalised Steve Borthwick admitted England have to find a killer instinct, and fast, in the wake of their 20-9 defeat by Wales in Cardiff.
The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2023 I will reflect – Steve Borthwick left pondering World Cup squad after Wales loss The England boss will announce his World Cup party on Monday.
Evening Standard · Aug 5, 2023 England player ratings vs Wales: Joe Cokanasiga struggles as errors strewn across the squad England slipped to a two-try opening World Cup warm-up loss to Wales in Cardiff.