No excuses: coach says Wallabies are a work in progress Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt says his weary charges must man up rather than seek excuses after falling to humble Italy in a new low for Australian rugby. AAP · Nov 9, 2025
Injured Marc Guehi set to miss England camp in major blow to Thomas Tuchel’s side The defender ‘can’t even walk’ after sustaining a heavy bone bruise against AZ Alkmaar on Thursday The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2025
Britain’s Cameron Mason finishes fifth in thrilling cyclo-cross European Championships race Mason finished four seconds behind winner Toon Aerts in a nail-biting end to the elite men’s race The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2025
New Zealand beat Samoa 36-14 to win Pacific Championships Sunday’s triumph marked the perfect send-off for Kiwi veteran Kieran Foran and made a statement ahead of next year’s World Cup The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2025
Anthony Barry helping forge England ‘brotherhood’ in quest for World Cup glory The trusted deputy of boss Thomas Tuchel wants to end 60 years of hurt in North America next summer. The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2025
Anthony Barry: ‘The England jersey should feel like a cape, not body armour’ The assistant coach is using psychological, tactical and physical profiling to help Thomas Tuchel give his England team an edge at the World Cup The Guardian - UK · Nov 9, 2025
Kiwis a sleeping giant no more as Foran exits a winner New Zealand have beaten Samoa 36-14 to win the Pacific Cup, proving they remain every bit a challenger to Australia for the 2026 Rugby League World Cup. AAP · Nov 9, 2025
Jillaroos show their class to defend Pacific Cup Australia have beaten New Zealand 40-8 in the Pacific Cup final, showing the rest of the globe they have some catching up to do before the 2026 World Cup. AAP · Nov 9, 2025
Cook Islands smash South Africa, book World Cup ticket Cook Islands have booked their spot in a fourth Rugby League World Cup, turning it on to beat South Africa 58-6 in Sydney. AAP · Nov 9, 2025
Is it better to be occasionally brilliant or consistently good? Ask the Wallabies Australia show flashes of greatness, but costly lapses challenge the idea of a revival. They need to find their rhythm The Guardian - AU · Nov 8, 2025
Saipan filmmaker told he was going to ‘open old wounds’ The producer of the movie Saipan was told he was ‘mad’ to work on a film about the Irish team at the 2002 World Cup. Evening Standard · Nov 8, 2025
England survive Fiji fright – but improvements required as All Blacks loom England 38-18 Fiji: Home sides’ bench was again to the fore as they saw off talented opponents to extend their winning run The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2025
France v South Africa live: 14-man Springboks notch remarkable win in heavyweight grudge match France 17-32 South Africa: Two years on from a captivating World Cup quarter-final, the Springboks beat Les Bleus once again despite Lood de Jager red card The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2025
Australia deliver brutal reminder to England as Walsh seals Ashes sweep Australia scored five tries in an emphatic 30-8 win against England in the third Ashes Test in Leeds The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2025 England 38-18 Fiji: Autumn Nations Series rugby union – as it happened England survived a tricky first half to deliver a comfortable win at Allianz Twickenham
FourFourTwo · Nov 8, 2025 ‘Glenn Hoddle is a prick. Terry Venables warned me "Hoddle will try to make a name for himself" – he said it was because of my drinking, but six other players were out until 6am’ Paul Gascoigne speaks exclusively to FourFourTwo on his 1998 World Cup snub Paul Gascoigne recalls to FourFourTwo how he reacted after being snubbed for the 1998 World Cup
The Guardian - US · Nov 8, 2025 Zohran Mamdani has upended US politics. Now he should take on Fifa New York’s mayor-elect has taken on powerful institutions. With the World Cup taking place in his city, he should challenge Fifa next
Sports Illustrated · Nov 8, 2025 Gilberto Mora Makes Huge Mexico World Cup Prediction The 17-year-old talent wants to draw inspiration from one of his country’s all-time greats.
FourFourTwo · Nov 8, 2025 ‘I don’t remember it, but he’s always been an inspiration. Having a family member who won the World Cup has always been a great honour’ James McAtee on the sporting excellence that runs in his family James McAtee’s great uncle was an England legend
The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2025 England are in right shape for Chandler Cunningham-South to seize No 8 chance The Harlequins man will have a new role against Fiji in a side likely to deploy a similar gameplan to that which felled Australia
AAP · Nov 8, 2025 Missing piece: Why ex-Wallaroo is now a Kiwi Fern Shanice Parker is the daughter of a Jillaroos World Cup player, but meeting her biological father as a teenager has prompted her to represent New Zealand.
Sports Illustrated · Nov 7, 2025 Why Pochettino Left Pulisic, McKennie, Other USMNT Stars Out of November Squad The 2026 World Cup is fast approaching as players look to cement a spot on the roster.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2025 Revitalised England ready to reveal new attacking dimension against Fiji With Marcus Smith at full-back and a highly mobile back five in the pack, Steve Borthwick could play with the handbrake fully off
The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2025 Tuchel wants Bellingham’s fire so long as England’s ace leaves his ego at door The Real Madrid midfielder is part of an attack-minded squad but the manager will be watching him carefully
The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2025 Tuchel open to staying as England manager regardless of World Cup fate A ‘re-energised’ Thomas Tuchel said context was everything at the 2026 World Cup and added: ‘Fans will understand if we go out with pride’