Borthwick’s England face All Blacks test in fixture that still stirs the soul

Borthwick’s England face All Blacks test in fixture that still stirs the soul | Robert Kitson

The visit of New Zealand to Twickenham is always special regardless of changes to stadium names or rules. For those who, for some strange reason, only watch international rugby much has changed ...

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Steve Borthwick opts for continuity but wants fast and furious England | Robert Kitson

The head coach has made just four starting changes against New Zealand and has picked a forward-centric bench. Far-reaching implications, pivotal decisions, an expectant nation. But let’s not dwell ...

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Borthwick struggles to cast off shadow of uncertainty after coaching exits | Robert Kitson

Coach could have done with drawing a line under staffing reshuffle but his backroom team still remains up in the air. At first glance it was a low-key sort of day at the stadium formerly known as ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

All Blacks Test sets tone for England mission to crack elite

England aim to prove they belong in the highest echelons of the Test game this autumn. The All Blacks are a tantalising first encounter.

Barrett says Marler's haka jibe has 'loaded the gun'

New Zealand captain Scott Barrett says England prop Joe Marler has "loaded the gun" after his controversial call for the All Blacks haka to be scrapped.

Marler left England camp for personal reasons before post criticising haka

Prop calls for haka to be ‘binned’ before deleting post Post has provoked fierce backlash in New Zealand Joe Marler left the England camp preparing for the autumn internationals opener, against ...

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Test is 'still level', says England spinner Ahmed

England leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed says the third and deciding Test in Pakistan is "still level" despite the tourists losing three wickets late on the second day.

England's Slade and Spencer start against All Blacks

Centre Henry Slade will resume his starting role in England's midfield against New Zealand on Saturday despite playing only 54 minutes of club rugby this season.

Tom Curry set to return at Twickenham as England look to surprise All Blacks

Flanker back after hip injury jeopardised career Curry says home side focusing on the breakdown England have already sprung one early surprise as they prepare to welcome New Zealand to a packed ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Pakistan’s late wickets leave England facing tall order in second Test

Day three: Pakistan 366 & 221; England 291 & 36-2 England openers out cheaply; side need 261 more to win For all the chaos that preceded this game Pakistan find themselves in control. It is not ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

All-rounder Jacob Bethell called up for England’s Test tour of New Zealand

Warwickshire player’s first time in Test squad Wicketkeeper-batter Jamie Smith will miss tour The England Men’s selection panel has named a 16-player squad for the three-match Test tour of New ...

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Borthwick waits on key players’ fitness for England’s Autumn Nations Series

No 9 Alex Mitchell likely to be out for several more weeks Upbeat news from Sale on Tom Curry and George Ford England are still awaiting news on the availability of key individuals as the head ...

World - The Guardian - October 15

Borthwick names 17 England players given RFU deals

England head coach Steve Borthwick names a group of 17 players who will receive English rugby’s first Enhanced Elite Player Squad contracts.

Borthwick backs ‘energised’ Henry Slade to sparkle on England return

Slade selected at outside-centre against New Zealand Ben Spencer to make first England start on Saturday Steve Borthwick has insisted he is not taking a risk by selecting Henry Slade to face the ...

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England captain George admits Marler’s haka jibe might fire up All Blacks

George reveals England planning reponse to war dance ‘I guess he’s sort of prodded the bear a little bit’ Jamie George has admitted Joe Marler might have poked the bear with his criticism of ...

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England spun to defeat in second Pakistan Test

England are spun out by Pakistan to lose the second Test by 152 runs, setting up a series decider in Rawalpindi next week.

England aim to be ruthless in tough autumn Tests

England play the first of their four autumn internationals against New Zealand on Saturday, so how is the team shaping up and who are they playing?

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All The Black Ops 6 Multiplayer Maps At Launch

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Suit up Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 launches on October 25, and the game's multiplayer mode will have a roster of more than 20 operators to choose from at launch. This includes 12 soldiers from ...

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All The Black Ops 6 Modes At Launch

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 officially releases on October 25, delivering 16 brand-new multiplayer maps, Treyarch's new omnimovement system, and a wide variety of game modes to play. There are ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 16

Barrett starts at 10 for All Blacks at Twickenham

Beauden Barrett has been picked ahead of Damian McKenzie at fly-half for New Zealand’s meeting with England on Saturday.

The 'special feeling' created by beating All Blacks

Former England centre Brad Barritt recalls the "special feeling" of beating New Zealand at Twickenham in 2012.

Warner offers to end Test retirement to face India

Former Australia opener David Warner says he is available to come out of Test retirement for the upcoming series against India.

The English county facing the biggest financial ‘black hole’

Even in relatively prosperous Hampshire, the cost of providing social care is swallowing up funding for everything else

Business - Financial Times - October 22

Hosts England to face USA in World Cup opener

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OpenAI Chatbot Passes Bias Tests, But Users Should Still be Watchful

The data that shapes how an AI responds can contain unseen biases, so the AI market leader has been checking ChatGPT, and says it may be more neutral that humans.

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Floods recovery ‘test case’ leaves millions still in tents

Debt-burdened Pakistan becomes an example of how not to tackle the massive rebuild from extreme climate events

World - Financial Times - October 22

England confidence in stark contrast to turmoil of Pakistan for second Test | Simon Burnton

Opprobrium swirls around ever-changing host side but England hope to ride Multan momentum to series win. An already extraordinary Test series continues to surprise, even when no cricket is being ...

World - The Guardian - October 13

Pakistan roll the dice and gamble on spin trio for second Test with England

Hosts drop regulars and bring in veteran spinners in the hope the Multan pitch used last week will turn this time . “There is no change in the approach,” insisted Azhar Mahmood, Pakistan’s ...

World - The Guardian - October 14

Pakistan v England: second men’s cricket Test, day one – live

Over-by-over updates from Multan Cricket Stadium Get in touch! Email your thoughts to Taha 1st over: Pakistan 1-0 (Shafique 1, Saim 0) With Woakes and Atkinson rested, Matthew Potts takes ...

World - The Guardian - October 15

Pakistan v England: second men’s cricket Test, day two – live

Cook latest England player inducted to ICC hall of fame Read our cricket newsletter, The Spin | And mail Daniel 91st over: Pakistan 259-5 (Rizwan 37, Salman 5) Carse has one slip, a gully ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

Pakistan v England: second men’s cricket Test, day three – live

Tourists chasing 297 to win on third day in Multan Read the latest edition of The Spin | Email Jim 56th over: England 246-6 (Smith 17, Carse 3) . Carse is not out As you were, outside the ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

'England win would be better than records of first Test'

Completing a daunting chase to win the second Test in Pakistan would be a bigger achievement that the run-filled victory in the first, according to England assistant coach Paul Collingwood.

Pakistan beat England by 152 runs to level series: second cricket Test, day four – live

Tourists skittled out on the fourth morning in Multan South Africa stun holders Australia | And mail Daniel “Is it time for a reprise of the Stokes/Leach partnership?” . They’ll need ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

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