England warn rebels that joining rugby breakaway would end Test careers

Plans afoot for global league with eight franchise teams But RFU insists anyone who signs up won’t be in Test side Steve Borthwick’s ailing national side could be decimated by England players ...

World - The Guardian - 6 hours ago

'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.

Pitch in third Test ‘will only get worse’, warns England’s Jamie Smith

Wicketkeeper says sweep shot is ‘near on impossible’ Sajid Khan: ‘Wickets don’t get given to you here’ Jamie Smith said the third Test, and with it the series, “will be decided by small margins” ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

Minnesota man convicted of murdering girlfriend after warning she would end up like Gabby Petito

Minnesota jurors on Thursday convicted a man for murdering his girlfriend after he'd warned she could end up like Gabby Petito, the vlogger who in 2021 was also slain by her boyfriend.

New Zealand 0-14 Australia: women’s rugby league Test – as it happened

Jillaroos take a first step to banishing their demons as the Kiwi Ferns are held scoreless for the first time in a women’s rugby league Test. 6 mins: Silky hands get the Kiwi Ferns to within ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

New Zealand 10-22 Australia: men’s rugby league Test – as it happened

Zac Lomax ran in two of the Kangaroos’ four tries to spare his teammates’ blushes in a bruising encounter against the Kiwis. 2nd minute: Isaah Yeo and Angus Crichton lead the early charges but ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

William's rugby skills tested on South African township visit

The Prince of Wales has been playing rugby on a visit to a township outside Cape Town.

Rugby league’s 2025 Ashes series makes late switch to England’s shores

Australian officials revived interest in first tour since 2003 One of three Tests expected to take place in London The reigning world champions, Australia, look set to tour England for the first ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

England 22-24 New Zealand: Autumn Nations Series rugby union – live

All Blacks visit Twickenham for this 3.10pm GMT kick-off Sign up for The Breakdown newsletter | And email Lee 4 mins. The home side are working some phases before Martin can’t grasp a pass ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

England 37-42 Australia: Autumn Nations Series rugby union – live reaction

Max Jorgenson dived over to steal victory for the Wallabies in a classic at Twickenham. Marcus Smith send the ball skywards and deep, the Wallabies deal with it sensibly.. Meanwhile, at the ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

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.

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 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?

Uncapped Bouchier and Kemp in England Test squad

Maia Bouchier and Freya Kemp could make their Test debuts after being included in the squad for England's tour of South Africa.

Lavelle, Gotham top Thorns, end Sinclair's career

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'Inevitable' England would 'plateau' says Stanway

Bayern Munich midfielder Georgia Stanway says it is "inevitable" England would "plateau at some point" having raised expectations.

RFU warned schools crisis risks rugby becoming a ‘declining minority sport’

Changes urged over damaging fall in participation levels Fears over head injuries and image problem highlighted The Rugby Football Union has been warned it is facing an existential crisis and ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

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.

England’s universities regulator warns of worsening financial outlook

‘Bold’ action required to stop higher education institutions falling into insolvency, says Office for Students

World - Financial Times - 23 hours ago

Trump’s Tariff Plans Would Fuel Inflation, Janet Yellen Will Warn

The Treasury secretary criticized former President Donald J. Trump’s economic proposals in a speech.

Business - The New York Times - October 17

Ranieri: 'Fate' said I would finish career at Roma

Claudio Ranieri has described his return to Roma as "fate" after the Italian coach was appointed as head coach of the Serie A club for a third time.

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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

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

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

Pakistan spinners humble England for first win in seven Tests to level series

Pakistan 366 and 221; England 291 and 144 Stokes and Carse go down swinging in 152-run defeat England’s already remote chance of turning the second Test their way evaporated on a steamy Friday ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

Pakistan v England: hosts 73-3 at stumps after England bowled out for 273 on day one – live reaction

Live updates, play starting at 6am BST in Rawalpindi Read the latest edition of The Spin | And email Tanya 1st over: England 1-0 (Crawley 0, Duckett 0) Sajid Khan to start the Test with ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

Pakistan v England: third men’s cricket Test, day two – as it happened

Pakistan rallied to take a 77-run lead with Saud Shakeel scoring 134, before England slumped to 24-3 at stumps. 26th over: Pakistan 81-3 (Shan 18, Saud 22) Saud cuts Bashir very nicely for four. ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

Pakistan beat England in third Test to seal series victory – as it happened

Pakistan quickly racked up the 36 runs required to complete a 2-1 series victory after England crashed to 112 all out in Rawalpindi. 15th over: England 47-3 (Root 13, Brook 18) Sajid Khan rattles ...

World - The Guardian - October 26

Bethell earns first England Test call-up for NZ tour

England call all-rounder Jacob Bethell into the Test squad for the first time for the series in New Zealand.

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.

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