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Better Ireland still seeking answers after vital win

Seeking a response to defeat by the All Blacks seven days prior, Ireland's victory over Argentina answers some questions while presenting a few more.

Strike threat puts focus on Northern Ireland’s ailing health system

With the UK’s worst waiting times, hospitals have become a ground zero in region’s battle to balance the budget

World - Financial Times - 23 hours ago

A Local’s Guide to Cornwall, England

Locals recommend the area’s best pies, wild gardens and coastal footpaths.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 28

Northern Irish man jailed for life after abusing at least 70 children online

Investigation into ‘horrific’ case of Alexander McCartney, who drove one girl to suicide, was one of the biggest into catfishing in the world. A man from Northern Ireland who abused at least 70 ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

Will Jordan try helps New Zealand pull away as Ireland’s home run fizzles out

Autumn Nations Series: Ireland 13-23 New Zealand Ireland beaten at home for first time since Feb 2021 By kick-off here at a packed Lansdowne Road a steady flow of traffic had done a drive-by of ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

Andy Farrell urges Ireland to ‘get back on the horse’ after All Blacks setback

New Zealand cruise to 23-13 win at the Aviva Stadium Farrell: ‘We trained well but didn’t manage the game’ Hardly any great surprise that the Ireland changing room had all the gaiety of a grave ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

Disposable vapes to be banned in England and Wales

Ministers vow to end ‘throwaway culture’ after e-cigarettes soar in popularity among young people

Business - Financial Times - October 24

Is Smith England's next number three?

Jamie Smith is proving to be England's man for a crisis, while Ollie Pope is struggling to avoid a crisis of his own, writes Stephan Shemilt.

England spun to series defeat in Pakistan

England are spun to a feeble defeat before lunch on the third day of the final Test to give resurgent Pakistan a 2-1 series win.

Mistakes remain but England friendlies valuable

After edging out South Africa in a friendly, manager Sarina Wiegman says "football is a game of mistakes" and England want to have "as few of them as possible".

Marler retires from England 'dream bubble'

England prop Joe Marler retires from international rugby having won 95 caps.

Will Lawrence switch improve England's attack?

England hope switching Ollie Lawrence to outside centre against Australia will enable the Bath star to bring his ball-carrying power to the fore on Saturday.

Review of England's defeat by Australia 'brutal'

England's review of their last-gasp defeat by Australia was "brutal" but exactly what the squad needed, says wing Ollie Sleightholme.

Palmer 'frustrated' by lack of England opportunity

Cole Palmer has said that he was "frustrated" by the lack of opportunities given to him with England during the country's run to the final of Euro 2024.

Sports - ESPN - 4 days ago

England's Kane benched vs. Greece; Watkins in

England captain Harry Kane has been left on the bench for Thursday's UEFA Nations League clash against Greece, with Ollie Watkins taking his place in the starting lineup.

Sports - ESPN - 3 days ago

‘No complaints’: England’s McCullum unfazed by Pakistan’s pitch tactic

Hosts opted to re-use pitch in Multan after first Test loss PCB wants turning surface for Rawalpindi decider Brendon McCullum may believe that only Superman could have saved England from defeat ...

World - The Guardian - October 19

Tuchel 'exciting' appointment for England - Focus pundits

Football Focus pundits Leon Osman and Fara Williams discuss the appointment of "proven winner" Thomas Tuchel as new England manager.

Ban smacking in England now, says children’s commissioner

Rachel de Souza makes strongest intervention yet as three relatives go on trial for murder of Sara Sharif, the 10-year-old who allegedly suffered two years of abuse by her father. Ministers must ...

World - The Guardian - October 19

Pakistan spinners show England’s fallibility and fatalism with the bat

Perhaps for the first time under Brendon McCullum, belief slightly drained away during moonshot run chase in Multan. It was a pretty good week for fans outside of cricket’s so-called Big Three. In ...

World - The Guardian - October 20

The funding crisis threatening England’s special needs education

Cost of specialist school places is placing huge financial strain on cash-strapped councils

World - Financial Times - October 21

Livingstone to captain England with Buttler ruled out

All-rounder Liam Livingstone will captain England during their white-ball tour of the West Indies after Jos Buttler suffers a setback in his recovery from a calf injury.

How much will it cost to fix the NHS in England?

Latest data pinpoint the financial strain on the health service ahead of the Budget

Business - Financial Times - October 21

Hosts England to face USA in World Cup opener

England will play USA in the opening match of the Women's 2025 Rugby World Cup at Sunderland's Stadium of Light on 22 August.

Water regulator signals further increase to bills in England

Companies pushing for prices to increase by up to 84% on top of inflation over next 5 years to boost investment

Business - Financial Times - October 22

Return to Rawalpindi evokes memories for England of ‘mega win’

Pakistan are in flux while the tourists are more settled, but the toss will be crucial for both in the decisive third Test. England’s return to Rawalpindi brings with it reminders of one of the ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

Russo named England women's player of the year

Alessia Russo is named England women's player of the year for 2023-24.

Is England's number one shirt in Hampton's hands?

Former England goalkeeper Karen Bardsley explains why nothing is decided yet in Hannah Hampton's battle with Mary Earps to be first-choice for the Lionesses.

Unified England primed for Pakistan series decider

Ben Stokes has already suffered one defeat in Rawalpindi this week, but a bigger prize is on offer in the final Test, writes Stephan Shemilt.

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