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England names speedsters for first Ashes Test

England firebrand quicks Mark Wood and Jofra Archer have been named in the 12-man squad for the first Ashes Test in Perth.

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England call up Noah Caluori for Argentina Test after triple injury blow

Noah Caluori could face Argentina on Sunday after England’s Ollie Lawrence, Jamie George and Tom Roebuck were all ruled out

The Guardian - UK

Palestine flagbearer Valerie Tarazi on getting hounded at Paris Olympics and being Christian at the Islamic Games

Interview: American-born swimmer Valerie Tarazi discusses her pride in representing Palestine at the Islamic Solidarity Games and the attention of carrying the flag at Paris 2024

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Could new Nations Championship transform Test rugby? The jury is out

There is logic to the fresh international format, due to launch next year, but glaring issues and logistical challenges too

The Guardian - UK

Bazball faces its ultimate test as England eye golden Ashes chance

England have a clearly defined identity and optimism, but still need to compete in a manner that earns Australia’s respect

The Guardian - UK

England face wait over fitness of Ollie Lawrence for Argentina Test

England face a wait over the availability of Ollie Lawrence and Freddie Steward before their final autumn Test against Argentina on Sunday

The Guardian - UK

Tassie teammates in battle for one Ashes spot

Teammates for Tasmania, Beau Webster and Jake Weatherald will be locked in a battle to play for Australia in the first Test of the Ashes.

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Australia target Joe Root as the England batter to ‘take down’ on eve of Ashes

Scott Boland has flagged Joe Root as the England batter to ‘take down’ this Ashes series as Pat Cummins stepped up his return from a back injury

The Guardian - UK

England to launch first Nations Championship campaign with visit to South Africa

England will begin their inaugural Nations Championship campaign next summer by travelling to South Africa to lock horns with the two-times defending world champions

The Guardian - UK

Boland's point to prove ahead of another Bazball battle

Dismissed by England after a disappointing 2023 Ashes, Australia quick Scott Boland admits he has a point to prove this time around.

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England keep sights on rugby’s Everest in relentless climb to game’s summit

Beating the All Blacks shows how far Steve Borthwick’s men have come – but there remains yet more room for improvement

The Guardian - UK

Santi Carreras orchestrates stunning Argentina comeback against Scotland

The hosts were 21-0 up and cruising in the second half before five Argentina tries in the final 24 minutes stunned Murrayfield

The Guardian - UK

Ford urges England to ensure win over New Zealand is no ‘flash in the pan’

George Ford warned that England’s impressive victory over New Zealand on Saturday must not be a false dawn

The Guardian - UK

Jamie George admits he was brains behind England’s provocative response to haka

Henry Pollock’s starring role in England’s response to the haka was designed by Jamie George, who revealed he took inspiration from the 2019 World Cup semi-final win

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Ollie Pope believes pressure on England place will push him to deliver in Ashes

Ollie Pope believes the pressure of defending his England spot amid constant speculation about his future will motivate him to improve his poor Ashes record

The Guardian - UK

England have become something ugly, brutish and formidable to play against

Steve Borthwick has engineered his team to get stronger in the last quarter and the All Blacks could not cope with this monstrous lot

The Guardian - AU

The Wallabies were meant to prove they’re back. But instead they have gone backwards

The 46-19 shellacking against Ireland is a stark reminder of how far behind the best teams Australia still sit

The Guardian - UK

Borthwick hails ‘outstanding leader’ Ford after England topple All Blacks

Steve Borthwick has paid tribute to the character of George Ford after his starring role in England’s statement victory against New Zealand

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The Guardian - UK

Jarrod Evans’ last-gasp penalty rescues Wales from loss to Japan

Wales won at home for the first time in more than two years after a late Jarrod Evans penalty gave them a 24-23 victory over Japan

The Guardian - UK

England 33-19 New Zealand: Autumn Nations Series player ratings

George Ford excelled for an England side that contained no weak links, while New Zealand’s Leroy Carter had a torrid time

The Guardian - UK

Fantastic Ford steers battling England past All Blacks in Twickenham thriller

England stormed back from 12-0 down against New Zealand to claim a historic 33-19 victory against the All Blacks and secure their 10th successive win

The Guardian - UK

England pumped up for chance to end 13-year wait against All Blacks

Maro Itoje and company have talked the talk and are hungry to follow through with a first win at home over New Zealand since 2012

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Jimmy Anderson pins Aussies as Ashes favourites

Pace bowling great James Anderson feels Australia are favourites to win the Ashes as fellow England quick Steven Finn pinpointed Steve Smith as the key danger

The Guardian - UK

The Beta Blacks: Alpha days are gone for New Zealand and their aura with it

A lack of experience has lessened the impact of the All Blacks as many key players are ineligible for selection after moving to Japan

The Guardian - UK

Ford and George urge England to make their mark by beating New Zealand

George Ford and Jamie George said that replacing the 2012 vintage as the last England side to beat New Zealand at Twickenham was motivating them

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