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‘It’s about us’ says Andy Farrell ahead of Ireland’s big Paris match

Test rugby’s top-ranked nation face reigning champions South Africa on Saturday.

The Independent UK

England: Two wins from two but shortcomings laid bare ahead of tougher Rugby World Cup tests

Jamie George wheeled round as England went for the jugular in Japan's 22, only to be smacked in the face by Ben Earl's bullet pass.

Evening Standard

On this day in 2003: Alec Stewart announces retirement from cricket

Stewart made 133 Test appearances for England during his career.

The Independent UK

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On this day in 2005: England end 18-year wait to win back Ashes after Oval draw

Kevin Pietersen’s maiden Test hundred helped England clinch a 2-1 series win over Australia.

The Independent UK

Wales v Fiji LIVE: Rugby World Cup result and reaction as Wales cling on for victory in Bordeaux

Wales 32-26 Fiji: Wales cling on as Fiji fall short of dramatic comeback in Bordeaux

The Independent UK

Former Lanka cricketer Senanayake arrested over match fixing accusations

Sri Lanka cricketer Senanayake arrested for match fixing allegations. Arrested by Sports Corruption Investigation Unit after surrendering. Banned from traveling overseas for 3 months. Accused of enticing two players to fix LPL games. Played 1 Test, 49 ODIs, 24 T20s between 2012-2016. AG's Dept instructed to frame criminal charges against…

The Hindu

Borthwick’s England sink to new lows with first Test defeat to resilient Fiji

England’s poor form continued as they fell to their fifth defeat in six Tests with a 22-30 loss to Fiji

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New Zealand 7-35 South Africa: Springboks inflict record defeat on All Blacks

Storied Test nations brought genuine, gold-standard razzmatazz to the home of rugby

Evening Standard

England to host Zimbabwe in 2025 for first Test meeting in 22 years

England are set to host Zimbabwe in a one-off four-day match in 2025, the first Test meeting between the sides in more than two decades.

Evening Standard

Test selection is set to get interesting, whether Ben Stokes likes it or not

Captain spoiled the fun of armchair selectors with consistent sides during Ashes but must make adjustments for India tour

The Guardian - UK

A Tarrant Medal for individuals would be most fitting

Frank Tarrant, born in Melbourne, was an all-rounder who worked in India, coaching the team for their debut in England in 1932. He was responsible for getting Australia to send a team to India in 1935-36, and opening the doors to one of the most intense rivalries of modern times.…

The Hindu

Surrey slam ‘ludicrous’ claims over Ashes ball change after Australia complaints

Surrey have rejected the “ludicrous” claim that an old Dukes ball could have been used in the final Ashes Test at the Kia Oval.

Evening Standard

Pat Cummins played Oval Test with suspected broken wrist, could miss India series

Australia skipper Pat Cummins may miss ODI series against India due to suspected broken wrist. Cricket Australia yet to reveal details. Cummins had injured wrist on opening day of final Ashes Test. Mitchell Marsh likely to lead in Cummins' absence.

The Hindu

England batter Zak Crawley keen to test 'Bazball' approach in India next year

Crawley stated that England would be venturing into the unknown due to the surprise choice of destinations for the trip, but that they will be prepared for any challenge, whether the ball seams or spins.

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Why did ‘Bazball’ fail to regain the Ashes?

Up against a great Australian side, England discovered that there is an essential limit to the competitive advantage ‘Bazball’ offers because it is an approach, for the most part, to batting. And it’s bowling that typically wins Test matches and series

The Hindu

Zak Crawley looks to test India with Bazball approach next year, wants to adapt to pitches

England's Zak Crawley says India tour in 2024 presents 'amazing opportunity' to showcase Bazball. Adapting to conditions key. England last won Test series in India in 2011-12. Crawley hopes for pitches that suit England's seamers and spinners.

The Independent UK

On This Day in 2008 – Kevin Pietersen appointed England Test and one-day captain

The 28-year-old took over after Michael Vaughan and Paul Collingwood stood down from their respective positions.

Evening Standard

England team vs Wales: Stage set for Marcus Smith’s World Cup audition

Marcus Smith will have a big chance to state his World Cup selection case when starting at fly-half in Saturday’s warm-up Test against Wales in Cardiff.

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Bairstow stumping to Broad bails: 15 moments that shaped the 2023 Ashes

All five Tests had twists, starting with Ben Stokes’s declaration at Edgbaston through to Stuart Broad’s sting in the bail

The Independent UK

Stuart Broad: Ben Stokes was taking me out of attack before Todd Murphy wicket

The 37-year-old announced his retirement at the end of day three of his 167th Test.

The Hindu

Ashes 2023 will serve as a good advertisement for Test cricket

England & Australia battle in Ashes 2023, with the home side emerging victorious 2-2. Both teams displayed different styles of play, with England's Bazball ploy & Aussies' attrition & calculated risks. Controversies & retirements add to the series' legacy, making it one of the most memorable spectacles in cricket history.

The Guardian - UK

Ashes 2023: our writers’ end-of-series England v Australia awards

After a thrilling series, our team pick over the players and moments of the series, along with much more besides

The Independent UK

‘Bazball’ is awesome for Test cricket, Australia were concerned – Michael Hussey

Ben Stokes’ side fought back to square the Ashes series 2-2 after being 2-0 down.

The Hindu

Stuart Broad says goodbye in style

Stuart Broad's career ends with a fitting climax, helping England level the Ashes at 2-2. His 604 Test wickets, 3662 runs, and scalps in ODIs/T20Is mark him as a great player. He had a head-band, boisterous appeals, snarl, and sledge, plus a doggedness at the batting crease. He often walked…

The Independent UK

The key issues raised by five unforgettable Ashes Tests

England will feel like they have established the upper hand in this rivalry for the first time since 2015.

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