6 h. ago England just don’t get it and reaction to another Ashes thrashing leaves a bitter taste

Comment: England slumped to another heavy defeat to go 2-0 down in the Ashes and move to the brink of a series defeat, but the words of coach Brendon McCullum failed to strike the right tone

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10 h. ago Brendon McCullum claims England ‘trained too much’ ahead of second Ashes defeat

England fell 2-0 behind after another heavy defeat to Australia at The Gabba

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61 h. ago House of Ashur star teases 'huge consequences' thanks to unexpected cliffhanger

A Spartacus: House of Ashur star has described the new spin-off as a "train ride to Hell".

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2 d. ago Arsene Wenger predicts World Cup 2026 winners with England to miss out and Argentina not defending trophy

ARSENE WENGER claims England could win the World Cup but admits the Three Lions are not as good as France. England will discover their opponents on Friday for next summer’s tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada with the draw due to start at 5pm. Former Arsenal boss Wenger, now FIFA’s chief of global...

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4 d. ago Ben Stokes reassures Shoaib Bashir after England hand Will Jacks Ashes chance

All-rounder Jacks has been recalled for a first Test appearance in three years.

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8 d. ago Man City 3 Leeds 2: Phil Foden’s last gasp winner avoids humiliating draw as Daniel Farke’s job looks doomed

PHIL FODEN lifted the gloom over the Etihad with a stoppage time winner – just when Leeds looked set to claim an unlikely point. The England ace drilled his second goal of the game into the bottom corner after his team had completely lost their heads in the second half. After back to back defeats...

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1 week ago England plan extra training sessions in wake of howling first Ashes Test defeat

McCullum books extra time in nets before second TestAustralian captain Cummins may return from injuryA week of inactivity for England’s cricketers will end on Saturday following confirmation of additional training sessions having been scheduled in the wake of their howling eight-wicket defeat to Australia in the first Ashes Test.As reported by the Guardian on Monday, head coach Brendon McCullum has booked extra time in the nets ahead of the day-night second Test that starts in Brisbane on 4 December rather than send any first team players to the two-day England Lions match in Canberra this weekend. Continue reading...

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1 week ago The Breakdown | A November to remember: let’s celebrate the good in international rugby

We turn the dial towards whimsy and revisit some of the moments that made the autumn internationals irresistibleSouth Africa and Ireland played out a slugfest for the ages and the discourse has been dominated by yellow cards and flying shoulders to the head. England held off a spirited Argentina to claim their 11th consecutive Test win and it seems all anyone can talk about is some alleged after-the-whistle shoving. Wales and New Zealand traded 11 tries in a ding-dong encounter and yet the narrative is weighed down by caveats concerning fading empires.What, exactly, is the point of Test rugby? Beyond winning World Cups and regional crowns, does this chaotic sport hold any value? A bit of spice elevates almost every dish, sure, but it has felt as if this autumn’s brilliant rugby fare has been smothered in a sauce with a needlessly high Scoville count. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Felipe Contepomi accuses Tom Curry of being 'bully' and shoving him in sweary tunnel bust

Argentina head coach also claims England star told him to ‘f**k off’ during heated clash that followed late tackle on Juan Cruz Mallia at Twickenham

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2 w. ago Michael Vaughan warns Ben Stokes that England 'should be worried about supporters turning on them' during the Ashes if they keep doing one simple thing

Michael Vaughan has issued a warning to Ben Stokes' side, claiming England fans 'could turn on the tourists if they keep making the same mistakes'.

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2 w. ago Brendon McCullum tells England fans to ‘keep the faith’ after losing first Test

The tourists are picking up the pieces after an eight-wicket thrashing in the Perth opener, the first two-day finish to an Ashes clash since 1921.

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2 w. ago Confident McCullum ‘planning how to bounce back’ after England’s Ashes thumping

Coach asks fans to keep faith despite two-day defeat‘We’ll head to Brisbane with high expectations’Brendon McCullum has called on England fans rocked by the team’s calamitous two-day defeat by Australia in the first Ashes Test to “keep the faith”, insisting the team’s only chance of turning the series around was to double down on their methods. “You’ve got to block out the doubts and the insecurities that can creep in,” said the head coach, “because if that does happen then you literally have no chance.”The speed at which the game unravelled has left the team with some unexpected time off – though a few of those who were not required at Perth Stadium spent their Sunday playing for the Lions against an Australia XI at Lilac Hill – with management now deciding whether the best preparation for the second Test, which starts in Brisbane on 4 December, will involve sending some squad members to play in the Lions’ next fixture, a day-nighter against a Prime Minister’s XI in Canberra, or ta...

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2 w. ago Brydon Carse hails ‘relentless’ England pace attack after thrilling Ashes start

Australia 49 runs behind after 19 wickets taken at PerthMitchell Starc: ‘It’s pretty good bowling from both teams’Brydon Carse hailed England’s “relentless” pace attack after an extraordinary first day of the Ashes, across which 19 wickets fell, ended with Australia nine down with just 123 runs on the board.After winning the toss England were bowled out for 172, with Mitchell Starc outstanding in claiming seven wickets for 58. But while Carse admitted their total was under par, he said the mood inside the tourists’ dressing room – and that displayed by their captain, Ben Stokes – never dipped. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Brett Lee fondly recalls 2005 Ashes despite Australia losing the urn to England

England hit back from losing the Lord’s curtain-raiser to claim a 2-1 win.

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2 w. ago Jude Bellingham racism storm as Ian Wright launches passionate defence with X

Ian Wright made a powerful speech in defence of Jude Bellingham and claimed the England star's recent criticism is heavily rooted in racism

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2 w. ago England urged to win 'gladiatorial' Ashes battle and become legends

England face the biggest challenge in cricket - but former star Steve Finn believes Brendon McCullum's men have what it takes to win the ultimate prize in Test cricket

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2 w. ago Steve McClaren quits as Jamaica boss and 'left in tears' after qualifying embarrassment

Steve McClaren has stepped down as the manager of Jamaica following their failure to qualify for the World Cup - with his rival boss claiming the ex-England manager was left in tears.

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2 w. ago Mark Kaylor: Frank Bruno issues emotional boxing statement honouring his longtime pal

Frank Bruno's friend, Mark Kaylor, died on Sunday after a long career, during which he claimed the revered ABA (England Boxing National Amateur Championships) trophy in 1980

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2 w. ago Ben Stokes the thunder god primed for Ashes series that may change his Australian legacy

Perth has some good memories for England captain at the culmination of a four-year project cast in his aggressive imageEngland hope to strike a healthy balance between work and play and at the start of this Ashes week, as Australia trained at the ground to prepare for the first Test, the tourists were being, well, tourists.As well as the usual golfers, a handful of players took a boat trip out to Rottnest Island, with Brydon Carse later showing off an impressive fish he had caught. No doubt some of the grouchier past players would sooner his mind was on reeling in a far bigger one: Steve Smith. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Ben Stokes the thunder god primed for Ashes series that may define his career

Perth has some good memories for England captain at the culmination of a four-year project cast in his aggressive imageEngland look to strike a healthy balance between work and play and at the start of this Ashes week, as Australia trained at the ground to prepare for the first Test, the tourists were being, well, tourists.As well as the usual golfers, a handful of players took a boat trip out to Rottnest Island, with Brydon Carse later showing off an impressive fish he had caught. No doubt some of the grouchier past players would sooner his mind was on reeling in a far bigger one: Steve Smith. Continue reading...

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