39 h. ago Captaincy and player fitness key issues for new England coach Charlotte Edwards

Former England captain Edwards has replaced Jon Lewis in charge of the national team.

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5 d. ago Putin’s endorsement of Trump’s Greenland takeover reflects their vision of a new world order

As the US pivots toward territorial ambitions in the western hemisphere, the Kremlin’s support signals a deeper alignment in their challenge to global normsAs JD Vance touched down in Greenland, the Trump administration received an unlikely endorsement for America’s first potential territorial expansion since 1947: Vladimir Putin.Speaking at an Arctic policy forum in the northern Russian city of Murmansk on Thursday, Putin presented a more comprehensive case than any US official yet for Donald Trump’s plan to annex Greenland, crafting a historical argument that sounded suspiciously convenient in terms of Russia’s own territorial designs on Ukraine. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago How Richard Wigglesworth earned surprise British and Irish Lions coaching call

The former scrum-half will assist Andy Farrell, his old Saracens and England coach, in Australia this summer

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7 d. ago Players’ body hits out at ‘confusing’ schedule and wants Nations League of cricket

World Cricketers’ Association calls for reform of calendarWCA also wants modernisation of global governing bodyThe World Cricketers’ Association has called for reform of the global calendar and of the International Cricket Council, the world game’s governing body, describing the current schedule as “chaotic and confusing”.In a report published on Wednesday, based on interviews with 64 stakeholders including the Australia Test captain, Pat Cummins and England’s Jos Buttler, the WCA demanded that the ICC be “modernised” to “ensure it is fit for purpose to lead the global game”, criticising its “lack of centralised global leadership”. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Jonny Bairstow would be ‘stupid’ not to think an England recall is possible

He lost his England shirt in all three formats last year and has not featured in a squad since the T20 World Cup last June.

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7 d. ago British & Irish Lions coaches confirmed as Andy Farrell draws up initial 75

Ireland interim head coach Simon Easterby and senior England assistant Richard Wigglesworth among the backroom staff for Australia tour

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7 d. ago Rugby League Ashes: Australia’s tour to feature Test at Everton’s new stadium

Kangaroos return to face England for first time since 2003 Bramley-Moore Dock, Wembley and Headingley to host Australia will tour England in the Rugby League Ashes for the first time since 2003 this autumn, with Everton’s new stadium to stage one of the three Tests.The Kangaroos will take on Shaun Wane’s side in three matches at Wembley, Bramley-Moore Dock and Headingley on 25 October, 1 November and 8 November, respectively. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago England fast bowler Josh Tongue fit again, focused and raring to go this summer

Tongue started on the comeback trail with England Lions in Australia in January.

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9 d. ago Wigglesworth set to be part of Farrell’s British & Irish Lions coaching team

Coach benefited from England’s strong Six Nations finishWigglesworth poised to join Irish-heavy backroom teamRichard Wigglesworth is set to be a surprise inclusion on Andy Farrell’s coaching staff for the British & Irish Lions tour of Australia, benefiting from England’s strong finish to the Six Nations, the Guardian understands.On Wednesday Farrell will unveil his coaching ticket for the tour this ­summer and, while he is expected to lean heavily on his Ireland assistants, the England senior coach ­Wigglesworth is poised to be seconded. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Steve Borthwick backs Maro Itoje for British & Irish Lions captaincy after Six Nations step up

England coach hopes a number of his players are included on Australia tour after Wales rout finishes impressive campaign

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2 w. ago David Warner sends warning to England over Bazball ‘myth’ ahead of Ashes

Warner has signed a deal with London Spirit in this season’s Hundred tournament and is excited to return to Lord’s

Events

2 w. ago Germany’s Merz offers concessions to Greens over ‘historic’ spending plan

Chancellor-to-be vows greater share of investments for green transition as outgoing Bundestag reconvenes to debate bills

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3 w. ago England and Australia in historic plan to mark 150th anniversary of Test Cricket

The 150th Anniversary Test in 2027 will be the first men's pink ball clash to be played at the hallowed MCG

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3 w. ago The Lions should break their outdated, tiresome traditions and tour new countries

CHRIS FOY'S WORLD OF RUGBY: The Lions is based around history and tradition, old colonial ties, nostalgia and the established routine of visiting three far-flung locations.

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3 w. ago JD Vance's bizarre actions are part of 'plan to further his ambitions and become President'

EXCLUSIVE: JD Vance has been losing friends and alienating people on a the international stage in recent weeks, but a US historian believes it's all part of his plan to play to his base ahead of a future Presidential campaign

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