7 h. ago England can’t change now: Bazball approach must be seen through to its conclusion | Taha Hashim

This four-year experiment has produced exhilarating cricket – it is worth seeing the whole thing through before casting judgmentTravis Head’s latest masterpiece is three days old, the postmortems are complete and England supporters have done their pained vox pops in Australia. And somehow we’re still more than a week out from the second Ashes Test. It’s a hefty gap bound to be filled by rage, moving from the defeat in Perth to the preparation for a pink‑ball affair in Brisbane.England’s first-stringers could pass the time with a day‑night knockabout against a prime minister’s XI in Canberra. Instead, as planned, it will be a Lions side that plays this weekend, joined by Josh Tongue, Matt Potts and Jacob Bethell, unused squad members in Perth. It is understandable why this has annoyed many, why Michael Vaughan’s soundbite – that it would be “amateurish” not to play the fixture – carries some substance. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago England have no plans to extend Borthwick’s contract despite winning streak

Head coach’s current deal runs until 2027RFU annual report shows net loss of £1.9mThe Rugby Football Union has no plans to begin talks with Steve ­Borthwick over extending his ­contract beyond 2027 “for the ­foreseeable future” despite England’s 11-match winning streak and autumn clean sweep.Borthwick’s contract runs until the end of 2027 but with England halfway through the current World Cup cycle and currently third in the world ­rankings, the RFU chief ­executive, Bill Sweeney, has no immediate intention of discussing an extension in a sea change from the union’s ­previous approach. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago England have no plans to reward Borthwick with new deal despite winning run

Head coach’s current deal runs until 2027RFU annual report shows net loss of £1.9mThe Rugby Football Union has no plans to begin talks with Steve ­Borthwick over extending his ­contract beyond 2027 “for the ­foreseeable future” despite England’s 11-match winning streak and autumn clean sweep.Borthwick’s contract runs until the end of 2027 but with England halfway through the current World Cup cycle and currently third in the world ­rankings, the RFU chief ­executive, Bill Sweeney, has no immediate intention of discussing an extension in a sea change from the union’s ­previous approach. Continue reading...

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55 h. ago Max Ojomoh adds new dimension as resilient England dig in for autumn clean sweep

Steve Borthwick’s side show character in repelling last-gasp Argentina fightback for 11th consecutive win ahead of Six Nations

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56 h. ago Slade edges England over line for autumn clean sweep despite Argentina scare

England 27-23 ArgentinaHosts hold on to secure 11th successive victory England rounded off their first four-Test autumn Twickenham clean sweep since 2016 with their 11th successive win of a highly satisfying calendar year. Argentina made them sweat in the second half but 12 points from the boot of George Ford and a productive first home start by Max Ojomoh enabled Steve Borthwick’s side to edge an increasingly tense contest.Ojomoh, on his first home start, scored a sharp early try and also provided assists for further scores by the Exeter duo of Immanuel Feyi-Waboso and Henry Slade. In the closing moments, though, it was England who were left hanging on before an injury-time lineout fumble thwarted another potentially extraordinary Pumas comeback. Continue reading...

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56 h. ago England edge over line for autumn clean sweep but Argentina fume over Curry scuffle

England 27-23 ArgentinaHosts hold on to secure 11th successive victory Up on the scoreboard England have ended their autumn firmly in credit. A first four-Test autumn clean sweep at Twickenham since 2016, a total of 17 tries scored and a winning run that now stretches to 11 Tests. By the time the 2026 Six Nations comes around those will be the primary facts when Steve Borthwick’s team regather with the aim of pushing further onwards and upwards.Their final game of the year, though, was a curate’s egg with a distinctly sour aftertaste. An angry Felipe Contepomi, the Pumas’ head coach, alleged afterwards he had been shoved and sworn at by Tom Curry in a post-match scuffle in the tunnel and complained the Sale flanker had been guilty of a “reckless” tackle that led to his full-back Juan Cruz Mallía suffering a serious knee injury and reduced Argentina to 14 men late on. Continue reading...

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56 h. ago England complete autumn sweep by holding off Argentina fightback

A first autumn clean sweep since 2021 hung in the balance until the final whistle.

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4 d. ago Awkward moment Argentina’s president holds his hand out for blind tenor Andrea Bocelli to shake

Musician Andrea Bocelli was awarded one of Argentina's highest decorations before sharing an awkward handshake with president Javier Milei.

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5 d. ago Alex Scott makes 'passionate' bedroom admission as Jess Glynne drops major hint

I'm A Celeb star Alex Scott has opened up about her relationship with singer Jess Glynne as the Arsenal and England legend discussed what makes bedding a woman "completely different"

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8 d. ago Thomas Tuchel reveals what 'hurts' him about England job as he sounds World Cup warning

England completed a perfect World Cup qualifying campaign but Thomas Tuchel admits that his side still need to improve as next summer's tournament in North America edges closer

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8 d. ago England face wait over fitness of Ollie Lawrence for Argentina Test

Centre limped off during statement win over All BlacksFreddie Steward could also miss out with head injuryEngland are waiting on the fitness of Ollie Lawrence before their final autumn match with Argentina on Sunday. Lawrence played a major role in the win against the All Blacks on Satur­day, but limped off in the ­closing stages and could be forced to sit out the game at Twickenham. The 26-year-old centre will be assessed when England reconvene on Tuesday after an extra day off.England may also be without ­Freddie Steward, who was withdrawn midway through the first half against New Zealand with a head injury, as they prepare for 11th ­successive win and a clean sweep of their autumn fixtures. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Thomas Tuchel unimpressed as Jude Bellingham reaction takes shine off England win

As England completed a perfect World Cup qualifying campaign, Bellingham commanded the attention on his return: for better and worse

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9 d. ago England player ratings vs Albania as two 8/10 stars secure perfect World Cup qualification

ALBANIA 0-2 ENGLAND: Two goals from captain Harry Kane ensured the Three Lions completed a perfect qualifying campaign for next summer's World Cup

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1 week ago Thomas Tuchel must solve England's one glaring issue ahead of the World Cup

England are on the verge of completing their World Cup qualifying campaign with a perfect record but one position in Thomas Tuchel's side remains somewhat of a mystery

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1 week ago Eberechi Eze 'convinced' by Arsenal prospects as England star explains process to become a 'complete player'

Attacking midfielder has also explained the similarities between Arsenal and England

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2 w. ago England footballer is unrecognisable in Hulk Hogan costume while celebrating daughter's 19th birthday

A former England footballer looked completely unrecognisable as he dressed up as Hulk Hagan while celebrating his youngest daughter's 18th birthday on Saturday. 

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