6 h. ago Joseph Fiennes is a dead ringer for Gareth Southgate in first look at BBC adaptation of award

Joseph, 55, reprises his acclaimed role as Gareth Southgate from the Dear England play.

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6 h. ago Joe Root is finally a wizard in Aus after Harry Brook’s Bazball scarecrow act | Barney Ronay

A tale of two Yorkshiremen, one keeping England in the series, the other batting without a brainIn the end even the celebration was perfect, out there under that strange deep-blue southern sky, in the frenzy of the game-state – manic Baz energy, England’s lower order scything away death cult-style at the other end, the way even the grass seems lacquered and glazed by the lights.So yeah. All that stuff. In the middle of this Joe Root guided the ball away through fine leg to complete his first Test hundred in Australia, then marked it with a gentle smile and a wave of the bat, no fist-punching, no monkeys off backs, no angsty and pointed messaging. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago First look at Joseph Fiennes as Gareth Southgate in new Dear England series

The series will chronicle Southgate’s England manager tenure where he reached two European Championship finals and a World Cup semi-final

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7 h. ago First look at Joseph Fiennes as Gareth Southgate in BBC Dear England series

The actor was previously nominated for an Olivier Award for his role as the former England football manager in the West End production.

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7 h. ago Why is it called the Ashes? What is inside the urn that England and Australia play for?

The second Test of the Ashes series takes place across the weekend as England look to fight back against Australia

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8 h. ago Majestic Root basks in Australian glory at last but Brook’s folly could be costly | Barney Ronay

A tale of two Yorkshiremen, one keeping England in the series, the other a scarecrow batting without a brainIn the end even the celebration was perfect, out there under that strange deep-blue southern sky, in the frenzy of the game-state – manic Baz energy, England’s lower order scything away death cult-style at the other end, the way even the grass seems lacquered and glazed by the lights.So yeah. All that stuff. In the middle of this Joe Root guided the ball away through point to complete his first Test hundred in Australia, then marked it with a gentle smile and a wave of the bat, no fist-punching, no monkeys off backs, no angsty and pointed messaging. Continue reading...

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14 h. ago Root finally makes century in Australia and late burst gives England edge after Starc salvo

Second Test, day one: England 325-9Starc takes six but Root and Archer add 61 for final wicketIt was one of the most intense opening days to a Test match in recent memory. The Gabba was like a cauldron, the air as thick as soup, and with the pink ball zipping around for Mitchell Starc as he continued his bulldozing start to the series, the pressure on England felt relentless.And yet at 8.38pm local time this all melted away as Joe Root tickled Scott Boland for four to seal his 40th Test century and – far more notably – his first on Australian soil. Root insisted this tour was never about addressing the gap in his otherwise stellar CV but, even for the most self-effacing of masters, the sense of relief out in the middle was palpable. Continue reading...

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34 h. ago Andy Carroll soaks up sun on luxury Zanzibar holiday with girlfriend Lou Teasdale & shares sweet ‘I love you’ message

ANDY Carroll was seen soaking up the sun on an island getaway with his girlfriend Lou Teasdale. The ex-England striker appeared in a series of snaps Lou shared on Instagram with the caption: "Zanzibar best island in the world." And Andy sent a sweet message to his girlfriend in reply, writing in the comments: "We...

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37 h. ago Wheelchair rugby league is booming in England – they even won the Ashes

England’s 2-0 series win in the Ashes was the perfect preparation for the World Cup in Australia next yearBy No Helmets RequiredEngland did win the Ashes last month. The wheelchair team’s 2-0 series victory in Australia went under the radar in the UK. With games played in the early hours and not screened on mainstream TV, the team missed out on the adulation that came their way when they won the World Cup in Manchester three years ago. “The forgotten Ashes? That’s sad if it’s true,” says the coach, Tom Coyd. “The NRL showed great engagement and we did loads of media there, but we were in a bubble and pretty disconnected from back home.”England will return to Australia next year to defend their world title. The favourites will be expected to beat Wales, USA and Ireland in their group before facing the second and third best teams in the world – France and Australia – in the knockout stages of the tournament in Wollongong. The Ashes series taught Coyd vital lessons about how to manage ...

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60 h. ago Ben Stokes insists England do not fear the ‘Gabbatoir’ despite dismal Ashes record

England have historically struggled at the Gabba in previous Ashes series

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3 d. ago Ben Stokes branded 'disrespectful' by Sir Geoffrey Boycott after 'half apology'

Sir Geoffrey Boycott has responded to comments made by captain Ben Stokes before - and during - the ongoing Ashes series between Australia and England.

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5 d. ago Ben Stokes hits back at 'arrogant' accusation and defends England preparations for Ashes series

Ben Stokes spoke to the media ahead of England's second Ashes Test against Australia at the Gabba next week

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5 d. ago Ashes legend left bankrupt after 'bad decisions' died skint with nothing in will to family

An ex-England bowler, who was part of a successful Ashes series, had built up financial issues before his death

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6 d. ago 'I went to two World Cups and two Euros – but Gareth Southgate ended my England career'

One former England star still harbours some resentment towards Gareth Southgate for booting him out of the Three Lions squad

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9 d. ago Ministers plan to scrap jury trials in England and Wales except for most serious cases

Proposed changes unlikely to apply to trials for serious offences such as rape and murder

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1 week ago BBC Prisoner 951 viewers issue same complaint just minutes into drama's debut

The BBC's new factual drama starring Narges Rashidi and Joseph Fiennes is based on the true story of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe

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1 week ago England vs Argentina live: Tom Curry accused of shoving Pumas coach after hosts win

Steve Borthwick’s side survived a late scare in Twickenham to down the Pumas and extend their win streak to 11 matches

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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week ago England vs Argentina LIVE: Result and latest updates as tempers boil over after Twickenham thriller

Steve Borthwick’s side aiming to finish Quilter Nations Series with 11th straight win against the Pumas at Twickenham

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