13 h. ago Iconic Bayeux Tapestry will return to England after over 900 years in France

The artefact will be loaned to the British Museum in 2026 in exchange for the Sutton Hoo collection and the Lewis Chessmen

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15 h. ago Bayeux Tapestry to return to England for first time in 900 years to go on show at British Museum

Delight as ‘one of the most iconic pieces of art ever produced in the UK’ to return in 2026

Culture

15 h. ago Bayeux Tapestry will return to England for first time in 900 years with iconic depiction of 1066 Norman Conquest being swapped for Sutton Hoo treasures in loan deal with France

The 70-metre-long work, which is more than 900-years-old, depicts the battle which saw William The Conqueror take the English throne from Harold Godwinson.

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18 h. ago Archer return, Gill on a roll – talking points ahead of England

The five-match series is finely poised at 1-1 heading to the home of cricket.

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19 h. ago Lions captain Maro Itoje backs Owen Farrell for England return

Former captain Farrell is eligible for England again after agreeing a return to Saracens for next season from Racing 92.

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19 h. ago Owen Farrell takes part in first Lions training session as Itoje backs him for England return

‘A fit Owen Farrell makes any team better’Last played international rugby at 2023 World CupThe British & Irish Lions captain, Maro Itoje, says he would love to see Owen Farrell return to the England side next season after a two-year absence. Farrell has joined the Lions in Australia and Itoje believes England would benefit from Farrell’s return.Farrell, who will be 34 in September, last played for the national side at the 2023 World Cup before stepping away from Test rugby to “prioritise his and his family’s mental wellbeing”. Itoje, though, feels his Saracens teammate still has plenty to give should he declare himself available once again. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Mo Salah 'cuts holiday short' after Diogo Jota's death with Liverpool's return imminent

Mohamed Salah will return to England on Friday after cutting his vacation short following the tragic death of Liverpool team-mate Diogo Jota, who passed away in a car crash on Thursday

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5 d. ago Diogo Jota was driving with brother to ferry after doc advised 'not to fly'

The Liverpool forward died on Thursday alongside his brother as they travelled to catch a ferry to return to England.

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7 d. ago Marcus Rashford may get perfect Man Utd escape route to avoid Ruben Amorim reunion

Bayern Munich are latest club linked with deal for Marcus Rashford with England star set for potentially awkward Manchester United pre-season return in less than a week

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8 d. ago Jofra Archer waits at least another week for Test return with England unchanged

Archer missed training on Monday to tend to a family emergency and England then confirmed they were keeping the same XI that won the series opener.

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8 d. ago England unchanged for second India Test as Jofra Archer leaves camp

Archer has not played Test cricket since 2021 and will now push for a place in the side for the third Test against India after missing out at Edgbaston

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1 week ago Lauren James set for timely England injury return ahead of Euro 2025

James, who sparkled during England’s run to the World Cup final in 2023, has been battling a hamstring injury

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1 week ago Huge summer of women's cricket sees England Women hosting India and the return of The Hundred

Cricket fans across England and Wales are set for a huge summer of sporting action, starting later this month with a refreshed England Women side, following a whitewash of the West Indies, taking on India in a series destined for unlimited drama. New Head Coach Charlotte Edwards and new Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt will lead their team in three Metro Bank ODIs and five Vitality IT20s across June and July, with the rivalry between the two nations running deeper than ever before as – for the first time – England Men and England Men’s Mixed Disability sides will also host India.

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2 w. ago Jofra Archer faces disciplinary action from the ECB ahead of England return

Jofra Archer is nearing a hotly-anticipated return to the England Test team, with the fast bowler in line to feature during the ongoing five-match series against India

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2 w. ago Jofra Archer ‘absolutely desperate’ for England Test return, says Ben Stokes

The fast bowler played the last of his 13 Tests in February 2021.

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2 w. ago Maro Itoje to captain British & Irish Lions for first time in Argentina warm

XV features Marcus Smith, Alex Mitchell and Fin SmithTadhg Furlong also has the chance to prove his fitnessMaro Itoje will captain the British & Irish Lions for the first time in their non-cap international against Argentina in Dublin on Friday.The England skipper Itoje leads a starting XV that features Marcus Smith at full-back and will be directed by England half-backs Alex Mitchell and Fin Smith.This story will update Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Owen Farrell focuses on Saracens return but keeps Lions and England on back burner

Fly-half is determined to enjoy his rugby again after injury-disrupted time in France but his international future remains up in the airIf either call were to come, does Owen Farrell want to go on tour with England or the British & Irish Lions this summer? It is both the question that most intrigues and the one that he steadfastly does not answer following his return to Saracens.“There’s nothing for me to do other than concentrate on getting myself back here and getting myself in the best place I can and everything else is hypothetical,” is a typical example of his response. There were a number of others in the 20 minutes spent in his company, back at the StoneX stadium after a torrid season with Racing 92, but all gave little insight into what his reaction might be if Steve Borthwick or his dad, Andy Farrell, wish to call him up for either England’s summer tour of Argentina and the USA, or the Lions’ trip to Australia. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Gareth Southgate in line for shock management return as former England boss 'applies' for Poland job

Former Three Lions boss has emerged as a surprise candidate to take over another national team

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3 w. ago Owen Farrell: Former England captain leaves Racing 92 for sensational Saracens return

The fly-half was omitted from his father’s British and Irish Lions squad for this summer’s tour

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3 w. ago Ange Postecoglou could make immediate management return to coach England star

Tottenham made the bold decision to sack Ange Postecoglou despite the Australian boss winning them the Europa League, but the 59-year-old is not expected to be short of offers amid interest from the Saudi Pro League

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