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He added: “It is a huge part of their DNA from a young schoolboy which is what they cherish, and it also helps that they have 150kg human beings. “Everyone needs to roll their sleeves up and be absolutely invested, then we will have it out. “Credit where credit is due, they have a great set piece, but I am …

Phil Salt powered a superb century to take England to a commanding eight-wicket victory over West Indies in the first T20 in Barbados. After a disappointing defeat in the one-day international series, Salt struck an unbeaten 103 off 54 balls on the island he used to call home as England cruised to a pursuit of 183. It was the opener’s …

England conceding 42 points at home in their Autumn Nations Series defeat by Australia is “unforgivable”, says captain Jamie George. Maro Itoje’s 78th-minute try looked to have ended a run of three successive narrow defeats for Steve Borthwick’s side. However, replacement wing Max Jorgensen stole the game four minutes into injury time as England’s defence leaked their fifth try at …

James Anderson speaks to BBC Radio 4’s Amol Rajan on how his England career came to an end and his potential return to cricket in the IPL aged 42.

England have been drawn in the same group as world champions Spain for the 2025 Women’s Nations League. Sarina Wiegman’s Lionesses fell to a 1-0 defeat by Spain in the 2023 Women’s World Cup final, while Spain are also the reigning Nations League champions. The two sides are joined by Belgium and Portugal in League A Group A3. Scotland have …

The Bank of England is expected to cut the UK interest rate for the second time in three months, as inflation has fallen to its lowest level in more than three years. ADVERTISEMENT However, economists warn that worries about the future path of prices following last week’s tax-raising Budget from the new Labour government and the economic impact of US …

Salt watched on from the non-striker’s end as West Indies ripped through the England top order. After the tourists were forced on to the back foot early, the opener played an uncharacteristically sedate knock to lend some respect to the England total. Matthew Forde had found some early movement to dismiss Will Jacks in the third over before Jordan Cox’s …

England have named an unchanged starting XV to face Australia in the Autumn Nations Series at Allianz Stadium on Saturday. Marcus Smith retains his place at fly-half after impressing in the narrow defeat by New Zealand, while Jamie George continues to lead the side at hooker. There is a positional swap in the centre partnership, with Henry Slade moving to …

England’s two-point defeat by New Zealand on Saturday was not entirely George Ford’s fault after his crucial missed kicks, says fellow fly-half Marcus Smith. Smith, 25, scored 17 points and set up England’s only try before being replaced in the final quarter by 97-cap Ford, who missed a potential match-winning penalty and last-gasp drop-goal. At the time of Smith’s departure, …

Every tackle, turnover and successful dual was being celebrated long, loud and together by England’s players as they zeroed in on a first home win over New Zealand in 12 years. The biggest cheer though was reserved for referee Angus Gardner, whose voice was broadcast NFL-style over the stadium speakers – a new innovation for this autumn – as he …