England v Tonga: Matty Ashton and Ben Currie brought in for second Test
Warrington Wolves full-back Matty Ashton made his England debut earlier this year against France Venue: John Smith’s Stadium, Huddersfield Date: Saturday, 28 October Kick-off: 14:30 BST Coverage: Live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer; live text updates on the BBC Sport website and app Matty Ashton and Ben Currie have been called into England’s 19-man […]
Argentina v England: Ben Youngs to retire from Test rugby after World Cup third-place play-off
Youngs made his senior England debut as a substitute against Scotland in March 2010 Venue: Stade de France, Paris Date: Friday, 27 October Kick-off: 20:00 BST Coverage: Commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live, plus text updates on the BBC Sport website and app Ben Youngs, England’s most capped men’s player, will end his international career […]
Wales great Halfpenny to retire from Test rugby
Wales and British and Irish Lions great Leigh Halfpenny announces he will retire from international rugby. Source link
Ben Stokes: England Test captain committed despite rejecting three-year deal – Rob Key
Joe Root, Harry Brook and Mark Wood have signed the longest deals Test captain Ben Stokes remains committed to England long-term despite turning down a three-year contract, says managing director Rob Key. Stokes, 32, has signed a one-year central contract extension instead. Key said Stokes did so because he feels he can negotiate a better […]
England v Tonga: Hosts aim to learn lessons from World Cup heartache in historic Test series
Jack Welsby (right) was in the England team which lost to Samoa in the Rugby League World Cup semi-final last year Venue: Totally Wicked Stadium, St Helens Date: Sunday, 22 October Kick-off: 14:30 BST Coverage: Live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer; live text updates on the BBC Sport website and app The last time […]
Paul Pogba: Juventus midfielder’s B sample confirms positive drugs test
Paul Pogba rejoined Juventus on a free transfer in July 2022 after his contract expired at Manchester United Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba’s failed drugs test has been confirmed after his B sample tested positive. Pogba, 30, was provisionally suspended last month after his initial sample found elevated levels of testosterone in his system. The France […]
Rugby World Cup: England v Samoa – Ben Earl’s long road to Test prominence
After 15 straight appearances as a replacement, Ben Earl is set to start for the sixth time in seven England matches against Samoa on Saturday Venue: Stade Pierre-Mauroy, Lille Date: Saturday, 7 October Kick-off: 16:45 BST Coverage: Commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live, plus text updates on the BBC Sport website and app The first […]
New Zealand v England: Roses lose second Test to set up series decider
The Roses have travelled to New Zealand without any of the players who reached the World Cup final New Zealand thrashed England 57-36 to level the series at 1-1 and take the Taini Jamison Trophy to a decider. The Roses, who narrowly won Sunday’s opening game, trailed by four at half-time before a dominant second-half […]