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South Africa go big and bold with reboot of forward heavy bench against Ireland

Eben Etzebeth is fit to face Ireland and has been included in a power-laden South Africa side for the pivotal Pool B match on Saturday

Robert Kitson in Paris

19, Sep, 2023 @5:50 PM

New Hampshire man died after being punched at Patriots game, witness says

Police are investigating the death of a man after an ‘incident’ in the stands at a Patriots home game over the weekend, a county attorney’s office said

Guardian sport and agencies

19, Sep, 2023 @5:48 PM

Zak Crawley leads England’s next generation in ODI series against Ireland

Sam Hain and Tom Hartley are among four debutants in the squad while Joe Root requested to play in the first ODI on Wednesday to find his touch

Ali Martin at Headingley

19, Sep, 2023 @5:00 PM

How the Storm’s NRL ‘egg-chasers’ won over AFL-mad Melbourne | Nick Tedeschi

Sustained success has played a significant role but so too has the way the club has leaned into links with Australian rules football

Nick Tedeschi

19, Sep, 2023 @3:00 PM

Winds of change through Collingwood may shift long-held fan perceptions too | Antoun Issa

The Magpies are not just in pursuit of on-field success, they are undergoing a transformation of the AFL club’s very identity

Antoun Issa

19, Sep, 2023 @3:00 PM

‘A massive threat’: Crowley says Italy braced for battle against Uruguay

The Italy head coach, Kieran Crowley, believes Uruguay will pose a ‘massive’ threat” when the sides meet at Stade de Nice

Luke McLaughlin

19, Sep, 2023 @11:48 AM

England’s Sam Hain: ‘It’s very cool. The talent around is almost unfathomable’

Warwickshire batter has benefitted from a mid-career change in thinking, he tells Ali Martin, and is finally part of a full England squad

Ali Martin

19, Sep, 2023 @11:04 AM

Bling to wins: Deion Sanders has struck fear into the college football establishment

The NFL hall of famer’s overpowering charisma has entrenched the once ailing Colorado at the heart of sports and culture in the US

Andrew Lawrence

19, Sep, 2023 @11:00 AM

The Breakdown | Portugal prove that gallant defeat is preferable to England’s robotic rugby

Minnows have played with passion and skill to light up a World Cup in which Steve Borthwick’s side have shown little flair

Robert Kitson in Paris

19, Sep, 2023 @9:30 AM

Soap operas, late-night snacks and naps: How NBA players get their rest

Basketball players criss-cross North America during the season. Getting a good night’s rest is vital if they want to stay on top of their games

Jacob Uitti

19, Sep, 2023 @9:00 AM

‘Ultimately it’s about the win’: Marler defends England’s ‘ugly’ route-one style

Steve Borthwick’s team have been described as playing ‘repulsive rugby’ in their opening matches against Argentina and Japan

Gerard Meagher in Nice

18, Sep, 2023 @9:00 PM

Borthwick’s Chile conundrum: Farrell, Ford or Smith … or all three? | Gerard Meagher

With Owen Farrell available for selection again, England’s coaching staff have a tricky decision to make this week