Joseph Sua’ali’i has been fast-tracked into the Australia side amid coach Joe Schmidt’s search for a spark in four Tests across the UK and IrelandIn 1984 at Twickenham, Australia sprang a trick play on England nicknamed “Leaguie” which delivered the first try of the Wallabies’ grand slam sweep of the home nations. Flyhalf Mark Ella took a pass …

Norris penalised for passing title rival off track at US GPVerstappen extended championship lead to 57 pointsMax Verstappen has given a bullish reaction to criticism of his driving after a controversial finish to the US Grand Prix. The Red Bull driver told his McLaren rivals to stop complaining in what is an increasingly tense series of exchanges between the …

State’s de facto leader allegedly approved 2021 takeoverPremier League believes its rules have not been brokenThe Premier League sees no reason to review the legality of Newcastle United’s takeover by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund after reports of crown prince Mohammed bin Salman’s extensive involvement in the deal.Leaked WhatsApp ­messages …

Changes urged over damaging fall in participation levelsFears over head injuries and image problem highlightedThe Rugby Football Union has been warned it is facing an existential crisis and has been urged to make radical changes in schools rugby to avoid becoming a “declining ­minority sport” that could weaken Steve Borthwick’s England side amid a …

Cheltenham’s Showcase meeting signifies the first stride in the campaign on the long road back to the CotswoldsIn theory at least, the 2024-25 National Hunt season got under way in early May, but for most punters and fans, the Showcase meeting at Cheltenham, jumping’s spiritual home, on Friday and Saturday this week will be the first significant step on …

Faye Carruthers, Suzanne Wrack, Chris Paouros and Tom Garry to discuss the weekend’s WSL action and look ahead to the internationals. Plus, FA’s women’s technical director, Kay Cossington, joins for an exclusive interviewOn today’s podcast, the panel reviews a weekend full of drama. Chelsea showcased their five-star quality, and our discussion …

Despite being bombed, the national players are a source of pride as they travel to France for World Cup qualifiersBy Gavin Willacy for No Helmets RequiredA little over two weeks ago, Vitalii Puchkov’s mother was killed by a rocket that hit her home in Kharkiv. On Tuesday night Puchkov will line up at right-centre against a team of Super League stalwarts in …

Our writers give their verdicts on the new season, which tips off Tuesday night. Can New York or Oklahoma City thwart a Boston repeat? And will Bronny James make it to the show?I can’t wait to see what Anthony Edwards looks like after his first taste of playoff success and a summer to soak up inspiration from playing alongside his heroes. As the lone No 1 …

Baltimore claim fifth win in a row, 41-31 over BuccaneersChad Ryland field goal gives Cardinals win over ChargersLamar Jackson threw for 281 yards with five touchdowns as the Baltimore Ravens extended their winning streak to five games with a 41-31 victory over the host Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday night.The Baltimore wide receiver Rashod Bateman made four …

Palace failed to win any of their first eight league gamesGraham Potter among candidates to replace Austrian Oliver Glasner’s position as Crystal Palace manager is under mounting pressure after his side equalled the club’s worst start to a Premier League season, with the Austrian’s fate expected to be determined by results before the next …

Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!Season previews are a funny old game. Think back to the summer, all that hope, those words now coming back to haunt their writers. And the managers, too. Back in August, Oliver Glasner was the adept, urbane, Big Vase-winning, Österreichisch meister of in-game management. He had locked down Crystal …

Uruguayan will compete in Challenger doubles eventPlayer will team up with Federico Coria of ArgentinaThe former Uruguay footballer Diego Forlán, who played for Manchester United and Atlético Madrid among others, will compete in doubles at the professional Uruguay Open tennis tournament in November, organisers said on Tuesday.The 45-year-old former …

Ten sports to feature in Scotland after Victoria pulled out Lawn bowls retained on stripped-down Glasgow scheduleThe global rugby community has led a chorus of disappointment after 12 sports were shunted from the 2026 Commonwealth Games, following the announcement of the program for the streamlined event to be held in Glasgow.Rugby sevens, hockey and cricket …

Manchester City player injured against Belgium in March‘Never ever before was I so disappointed. I didn’t like it’Pep Guardiola has stressed the importance of John Stones staying fit by revealing he has “never been so angry” as when the Manchester City defender was injured during ­England’s friendly against Belgium in the spring.Stones sustained …

England midfielder outlines importance of friendlies25-year-old praises Tuchel after England appointment Georgia Stanway says the defence of England’s European title begins now as they prepare to face Germany in a friendly at Wembley in a repeat of the Euro 2022 final.The midfielder, who plays for Bayern Munich and is in line to face several of her …

Talking to World Rugby’s Sally Horrox is to sense energy and momentum as England prepare to host the tournament“Where sisterhood meets rivalry,” is the snappy tag line for the 2025 Rugby World Cup being staged in England next August and September. Take a look at the newly released tournament match schedule, with a blockbuster opening of England …

Rehan Ahmed joins Leach and Bashir in XI for RawalpindiStokes to step up in attack with Atkinson sole pace optionEngland have picked a trio of spinners for the third, final and decisive Test against Pakistan after their first sight of the pitch being used for the game revealed that not only had it been blasted with hot air from an array of patio heaters, …

Our resident cartoonist on the societal collapse that followed England naming a GERMAN! as their new managerYou can get copies of David’s cartoons in our Print Shop Continue reading...

DAVID COVERDALE: Only 10 sports have been included on the stripped-back programme, half the number of Birmingham 2022.

The King and Queen Camilla were expected to be in attendance at this weekend's Everest festival, having flown to Australia in recent days for a tour of Australia.