New PNG franchise will offer NRL players a ‘permanent holiday’, says Peter V’landys
The Australian Rugby League Commission chair has promised ‘resort-style’ accommodation attractive to the talent required for the club to be competitive
Finn Russell identified as Lions’ ‘danger man’ ahead of clash with Western Force
Kurtley Beale sees Len Ikitau and Joseph-Aukuso Suaali as keys to Wallabies’ hopes and says he learned from infamous slip in 2013
Gout Gout to make international debut with sights set on Tokyo world titles
The Australian will take an important step this week against a formidable field on his international senior debut in the Czech Republic
Manchester United increase offer for Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo to £60m
Manchester United’s have upped their bid for Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo to £60m
Tottenham eye Eberechi Eze as statement signing for Thomas Frank
Tottenham have a long-held interest in the Crystal Palace attacker, whose contract is reported to have a £68m release clause
Chelsea training cut short due to ‘impossible’ heat in Philadelphia
Enzo Maresca complained of 41C heat at Club World Cup while Fifa did not introduce any new measures to deal with the hot conditions
‘We can chase anything’: Tongue bullish as England look to overhaul India total
England need 350 runs on the final day to win the first Test at Headingley, with the India centurion KL Rahul predicting a ‘blockbuster finish’
Ben Stokes loses his magic touch but will still believe in an England special
Captain tried everything but could not stop Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul driving India into control of the Test
KL Rahul, the anti-Pant, torments England with precision of a maths nerd
Opener with the rock star hair played his understated role to perfection to tilt the first Test in India’s favour
Ilkay Gündogan keen to see out final year of Manchester City contract
Midfielder keen to extend his stay after giving a reminder of talents at the Club World Cup while he remains a target for Galatasaray
Fifa considers options for Iran at 2026 World Cup due to conflict with co-hosts US
Trump’s military action raised questions for football body as Gianni Infantino and council are to decide if Iran can play in Mexico
England v India: first men’s cricket Test, day four – as it happened
KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant made hundreds and Josh Tongue bowled a triple-wicket maiden to set up a mouthwatering final day
Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul sparkle with tons as India set England 371 to win first Test
Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul struck centuries as India set England 371 to win the first Test at Headingley
Raducanu opens up about ‘genuine connection’ with old friend Alcaraz
British No 1 says she forged a deep friendship with Alcaraz during their breakout runs at the 2021 US Open where they will compete together this year
Jofra Archer ends four-year wait for a red-ball wicket for Sussex against Durham
The fast bowler, playing his first County Championship match since 2021, dismissed Emilio Gay during his 14 overs at Chester-le-Street