Reece Walsh lives up to star billing to become toast of English rugby league Rugby league’s answer to LeBron James has left lasting legacy in Ashes series amid gloom of sport’s future The Guardian - UK · Nov 6, 2025
Ashes winner drops verdict on how Ben Stokes will respond to Australian media criticism Ben Stokes has been targeted by the Australian media, but his former team-mate believes that could prove to be a mistake The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2025
Harry Newman and Joe Burgess included in England squad for final Ashes Test Newman’s inclusion means three Leeds players have the chance to represent their country at Headingley, while Burgess replaces the injured Dom Young. The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2025
Ollie Robinson bowls at Steve Smith in pre-Ashes nets The Sussex paceman has an Ashes pedigree. The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2025
Steven Finn says one thing will fire up captain Ben Stokes ahead of Ashes England skipper Stokes was branded “Cocky Captain Complainer” by an Australian newspaper upon his arrival Down Under. The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2025
Australia v England: Player-by-player guide to Ashes squads — and our combined XI England are hoping to win a Test on Australian soil for the first time since 2011 as they face their fiercest rivals The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2025
Yeo back but no Ashes changes as Roos go for jugular Isaah Yeo is back after concussion but, with the Ashes series already won, Kangaroos coach Kevin Walters has still opted against changes for the last Test. AAP · Nov 5, 2025
Cummins feeling good for Gabba, but rest may be needed Pat Cummins says his return to bowling has gone better than expected, with Australia's captain still eying off a return for the second Ashes Test. AAP · Nov 5, 2025
Squad ratings: how much each Australia player can influence the Ashes series With captain Pat Cummins injured, it’s up to five-star stand-in Steve Smith, among others, to lead from the front when the series begins in Perth The Guardian - AU · Nov 5, 2025
Ben Stokes branded ‘Cocky Captain Complainer’ by Australian media as he arrives for Ashes showdown Ben Stokes has been targeted by the Australian media with just over two weeks until the Ashes gets underway The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2025
Ashes 2025/26 schedule: Date, venue and start time for every Test match between England and Australia England’s bid to regain the urn – and win a first Ashes series in Australia since 2010 – will begin in Perth on 21 November The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2025
Welcome to Australia – media hit out at Ben Stokes on his arrival for the Ashes The build-up has begun in earnest to the first Test in Perth later this month. The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2025
Australia keep options open with Ashes squad selection containing few surprises The lineup for the Perth Test appears to be locked in after a question at the top of the order was answered and the dominoes tumbled further down The Guardian - AU · Nov 5, 2025
Ashes bolter unlikely to play as Labuschagne returns Jake Weatherald has beaten out Matt Renshaw for a spot in Australia's 15-man squad for the first Ashes Test in Perth, with selectors keeping their options open. AAP · Nov 5, 2025
The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2025 Ben Stokes commits future to England Test team ahead of Ashes IN FULL
The Guardian - UK · Nov 4, 2025 Ben Stokes signals 2027 Ashes readiness by signing new two-year central contract Ben Stokes has signalled his desire to play in the 2027 Ashes at home after signing a new two-year central contract with England
The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2025 Mark Wood reveals key change in England team from previous disastrous Ashes tour The fast bowler is set to return to action as England bid to win in Australia for the first time in 15 years
AAP · Nov 4, 2025 Life won't be easy for English bodies on harder wickets England must weigh up how to manage their pace cartel through the Ashes, with Mitchell Starc warning the harder Australian surfaces take a toll on the body.
AAP · Nov 4, 2025 'I'll be ready': SA quick hoping for Ashes squad call South Australian paceman Brendan Doggett has recovered from a hamstring injury and says he's ready and hoping for a call-up to Australia's Test squad.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 3, 2025 The stats that show why England should be wary of resurgent Marnus Labuschagne Marnus Labuschagne is set to enter the Ashes as the form batter on either side after scoring his fifth century in just eight games of the Australian season
AAP · Nov 3, 2025 Labuschagne in best form in six years ahead of Ashes Marnus Labuschagne is set to return to Australia's team playing the best he has since just before his rise to the world's top-ranked Test batter began in 2019.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 3, 2025 Mark Wood: ‘We’re going to the Ashes with an Australia blueprint to put their batters under pressure’ The fast bowler tells Donald McRae that England have confidence and belief as he prepares for what could be his final series against the old foe
AAP · Nov 3, 2025 Bullish Labuschagne shows ton of form in Ashes build-up Marnus Labuschagne has proven his status as the form batter in the country ahead of the Ashes, hitting a fifth century of the summer for Queensland.
AAP · Nov 3, 2025 Green wickets or longer Tests make for Ashes dilemma Bowler-friendly wickets loom as a key ingredient to Australia's bid to unsettle England and retain the Ashes, but they won't help cricket's bottom line.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 3, 2025 Pitch invading prankster Daniel Jarvis charged after lining up with Kangaroos players at Ashes Test A pitch invader who lined up alongside Australia players before the weekend’s rugby league Ashes Test in Liverpool has been charged by UK police