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Ben Stokes to have knee surgery after World Cup

Concerns over the Test captain’s left knee have increased over the last 18 months.

The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2023

England’s Ben Stokes set to have knee surgery following the World Cup

The Test captain has been struggling with the problem for at least 18 months and has had to play as a specialist batter recently.

The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2023

Ben Stokes to have knee surgery after Cricket World Cup

England Test captain Ben Stokes is due to have knee surgery following the tournament

The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2023

England star Jonny May retires from international rugby with emotional statement

May is England men’s second-highest try scorer with 36 from 78 international appearances

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023

Retiring Ben Youngs believes the future is bright for England

Youngs made his 127th and last appearance in Friday’s bronze final victory over Argentina.

The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2023

England outlast Argentina in Rugby World Cup nail-biter to take bronze

Attack still not firing but a third-place finish represents huge progress under Steve Borthwick after dismal build-up

Evening Standard · Oct 27, 2023

Henry Arundell primed to take over from mentor Jonny May as England's speed merchant

Red Rose face Argentina tonight with glimpse to the future

Evening Standard · Oct 27, 2023

Courtney Lawes: Why all-action hero will go down as one of England's very best

A lineout natural, destructive tackler and breakdown master, retiring lock has been a fiend on the field but a friend to all off it

Evening Standard · Oct 26, 2023

Joe burns Tigers with first Shield ton in 980 days

Queensland's Joe Burns made an unbeaten 127 on the first day of the Sheffield Shield clash against Tasmania as the Bulls reached stumps on 3-293.

AAP · Oct 26, 2023

Beloved vs unloved: Contrasting captains collide in Rugby World Cup final

Siya Kolisi is adored by Springboks fans while Sam Cane battles for affection from the All Blacks faithful but both skippers have the same goal in Paris on Saturday

The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2023