Tuilagi could face England with Samoa while Marchant return is boon for Borthwick

Noni Madueke has dismissed criticism from Arsenal fans regarding his signing, expressing confidence from the support he has received at matches. He scored his first goal for Arsenal in a 3-1 Champions League victory over Bayern Munich, marking a successful return from a knee injury sustained earlier this season.

England's cricket team has scheduled additional training sessions following a disappointing eight-wicket defeat to Australia in the first Ashes Test, as head coach Brendon McCullum aims to improve performance ahead of the second Test in Brisbane on December 4. The decision comes after a week of inactivity for the players, who will not participate in a warm-up match in Canberra.

England's cricket team faced a swift defeat in the first Ashes Test against Australia in Perth, concluding the match in just two days. The pitch at Optus Stadium received the highest rating from the International Cricket Council, indicating it provided a fair contest for both batters and bowlers, yet England's performance fell short.

Abby Dow, the Rugby World Cup winner and celebrated right winger for England's Red Roses, has announced her retirement from professional rugby to focus on her engineering career. Dow's last appearance was in the World Cup final against Canada, where England secured a victory in front of a record crowd at Twickenham.

Tom Heaton, the former England goalkeeper, reflects on his time at Manchester United, expressing pride in defending the club's values despite not playing in 1,029 days. He remains optimistic and passionate about his role, even after a disappointing team performance.

FIFA announced the draw procedure for the 2026 World Cup, which will feature an expanded format of 48 teams. The draw will ensure that top-ranked teams, including Spain, Argentina, France, and England, are kept separate until the final rounds of the tournament.

The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has announced that it has no plans to negotiate a contract extension for head coach Steve Borthwick, despite England's impressive 11-match winning streak and recent clean sweep in the autumn internationals. Borthwick's current contract is set to run until 2027, and RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney indicated that discussions regarding an extension are not on the agenda for the foreseeable future.

The World Cup 2026 draw will implement a tennis-style seeding system for its top four teams: Spain, Argentina, France, and England. This system aims to ensure competitive balance by preventing these teams from facing each other until the semi-finals, thereby enhancing the tournament's structure.