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Marathon man Bonner gives West Indies edge over weary England

Nkrumah Bonner's considerable reserves of patience and determination paid off with an invaluable second Test century as the West Indies closed the third day of the first Test against England at 373 for nine at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium on Thursday.

England eyeing a comeback – look ahead to day four of the first Test

England are hoping to stage a fightback with the bat on the fourth day of their first Test against the West Indies, after an injury scare for Mark Wood left them chasing the game in Antigua.

Jones backs England to get physical with Ireland in 'semi-final'

Eddie Jones has promised England will play with a "physicality" unknown to Ireland in what he has billed as a Six Nations "semi-final" at Twickenham on Saturday.

A ‘warrior’ who puts his body on the line – Paul Collingwood hails Ben Stokes

Paul Collingwood praised Ben Stokes’ “warrior” spirit after he stepped into the breach following Mark Wood’s injury in England’s first Test against the West Indies.

They haven’t faced anything like us before – Eddie Jones throws down gauntlet

Eddie Jones has questioned Ireland’s ability to match England’s physicality after claiming they have not faced a side as powerful as his Guinness Six Nations title challengers for five years – if at all.

Nkrumah Bonner exploits Mark Wood absence to punish England with fine century

England lost Mark Wood to injury and control of the first Test to a marathon century from Nkrumah Bonner as the West Indies moved ahead in Antigua.

Every game brings massive nerves – Ireland’s Peter O’Mahony on pre-match tension

Ireland flanker Peter O’Mahony has admitted he feels “physically ill” in the build-up to every match ahead of Saturday’s crunch Guinness Six Nations clash with England.

Mark Wood: England trying too hard to fill James Anderson and Stuart Broad void

Mark Wood admitted England’s bowlers might have tried too hard to prove themselves in the absence of “legends” James Anderson and Stuart Broad in the first Test against the West Indies.

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Marathon man Bonner gives West Indies edge over weary England

England eyeing a comeback – look ahead to day four of the first Test

Jones backs England to get physical with Ireland in 'semi-final'

A ‘warrior’ who puts his body on the line – Paul Collingwood hails Ben Stokes

They haven’t faced anything like us before – Eddie Jones throws down gauntlet

Nkrumah Bonner exploits Mark Wood absence to punish England with fine century

Every game brings massive nerves – Ireland’s Peter O’Mahony on pre-match tension

Mark Wood: England trying too hard to fill James Anderson and Stuart Broad void