Jonny Bairstow to the rescue for England in Antigua
England relied on an old stager to kick-start their ailing Test team’s new era, with Jonny Bairstow’s classy century saving the tourists on day one of the first Test against the West Indies.
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5 key talking points ahead of England’s Test series against the West Indies
England’s Test team are desperate to arrest their slide after an Ashes thrashing, with the West Indies standing in their way.
Captain Joe Root ‘committed, excited and energised’ to take England forward
Joe Root believes he has plenty left in the tank as England captain as he looks to lift his side out of the doldrums in the West Indies.
Hugo Keenan understands the benefits of competition for places
Hugo Keenan is relishing rivalry from “electric” Michael Lowry as he bids to regain Ireland’s full-back role for Saturday’s tantalising Guinness Six Nations showdown with England.
Joe Marler says things are serious in the England camp ahead of Ireland showdown
Joe Marler has revealed that England’s training sessions have become edgier in anticipation of the step up presented by Ireland in Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations clash.
England suffer familiar collapse as Kemar Roach leads West Indies onslaught
England’s hopes of banishing their post-Ashes blues in Antigua got off to a rocky start as the West Indies reduced a reworked top order to 57 for four on the first morning of the first Test.
Ireland captain Johnny Sexton signs new deal until end of 2023 World Cup
Ireland captain Johnny Sexton has signed a contract extension up until the end of the 2023 World Cup.
Eddie Jones insists Ireland are the most ‘cohesive’ team in world rugby
Eddie Jones has branded Ireland “the most cohesive side in the world” in installing Andy Farrell’s men as favourites for Saturday’s Six Nations showdown at Twickenham.