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Lions rule out Australia and may yet play in empty South African venues

Lions want government guarantees to host tour at homeVirimi Vakatawa could return for France at TwickenhamThe fate of the British & Irish Lions tour this summer remains up in the air with a final decision having been deferred until next week.

Pascal Gaüzère to remain Six Nations referee despite admitting to try errors

Official awarded Wales two controversial tries against EnglandWorld Rugby backs Gaüzère despite his ‘unfortunate events’Pascal Gaüzère will not be dropped from the Six Nations panel of referees despite admitting that he should not have allowed Wales’s opening two tries against England in Cardiff on Saturday.

British and Irish Lions consider base in Jersey as contingency plan for tour

Summer tour could be moved from South Africa to British IslesJersey could be used as pre-tour camp if tour goes ahead abroadThe British and Irish Lions are exploring the option of basing themselves in Jersey as part of a contingency plan if this summer’s tour of South Africa is moved to the British Isles.

‘He is George again’: North rediscovers scoring touch before 100th Wales cap

The 28-year-old is back at his best and will become the youngest player to reach a century of international caps when he lines up for Saturday’s Six Nations tie against England

British & Irish Lions 'home tour' could be expanded to four Tests

London, Cardiff, Edinburgh and Dublin could be venuesDecision to be taken by end of MarchA final decision on this summer’s British & Irish Lions tour will be taken by the end of March with officials increasingly keen to host it on home soil in front of live audiences.

Lockdown exit plan raises prospect of British & Irish Lions 'home tour'

Fixtures could take place in England, Wales and IrelandOpponents of home fixtures include Willie John McBrideThe prospect of relocating the British & Irish Lions tour of South Africa to the UK and Ireland moved a step closer on Monday after the government’s announcement that bumper crowds may return to sporting events in June.

Chennai Super Kings win battle for Moeen Ali at £700k in 2021 IPL auction

Chennai fought off Kings XI Punjab to sign all-rounder Chris Morris sold for record £1.6m to Rajasthan Royals England’s Moeen Ali has been sold to Chennai Super Kings for £700k in the opening round of the 2021 Indian Premier League Auction, while the South Africa all-rounder Chris Morris fetched a record £1.6m bid by Rajasthan Royals.

Charles Hazlewood: 'I’ve had the most tormented, feverish relationship with Beethoven'

The conductor on his deep connection with the composer, his love of krautrock, and why the music industry is in the dark ages when it comes to disability

The Recce review – crossing enemy lines in South African action-drama

An elite soldier is sent on a perilous solo mission in this underwhelming drama set during the Namibian war of independence

Australia Test tour to South Africa called off due to escalating Covid-19 situation

Three-Test tour poses ‘unacceptable level of risk’Cricket Australia hope to play series at later dateThe Australian cricket tour to South Africa has been called off due to the escalating coronavirus pandemic in the host country.

British & Irish Lions likely to reject 'generous' hosting offer from Australia

Rugby Australia chairman believes tour could be a successBehind-closed-doors in South Africa looks likeliest solutionThe British & Irish Lions have confirmed Australia’s surprise offer to stage this summer’s series against South Africa is on the table, but the Guardian understands it is likely to be rejected despite the prospect of bumper crowds in the alternative host nation.

Rugby Australia makes surprise offer to host Lions series against South Africa

Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan confirms offerCovid-19 means tour is unlikely to go ahead in South AfricaHopes that the British & Irish Lions Tests against South Africa could take place this northern hemisphere summer, and with fans in attendance, look a little brighter with Rugby Australia making an unexpected offer to host the series.

Are England … good again? Five key questions as they head for India | Daniel Harris

After unbeaten Test series against South Africa and Sri Lanka, England are buoyant but still have issues to resolve

Six Nations: Cameron Redpath named in Scotland squad after England U-turn

Bath centre has been capped by England at under-20 levelFly-half Finn Russell included after overcoming injuryCameron Redpath has been included in Scotland’s Six Nations squad, signalling an apparent U-turn from a player capped by England at under-20 level and thought to be on Eddie Jones’s radar.

Tim Paine vows to soldier on as Australia captain despite defeat to India

Paine’s tactics during lost series have been questionedWicketkeeper turns focus to upcoming South Africa tourTim Paine is looking no further ahead than a tour of South Africa but feels confident he is the right man to lead Australia, after his team crashed to a 2-1 series defeat to India on Tuesday.

The Spin | 'Hard fighter, charming loser': Johnny Douglas, England's remarkable sporting polymath

After a pair on debut, Douglas led Essex and England at cricket as well as winning Olympic boxing gold before his death at sea

England's Jack Leach says he is spurred on by his year in Test wilderness

Spinner staying calm after five-wicket haul in Sri Lanka‘The past 12 months puts things into perspective’Jack Leach is using his challenging year-long absence from Test cricket as additional motivation this winter and says there is still room to improve after his second five-wicket haul for England.

2021: a year of hope or chaos for the biggest events in world sport?

From the Australian Open to the Ashes, our writers assess the chances of the year’s big-ticket sporting highlights taking place

Ruan Ackermann finds room for Gloucester growth after father's exit

The back-row, whose side visit Newcastle on Saturday, backs the Premiership strugglers to kick on under George Skivington

Mickey Arthur has faith in 'streetwise' Sri Lanka to trouble England

‘I think they were hit hard by the 3-0 defeat two years ago’Spinners Embuldeniya, Perera and Hasaranga will pose threatSri Lanka’s cricketers fly home on Friday after a chastening 2-0 defeat in South Africa but with revenge now squarely on their minds when it comes to their upcoming series against England.

South Africa claim second Test and series sweep after Sri Lanka collapse

Johannesburg: Sri Lanka 157 & 211; South Africa 302 & 67-0Tourists suffer 10-wicket loss before England seriesSouth Africa completed a sweep of their two match series against Sri Lanka as they strolled to a 10-wicket win on the third day of the second Test on Tuesday.

Time to put self-interest aside and find a solution to save the Lions | Robert Kitson

Unions, clubs, TV executives and sponsors can no longer act in isolation if a feasible solution for this summer is to be found

England's Six Nations opener against Scotland set to go ahead without fans

RFU had hoped for 20,000 supporters to attend TwickenhamUnion says it has budgeted to stage all games without fansThe Rugby Football Union is expecting England’s Six Nations opener against Scotland to go ahead next month behind closed doors despite sharply rising numbers of Covid-19 with both governments announcing lockdowns on Monday.

Lions tour of South Africa in doubt as talks held over new coronavirus variants

New Covid strains have emerged in England and South AfricaFebruary set as deadline by managing director Ben Calveley The British & Irish Lions will decide by next month whether the summer tour to South Africa will go ahead after new strains of coronavirus that have emerged there and in Britain add to the uncertainty over whether fans will be allowed to watch matches.

Faf du Plessis falls on 199 but South Africa in control against Sri Lanka

First Test day three: Sri Lanka 396 & 65-2; South Africa 621Former captain out for career-best 199 at CenturionFaf du Plessis fell agonisingly short of a double hundred but a career-best 199 put South Africa in command after day three of the first Test against injury-plagued Sri Lanka.

The Kieran Trippier case and why some betting markets should not be allowed | Barry Glendenning

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England players and staff exempted from quarantine after return from South Africa

Players and staff exempt under elite sports guidance ECB confident Sri Lanka tour will go aheadEngland players and staff who travelled back from South Africa on 10 December have been exempted from quarantine.

'It speaks to an ancient history': why South Africa has the world's most exciting dance music

Styles like afrohouse, gqom and amapiano are thriving – but with ‘half-baked white kids getting a lot more airplay’, South Africa’s inequalities still hold the dance scene back

Jacques Kallis to work with England's batsmen during Sri Lanka Test series

South Africa legend replaces Marcus Trescothick England to play two Tests in Galle next monthThe former South Africa all-rounder Jacques Kallis will work with England’s batsmen in Sri Lanka in the new year, the ECB has confirmed.

My 2021 wishlist for rugby: Lions success and action on head injuries

Warren Gatland will complete his hat-trick as head coach of the Lions if trip to South Africa goes ahead

The Spin | 2020 exposed women's cricket's place in hierarchy after upbeat start

A year that began with a record T20 crowd ends with fears Covid may deepen inequalities in the women’s game

Ireland and Scotland face champions South Africa at Rugby World Cup

England drawn with Japan and Argentina in 2023 tournamentWales against Australia and Fiji in France, who face New Zealand Ireland and Scotland have been drawn together alongside world champions South Africa for the pool stage of the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France.

England criticised for abandoning tour as India pink-ball Test confirmed

CSA’s Zak Yacoob claims tourists had negative attitudeIndia announce day-night Test in busy England scheduleCricket South Africa has returned to the thorny issue of the abandonment of their three-match series with England this week by declaring there was “no reason” for the tour to be called off.

England confirm behind-closed-doors cricket tour of Sri Lanka next month

ECB keen to avoid repeat of South Africa abandonmentPlayers to be offered ‘mental health screening’ ahead of tour England will play two Test matches behind closed doors in Sri Lanka next month, the England and Wales Cricket Board has announced.

Trouble on tour? Cricket is in better shape now if the players are being listened to

‘Player anxiety’ was central to curtailment of England’s South Africa tour whereas in bygone days any welfare concerns would have been swept under the carpet

England’s exit from South Africa leads to finger-pointing over burst bubble

Concerns stem back to Proteas’ team barbecue at start of tourCovid-19 positive tests heightened anxiety in touring squadEngland’s concerns about the failed biosecure bubble in South Africa stem back to the start of the tour when they saw the home players enter the hotel and immediately hold a team barbecue that evening.

England to fly home on Thursday after tour pair cleared of Covid infection

Player and one of support staff believed to pair involvedTwo suspected Covid-19 cases dismissed following testingEngland have been given the green light to leave South Africa on Thursday after the two tourists who had tested positive for Covid-19 over the weekend were subsequently cleared by further checks.

England to fly home after South Africa ODI series called off due to Covid-19

Two of five positive tests are members of England’s tour partyThey may be left behind to self-isolate if test results confirmed England’s tour of South Africa has been called off without the one-day series being played following the recent outbreak of Covid-19 at the team hotel.

England-South Africa ODI series to go ahead after negative Covid-19 tests

Series to start on Sunday after South Africa’s negative testsFurther positives would have likely led to tour’s abrupt end England’s one-day series against South Africa will get under way in the roasting temperatures of Paarl on Sunday following a nervous 24-hour wait that once again highlighted the fragility of staging international tours during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Dawid Malan: I’m proud of being No 1 but it guarantees nothing

The world’s top T20i batsman powered England to a 3-0 series clean sweep in South Africa but says becoming a fixture in the team has been no easy ride and that he still has Ashes ambitions

Eddie Jones wants England to learn lessons from World Cup final

The coach believes his team will have a more positive attitude than against South Africa last year, as a starting XV with a record 813 caps face France in the Autumn Nations Cup final

England tour of South Africa in jeopardy after Covid positive and postponement

South Africa announce positive Covid-19 test for playerTour hinges on results of testing on Saturday morningEngland’s tour of South Africa is in jeopardy and now hinges on a fresh round of Covid-19 test results on Saturday morning after the latest positive case among the home team that saw the first one-day international at Newlands called off.

Joe Root: 'We can build up to the Ashes – there's no excuse this time'

The ODI series against South Africa is next in line but England’s Test captain is already looking ahead to the big prize in Australia

Eoin Morgan insists England's balcony messages '100% in spirit of the game'

England one-day captain to continue with clipboard prompts‘There’s nothing untoward about it.

Ben Stokes believes England's T20 World Cup potential is 'scary'

‘If we play our best game of cricket we can beat most teams’England top of T20 rankings after 3-0 series win in South Africa Ben Stokes has described England’s potential in Twenty20 cricket as “scary” and, while wary of sounding cocky, fancies they are reaching the stage where they can take down any team in the world.

Dawid Malan hits 99 to power England to T20 clean sweep against South Africa

Cape Town: South Africa 191-3; England 192-1England seal 3-0 series win with nine-wicket victoryIt was a bonfire of bowling figures in Cape Town on Tuesday as, a year out from the World Cup, Dawid Malan’s unbeaten 99 from 47 balls took England to the top of the Twenty20 rankings with a nine-wicket victory.

England beat South Africa by nine wickets in third men's T20 – live!

Dawid Malan hits 99 as England storm to series sweepFeel free to email Tim or tweet him @TimdeLisle 7.41pm GMT

Jofra Archer ready to sign off T20 against South Africa and put his feet up

England ponder excusing quick from two-Test Sri Lanka tourOther multi-format players may get similar treatmentJofra Archer will sign off from England’s tour of South Africa after Tuesday’s final Twenty20 at Newlands and could see this rest period extended into February amid thoughts of allowing him to miss the two-Test series in Sri Lanka.

ITV Unveils New Reality Show The Cabins – The Alternative Winter Love Island We've All Been Waiting For

When Love Island bosses first announced last year that they would be making a winter series, many envisaged log cabins, roaring fires and simmering hot tub antics.

Dawid Malan steers England to T20 win over South Africa to clinch series

England, 150-6, beat South Africa, 146-6, by four wickets England lead three-match series 2-0 after Malan’s 55 off 40Dawid Malan returned to the scene of his first-class debut to help England claim a low-scoring four-wicket win over South Africa, sealing the Twenty20 series with one match to spare and further underlining his own value to the side.

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