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South Africa 319-7 (50 overs) | England 194 (42.3 overs) England’s World Cup hopes were left in ruins after a humbling 125-run defeat to South Africa in the semi-final. Author |  Sophie T Laura Wolvaardt produced one of the great World Cup innings, striking 169 from 143 balls to lead the Proteas to a commanding 319 for seven in Guwahati. It was a stunning display from the opener, whose fluency and precision left England’s bowlers helpless. Terrible start to England's innings  Set a record target in a knockout match, England endured a nightmare start, collapsing to one for three as Amy Jones, Tammy Beaumont and Heather Knight all departed without scoring. Jones and Knight were bowled by a fired-up Marizanne Kapp, while Beaumont edged Ayabonga Khaka behind. Nat Sciver-Brunt and Alice Capsey briefly revived England’s faint hopes with a composed partnership of 105, but the task always looked beyond them. READ MORE |  Sporting news and stories from SuperNewsAffiliate...

England 175 (36 overs) | New Zealand 177-5 (33.1 overs) England’s familiar frailties surfaced once more as their build-up to the Ashes was dented by a five-wicket defeat to New Zealand in the second one-day international in Hamilton. Author |  Sophie T Bowled out for a modest 175 with 14 overs unused, the tourists failed to impose themselves before the hosts eased to victory to wrap up the series with a match to spare. Jamie Overton provided the lone burst of defiance, clattering 42 from 28 balls to lift an innings that had drifted into anxiety. The Test quartet of Jamie Smith, Joe Root, Jacob Bethell and Harry Brook all made starts yet none stayed long enough to construct anything of real heft. Blair Tickner led New Zealand’s disciplined attack with 4 for 34, supported smartly by seamer Nathan Smith, as England faltered once more at the top and through the middle order. READ MORE | Sporting news and stories from SuperNewsAffiliate  A flicker of optimism arrived when Jofra...

This is a significant setback for Australia  They have confirmed that captain Pat Cummins will miss the first Ashes Test, with Steve Smith set to take the reins in his absence. Author |  Peter Jones Cummins, the side’s leading fast bowler, has been sidelined by a back injury and had earlier described himself as “less than likely” to play in the series opener in Perth on 21 November. Although the 32-year-old will not be ready for the first Test, he has returned to bowling in the nets this week. Head coach Andrew McDonald expressed optimism that Cummins could be fit for the second Test in Brisbane, starting on 4 December. It is a significant setback for Australia to lose its captain and premier pace bowler. Concerns over his fitness first emerged in September, leading to Cummins missing the white-ball series against New Zealand and India with a lumbar stress fracture. Speaking two weeks ago, Cummins said time was “tight” ahead of the first Test, noting he needed at least a m...

This was almost like a routine win for Australia They resumed their long-running dominance of the Rugby League Ashes with an assured display. Author | Michael Haldsworth  Stadium | Wembley Back in 2003, the Kangaroos swept the series 3-0, grinding out three tight victories, each decided by no more than six points, and each featuring a moment when Great Britain held a lead they could not preserve. Early indications suggest the 2025 series may not be cut from quite the same cloth. England met the challenge with spirit and resilience, yet Australia carried greater precision in the decisive moments, shifting smoothly through the gears after the interval to claim a comfortable win. The hosts were disciplined in defence, often relying on weight of numbers to keep the visitors at bay. Australia, by contrast, operated with the fluency of a side well drilled and brimming with attacking ideas. READ MORE |  St Helens appoint Salford Red Devils head coach Paul Rowley READ MORE | Sport...

An exciting first night of play-off action in the United States The Chicago Fire and the Portland Timbers will both feature in the MLS Cup Playoffs after 3-1 wild-card wins over Orlando City and Real Salt Lake, respectively. Author | Peter Jones A closer look at how Chicago progressed Chicago had not appeared in the postseason since 2017. They will take on the Supporters' Shield victors, the Philadelphia Union, in a best-of-three, first-round series.  This follows a commanding home win on Wednesday. Jack Elliott, Hugo Cuypers, and Brian Gutierrez all went close for Chicago in the first half. Their breakthrough finally arrived three minutes into the second period through Gutierrez's cultured finish. Gutierrez then struck the post twice. Chicago added two more goals within 19 minutes. Cuypers bundled home from close range and then drilled a powerful finish in for his brace. Adrian Marin pulled one back for the Lions, but it was too little, too late as Chicago earned a deserve...

There’s a growing rift in Spanish football. A game between Villareal and Barcelona will no longer be hosted in Miami, as had been announced a few weeks ago. Author |  Jack L The Hard Rock Stadium in Miami hosted games in the Club World Cup When La Liga announced plans to stage a league fixture in Miami, it presented the idea as a bold step forward - one that would elevate the visibility of Spanish football, enhance the profile of its players, and strengthen the sport's brand in a key international market. The project, fully compliant with federation regulations and competition integrity, was envisioned as a new frontier for a game seeking global relevance. But the controversy that followed showed just how far Spanish football still is from speaking with one voice. The way the cancellation was handled has left deep marks. Villarreal felt blind-sided, saying the timing damaged their image and that of the competition. "We found out 10 minutes before kick-off [in Tuesday's...

Wins for Exeter, Leicester and Saracens this weekend Let’s have a closer at all the drama and action from these fixtures. Author |  Peter Jones Before the weekend's drama, there were away wins for Northampton Saints and Bristol Bears.  Exeter 38 - 0 Harlequins  England centre Henry Slade was instrumental as Exeter maintained their strong return to form with a commanding Premiership victory over Harlequins. The Chiefs struck quickly, scoring three tries in a ten-minute burst during the first half, with Slade heavily involved, setting up Immanuel Feyi-Waboso's opener and then linking with Australian debutant Len Ikitau. Harvey Skinner extended the lead to 24-0 before the break after capitalising on a Harlequins error, while Greg Fisilau added a bonus-point try shortly after half-time. Exeter's defence proved impenetrable, preventing Harlequins from scoring for the first time in nearly two years, despite the visitors dominating possession and territory. Slade capped the win ...

England 236-4 (20 overs) beat New Zealand 171 (18 overs) Phil Salt and Harry Brook led England to a commanding 65-run win over New Zealand in the second T20, giving the tourists a 1-0 series lead. Author |  Sophie T Stadium | Hagley Oval  Salt and Brook put on 129 in 69 balls as England amassed 236-4, the highest T20 total at Christchurch's Hagley Oval and the fifth-highest in England’s history in the format. Salt continued his rich vein of form with 85 from 56 balls. It was captain Brook who dominated proceedings, striking five sixes in 78 off 35 deliveries. He exploited a rare lapse in New Zealand’s fielding, including a dropped chance by Jimmy Neesham at long-on, and left the Black Caps’ bowlers struggling to contain him. Brook’s T20 international record remains modest for a player of his ability, averaging 29 with five fifties in 50 innings, but this was among his finest performances in either white-ball format as captain. His assault meant New Zealand re...

Clubs are already preparing for next season’s Super League campaign St Helens have appointed Salford Red Devils head coach Paul Rowley as their new manager on a three-year contract. Author |  Oliver W An exciting new chapter, and it begins now! #COYS | @plattyphoto pic.twitter.com/nFx4YimJK4 — St.Helens R.F.C. (@Saints1890) October 17, 2025 The 50-year-old succeeds Paul Wellens after the club decided against renewing his deal. Rowley has spent the past four seasons in charge at Salford, who were relegated from Super League on Thursday following a turbulent year off the field. He had been due to take up a director of rugby role with the club next season. Rowley replaces club legend Wellens, whose departure after three seasons in charge was confirmed earlier this month. Wellens, who made 495 appearances for St Helens as a player, was unable to replicate the remarkable run of success achieved under Justin Holbrook and Kristian Woolf, when Saints won four consecutive Grand F...

"For many veterans, it may well be the best Pokémon title in years..." For this reviewer, this is the 10th Pokemom game that I've played and its certainly up there with the most enjoyable. Author |  Liam C This game is definitely worth a play. Very enjoyable! youtu.be/6cbD1nPMJ8U?... [image or embed] — Super News Affiliate ( @eurosuperfootball.bsky.social ) 18 October 2025 at 08:37 Every new Pokémon game is someone’s first. The series continues to thrive on a steady stream of new, younger players, drawn in by fresh creatures, inventive mechanics and vibrant worlds. Ask fans of any generation, and they’ll insist that the games they grew up with remain unmatched. For long-time players, however, it can feel as though the franchise has spent most of its 30-year history catering primarily to newcomers. That is why the arrival of the Legends spin-off series has been such a welcome development among the more dedicated fans. Pokémon Legends: Z-A, the second entry in the s...