Mikey Lewis had not even been to bed after helping Hull KR complete a treble when he was given another reason to celebrate - and now he aims to help England's bid for success against Australia.

Double World Cup winner Emily Scarratt has announced her retirement from rugby, ending a career in which she played 119 times for her country and became its record points scorer.

Kate Middleton showed support for England amid the final of the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup, celebrating the group ahead of their match at Allianz Stadium in London with a social media post.

Emily Scarratt earned 119 England caps, won two Rugby World Cups, lifted 11 Six Nations titles and represented Great Britain at the 2016 Rio Olympics as captain; Scarratt has been described as a once-in-a-generation player,

England World Cup winner Jess Breach has signed a new contract with Saracens. The 27-year-old wing was the Red Roses' top try scorer with six as they lifted the World Cup trophy last month. Breach has 53 England caps in which she has scored 42 tries for her country.

Two of rugby league's biggest stars team up for the first time ever when the Kangaroos face England early Sunday morning (AEDT), and they are going to be nearly impossible to stop.

Alex Walmsley is hoping to help deliver the "silver bullet" that English rugby league has long craved by winning the Ashes.

England must avoid a repeat of some agonising late defeats if they are to win the first Rugby League Ashes series for 22 years, says coach Shaun Wane.