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Flanker Deaves will earn his first cap as Wales seek a first win in the fixture since 1953

George Ford excelled for an England side that contained no weak links, while New Zealand’s Leroy Carter had a torrid time

Following a night which saw Spain cruise to a 5-0 win over Portugal, the four Group C teams prepared for their opening games in Switzerland

Travel writer Simon Parker cycled across the USA in the leadup to this November’s presidential election. His new book – A Ride Across America: A 4,000-mile adventure through the small towns and big issues of the USA – takes readers to the heart of the country’s Republican-voting Red Centre

And Nothing Is Forever and I Can Never Say Goodbye will be available on 1 October, using the ‘most recyclable’ plastic available, part of a Naked Record Club project to benefit the EarthPercent charity

A bicycle-led musing on the state of the US; a page-turning, Nigerian-inflected reworking of Mansfield Park; and a wistful final chapter for Richard Ford’s sportswriter Frank Bascombe

The Blues have clinched their first Super Rugby final in more than two decades, beating the Chiefs 41-10 in a slippery all-New Zealand showdown in Auckland.

Queensland Reds prop Sef Fa'agase has been handed a four-game Super Rugby Pacific suspension for a head clash with Chiefs player Simon Parker.

Braving the cold can be satisfying and fun - if you’re in need of a little inspiration, here’s how to keep your riding interesting this winter