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Maro Itoje fulfils his destiny as England’s ‘world-class’ leader for the present and future

Appointed England captain ahead of a vital Six Nations, Itoje looks set to lead Steve Borthwick’s side through to the 2027 Rugby World Cup

The Independent UK

Ellen Baker obituary

Other lives: Stage and screen actor who was a great support to her husband, the film star Stanley Baker

The Guardian - UK

British & Irish Lions 2025: Predicting the squad to tour Australia after Autumn Nations Series

How will the November action have impacted upon Andy Farrell’s thanking as he begins work as Lions head coach?

The Independent UK

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Arron Reed double helps Sale romp to victory against Leicester

Sale 39-25 Leicester: The Scotland wing scored twice in a vibrant attacking performance from the hosts

The Independent UK

England 59-14 Japan: Autumn Nations Series player ratings

Jamie George scored two tries while Tommy Freeman and Ollie Lawrence also impressed in welcome victory

The Guardian - UK

England player ratings vs Japan: Ollie Sleightholme a big positive with Marcus Smith classy again

England enjoyed a more routine afternoon with a nine-try win over Japan

Evening Standard

“We’ve always been a rock group, The Beatles”: How the White Album sowed the seeds for music’s entire future

By 1968, The Beatles were falling apart – but that didn’t stop them recording their greatest artistic statement, The White Album

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Beatles songs "imprinted" on Paul Reiser

On "Everything Fab Four," he discusses his new comedy special, working with Michael McDonald and visiting Liverpool

Salon

England 20-29 South Africa: Autumn Nations Series player ratings

Cheslin Kolbe was superb for South Africa and Sam Underhill was exceptional but it was a struggle for the rest of the England pack

The Guardian - UK

England’s losing run continues with defeat to world champions South Africa

England were beaten 29-20 by the back-to-back Rugby World Cup winners at Twickenham.

The Independent UK

England 37-42 Australia: Autumn Nations Series player ratings

Marcus Smith again provides the sparkle for England but Tom Wright dazzles to help Australia snatch dramatic win

The Guardian - UK

“I might have done better in the Bluesbreakers than in the Yardbirds, but I certainly wouldn't have had the same kind of free rein to experiment”: Jeff Beck on his relationship with Eric Clapton, jamming with Hendrix, and turning down John Mayall

In a 2010 chat with GW, the always creatively restless virtuoso discusses his love of John McLaughlin, what he sought out to do when venturing into the world of classical music, and the musical icon he wished he had had the chance to collaborate with

Guitar World

“This is like Buddy Rich saying Ringo couldn’t drum. Because, coming from Buddy Rich’s sensibility, Ringo can’t drum”: What Paul McCartney said about that beef with Quincy Jones

How the two legends made their peace

MusicRadar

England must learn to hold their nerve as Steve Borthwick shakes up his bench

Head coach knows game management in later stages needs improvement against Australia after latest near miss

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Steve Borthwick keeps faith by naming unchanged England XV to face Australia

England add Sleightholme and Cowan-Dickie to freshen up replacements for test against Joe Schmidt’s Wallabies

The Conversation

Midas Man: Brian Epstein biopic captures the complexity that made the Beatles manager so brilliant

A few minutes after I took my seat at an advanced screening of Amazon Prime’s Brian Epstein biopic, Midas Man, I found myself engaged in Beatles chat with the chap next to me. I wasn’t surprised to find a fellow Fab Four fanatic at such an event. But I was…

The Independent UK

Quincy Jones’s shocking remarks about The Beatles – and how Paul McCartney responded

Producer of artists including Michael Jackson and Frank Sinatra infamously said he thought the Fab Four ‘the worst musicians in the world’ when he first met them

The Independent UK

Wobbly scrum, poor passes and George Ford’s drop goal: How England squandered a golden opportunity

Analysis: George Ford’s final-minute missed drop goal ensured that New Zealand held on for a narrow win

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England 22-24 New Zealand: Autumn Nations Series player ratings

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso stood out for England while the ball carrying of New Zealand’s No 6 Wallace Sititi impressed

MusicRadar

"George had a smugness on his face when he came in with this one, and rightly so - he knew it was absolutely brilliant.": Beatles engineer Geoff Emerick on the recording of Abbey Road, track-by-track

A classic interview with the band's late chief engineer – "You could really see the joy in their faces as they played; it was like they were teenagers again"

MusicRadar

“He ended up with a fully-fledged, pro studio - it just happened to have an engine and some wheels underneath”: David Gilmour, The Rolling Stones, Timbaland, Depeche Mode and more in nine of the weirdest recording studios ever built

Who needs a boring static building to record in when you can have one on wheels?

The Guardian - UK

England players sign RFU contracts but raise ‘extensive concerns’ over workload

England players have voiced ‘extensive concerns’ about their workload after signing new RFU contracts

Guitar World

“It turned out so well there was some campaigning from John Lennon for it to serve as the A-side instead of Lady Madonna”: Paul McCartney was in bass peak form on this lesser-known Beatles gem

Recorded at Abbey Road Studios in February 1968, Hey Bulldog was one of the last Beatles sessions tracked as a band

Louder

“This was more than just music… It’s part of your DNA if you were that age at the time. It defines the times”: Yes, Genesis and Pink Floyd alumni on what The Beatles’ Sgt Pepper did for prog

Rick Wakeman, Roger Waters and Robert Fripp were among those listening when the BBC played the record in full in 1967 – and weren’t the only ones who experienced artistic epiphanies that night

Louder

“We’d always be stopped by the police… In those days, anyone with long hair was a drug addict”: The story behind Hawkwind’s classic album, In Search Of Space

After spending endless nights on the road – complete with Stacia Blake colouring their shows – the band proved what a musical powerhouse they’d become with their second record in 1971

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