Exeter back rower Kane James and Harlequins centre Bryn Bradley are among six uncapped Wales players named by Steve Tandy for the summer games.
Erling Haaland, born in England but representing Norway, has carried his nation's World Cup hopes for years. After helping Norway reach the quarter-finals, he now faces England, his country of birth, in Miami. Haaland's journey from a young talent in Norway to a global superstar with Manchester City highlights his deep connection to his heritage and his nation.
Prince William's deep love for football, particularly Aston Villa, is highlighted through his social media posts, attendance at matches, and interactions with fans and podcasts. His passion connects him to the public in a way other royal pursuits do not.
Kylian Mbappe's penalty miss in France's World Cup quarter-final against Morocco has sparked debate about the effectiveness of stuttering penalty kicks. Data from the tournament shows a lower conversion rate for stuttering penalties compared to standard ones, leading experts to question if the technique is becoming obsolete.
England defender Marc Guehi is managing a slight hamstring injury and could miss the World Cup quarter-final against Norway. Midfielder Declan Rice is also sidelined with a sickness bug, while Reece James has returned to full training.
York Knights secured their third consecutive Super League victory, a historic first for the club, by defeating Hull FC 20-16. Hull FC's away form worsened with only one win on the road this season.
Norway striker Erling Haaland has named England as one of the favourites to win the World Cup, urging the media to put pressure on the Three Lions ahead of their quarter-final meeting. Haaland, born in Leeds, expressed surprise at Norway's success.
