Given the new ball on debut, the Essex seamer extracted Zimbabwe’s Ben Curran and beat the bat several more times on a placid pitch

European success has been the preserve of the French and Irish heavyweights in recent years but Northampton have hope of a second competition crown

The 21-year-old starred on the wing as France secured the Six Nations title

England (147/2) beat the West Indies (146/7) by eight wickets: Sophia Dunkley and Heather Knight steered the hosts to a comfortable victory in their first match under Charlotte Edwards

The Leicester lock had been facing a possible ban after being cited for a high tackle against Bath

England faced criticism over their athleticism at the T20 World Cup and during their Ashes whitewash by Australia

The Leicester lock had been facing a possible ban after being cited for a high tackle against Bath

England faced criticism over their athleticism at the T20 World Cup and during their Ashes whitewash by Australia

A four-day encounter at Trent Bridge is a low-key affair compared to five-Test series against India and Australia but a first meeting with Zimbabwe in 22 years could yet prove crucial for England

La Liga have rescheduled a Betis fixture to give the Spanish side extra rest ahead of the final

A four-day encounter at Trent Bridge is a low-key affair compared to five-Test series against India and Australia but a first meeting with Zimbabwe in 22 years could yet prove crucial for England

La Liga have rescheduled a Betis fixture to give the Spanish side extra rest ahead of the final

Sione Tuipulotu and James Lowe are two of a group of foreign-born Lions tourists who will add plenty to Andy Farrell’s squad in Australia – but not everyone is happy that they have been picked

The former striker had presented Match of the Day since 1999 but has left the broadcaster

The former striker had presented Match of the Day since 1999 but has left the broadcaster

France will host Ireland on the opening night of the tournament

Andy Farrell’s chosen 38 assembled for the first time at a Richmond hotel to begin their preparations for the tour of Australia

The former white-ball captain will miss the IPL play-offs to return ahead of the start of the series

The 12-cap South Africa international reportedly suffered a heart attack

The Nigeria international suffered an abdominal injury after colliding with a post