Five for the week: August 19-25
Our 'Five for the Week' looks ahead to another exciting week of sport, including the third Ashes Test match, top-class golf and more important football action.
Owens urges caution
Ken Owens says Wales need to "keep building and improving" after a red-letter day saw them beat England and become world number one.
Wales top of the world
Wales have become the world's number one ranked nation thanks to a 13-6 victory over England in their World Cup warmup match.
Scotland beaten by France
Scotland's World Cup preparations got off to a nightmare start as they were crushed 32-3 by France in Nice.
All Blacks hammer Australia
After being thrashed by Australia a week ago, New Zealand bounced back to hammer the Wallabies 36-0 in Auckland in the Bledisloe Cup.
South Africa beat Argentina
South Africa winger S'busiso Nkosi scored two tries as the Springboks edged Argentina 24-18 at Loftus Versfeld.
Rugby Union World Cup Guide
We have everything you need for the Rugby World Cup including pools, fixture schedule, TV guide, stadiums, history and previous winners.
Rugby World Cup: Team-by-team
The Rugby World Cup begins in September and our team-by-team guide has details of every nation competing.
McConnochie ruled out of Wales clash
England have been forced to make a late change for their World Cup warm-up game against Wales in Cardiff after Ruaridh McConnochie dropped out through injury.
McConnochie an England doubt
Ruaridh McConnochie is a late doubt for England's World Cup warm-up Test against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday because of muscle soreness.
Wales skipper happy to be home
Alun Wyn Jones says that Wales want to continue their Cardiff feelgood factor in Saturday's World Cup warm-up clash against England.
McConnochie set for England bow
Ruaridh McConnochie will make his England debut a week later than hoped for after overcoming a hip problem in time to start against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.
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Value Bet: Classic Comedy
Our racing expert Ben Linfoot has three Value Bet selections for day one of the Welcome To Yorkshire Ebor Festival and he's taking on Crystal Ocean in the big one.
Ebor Festival: Day one preview
Watch our York Ebor Festival day one preview with our star panel of Oli Bell, Mark Howard, Fran Berry and Ben Linfoot.
Wednesday's racing preview
Crystal Ocean can live up to his billing in the Juddmonte International, according to Anita Chambers - she has a tip for every race on Wednesday.
Oli Bell: A Vital' wager
Oli Bell is backing Joseph O'Brien to send out a winner at York on Wednesday - he has five day one selections as the Ebor Festival gets under way.
Richard Fahey: Moro the merrier
Our star columnist has a horse-by-horse guide to his team for the first two days of the Welcome To Yorkshire Ebor Festival.
Racing Tips
Value Bet: Classic Comedy
Our racing expert Ben Linfoot has three Value Bet selections for day one of the Welcome To Yorkshire Ebor Festival and he's taking on Crystal Ocean in the big one.
Simon Holt: Valdermoro magic
Richard Fahey's Valdermoro is one of Simon Holt's two tips for Wednesday's high-class action at York.
Oli Bell: A Vital' wager
Oli Bell is backing Joseph O'Brien to send out a winner at York on Wednesday - he has five day one selections as the Ebor Festival gets under way.
Football Tips
Sky Bet EFL: Wednesday preview
The Sky Bet Championship action continues on Wednesday night. Tom Carnduff has selections at 7/2, 7/1 and 10/1 to consider.
SL Price Boost: Midweek four-fold
Sky Bet have enhanced the odds on treble on Wednesday's EFL matches, exclusively for Sporting Life readers.
Sporting Life Tipping Record
A look at how the Sporting Life recommended bets have performed in August 2019.
