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Harry Latham-Coyle

@hlathamcoyle

Harry Latham-Coyle is The Independent's Rugby Correspondent. He has worked for the title for more than five years, spearheading coverage of the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France and multiple men's and women's Six Nations campaigns. He also covers cricket and other sports.

Cricket

Is Australia v India on TV? How to watch Test series

<p>Virat Kohli has endured a lean period of five years in Test cricket </p>
Cricket

Kohli’s decline leaves India facing unthinkable question

<p>Tom Curry sustained a concussion against Australia</p>
Rugby Union

England insist Curry fit to feature despite concussion concerns

<p>Tyrrell Hatton looks likely to feature at Bethpage Black in 2025 </p>
Golf

Hatton’s Ryder Cup hopes boosted by inclusion in warm-up event

<p>Ben Ainslie is against mandated places for female sailors in the America’s Cup </p>
Sailing

Ainslie rejects idea of quotas for female sailors at America’s Cup

Tennis

Is Billie Jean King Cup final on TV? How to watch Italy vs Slovakia

LiveTennis

Nadal beaten in potential Davis Cup farewell - live updates

<p>Maro Itoje has declared his full commitment to England as rumours swirl over a potential breakaway franchise competition </p>
Rugby Union

Itoje unaware of breakaway plans as he pledges commitment to England

<p>Ian Holloway took over at Swindon in October</p>
Football

Holloway blames Swindon’s bad fortune on ‘haunted’ training ground

<p>England continue their hunt for an elusive major men’s trophy </p>
Football

When is the World Cup 2026 qualification draw?

<p>Cheslin Kolbe scored twice in South Africa’s win over England </p>
Rugby Union

Springboks show champion qualities to pile more misery on England

<p>Ox Nche has enjoyed a standout year for South Africa </p>
Rugby Union

Springboks dominate Player of the Year shortlist but Nche snubbed

<p>England have lost each of their last five games </p>
Rugby Union

Why Borthwick won’t be sacked despite England’s autumn of discontent

Rugby Union

Why Borthwick won’t be sacked despite England’s autumn of discontent

<p>England have lost each of their last five games </p>
<p>England suffered a dramatic defeat at the hands of Australia</p>
Rugby Union

Autumn Nations Series schedule: How to watch every rugby Test

<p>Rory McIlroy claimed victory at the season-ending </p>
Golf

Emotional McIlroy thanks wife Erica for ‘sticking by me’ in tough year

LiveRugby Union

Kolbe inspires Springboks past England in thriller - live reaction

<p>France take on New Zealand in Paris </p>
Rugby Union

Is France v New Zealand on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch

<p>France take on New Zealand in Paris </p>
Rugby Union

Is France v New Zealand on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch

<p>England let victory slip from their grasp in last year’s World Cup semi-final against South Africa</p>
Rugby Union

England must learn lessons of past to confront Springboks challenge

<p>Eben Etzebeth is the most-capped Springbok of all time </p>
Rugby Union

The two sides of Springboks enforcer Etzebeth

<p>The club game could be radically reshaped according to reports</p>
Rugby Union

Top rugby stars ‘sign up for breakaway competition’

<p>Freddie Steward has been recalled by England </p>
Rugby Union

England bring back Steward and Van Poortvliet to take on Springboks

<p>England are considering a recall for Freddie Steward </p>
LiveRugby Union

England v Springboks team news LIVE: Steward recalled to starting side

<p>Siya Kolisi has been recalled to the starting South Africa side </p>
Rugby Union

Kolisi returns as Springboks recall big guns for England clash

<p>The aerial contest has become an even more key battleground this November</p>
Rugby Union

England mull changes to combat ‘unintended consequences’ of law tweak

<p>Siya Kolisi and Rassie Erasmus have overseen an era of success for the Springboks </p>
Rugby Union

Kolisi and Erasmus reveal the secrets behind the Springboks’ evolution

<p>Siya Kolisi has been recalled to the starting South Africa side </p>
Rugby Union

Kolisi returns as Springboks recall big guns for England clash

<p>The aerial contest has become an even more key battleground this November</p>
Rugby Union

England mull changes to combat ‘unintended consequences’ of law tweak

<p>Siya Kolisi and Rassie Erasmus have overseen an era of success for the Springboks </p>
Rugby Union

Kolisi and Erasmus reveal the secrets behind the Springboks’ evolution

<p>Richard Wigglesworth (left) has admitted he has little idea what exiled colleague Felix Jones (right) is up to</p>
Rugby Union

England coach Wigglesworth makes strange admission about exiled Jones

Rugby Union

England coach Wigglesworth makes strange admission about exiled Jones

<p>Richard Wigglesworth (left) has admitted he has little idea what exiled colleague Felix Jones (right) is up to</p>
<p>Gary Lineker has presented Match of the Day since 1999 </p>
Football

BBC confirms exit of ‘world-class’ Lineker from Match of the Day

<p>James Anderson (left) believes Jofra Archer could have a major impact in next year’s Ashes</p>
Cricket

Anderson predicts Archer to have ‘huge’ impact for England in Ashes

LiveRugby Union

Scrappy Springboks surge to victory over battling Scotland

<p>England suffered a fourth consecutive defeat to leave a number of difficult questions </p>
Rugby Union

England facing latest identity crisis after most damaging defeat yet

<p>England suffered a fourth consecutive defeat to leave a number of difficult questions </p>
Rugby Union

England facing latest identity crisis after most damaging defeat yet

Rugby Union

Earl admits England are testing fans’ patience amid losing run

Rugby Union

Why was Radradra sent off for Fiji against Wales?

<p>Wales and Fiji meet in the Autumn Nations Series </p>
Rugby Union

Wales v Fiji: Kick-off time, TV channel, team news and how to watch

<p>Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii starred on debut </p>
Rugby Union

Suaalii sparkles to give Wallabies fresh life in dramatic win

LiveRugby Union

England beaten in thrilling autumn Test against Australia - live

<p>Rieko Ioane led New Zealand’s haka in Dublin </p>
Rugby Union

Ioane takes shot at Sexton after All Blacks beat Ireland

LiveRugby Union

All Blacks end Ireland’s home winning run in tight contest

<p>Australia have the power and potency to hurt England</p>
Rugby Union

Australia pose dangerous threat in clash England cannot afford to lose

<p>Cheslin Kolbe is a double World Cup winner </p>
Rugby Union

Kolbe: ‘To win World Player of the Year would be special’

<p>Joe Suaalii is set to make his Wallabies debut </p>
Rugby Union

Australia make bold call with Suaalii set to start England clash

<p>Alzarri Joseph stormed off in Barbados, forcing the West Indies to field with ten </p>
Cricket

West Indies coach slams Joseph’s ‘unacceptable’ actions in England win

Cricket

West Indies coach slams Joseph’s ‘unacceptable’ actions in England win

<p>Alzarri Joseph stormed off in Barbados, forcing the West Indies to field with ten </p>
<p>Hugo Lloris spent more than a decade at Tottenham Hotspur </p>
Football

Lloris reveals gesture that made him ask if Spurs ‘really want to win’

<p>Rassie Erasmus has led the Springboks to two World Cup wins </p>
Rugby Union

Erasmus: ‘People say we are bullies who don’t care what others think’

<p>Steve Borthwick was an assistant to Eddie Jones with England between 2016 and 2020</p>
Rugby Union

Borthwick distances himself from Jones allegations with continuity key

<p>Steve Borthwick has named his team to face Australia </p>
Rugby Union

England name unchanged starting side for Australia clash

<p>Steve Borthwick has named his team to face Australia </p>
Rugby Union

England name unchanged starting side for Australia clash

<p>England’s scrum has struggled to hold up in the final quarter of games</p>
Rugby Union

The changes Borthwick could make to solve England’s scrum woes

<p>Cole Palmer was injured in a tackle from Lisandro Martinez late on at Old Trafford </p>
Football

Palmer suffers injury scare as Maresca hits out at Martinez challenge

<p>George Ford’s last-minute drop goal sailed wide to hand New Zealand victory</p>
Rugby Union

How England squandered a golden opportunity against the All Blacks

Scarborough are hoping to cause an upset in the first round of the FA Cup this weekend (Nick Potts/PA)
LiveFootball

FA Cup draw: Every second-round tie after sides find out their fate

<p>Manchester United squandered a number of opportunities against Chelsea </p>
Football

Keane criticises ‘boring’ Man Utd after Chelsea draw

<p>Asher Opoku-Fordjour is a rising star of English rugby</p>
Rugby Union

England call up rising star Opoku-Fordjour to replace retired Marler

<p>James Anderson retired from Test cricket earlier this year </p>
Cricket

Anderson opens up on retirement: ‘It was like Goodfellas’

<p>George Ford missed with a drop goal in the final moments as New Zealand won </p>
Rugby Union

All Blacks exploit fatal flaw to deal England another agonising defeat

<p>Maro Itoje is set to feature for England in the Autumn Nations Series </p>
Rugby Union

Itoje on politics: ‘I’ll return to No 10 one way or another’

<p>New Zealand are in a rare period of remodelling as they begin their northern hemisphere tour</p>
Rugby Union

Inside the All Blacks rebuild: rugby’s greatest brand lost its sheen

LiveFootball

Carabao Cup draw in full after quarter-finalists learn next opponents

LiveFootball

Carabao Cup draw in full after quarter-finalists learn next opponents

<p>The All Blacks perform a haka before every Test match </p>
Rugby Union

All Blacks hit back at England prop Joe Marler over haka criticism

<p>Ben Stokes has appealed for anyone with information to contact the police </p>
Cricket

Stokes reveals his home was burgled while playing in Pakistan

LiveFootball

Newcastle reach quarter-finals with win over Chelsea - as it happened

Football

When is the Carabao Cup quarter-final draw?

Football

When is the Carabao Cup quarter-final draw?

<p>Henry Slade has gone from on the outside looking in to an integral part of the England side</p>
Rugby Union

Slade gamble shows centre has become one of England’s key figures

<p>Henry Slade is fit to start at outside centre </p>
Rugby Union

England reveal team to face All Blacks with Slade fit to start

<p>Barcelona are back in La Liga action </p>
Football

Is Real Madrid v Barcelona on TV? Time, channel and how to watch

LiveFootball

Lionesses beaten by Germany in seven-goal thriller - as it happened

<p>Steve Borthwick has announced 17 reipien </p>
Rugby Union

England announce recipients of new contracts as core group revealed

<p>Ben Spencer is one of three English scrum halves vying for a starting shirt</p>
Rugby Union

England scrum halves urged to up tempo as key selection decision looms

<p>Tadej Pogacar won the Tour de France and Giro d’Italia in 2024 </p>
Cycling

Tadej Pogacar names the two grand tours he wants to race in 2025

<p>Martin Odegaard is hoping to return from an ankle injury soon </p>
Football

Arsenal handed Odegaard injury boost after Norway boss reveals plans

<p>Henry Slade looks set to return to an England shirt against the All Blacks </p>
Rugby Union

England confirm bold plan in Slade fitness race for All Blacks

<p>Jhon Duran fired Aston Villa to a famous victory in their last Champions League outing </p>
Football

Is Aston Villa v Bologna on TV tonight? Time, channel and how to watch

<p>England will take on the United States in their opening World Cup game </p>
Rugby Union

Red Roses face USA in Women’s World Cup opener as schedule revealed

<p>Lando Norris and Max Verstappen are vying for the world title </p>
F1

What does Lando Norris need now to overhaul Max Verstappen?

<p>Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal are among the tennis stars on show in Saudi Arabia </p>
Tennis

Nadal vs Djokovic start time and how to watch Six Kings Slam

<p>Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal are among the tennis stars on show in Saudi Arabia </p>
Tennis

Six Kings Slam: Dates, schedule and how to watch

<p>George Baldock was honoured before the Yorkshire derby after tragically dying aged 31 earlier this month </p>
Football

Sheffield United honour Baldock before Leeds match after tragic death

Football

Wolves vs Man City team news: De Bruyne injury latest, hosts’ crisis

<p>Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal are among the tennis stars on show in Saudi Arabia </p>
Tennis

Six Kings Slam: Dates, schedule and how to watch

<p>George Baldock was honoured before the Yorkshire derby after tragically dying aged 31 earlier this month </p>
Football

Sheffield United honour Baldock before Leeds match after tragic death

Football

Wolves vs Man City team news: De Bruyne injury latest, hosts’ crisis

<p>Joel Dahmen was docked four strokes after a costly error </p>
Golf

PGA Tour star handed heavy penalty after rare rules mix-up

<p>Kobbie Mainoo is facing a spell on the sidelines </p>
Football

Mainoo faces extended spell out in latest Man Utd injury blow

<p>Steve Cooper has suggested that British coaches must get better </p>
Football

Cooper says British coaches must ‘improve’ after Tuchel appointment

<p>The referees chief of the Premier League has suggested that standards are improving </p>
Football

Webb maintains referees improving with ‘two VAR errors this season’

<p>Adam Peaty is not ruling out a return to the pool in Los Angeles </p>
Swimming

Peaty reveals dilemma over LA28 decision

<p>Ineos Britannia are challenging New Zealand for the America’s Cup </p>
Sailing

Is the America’s Cup on TV? Channel, start time & how to watch online

<p>Ben Ainslie and his crew are challenging New Zealand for the Auld Mug </p>
Sailing

What time is the America’s Cup? Schedule and race days

<p>Manager Steve Borthwick is sanguine about the challenges ahead this season </p>
Rugby Union

Coaching upheaval sets up pivotal autumn for Borthwick and England

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