The Bath flanker Guy Pepper, meanwhile, has been ruled out of the November Tests

Smith had been set to feature in the series decider but failed a late fitness test

Alexia Putellas claimed her third Ballon d’Or in a chaotic ceremony in London

The young Samoan was dismissed after a number of incidents, including an altercation with members of the England cricket team

Interview: After three years in Paris, the centre is back in the Prem and back available to Steve Borthwick – he tells Harry Latham-Coyle why he returned

The Ireland prop could face a ban following an allegation from Gavin Coombes

Charlie Atkinson has been called up as cover for England’s first-choice fly half

Khawaja kept his diagnosis from even his closest friends during his playing career with Australia