England agonisingly failed to capitalise on a largely dominant first-half display as world champions Australia gradually showed their class to retain the Ashes.

An England error on the left was brutally punished on the next Australia set as Cameron Munster twisted away from a George Williams tackle to score. And, with the hosts visibly rocking, another mistake presented Australia with their second try of the match.

The second Test between England and Australia is due to kick off at 2.30pm GMT on Saturday 1 November at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, the new home of Everton, in Liverpool.

With two years until the tournament, Steve Borthwick’s side are entering a new phase and carry real optimism into November

Second-half tries from Cameron Munster and Hudson Young have ensured Australia sealed the rugby league Ashes series against England after a 14-4 victory in Liverpool.

With his Alejandro Garnacho-inspired haircut, Henry Pollock is trying his best not to get caught up in the hype around his performances after he helped England to a commanding 25-7 win over Australia on Saturday. It was easy to forget that Pollock has just ...

Australia take unassailable 2-0 lead in Ashes series; Cameron Munster and Hudson Young went over for Australia; scores level at half-time after two penalties each; third Test takes place at Leeds Head

Steve Borthwick has named his England team to take on Australia for the first match of their autumn campaign at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham. See who's in the starting XV.

England have raised serious concerns about Australia’s “illegal” breakdown tactics before their first autumn Test against the Wallabies on Saturday.