England head coach John Mitchell believes his Red Roses team "deserve large crowds" as ticket sales top 40,000 for their Rugby World Cup opener against the USA.

One decision not to kick for goal, one stolen lineout, one more lost final - whatever anyone in the England camp is saying, it is impossible not to look at this year's Women's Rugby World Cup through the prism of what happened in Auckland three years ago.

New England’s skill positions should be good. Plus, the team will need another year to recover from lost draft classes under Bill Belichick.

A Guernsey chef has said he may have to import crab from England after an increase in octopuses which prey on the shellfish. The octopuses, usually found in the Mediterranean, are being found in lobster and crab pots off the coastline, leading to a shortage of shellfish.

Noah Okafor is on his way to England, where he’ll sign his contract with Leeds United today.Milan striker Okafor is expected to complete a permanent move to Leeds today.Okafor ready to sign Leeds

A high surf advisory is in effect through Thursday for south-coastal areas as Hurricane Erin's powerful winds churn rough surf and rip currents.

At least six mini-roundabouts in Birmingham have been vandalised to look like England flags. The damaged roundabouts in the Kings Heath and Yardley Wood areas include one at the junction of Brandwood Road and Woodthorpe Road;