James Roby evades a Papua New Guinea tackle, but the group minnows threatened an upset before England wriggled clear. Photograph: Matt King/Getty Images
England endured a thoroughly uncomfortable evening against an inspired Papua New Guinea before securing the victory that was a minimum requirement for the opening match of their World Cup campaign.
England trailed 16-12 at [...]

Murray faces the wily Santoro in round one. Photograph: Krafft Angerer/Getty Images
British No1 Andy Murray has been handed a first-round clash against Fabrice Santoro at Wimbledon following this morning’s draw at the All England Club. Murray - who missed the prestigious grand slam tournament last year because of a wrist injury - has recovered from [...]