Rugby Union
11am Australia v British & Irish Lions live
The Lions enter the third and final Test against the Wallabies with a chance to secure a historic series sweep, an achievement not seen in decades. Lee Calvert will provide updates throughout. No Lions team has remained undefeated since Willie John McBride's side in South Africa in 1974, when a disputed draw in the fourth match prevented a clean sweep. While the Lions defeated Argentina 4-0 in 1927 and claimed 2-0 victories over Australia in tours during the 1950s and 1960s, their last 3-0 triumph solely in Australia dates back to 1904. For the Wallabies, the match represents a chance to recover from last week’s narrow defeat in Melbourne. Despite losing the series, they demonstrated strong performances, including a 14-10 second-half comeback in Brisbane and an early 23-5 lead in the second Test. Robert Kitson, Gerard Meagher, and Angus Fontaine report from Sydney.
**Cricket**
**11am England v India, fifth Test live**
Following two rain-disrupted days at the Kia Oval, play resumes on day three with Tanya Aldred and Rob Smyth providing commentary. India have faced England 14 times at this venue, with seven draws. Their only two wins came half a century apart—in 1971 and the 2021 fourth Test. On that occasion, Shardul Thakur’s two half-centuries helped overturn a 100-run first-innings deficit. Ali Martin, Barney Ronay, and Simon Burnton report from the ground.
Cycling
12.45pm Tour de France Femmes live
The eighth stage of this year’s race takes the riders into the mountains, marking the most demanding leg of the event. After starting in Chambéry, the route ascends the Col de Plainpalais (13.2km at 6.3%) before tackling the Col du Frêne. The toughest challenge comes on the Maurienne climb, an 18.6km stretch with an average gradient of 8.1% and uneven terrain, likely prompting attacks from the peloton. Amy Sedghi will provide live updates.
Football
1.45pm Football clockwatch
Barry Glendenning tracks the action as the EFL season begins with a full slate of League One and Two fixtures. Among the notable matches, Cardiff make their first appearance at Peterborough following last season’s relegation, now led by new manager Brian Barry-Murphy. Huddersfield, under first-time manager Lee Grant, face Leyton Orient, who narrowly missed promotion in the playoff final. In League Two, Simon Mail reports from MK Dons v Oldham.
Women’s Rugby Union
3pm England v Spain
England start their home World Cup campaign on Friday 22 August against Spain.
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