Both looked set to snatch victory at various stages of a spellbinding Test match but in the end, Australia and England settled for a draw after a rollercoaster day four in Canberra.
England Captain Heather Knight's brilliant innings of 168 not out in Canberra - England's second highest score in a Women's Ashes Test - powered her side to 297 and single-handedly kept England in the contest.
A sensational England collapse of 10-56 rounded out the men’s Test summer as Australia claim a 4-0 Ashes victory in dominant fashion.
A Pat Cummins-led Australian seam attack ensured the home side grabbed a 115-run first innings lead but – on a day where 17 wickets fell – England fought back late
The Kiwis and England went to battle in the semi-final of the 2019 Downer Rugby League World Cup 9s.
Despite a probing Australian bowling effort led by Scott Boland, the home side couldn’t snatch victory in the final hour of a thrilling SCG Test.
Scott Boland continued his dream start to his Test career by wrapping up England's tail but it was Usman Khawaja's day at the SCG with a second century, while Cameron Green also shed the shackles to leave England facing a huge task to save the Test
England's hopes of qualifying for the 2019 Downer Rugby League World Cup 9s semi-finals was in their own hands and a big victory over France would seem them through.
Vodafone Milestone: Despite copping a nasty blow to his thumb from Pat Cummins, a gutsy Jonny Bairstow registered England’s first century this Ashes series, falling for 113 early on the fourth morning.
Australia ripped through England’s top order before Jonny Bairstow and Ben Stokes gave the tourists a rare reason to cheer with gritty, determined knocks at the SCG
HCL Ashes Analysis: Australia legend Ricky Ponting analyses the innings from Ben Stokes and Jonny Bairstow amid a bruising battle with Australia's quicks, and the impact the overdue show of resistance could have on England
With a one apiece heading into the final game of the pool stage, both the Kiwi Ferns and England knew victory would ensure their spot in the final against Australia in the 2019 Downer Women's Rugby League World Cup 9s.
