Harry Brook's calculated century propels England back into the first Test against New Zealand on the second day in Christchurch.

Harry Brook scored a brilliant century to drag England right back into the first test in Christchurch on Friday, driving the tourists to within 29 runs of New Zealand's tally of 348 on 319 for five at the end of day two.

On the second day of the first Test in Christchurch, England rallied to 319-5, driven by Harry Brook's unbeaten century after a poor start. Despite multiple missed catches and challenges from the New Zealand seamers,

Glenn Phillips has completed a half century before New Zealand’s first innings ended at 348 on the second day of the first test against England.

England lost two wickets in the last over before lunch, including Joe Root for a duck, to be 45-3 in reply to New Zealand's 348 on day two of the first Test in Christchurch Friday.

Harry Brook hit a Four on Nathan Smith bowling.England at 230/5 after 55.2 overs

Barely a month after quitting international rugby, former England prop Joe Marler has brought forward his retirement plans and will end his time in the sport completely this week. Marler's last match will be for Harlequins,

England and Harlequins prop Joe Marler has announced he will retire from professional rugby on Friday. Marler, 34, won 95 caps for England and represented the British & Irish Lions on their 2017 tour of New Zealand.

Former England and Harlequins prop has announced his retirement from professional rugby at the age of 34. Marler earned 95 international caps across 12 years with the national team, winning three Six Nations Championships.