The Gardeners' World Blog

A little while back, I explained some of our Ashes coverage plans, and also promised an update nearer the start of the series.

So I'm thrilled that among several developments to report is the news we're going to have video highlights available on the website for UK users.

You'll be able to watch a 10-minute review of the action online, and hopefully not too long after the close of play each day. That's in addition to the longer highlights that will be available on the red button and television in the evening.

But of course, that's just one of several ways you'll be able to follow the Ashes on the BBC...

What did Sunday's international between England and New Zealand teach us?

I won't get into what Andy Robinson might have learned after a sixth defeat in a row, but in the wider perspective it reminded us all that the view of the Television Match Official, or video referee, is not always 20/20.

When referee Joel Jutge referred the decision upstairs and asked TMO Christophe Berdos if he could confirm that Jamie Noon had grounded the ball for an England try he apparently asked the wrong question.

He should, under the International Rugby Board's new edict, have asked: "Is there a reason why I shouldn't give a try?" - it's a subtle difference but a crucial one as England players and supporters will testify.