4 d. ago Donald Trump sent Rory McIlroy personal text message after Ryder Cup victory

Rory McIlroy was the target of US fans' abuse at the Ryder Cup, but his performance helped him to 'shut them up' and he received a message from Trump after Team Europe won

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4 d. ago Justin Rose and Shane Lowry comment on behaviour of Rory McIlroy’s wife during Ryder Cup

Rory McIlroy's wife Erica Stoll was the target of abuse from fans during the Ryder Cup, with fellow Team Europe stars Justin Rose and Shane Lowry making their feelings clear on how she handled herself

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4 d. ago England have won hearts and minds, a prize even greater than the World Cup | Robert Kitson

The Red Roses have done for rugby what the Lionesses have done for football – putting women’s sport at the forefrontSometimes it is about more than just a shiny trophy. Yes, the Red Roses are now the champions of the world and deservedly so. Yes, they have claimed the elusive glittering prize for the first time since 2014. But in all sorts of ways the past month will go down in history for something even more important: the coming of age of women’s rugby union as a mass spectator attraction in a summer of female sporting empowerment like no other.Everyone will have their own abiding memories of the past month, just as they did when the Lionesses captured their nation’s hearts in July. For every small child aching to be Chloe Kelly or Lucy Bronze there will now be others dreaming of being as brilliant as Ellie Kildunne or Meg Jones. Winning helps, of course it does, but so does relatability, connection and shared enjoyment. The Red Roses put smiles on a lot of faces not least because...

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5 d. ago Rugby fans hail Red Roses as ‘cracking inspiration’ at rainy celebration

Jubilant scenes unfolded at London’s Battersea Power Station on a wet Sunday afternoon as the team raised the trophy to a crowd of hundreds.

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5 d. ago Ellie Kildunne expects England to be a target after World Cup glory

The Red Roses are celebrating after a 33-13 final victory over Canada.

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6 d. ago ‘Kildunne and Dusted’: Red Roses dialled up to 11 for emotional World Cup victory | Robert Kitson

Shaggy-haired secret weapon Ellie Kildunne settles England’s early nerves against Canada for a feelgood triumph that will echo down the yearsThey think it’s all over. And finally, for England’s women, it is now. The last time the Red Roses lifted the World Cup was 11 years ago and defeat on home turf in front of a world-record 81,885 crowd would have been beyond devastating. Hence the tears of relief and shared collective joy at the final whistle as they finally brought the big one home.Among other things this trophy has brought them the validation they dearly wanted and, in truth, needed. Since the introduction of full-time professional contracts in 2019, the Red Roses have won 74 of the 76 matches they have contested. The number of registered female participants in Canadian rugby would barely fill half of England’s towering citadel. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago England win Women’s World Cup with dominant display against Canada

The Red Roses scored five tries in front of a record 81,885 crowd at Allianz Stadium.

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7 d. ago Chelsea: Enzo Maresca expects Cole Palmer to miss England duty due to groin injury

The Blues are taking no chances with their star midfielder’s recovery

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7 d. ago England seek World Cup redemption in Twickenham finale against Canada

Defeat to New Zealand three years ago still hurts but Ellie Kildunne can inspire Red Roses to glory in sellout finalThe unmistakable earworm of ­Dappy’s 2011 hit No Regrets boomed out of the speakers as England stepped on to the turf to train at Twickenham on the eve of Saturday’s Rugby World Cup final. It’s fair to say, though, that the Red Roses do have a few regrets, six of them stemming from World Cup final losses.The most recent was three years ago when they fell to defeat at the hands of New Zealand at Eden Park. This time they are hosting the final against Canada at their own iconic stadium and the question remains: can they finally do away with their World Cup demons or will they once again crumble on the biggest stage? Continue reading...

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7 d. ago England bid to exorcise ghosts as they target Women’s Rugby World Cup glory

Red Roses must handle pressure as they look to end 11 years of hurt when they face Canada at Twickenham

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7 d. ago Trump reveals why he’s weaponizing DOJ to target enemies like Comey as he heads to Ryder Cup in NY

Trump describes prosecution of ex-FBI director as straightforward revenge operation

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7 d. ago Man Utd files: Mbeumo set for Brentford backlash, Mainoo’s new bromance and how travel chaos forced stars to take Ubers

CHRISTIAN ERIKSEN was booed back at Brentford in United colours for having the temerity to join England’s biggest club three years ago. And Bryan Mbeumo can expect similar treatment after the rancour around his transfer. United felt Brentford attempted to railroad Mbeumo into joining Tottenham or Newcastle United, convinced that he would be on a...

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7 d. ago Women’s Rugby World Cup final: The players who will decide England v Canada

Five stars to watch at Allianz Stadium on Saturday.

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8 d. ago Mitchell insists his previous final defeat can help England to Rugby World Cup glory

No changes in Red Roses 23 to face Canada on SaturdayMitchell accepts men’s team failed to handle 2019 final John Mitchell has learned from his experience of the men’s 2019 Rugby World Cup final and insists he has not made the same mistakes as coach of England’s women as they target the victory over Canada that will deliver Rugby World Cup glory.Mitchell admits that England’s men failed to “handle the emotional tank well” in 2019 when he was their defence coach. In stark contrast, his Red Roses finalists “have managed it”, he says as the head coach looks forward to Saturday’s showpiece at a sold-out Twickenham. Mitchell was one of Eddie Jones’s assistants when they lost to South Africa in Japan after beating New Zealand in the semi-final. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Canada turn to unorthodox training method to prepare for World Cup final atmosphere

A capacity crowd of 82,000 and mostly England fans are expected to attend the final as Canada bid to spoil the hosts’ party

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9 d. ago Man Utd handed dream Harry Kane transfer scenario as move timeline emerges

Harry Kane is expected to leave Bayern Munich next summer and the England captain could be available for a bargain fee, with Manchester United among the clubs interested

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1 week ago Lennon Miller lights up Coppa Italia with first Udinese goal as Scotland starlet stakes Serie A claim

Midfielder on target for new club as Palermo defeated in cup

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1 week ago Ryder Cup money for the American players is about good charity and bad optics

The Americans are an easy target for Europe at the Ryder Cup

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1 week ago Megan Jones nominated for World Rugby Women’s 15s Player of the Year award

England full-back Ellie Kildunne won the award for 2024.

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1 week ago Quarter say new archbishop of Canterbury should talk less politics – polling

The new person to take the role of the Church of England’s most senior bishop is expected to be announced in the coming weeks.

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