1 hour ago Heather Knight pleased to get some luck in England’s win over Bangladesh

The batter scored an unbeaten 79 in the Women’s World Cup success in Guwahati.

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35 h. ago Ellie Kildunne makes 'glass ceiling' vow as she bids to follow Women's World Cup glory

At 26, the England and Harlequins superstar has already experienced a career most players dream of, being named World Rugby Player of the Year in 2024 before following that up with a winners' medal at last weekend's World Cup final

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35 h. ago England women's rugby superstar issues Red Roses rallying cry after World Cup glory

At 26, the England and Harlequins superstar Ellie Kildunne has already experienced a career most players dream of, being named World Rugby Player of the Year in 2024 before following that up with a winners' medal at last weekend's World Cup final

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36 h. ago Ellie Kildunne’s exploits in England’s World Cup success have not gone to waste

The Harlequins full-back is being recognised more.

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6 d. ago Rory McIlroy turns down major payday days after leading Europe to Ryder Cup success

Rory McIlroy was one of the standout performers for Team Europe at the 2025 Ryder Cup, but he will not be in action at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship this week

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8 d. ago World Rugby sends warning to breakaway league R360 after success of Women’s World Cup

The proposed franchise-style competition is hoping to lure some of the sport’s top players but World Rugby has urged caution

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8 d. ago Luke Donald quiet on Ryder Cup future after Bethpage success

Europe held off an American charge in the singles to win away for the first time since 2012.

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8 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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9 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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9 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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9 d. ago Abby Dow: ‘The Red Roses haven’t just won a medal — we’ve won for women’s sport’

Interview: After helping England to World Cup success on home soil, Dow reflects on a remarkable day at Twickenham and her formative days with her family at Maidenhead Rugby Club

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1 week ago Zoe Aldcroft ranks England among rugby’s greatest teams after World Cup success

Victory in the final at the Allianz Stadium saw the Red Roses extend their winning run to 33 matches.

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1 week ago How England Women's Rugby World Cup winners celebrated after historic success

England Women have been crowned as Women's Rugby World Cup champions for the third time following a historic afternoon at Twickenham

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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week ago Joe Root hopes a European Ryder Cup success can provide Ashes inspiration

Root will be tuning in to see if Europe’s top golfers can tame home advantage in New York to claim a famous win.

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1 week ago Europe seek first away Ryder Cup success since 2012 after remarkable turnaround

The latest event at Bethpage Black starts on Friday.

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2 w. ago Luke Donald exposes European team to VR crowd abuse in bid for Ryder Cup success

The European captain issued his players with headsets that play insulting messages as part of their preparations for a potentially-hostile atmosphere.

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