15 h. ago Richard King inspired by France 98 Reggae Boyz as St Mirren ace eyes Jamaica World Cup glory

The Buddies defender is on national service with Steve McClaren's outfit with next summer's extravaganza in his sights.

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65 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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65 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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7 d. ago Donald Trump will not move World Cup matches, says Fifa vice

Decision would be made by game’s governing bodyMontagliani: ‘It’s Fifa’s tournament and jurisdiction’Any decision to move matches from World Cup cities must be taken by Fifa, not Donald Trump, a vice-president of the organisation has said.Victor Montagliani, who is also the president of Concacaf, the confederation which covers North and Central America and the Caribbean, was speaking after the US president said this week he would move matches out of cities if he thought they could be “even a little bit dangerous for the World Cup”. He said San Francisco and Seattle were “run by radical left lunatics who don’t know what they’re doing”. Continue reading...

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1 week 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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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 outclass Canada to capture glorious Women’s Rugby World Cup triumph

Final: Canada 13-33 EnglandEllie Kildunne shines for largest crowd in women’s rugby historyIf this were a movie, the scriptwriters would be shoo-ins for an Oscar, the plot centred on a dominant team who overcame the heartbreak of losing back-to-back Rugby World Cup finals to complete an eight-year redemption arc and become world champions again by beating Canada.Before Saturday’s final, England had lost just once in 63 games and that blot on their record stained everything. But no more. They are on top of the world for a third time – and this victory may taste all the sweeter for being in front of 81,885 people, a world record crowd. This triumph will leave an ever-changing impact on the sport in England. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Trump warns US cities he will move World Cup games if they aren’t ‘safe’

The president claimed that Seattle and San Francisco are run by ‘radical left lunatics’

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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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2 w. ago Chelsea legend emerges as surprise member of Europe’s Ryder Cup backroom team

Gianfranco Zola, a keen golfer himself, has been invited into Luke Donald’s backroom team

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2 w. ago Premier League icon to drive Ryder Cup star's buggy in shock career switch

Chelsea and Italy legend Gianfranco Zola will be Team Europe vice-captain Francesco Molinari's designated buggy driver during the Ryder Cup in New York this week

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2 w. 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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2 w. ago Women’s Rugby World Cup: Ellie Kildunne shrugs off England’s record in finals

England are in a seventh successive World Cup final, but have won just one of those previous six matches.

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2 w. ago Carlos Alcaraz and Taylor Fritz can win huge sum as Laver Cup prize money emerges

The 2025 Laver Cup is currently taking place in San Francisco with Team Europe looking to defend their title against Team World - and there is a huge amount of prize money on offer

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2 w. ago How England’s breakdown brilliance denied France — and could decide World Cup Final

The ruck contributions of Hannah Botterman and Meg Jones proved key in the semi-final - and slowing Canada’s scintillating attack will be vital next week

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2 w. ago Ellie Kildunne called ‘special’ and ‘electric’ as England make World Cup final

France were beaten in Bristol.

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2 w. ago Box office Kildunne dances rings around France but England’s final will be no waltz | Robert Kitson

Canada may be underdogs but on the evidence of their semi-final will be the sternest test for the Red RosesHang on to your cowboy hats. England are into the Rugby World Cup final against Canada next Saturday and the tournament organisers can breathe again. Had the Red Roses slipped up in the semis the prospect of a finale likely to yield a record TV audience in Quebec was not quite the dream scenario they had been praying for.But, goodness, the Red Roses made their fans perspire at times. At no stage did France ever back down and, without two scintillating tries from their curly haired golden girl Ellie Kildunne, England might have had a far less enjoyable afternoon. The final scoreline does not reflect how tight the game was for lengthy periods, nor the costly chances that France were crucially unable to convert. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago England vs France LIVE: Women's Rugby World Cup result, match stream, and latest updates

Red Roses looking to reach third consecutive final

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2 w. ago England emerge from France battle as Ellie Kildunne keeps World Cup dream alive

England 17-35 France: The Red Roses overcame a stiff semi-final examination

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