33 h. ago Alex Walmsley aims to make most of unlikely England recall and targets Ashes win

Walmsley made the cut for England’s final squad of 19 on Thursday.

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36 h. ago England win series after washout in final New Zealand T20 but Brook left frustrated

Third T20: NZ 38 for 1 v England. Match abandonedRain means only 25 balls bowled in final match of seriesEngland’s T20 series against New Zealand ended as it had started, with a washout. On a previously dry day, the weather teased and taunted. Rain first intervened at 7.17pm, two minutes after the start of play. After a brief resumption it returned, paused, gave the ground staff a bit of time to mop up, allowed the umpires to schedule a 10pm restart and then fell once again at 9.59pm. Twenty-five balls were bowled.“You don’t want to come all the way over to this part of the world and only play one game,” Harry Brook said. “Very frustrating.” Continue reading...

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38 h. ago New Zealand v England: final men’s T20 abandoned – as it didn’t happen

England’s T20 series against New Zealand finishes on a rather damp note but the tourists claim 1-0 winHere we go! That’s tough on the two Tims, who had made a rollicking start.After three balls: NZ 8-0 (Seifert 8, Robinson 0) Wood’s first ball is an inswinger that swings all the way to the square-leg boundary, with an easy nudge from Tim Seifert. The second ball is a dot, and the third is another four – a full toss, thumped through the covers. But then Continue reading...

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38 h. ago New Zealand v England: final men’s T20 abandoned – live reaction

Updates from Auckland as England win the seriesGet in touch! Share your thoughts with TimHere we go! That’s tough on the two Tims, who had made a rollicking start.After three balls: NZ 8-0 (Seifert 8, Robinson 0) Wood’s first ball is an inswinger that swings all the way to the square-leg boundary, with an easy nudge from Tim Seifert. The second ball is a dot, and the third is another four – a full toss, thumped through the covers. But then Continue reading...

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40 h. ago Premiership Women’s Rugby gears up to to surf England’s World Cup wave

New season given massive boost by Rugby World Cup that brought an England triumph, unprecedented attendances and a huge rise in TV viewersThe Premiership Women’s Rugby season begins at the Stoop on Friday, just across the road and almost a month on from England’s Rugby World Cup victory against Canada in the final at Twickenham.One of the most famous images of that day was the Red Roses captain, Zoe Aldcroft, jumping around with the trophy, an image her teammate Meg Jones has now had tattooed on her leg, and the Gloucester-Hartpury lock will be aiming to replicate the pictures if her club side defend the title they have won for the past three seasons come the PWR final on 28 June. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago England’s best cricket still to come at World Cup, says Charlotte Edwards

England take on India on Sunday looking to seal a semi-final spot.

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9 d. ago Thomas Tuchel: No chance England will take it easy in final World Cup qualifiers

Tuchel says his side are ‘building something’.

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1 week ago Millie Bright departs England stage long after her name entered list of greats

Chelsea defender played key role in Euro 2022 triumph and transformed how Lionesses viewed successOnly two footballers have had the honour of captaining England in a senior World Cup final: the late Bobby Moore and Millie Bright, who announced her international retirement on Monday. That alone ensures the 32-year-old’s Lionesses career will leave an indelible mark on English football. Her entry on to the list of England greats had been guaranteed a year earlier, though, as one of the key heroines of the summer of 2022.When Leah Williamson prepared to raise the Euro 2022 trophy at Wembley after England’s victory against Germany had secured the Lionesses’ first major trophy, she chose to angle it slightly into the direction of the woman next to her, Bright, her vice-captain, so they could lift it together, acknowledging Bright’s major contribution. As the pair held aloft the 60cm-high trophy, weighing 6.7kg, Bright’s tattooed forearm was centre stage in front of the white fireworks er...

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2 w. ago England’s golden generation were egotistical losers, says Steven Gerrard

Blames ‘culture within’ for squad’s lack of successClaims he has ‘unfinished business’ in managementSteven Gerrard believes the so-called “golden generation” England team that he was part of failed to win anything because they were “egotistical losers”.Gerrard, who played 114 times for England between 2000 and 2014 but never got beyond a quarter-final of a World Cup or European Championship, says a lack of personal connection among the squad was fatal to their chances. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago England eye up Uruguay and Japan tests as part of World Cup preparations

Final call rests on qualifying and may be shaped by drawEngland want to face South American and Asian teamsEngland want to face South American and Asian opposition as part of their World Cup preparations and have discussed hosting friendlies against Uruguay and Japan in March.Thomas Tuchel’s side are closing in on qualification for next summer’s tournament and plans are being put in place for warm-up games. Talks over potential opponents for the March international break have taken place, although it is understood the Football Association is yet to make a final decision. The FA is waiting for England to secure their spot at the 2026 World Cup before finalising bookings and may also look to see how the draw for the tournament plays out in December. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago New England Patriots end final unbeaten record with victory at Buffalo Bills

The Philadelphia Eagles had earlier seen their perfect start to the season ended by the Denver Broncos.

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3 w. ago Farewell the Wizard: Chris Woakes could cast spells but let his cricket do the talking | Ali Martin

Warwickshire all-rounder always put the team first and hit the heights for England with an enviable Test career and two World Cup winsAs suspected at the time, Chris Woakes bravely walking out to bat at the Oval in August, arm in a sling, crowd on their feet, was his final act as an England cricketer. Grimacing through the agony of a dislocated shoulder, it made for front page news and a fitting, albeit unwitting, exit.Few Test careers get endings such as Stuart Broad’s mic‑drop at the same ground, or the sentimental farewells laid on for Jimmy Anderson or Alastair Cook. But this one suited Woakes: full circle at the scene of his Test debut 12 years earlier and still putting the team first. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Fans, players celebrate in London after England defeat Canada in Women's Rugby World Cup final

Fans, players celebrate in London after England defeat Canada in Women's Rugby World Cup final  Yahoo

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3 w. ago England’s Women’s Rugby World Cup triumph smashes TV viewing records

England’s triumph over Canada on Saturday made history as the most-watched women’s rugby union match ever shown on TV

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3 w. ago Photo highlights of untouchable England beating Canada at Women's Rugby World Cup final

Photo highlights of untouchable England beating Canada at Women's Rugby World Cup final  Huron Daily Tribune

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3 w. ago England and Canada reaction to Sophie de Goede player of the year win speaks volumes

England are world champions after beating Canada to win the Women's Rugby World Cup on Saturday at Allianz Stadium Twickenham

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3 w. ago England stars left visibly emotional during TV interviews after World Cup final win

Sadia Kabeya, Natasha Hunt and Abbie Ward were all interviewed in the immediate aftermath of England's 33-13 victory over Canada in the Women's Rugby World Cup final

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3 w. 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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3 w. ago England banish Women’s World Cup woe as Red Roses crown dominance in front of record crowd

England 33-13 Canada: The Red Roses were supreme to romp to victory in front of a sold-out home crowd of 81,855

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3 w. ago England vs Canada live: Red Roses win Women’s World Cup in front of record crowd

England 33-13 Canada: The Red Roses fulfilled their World Cup dream at Twickenham

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