3 d. ago The Breakdown | Every World Cup match felt like a celebration of women’s rugby – the breakthrough we’ve dreamed of

When I started covering the Red Roses they played Six Nations games after many fans had left, but their World Cup triumph at a sold-out Twickenham is a new dawnA turning point, a line in the sand, a pivotal moment. Whatever you want to call it, this Rugby World Cup, and the final in particular, is a point women’s rugby won’t be turning back from. The showpiece at a sold-out Twickenham was a moment decades in the making, a long-held dream for so many in the sport.This summer has been unbelievable. The sight of thousands of fans in the stands, and not only for the England games, was just what the game needed. People travelled from abroad to support their nations but local communities also turned out for all 16 teams, which led Ruahei Demant, the New Zealand co-captain, to call England “world-leading” in supporting women’s sport. Every match also felt like a celebration of the game, whether that was down to players being applauded off their coaches, a fan at Twickenham saying “we’re al...

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3 d. ago Europe’s Ryder Cup heroes rack up crazy £230,000 bar tab including 120 bottles of Moet plus £15,000 cognac EACH

EUROPE’S Ryder Cup heroes toasted their incredible Bethpage triumph with a whopping £230,000 booze order. Luke Donald’s men partied the night away in New York after sealing a historic and unforgettable win over the Americans on a dramatic final day. And SunSport can confirm the likes of Rory McIlroy and Sunday’s hero Shane Lowry weren’t...

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3 d. ago Rory McIlroy reignites Bryson DeChambeau rivalry after Ryder Cup win with cheeky gesture

Bryson DeChambeau got the better of Rory McIlroy at the 2024 U.S. Open before the Northern Irishman got revenge at the Masters this year to win the green jacket

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3 d. ago Readers' letters: Europe's Ryder Cup triumph is a victory for sportsmanship

A reader says the behaviour of the American crowd at the Ryder Cup was disgraceful

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3 d. ago The Donald Trump text message that triggered brutal Team Europe troll after Ryder Cup triumph

Double-winning skipper Luke Donald delivered an insight into the mischievous video wind-up

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4 d. ago Rory McIlroy appears to reignite Bryson DeChambeau feud as fans spot his subtle dig after Ryder Cup triumph

RORY McILROY seemed to rekindle his rivalry with American powerhouse Bryson DeChambeau following Europe's Ryder Cup win. During the visitors' celebrations on Sunday, the Northern Irish star, 36, could be seen unfurling a European flag on a Ryder Cup gantry bearing the golfers' names. Encouraged by teammate Matt Fitzpatrick, he then proceeded to hang the...

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4 d. ago World Rugby confident other nations will catch up World Cup winners England

England secured World Cup triumph on home soil in front of a capacity crowd

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4 d. ago Justice for 'humiliated' Erica McIlroy: Rory's wife emerges as real star of the Ryder Cup

There were many joyous winners at the Ryder Cup after Europe's dramatic triumph over the USA team - but some will no doubt feel it was 'humiliated' Erica Stoll who emerged truly victorious.

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4 d. ago Donald Trump responds to being brutally trolled by Team Europe over Ryder Cup triumph in USA

Donald Trump was in attendance for day one of the Ryder Cup, watching the start of Team Europe's dominance before the visitors lifted the trophy after a nervy Sunday

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4 d. ago John Mitchell opens door to Lions role after leading England to Women’s World Cup triumph

Mitchell is unbeaten as Red Roses head coach and is contracted through to the end of next year’s Six Nations

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4 d. ago England fans soak up celebrations as Red Roses mark Women’s Rugby World Cup triumph

Rain could not England marked their World Cup win with a celebration event at Battersea Power Station

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5 d. 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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5 d. ago The vital next steps for women’s rugby after England’s World Cup triumph

A sold-out crowd at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham showed how far the game has come - and driving more competition throughout the sport is key to the future

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5 d. ago England: John Mitchell says Red Roses can 'dominate the world for a long time' after World Cup triumph

Red Roses ended a two-tournament hoodoo to become world champions again

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5 d. 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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5 d. ago England vs Canada live: Red Roses close in on Women’s World Cup triumph in front of record crowd

Can the Red Roses fulfil their World Cup dream in front of a capacity crowd on home soil?

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6 d. ago England vs Canada live: Red Roses chase home triumph in Women’s World Cup final in front of record crowd

Can the Red Roses fulfil their World Cup dream in front of a capacity crowd on home soil?

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6 d. ago Rory McIlroy appears to make lewd gesture towards hecklers at Ryder Cup

Rory McIlroy was seen raising a finger on his left hand as he walked off the 11th green during his afternoon fourballs match at the Ryder Cup on Friday

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6 d. ago Ryder Cup: Rory McIlroy appears to 'flip off' rowdy USA fans

Users on social media believe the Masters champion raised his middle finger

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6 d. ago Rory McIlroy appears to make offensive gesture towards the crowd at Ryder Cup

The Northern Irishman was seen raising a finger on his left hand as he walked off the 11th green during his afternoon fourballs match.

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