6 h. ago Today's rugby news as Wales star banned for 'reckless' act and coach denies Andy Farrell accusation

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14 h. ago Ruthless France take advantage of Wiegman’s gamble on Lauren James | Nick Ames

Decision to play Chelsea forward left England outnumbered in midfield during damaging opening defeat at Euro 2025 The hour mark was approaching when Sarina Wiegman rolled the dice or, perhaps more accurately, reached for the comfort blanket. A salvage operation of this scale had not been part of anyone’s masterplan, but at least Ella Toone and Chloe Kelly knew exactly how to move the dial at a European Championship. They were the history makers at Wembley in England’s most recent appearance on this stage; if it was going to be anyone, it surely had to be them.There were to be no heroics this time, even if Selma Bacha’s late clearance was ultimately all that came between Wiegman’s players and a draw. That statement is, in itself, illusory because the manager must face questions about her selection here. She had plumped for Lauren James’s explosive gifts in the No 10 position, sticking to the claim that the Chelsea forward was ready to ramp up her recovery from injury, but the call ba...

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30 h. ago Who is Hannah Hampton? England goalkeeper told by doctors not to play football replaces Mary Earps at Euro 2025

From the brink of quitting football, Hampton has proved everyone wrong to cement her place as England’s No 1 for Euro 2025

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54 h. ago Today's rugby news as Wales international switches allegiances and 'richest game in rugby' proposed

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3 d. ago Today's rugby news as Owen Farrell set to be called into Lions squad in huge overnight twist

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4 d. ago Serial conqueror of Europe Kiera Walsh can mastermind another Lionesses triumph at Euro 2025

From Rochdale to Barcelona and into Chelsea blue, Keira Walsh is a serial conqueror of Europe and will undoubtedly play a central role for England at Euro 2025

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4 d. ago Today's rugby news as five All Blacks picked to topple Lions and Farrell warned upset is coming

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5 d. ago 'Absolutely ridiculous' Wimbledon rule forced female players into removing bras

Wimbledon's female stars were forced to play without underwear due to strict dress code rules at All England Lawn, seeing players take to the court risking exposing themselves

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5 d. ago Today's rugby news as Wales stars surveyed and Farrell leaves Lions door wide open

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5 d. ago Mystery swirls around Bumrah as unchanged England overlook Archer for second Test

India yet to decide if fast bowler will play at EdgbastonMoeen Ali joins England backroom staff for the matchOne of the many delights of leafy south Birmingham is when an international cricket team is in town and residents stumble across them training on the Colts Ground at Edgbaston. Folks could be heading for a stroll in Cannon Hill Park, or their weekly shop at Aldi, only to suddenly find themselves watching Jasprit Bumrah let fly.The fences at the Colts Ground have now been hastily covered up with tarpaulins after some passing numpties apparently decided to hurl some abuse at the players over the weekend. Those who did watch India train on Monday were not much the wiser as regards the main question: whether, despite being 1-0 down, the tourists will pick Bumrah for the second Test that starts on Wednesday. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Lauren James returns to set up biggest question of England’s Euro 2025 opener

After a timely and eye-catching appearance off the bench in her first minutes in three months, just what part will James play in England’s opener against France on Saturday?

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6 d. ago Today's rugby news as Lions name new team after 'desperately sad' news shocks tourists

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7 d. ago Today's rugby news as Lions put Williams replacement on standby and Warburton raves about emerging star

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7 d. ago England fall to heaviest T20 defeat as Mandhana century sparks India rout

1st T20i: India 210-5 beat England 113 by 97 runsDefeat is first of Edwards-Sciver-Brunt eraEngland’s one-sided series against West Indies last month was merely a dress rehearsal: India were always going to be the main event. And so the curtain finally went up on the Charlotte Edwards-Nat Sciver-Brunt era for a Trent Bridge Saturday matinee.The audience, though, went home disappointed after witnessing an England performance akin to The Play That Goes Wrong – bowled out for 113 inside 15 overs, to give India a 97-run win, England’s heaviest T20 international defeat in terms of runs. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Today's rugby news as cult hero lands Welsh coaching job and North goes controversial with Lions call

These are the rugby stories making headlines on the morning of Saturday, June 28

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8 d. ago Lionesses star Jess Carter reveals how rugby roots helped footballing dreams

The England defender used to play rugby before fully committing to football

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9 d. ago Today's rugby news as boss tells WRU to get structure right and Williams has big chance amid 'worry'

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9 d. ago Meet the Lioness cubs: England's little girls who fought to play football

The Lionesses will head to Switzerland next week as the defending champions at the Women's Euros with their first match against France on Saturday July 5

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1 week ago Today's rugby news as Farrell appoints new Lions captain and Wales stars 'taken to the well'

These are the rugby stories making headlines on the morning of Thursday, June 26.

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1 week ago Today's rugby news as Gatland makes Wales job admission and crunch meeting called over Lions row

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