Boulter and Burrage were playing together for only the second time, having practised as a partnership in the build-up to the competition. “We went out there and we gave it our all. We swung and that is what we wanted to do,” Burrage said. “It was great to step on the court with Katie –...
With the score 1-1, Liverpool captain Taylor Hinds hit the woodwork in the 90th minute as Chelsea’s quadruple dreams almost slipped through their fingertips again. The Reds provided a tough test but ultimately caved to Chelsea’s pressure as their winning mentality shone through. Blues midfielder Erin Cuthbert told BBC Sport that reaching Wembley is “where...
Watch highlights as a dramatic 94th-minute header from Aggie Beever-Jones helps Chelsea secure a comeback victory against Liverpool in their Women’s FA Cup semi-final. Read full article at source...
The home side were on top from early on and thought they had struck first when Jordie Barrett crashed over, but the try was ruled out after the TMO spotted a knock-on from Ringrose in the build-up. It merely delayed the inevitable as, a few minutes later, some sharp handling created space for Deegan to...
Jack Fenwick Political reporter Alex Forsyth Political correspondent Getty Images Talks aimed at saving steel production in Scunthorpe are deadlocked over who will pay for the raw materials needed to keep the blast furnaces going. The materials need to be paid for within the next two days, according to government sources, or production will cease...
A “commercial solution” for British Steel is “within reach” according to Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy as the government considers nationalising the Chinese-owned business. Nandy told the BBC that British Steel – which employs 2,700 people – will “continue to be an important part of our economy for years to come” and an agreement over its...
Harry’s first LET event, in Morocco in February, saw her miss the cut. Yet her second start, at the Australian Women’s Classic last month, began with a round of 64 and ended with a sixth-placed finish, with Harry in the final group on Sunday. “I don’t think I’ve ever played in front of such big...
Ladies European Tour rookie Darcey Harry dreams of playing in the Women’s Open in her home country at Royal Porthcawl this summer. Read full article at source...
Warrington: Dufty; Lindof, Currie, Tai, Ashton; Williams, Sneyd; Musgrove, Walker, Vaughan, Holroyd, Fitzgibbon, Harrison. Interchanges: Powell, Yates, Philbin, Crowther. Thewlis. St Helens: Welsby, Bennison, Whitley, Percival, Sambou, Lomax, Walmsley, Mbye, Lees, Sironen, Batchelor, Knowles. Interchanges: Clark, Paasi, Wingfield, Delaney, Bell. Referee: Liam Moore. Read full article at source...
Glasgow Warriors ran in six tries to sweep past Leicester Tigers and set up a Champions Cup quarter-final against Leinster next Friday. Olly Cracknell crossed to give Tigers an early lead, but Glasgow hit back with tries from Henco Venter and Sione Vailanu to lead by 12 at the break. Vailanu scored his second early...
Temperatures could reach 22C in parts of the UK on Friday, as mostly clear skies bring a bright, sunny start to April. Parts of southern England have highs in the low 20s forecast for Friday afternoon. The Algarve, in Portugal, is set to see highs of 18C, accompanied by some showers. Temperatures are expected to...
New Zealand Rugby and Ineos have reached a settlement agreement following their dispute over a sponsorship contract. British-owned petrochemical firm Ineos, which holds a stake in Manchester United as part of its sport portfolio, walked away early from its sponsorship deal of New Zealand Rugby (NZR). It was a move that led to legal action...
Marcus Rashford broke his four-month scoring drought to send Aston Villa into the FA Cup semi-finals with victory over Preston at Deepdale. Read article in full at source...
This was the first game back for both sides after an international break and it looked like the extra miles travelled by players recently took their toll. Brighton’s players travelled a total of 86,208 miles during the break, while Forest’s players combined for a total of 83,054 miles. In a cagey encounter, players appeared fatigued...
Crystal Palace stun Fulham at Craven Cottage as they win their fifth match in a row to reach the semi-finals of the FA Cup. Read article in full at source...