Ireland’s hopes of qualifying for this year’s ICC Women’s World Cup were ended by a two-wicket loss to Bangladesh in their latest match in the Qualifier in Lahore. After Ireland won the toss, Laura Delany hit 63 and Orla Prendergast added 41 to help Ireland to reach 235-8 from their 50 overs. A famous win...
Goals from Celin Bizet and Grace Clinton lead Manchester United to a 2-0 victory away at Manchester City to reach their third consecutive Women’s FA Cup final. MATCH REPORT: Women’s FA Cup – Manchester City 0-2 Manchester United Available to UK users only. Read full article at source...
Scotland: Rollie; Lloyd, Orr, Thomson, McGhie; Nelson, Brebner-Holden; Young, Skeldon, Clarke, Bonar, Boyd, Malcolm (capt), McLachlan, Gallagher. Replacements: Martin, Bartlett, Poolman, Ferrie, Konkel, Stewart, Mattinson, Scott. Italy: Ostuni Minuzzi; Muzzo, Sillari, Rigoni, D’Inca; Stevanin, Stefan; Turani, Vecchini, Seye, Tounesi, Duca, Sgorbini, Veronese, Giordano (capt). Replacements: Desiree Spinelli, Emanuela Stecca, Gaia Maris, Valeria Fedrighi, Alissa Ranuccini,...
“I was absolutely clear in warning Oxford in the run-up to that,” said Pinsent. “At that moment, with the two crews coming to a standstill, there was no way they were going to carry on racing. “It crossed my mind [to disqualify Oxford], but you also can allow after a restart to see if it...
Scotland bounced back from defeat by Pakistan to earn a 58-run victory over Thailand in Lahore and strengthen their hopes of qualifying for the Women’s World Cup. Captain Kathryn Bryce led from the front with a 58-ball 60 and was well supported by 57 from Megan McColl as the Scots made 206. Rachel Slater then...
The message about winning the collision from the leadership team quickly came to fruition when Jess Breach burst down the wing to score a disallowed try just over 30 seconds into the second half. It was the start of a free-flowing half of rugby from the Red Roses, led by fly-half Harrison, who despite being...
Last year in front of 48,778 at Twickenham, England recorded their highest points win (88) and 11th successive victory over Ireland. However, Scott Bemand’s side have dramatically improved over the past 12 months to record a shock win over world champions New Zealand at WXV1 in October, backed up by the 54-12 thrashing of Italy...
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...
Chelsea’s Erin Cuthbert reacts quickly after good work down the right from from Sandy Baltimore to draw the Blues level against Liverpool in the Women’s FA Cup semi-final. FOLLOW LIVE: Women’s FA Cup Semi-final – Chelsea v Liverpool Available to UK users only. Read full article at source...
England: Kildunne; Dow, Jones, Heard, Breach; Harrison, Hunt; Botterman, Atkin-Davies, Muir, Talling, Ward, Aldcroft (capt), Kabeya, Matthews. Replacements: Cokayne, Clifford, Bern, Galligan, Feaunati, L Packer, Aitchison, Rowland. Ireland: Flood; McGann, Dalton, Higgins, Costigan (capt); O’Brien, Lane; O’Dowd, Jones, Djougang; Tuite, Wall; Hogan, King, Wafer. Replacements: Moloney, McCarthy, Haney, Campbell, Moore, Reilly, Fowles, Elmes Kinlan. Referee:...
This Manchester derby features two teams whose narratives this season have taken very different trajectories. Manchester City began the campaign with head coach Gareth Taylor talking of taking the next step to win the WSL title yet they find themselves languishing adrift in fourth, with interim boss Nick Cushing now in charge and City hoping...
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As was the case against Pakistan, Ireland started well in their reply as Amy Hunter and captain Gaby Lewis put on 57 for the opening wicket. However, the skipper was then bowled by West Indies captain Hayley Matthews for 17 and three further wickets fell over the next six overs as the Irish slipped to...
A magnificent 91 from captain Kathryn Bryce was not enough for Scotland as they fell to a six-wicket loss to Pakistan at the Women’s World Cup qualifiers. With the match in Lahore shortened to 32 overs after a rain delay, Bryce was bowled from the last ball of the Scottish innings, setting a target of...
England: Kildunne; Dow, Jones, Heard, Breach; Harrison, Hunt; Botterman, Atkin-Davies, Muir, Talling, Ward, Aldcroft (capt), Kabeya, Matthews. Replacements: Cokayne, Clifford, Bern, Galligan, Feaunati, L Packer, Aitchison, Rowland. Ireland: Flood; McGann, Dalton, Higgins, Costigan (capt); O’Brien, Lane; O’Dowd, Jones, Djougang; Tuite, Wall; Hogan, King, Wafer. Replacements: Moloney, McCarthy, Haney, Campbell, Moore, Reilly, Fowles, Elmes Kinlan. Read...