New England head coach Charlotte Edwards tells BBC Sport that she is now “ready” for the role and the “big challenge”. The 45-year-old, England’s all-time leading run-scorer, replaces Jon Lewis, who was sacked in March after the 16-0 Ashes hammering in Australia. READ MORE: ‘Everyone should be excited by this’ – England appoint Edwards as...
“I thought that was it for me. That my world was ending. But you can quickly change your mindset and change the narrative of your story. I’m a big believer that scars tell you where you’ve been, not where you’re going. “It was definitely a blip in my career, but at the same time, I...
England began their Group A3 campaign with an underwhelming 1-1 draw in Portugal, but looked closer to their best in their next match as Jess Park scored in a superb 1-0 win at Wembley over reigning world champions Spain. The Lionesses, who will attempt to defend their European title in Switzerland this summer, will play...
England have appointed legendary former captain Charlotte Edwards as their new head coach. The 45-year-old, England’s all-time leading run-scorer, replaces Jon Lewis, who was sacked in March after the 16-0 Ashes hammering in Australia. Edwards played more than 300 times for England in a 19-year career, including in excess of 200 games as captain. In...
Chelsea’s statement on Monday pointed to how the club improved their financial health, avoiding breaking Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules (PSR). The position was strengthened in the previous financial results by the sale of two hotels by Chelsea FC Holdings Ltd to BlueCo 22 Properties Ltd, a deal between companies under the control of...
Nat Johnson has been called up to the Northern Ireland women’s squad for the Nations League double-header against Romania. The Nottingham Forest full-back replaces injured Rangers defender Laura Rafferty in Tanya Oxtoby’s 23-player squad. Johnson has won three caps for NI after making her debut in a 1-0 win against Croatia in the Euro play-off...
Former Wales captain Siwan Lillicrap was involved in the dance and said she did not have a problem with it as it was more about celebrating the occasion. “We’ve got to let people be themselves and be the personalities they are,” she told the Scrum V podcast. “I feel for Jaz, I think some of...
With Aoibheann Reilly, 24, linking well with the 21-year-old pair of O’Brien and Dalton, Ireland have a youthful nine-10-12 axis. “They’re inexperienced but there’s skill and talent,” added Downey. “They’re malleable and they can be coached. “There’s leadership and there’s great depth from those young players.” Ireland are next in action against England in Cork...
Italy: Granzotto; Muzzo, Sillari, Rigoni, D’Inca; Stevanin, Stefan; Turani, Vecchini, Maris, Fedrighi, Duca, Tounesi, Sgorbini, Giordano (capt). Replacements: Gurioli, Zanette, Seye, Veronese, Ranuccini, Bitonci, Mannini, Capomaggi. Yellow card: Fedrighi Ireland: Flood; McCann, Dalton, Higgins, Costigan; O’Brien, Reilly; O’Dowd, Jones, Djougang, Campbell, Tuite, McMahon (capt), King, Wafer. Replacements: Moloney, McCarthy, Haney, Moore, Wall, Hogan, Lane, Breen....
Ireland coach Scott Bemand says his players are mindful of the “incredible challenge” they will face in Sunday’s Women’s Six Nations game in Parma against an Italy side who defeated them in last year’s championship. The Irish looked in potential Wooden Spoon territory a year ago after they lost in 27-21 to the Italians in...
Lynn, who was used to being on the other end of big scorelines during a hugely successful spell at Gloucester-Hartpury, now has the gift of time during the tournament’s fallow week. It is something he has not had before having come into Wales camp the day after winning a third Premiership Women’s Rugby (PWR) title,...
“I haven’t even scratched the surface of my potential.” Those were the words of England full-back Ellie Kildunne in November when she was named World Rugby’s women’s player of the year. The 25-year-old scored 14 tries in nine tests for the Red Roses last term, and it looked, on the outside, as though maintaining form...
Ellie Kildunne scores a hat-trick on her 50th England appearance in an emphatic victory over Wales at the Principality Stadium in the Women’s Six Nations. WATCH MORE: ‘What a run’ – Jones try gives England lead against Wales Available to UK users only. Read article in full at source...
France overcome a resilient Scotland with an impressive second-half performance to secure their second victory in the opening two games at the Women’s Six Nations. MATCH REPORT: France dominate in second half to beat Scotland Available to UK users only. Read article in full at source...
France: Bourgeois, Arbey, Menager (co-capt), Amedee, Llorens, Arbez, Sansus; Brosseau, Bigot, Bernadou, M Feleu (co-capt), Fall, Escudero, Okemba, T Feleu Replacements: Riffonneau, Mwayembe, Joyeux, Zago, Berthoumieu, L Champon, A Champon, Queyroi Scotland: Rollie, Lloyd, Orr, Thomson, McGhie, Nelson, Brebner-Holden; Young, Skeldon, Clarke, Cunningham, Bonar, Malcolm (capt), McLachlan, Konkel Replacements: Martin, Bartlett, Poolman, Ferrie, Boyd, Stewart,...