England’s discipline issues persist as Ireland show strength in depth
Saturday’s 29-10 defeat for England to Ireland in Dublin brought more negativity, and another red card: this time to Billy Vunipola. Source
Why England would not be in first WWC final without exceptional Earps
England would not have reached their first Women’s World Cup final without the brilliance of Mary Earps. Source
Bissouma talks Kane departure, captain Son and ‘uncle’ Ange
Yves Bissouma had more touches and completed more take-ons than any other player in the Premier League last weekend. Source
Bundesliga is back: Will anyone stop Kane’s Bayern winning 12th title in a row?
Sky Sports’ writers highlight six teams and players to watch as the Bundesliga returns, with four matches live on Sky Sports across the opening weekend… Source
Ward aims to avoid history repeating ahead of key Cas-Wakefield clash
Danny Ward has been here before. As a player, the recently appointed Castleford head coach was involved in the infamous win-or-bust ‘Battle of Belle Vue’ in 2006 when the loser of the Tigers’ game against Wakefield Trinity would be relegated. Source
England have a world-beater in Wiegman – time to prove it
“The chance to make it to finals, as a coach or a player, is really special. We’ve made it to four already. I won’t take it for granted but I’m in a little fairy tale.” Source
Friendly loss, home advantage & Kerr – England’s problems to solve
Matildas mania is sweeping across Australia, much in the same way Lionesses fever gripped the UK back in July 2022. Source
‘It’s one I can check off the list’ – Leigh cup hero Lam chasing more honours
A player named Lam scoring a try and a drop goal to help his team win the Betfred Challenge Cup? Stop us if you have heard this one before. Source
AIG Women’s Open notebook: Hull, Goulding, World Cup fever and more
For those unable to attend the AIG Women’s Open at Walton Heath, it would be easy to assume – wrongly – that this week’s major has been no different to any other event in the golf calendar. Source
AIG Women’s Open notebook: Ellie Goulding, World Cup fever and more
For those unable to attend the AIG Women’s Open at Walton Heath, it would be easy to assume – wrongly – that this week’s major has been no different to any other event in the golf calendar. Source