Southampton manager Tonda Eckert faces a lengthy FA suspension for three counts of misconduct related to the "Spygate" scandal, involving covertly observing Championship training sessions. This follows the club's four-point deduction by the EFL and a FIFA ban precedent for similar actions.
England Women are 130/6 at stumps on Day 3 of the historic Lord's Test, trailing India by 327 runs. Amy Jones scored a resilient 50*, her second of the match, in a 67-run partnership with Mady Villiers.
India Women are in a strong position against England Women, with spinners proving effective. Heather Knight's international career ends as she is dismissed by Kranti Gaud. England needs a partnership to survive the match.
England Women's chase of 457 runs began poorly with Tammy Beaumont out for a golden duck and Maia Bouchier dismissed LBW. Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt and Heather Knight showed some resilience with boundaries.
India Women extended their lead over England Women to over 400 runs on day two of the Test match. Richa Ghosh neared her half-century, while Sophie Ecclestone took a five-wicket haul. England's bowlers showed signs of fatigue under the heat.
India Women are 198/3, leading by 313 runs against England Women on Day 3. Yastika Bhatia scored a fifty, while Jemimah Rodrigues was dismissed for 2. England's bowlers are struggling to take wickets.
Smriti Mandhana fell 17 short of a century, and Harmanpreet Kaur reached her 50 as India Women reached 190/4 against England. Deepti Sharma is the new batter.
Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur resume batting for India Women against England Women at Lord's. England used a review on Mandhana, which was unsuccessful. India scored at a brisk pace in the first session.
India Women scored 111/3 in 22.3 overs against England Women. Smriti Mandhana scored a fluent half-century, while Jemimah Rodrigues contributed before being dismissed. England struggled with consistency initially but took wickets. The second session is set to commence at 12:40 pm GMT.
Smriti Mandhana scored a half-century (50*) and Jemimah Rodrigues added a decent start before being dismissed for 101/3. England's Sophie Ecclestone and Issy Wong bowled effectively, with Wong taking a wicket. The match saw key moments like Mandhana's fifty and Rodrigues' dismissal.
India Women batted well in the first hour against England, scoring at a healthy rate despite losing two wickets. The pitch played truer than recent men's Tests, allowing batters to play confidently. Key moments included Smriti Mandhana hitting the first six of the match and several boundaries.
England's women's cricket team is set to play their first Test match at Lord's, a historic venue, just days after a Women's T20 World Cup final appearance. This marks significant progress for the women's game, addressing past inequities.
England Women secured a thrilling five-run victory over India in their final T20 World Cup warm-up match in Cardiff. Nat Sciver-Brunt scored 57 and Amy Jones added 64 as England posted 171-6, before India's Richa Ghosh hit a rapid 68 but was stumped by Linsey Smith.
England's Lionesses can secure a spot at the Brazil World Cup finals with a win or draw against Spain on Friday. The European champions lead Group A3 by three points, with Spain as their main rivals for direct qualification.
England's Women's rugby team secured their eighth consecutive Six Nations title, demonstrating squad depth amidst numerous injuries. This victory is seen as a crucial step towards defending their 2029 Rugby World Cup title, with the team aiming for continuous improvement and further development of new talent.
England's Red Roses secured their eighth consecutive Women's Six Nations title and fifth Grand Slam in a row, defeating France in the final match. Despite facing injuries, the team showcased dominance with standout performances from Ellie Kildunne and Amy Cokayne.
A sports quiz covering England's women's cricket team's nervy win, key football matches, and FIFA World Cup preparations.
England's 15-player Women's T20 World Cup squad will skip this weekend's domestic matches for a training camp with the British Army. The programme, at an undisclosed UK location, focuses on decision-making, resilience and performing under pressure. The camp precedes the team's first international of the summer - three ODIs against New Zealand starting 10 May - before T20s against New Zealand and India. The World Cup begins against Sri Lanka on 12 June.
England women's cricket head coach Charlotte Edwards has named a T20 World Cup squad nearly identical to the one that lost the Ashes 16-0 fifteen months ago, drawing criticism for conservatism. The squad features established players like Heather Knight, Nat Sciver-Brunt and Danni Wyatt-Hodge, who have played in every World Cup since 2017 without winning a trophy. The only uncapped player is 18-year-old left-arm spinner Tilly Corteen-Coleman, while 19-year-old dynamo Davina Perrin was overlooked despite a match-winning Hundred semi-final century.
Tilly Corteen-Coleman, an 18-year-old uncapped left-arm spinner, has been named in England's squad for the Women's T20 World Cup. She impressed in intra-squad matches in South Africa and is one of three left-arm spinners alongside Sophie Ecclestone and Linsey Smith. Veteran batter Tammy Beaumont and leg-spinner Sarah Glenn (broken finger) miss out, while Charlie Dean serves as vice-captain to Nat Sciver-Brunt. England begin their campaign against Sri Lanka on 12 June at Edgbaston.
England Women secured a 62-24 victory over Wales in Bristol, scoring 10 tries to maintain their perfect start to the Six Nations with maximum points from three matches. The win extends their unbeaten run to 36 Tests and 37 consecutive Six Nations matches, keeping them on course for a record eighth straight title. Despite the emphatic result, attack coach Emily Scarratt said the dressing room was "muted" as Wales scored four tries including two late scores to earn a bonus point.
England's dominant women's rugby team aim for their 35th consecutive Test victory and fifth straight Grand Slam against Wales at sold-out Ashton Gate. The Red Roses are the world's top-ranked side and coming off a 12-try demolition of Scotland, while Wales have won just one of 12 Tests under coach Sean Lynn and haven't won a Six Nations match since 2024. England have made seven changes to their lineup, showcasing their remarkable squad depth.
The way a weakened side flattened Scotland brings to mind the Chicago Bulls of the 1990s and Pep Guardiola’s peak Manchester CityIs this England side the most dominant sporting team to have existed? That is the question many are now asking after watching the Red Roses demolish Scotland 84-7 in the Women’s Six Nations, despite having a thoroughly depleted squad, to extend their winning run to 35 games across all competitions.There will be some who will argue the Chicago Bulls of the 1990s, who won six NBA titles in the decade, or Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City, who won four Premier League titles in a row, or the New York Yankees with their run of trophies in the late 1990s take the mantle. But it is difficult to disagree with John Mitchell who said pre-tournament the team are building a dynasty after already building a legacy with their World Cup win last year. Continue reading...
