Four-try veteran flanker Marlie Packer "doesn't go away" as she eyes a fitting England finale in Bordeaux's Women's Six Nations Grand Slam decider.
Jasmine Paolini defeated Alexandra Eala 6-4 4-6 6-3 to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals, ending Eala's historic run as the first Filipina to reach the fourth round of a major. Paolini will face Marta Kostyuk next.
England manager Thomas Tuchel anticipates Reece James will be fit for the World Cup quarter-final against Norway. James has been recovering from a hamstring injury, and his potential return eases a right-back crisis exacerbated by Jarell Quansah's suspension.
Sale wing Tom Roebuck joins the England squad as head coach Steve Borthwick faces multiple back-three injuries, including George Furbank's appendicitis. England, on a five-Test losing streak, prepare for a crucial match against Fiji in Liverpool.
FIFA's Appeal Committee rejected a challenge by Belgium over Folarin Balogun's eligibility to play against them. The RBFA's appeal was deemed inadmissible. Balogun's suspension was controversially reversed after a call from President Trump to FIFA President Infantino.
Spain has reached the World Cup last 16 without conceding, setting new defensive records including Unai Simon's minutes without a goal. Their strong collective defense and possession-based play, led by Rodri, position them as contenders, with a last-16 tie against Portugal next.
England midfielder Jordan Henderson is set for wrist surgery after an injury sustained celebrating a win against Mexico at the Azteca Stadium. The 36-year-old's participation in the rest of the World Cup is now uncertain.
