Source: New Zealand Rugby

Black Ferns named to face Australia

Black Ferns selectors have named their match-day 23 to play Australia in the O’Reilly Cup presented by Bupa Test match infront of a sold out crowd at Sky Stadium, Wellington on Saturday, July 12, 4.30pm kick-off. Matatū lock Laura Bayfield is in line for her Black Ferns debut off the bench following an impressive performance

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Source: ECB

Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up venues

Three elite cricket venues were today added to the list of grounds that will play their part in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 in England and Wales next year. Cardiff’s Sophia Gardens, Derby County Ground and Loughborough University – home of the ECB’s National Cricket Performance Centre – will play host to a

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U20 Women confirm side to play Italy

England U20 Women’s head coach LJ Lewis has named her side to face Italy on Matchday 2 of the 2025 Six Nations Summer Series. Following on from an opening 31-17 victory over Scotland, England continue their campaign at the CCB Centre for Sporting Excellence in Caerphilly this Friday (13:00 BST). All Summer Series fixtures will

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Source: ECB

India cement Vitality IT20 series in Manchester

India Women have sealed the Vitality IT20 series with a 6 wicket win at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester. Batting first, England struggled to find rhythm despite early intent from openers Sophia Dunkley (22) and Danni Wyatt-Hodge (5). Deepti Sharma made the first breakthrough, removing Wyatt-Hodge in the third over and setting the tone for India’s

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Source: Loughborough Lightning

Scantlebury signs new Loughborough Lightning contract

Prolific try-scoring back Ellen Scantlebury has extended her contract with Loughborough Lightning. The powerful winger/centre scored an incredible 21 tries in six matches for Loughborough University in 2024/25, including seven in a single match against Edinburgh. Alongside her efforts in helping her fellow students reach two BUCS Super Rugby finals, the 21-year-old has made 16

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Team GB confirm athletes selected for Skopje 2025

The British Olympic Association (BOA) has today announced the 54 athletes selected to represent Team GB at the Skopje 2025 European Youth Olympic Festival (EYOF). Running from the 20th – 26th July, Team GB’s young athletes, all aged between 13 and 18, will compete in 10 of the 15 disciplines on the programme: artistic gymnastics,

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Source: Durham WFC

Durham Women sign goalkeeper Cat Sheppard

Durham Women are delighted to announce the signing of goalkeeper Cat Sheppard from Sporting Lisbon. The 24-year-old makes the switch to England having spent the last two years in the Portuguese top flight. Sheppard, who hails from New York, was a standout performer for the New Hampshire Wildcats in the NCAA while studying at the

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