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Rugby League Round up 17 May 2015

This weekend saw Selby Warriors at home to Brighouse. The home side emerged with a 34-10 win, Gemma Huddlestone led the way with a hat-rick of tries, Meg Summers scored once for Selby and Yaz Copeland crossed for two tries and was on target with 5 goals. There was a close game at Bradford Thunderbirds

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England take 2015 Netball Europe crown

England took the 2015 Netball Europe trophy this afternoon but were made to work for their win following a spirited display from the host nation. Northern Ireland took a surprising early lead at the end of the first quarter but were eventually outclassed as England triumphed 64-22 to regain the title they last held in 2012.

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Source: GotB

Win over Everton keeps Yeovil in third

An away win for the Lady Glovers keeps them in third place in WSL 2, just three points behind both Reading Women and Doncaster Rovers Belles It may not have been the prettiest of wins but Stephanie Williams believes the narrow victory over Everton demonstrated Yeovil Town’s battling qualities. Helen Bleazard’s second-half goal was all

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England thrill the crowd at The Stoop

There couldn’t be a starker illustration of the gulf in commitment to women’s sport than with the staging of the London women’s Sevens this weekend at The Stoop. The contrast of this low key affair, to the fanfare showcase event taking place across the road at Twickenham is incredible. How disappointing for all the athletes

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Source: World Rugby

Australia’s women claim London 7s title

In one of the most thrilling finishes to a women series final, Australia claimed round five of this year’s series in London, beating Canada with a last-gasp try in Twickenham. Despite Canada leading 17-5 with just minutes left, Australia battled back to score three times and snatch the win from the Canadians, who, despite being

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Netball star Peace Proscovia extends her Loughborough stay

Loughborough University has announced that Ugandan netball star Peace Proscovia will be a Loughborough Lightning player for the next two seasons.   Proscovia, who is the first Ugandan to play professional netball in the UK, has signed onto a two year Masters course, which will see her combine sport with academia like many of her teammates.

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