England claimed a small slice of revenge over New Zealand this morning with a thrilling 42-38 victory in Rotorua. The ladies in red were able to hold off a ferocious Silver Ferns fight back to claim a famous away win and go ahead in the two match series. The anticipation was high ahead of this
Having just published a story on the cricket pages about the England cricketers being nominated for Team of the Year, in the 2014 Sunday Times and Sky Sports Sportswomen of the Year Awards, it would be remiss of me not to write about our World Cup winning Rugby Team also being nominated. After disappointing final losses to New
Amber Reed, member of England Women’s triumphant World Cup squad, is earning her coaching badges at Bloxham School in Oxfordshire. To say Amber Reed has a hectic rugby life is an understatement. The 23 year-old graduate sports coach combines playing for Bristol and England by working at the school where her duties include looking after the
The England women’s team have made the shortlist for the Team of the Year in the 2014 Sunday Times and Sky Sports Sportswomen of the Year Awards, which is to be decided by the public vote. The British public will have the chance to vote for Charlotte Edwards’ side after another exceptional year in which they retained
England Women showed their support for Breast Cancer Care’s #Pink Fridays during a training exercise at St.George’s Park earlier today. Three Lions captain Steph Houghton said: “The whole team is really proud to support Pink Friday and the fantastic work that Breast Cancer Care does. It’s a fun way to get behind the charity and help raise
England Women’s historic game against Germany at Wembley Stadium will be broadcast live on BBC Two. England take on the European champions on Sunday 23 November (3pm KO) with BBC Two coverage starting at 2.45pm, in their first match at the new Wembley Stadium. The match will form part of head coach Mark Sampson’s preparations
England produced a spirited display in Canberra this morning to put Australia’s perfect 2014 record under serious threat. However, the Diamonds proved too strong for their visitors and eventually saw out a 54-47 victory to end the calendar year with a 100% win record. It was a vastly improved performance from England in this second
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has today announced that the National Cricket Performance Centre (NCPC) at Loughborough University has been accredited as an ICC centre for testing suspected illegal bowling actions. The NCPC is the fourth facility to be accredited for this purpose by the ICC, joining Cardiff Metropolitan University, Cricket Australia’s National Cricket Centre
Prince Harry today joined teachers and student volunteers for a training session to remember at Eccles RFC in Greater Manchester, alongside Women’s Rugby World Cup winner Sarah Hunter. This was Prince Harry’s second visit in his role as Patron of All Schools, England Rugby’s programme to help more state secondary schools start playing rugby. Launched
by Will Jackson (PA for ECB) Lauren Winfield enjoyed a breakthrough summer for England Women in 2014 as the team bounced back from a disappointing start to finish on a high. England lost the Kia Test to India but responded in magnificent style to claim the subsequent Royal London One-Day Series 2-0 and then beat South Africa
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