Source: ECB

Lauren Winfield to miss World Cup opener

Opening batsman Lauren Winfield will miss England’s ICC Women’s World Cup opener against India on Saturday after sustaining a wrist injury in the final warm-up match against New Zealand. She is to be reassessed early next week but is also likely to be unavailable for England’s second group game, against Pakistan at Leicester on Tuesday

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Source: INPHO

The Red Roses beat the Black Ferns

England Women finished the International Women’s Rugby Series undefeated after overcoming the Black Ferns 21-29 in Rotorua on Saturday. Tries from Emily Scarratt, Abbie Scott, Lydia Thompson, Marlie Packer and Vicky Fleetwood held off a determined Black Ferns who led 14-7 after 30 minutes to give England their first away win to New Zealand since 2001.

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Source: SWPix

England Women’s RL squad named for France tour

England Women Head Coach Chris Chapman has named a 22-strong squad for his team’s tour to France next week. Players from four different clubs will be represented, with reigning champions Thatto Heath-St Helens boasting seven members, while nine players come from Bradford Bulls, alongside five representatives from Featherstone Rovers, including captain Andrea Dobson, who picked

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