Australia Women won the first match of the Women’s Ashes, getting home by two wickets in a low-scoring affair. England rallied hard with the ball to really get Australian hearts fluttering but their below-par total of 177 wasn’t quite enough, despite a nervy finish. They were indebted to Nat Sciver (64) and some lower-order resistance
Today (Tuesday 2 July), UEFA Together #WePlayStrong will host the women’s football team that paved the way for The Lionesses at the FIFA Women’s World Cup when England play USA in the FIFA Women’s World Cup semi-final at Parc Olympique Lyonnais. The Lost Lionesses are the first-ever unofficial England women’s team and played in front
As England embark on another Ashes adventure, the selectors have opted heavily for experience. In a squad of 14, there was little room left for sentiment, youthful aspiration or chance-taking. Only one player who appeared in the England A team this week, Fran Wilson, has found favour. England’s Ashes Squad with appearances: T ODI
England versus Australia A – Putting them in their place For the second game in the series, the tables were turned: a full England XI fronted up against an Australian ‘A’ XIV. The result, a decisive win by 81 runs, reveals that the Aussie gap in ability between their first and second choices is just
England Women have announced their squad for the first Royal London Women’s ODI. A squad of 14 has been named, with the England Women’s Academy playing against Australia A throughout the ODI series providing the option for additional back-up. England Women’s Squad Heather Knight (Berkshire, captain) Tammy Beaumont (Kent) Katherine Brunt (Yorkshire) Kate Cross (Lancashire) Sophie
USA Eagles v England – Chula Vista, San Diego 28 June 2019 Teams USA England 15 Bulou Mataitoga Sarah McKenna 14 Bui Baravilala Lydia Thompson 13 Alev Kelter Emily Scarratt 12 Eti Haungatau Amber Reed 11 Jennine Duncan Kelly Smith 10 Gabby Cantorna Zoe Harrison 9 Ashlee Byrge Claudia Macdonald 1 Catie Benson Ellena Perry 2
England Women Sevens head coach James Bailey has named his 12-player squad for the Marcoussis 7s Grand Prix tournament on 29 and 30 June, streamed live on the Rugby Europe website. Abbie Brown returns to captain England in this first round of the Rugby Europe Women’s Grand Prix Sevens Series, which serves as the ranking
This was the only fixture where Simon Middleton could dare to put out a less than full-blown side. He has limited himself to Emily Scarratt, Marlie Packer, Amber Reed and Lydia Thompson to provide the experience that comes with 40+ caps – an essential ingredient when a side embarks on a demanding series far from
The three T20 matches against the West Indies came to a predictably soggy end at Derby. Not a ball was bowled. That left just the one game at Northampton completed. The series served to demonstrate the gulf set between the two sides. The West Indies are the only elite ICC member to represent a whole
England have had to make two late changes to the squad travelling to San Diego for the Super Series starting on July 26. Sadly, the two centres, Tatyana Heard and Lagi Tuima are unable to take part. They are replaced by Millie Wood (Gloucester-Hartpury) and Jo Brown (Loughborough Lightning). These are not direct replacements. The
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