World Cup Qualifier – Kenya v Colombia It was an unforgettable occasion for the new-look World Cup in Nairobi’s national stadium. Kenya’s Lionesses met Los Tucanes from Colombia for the first time after an infinity of delay. On the result would hang their hopes for a place in the final stages in New Zealand. It
Las Tucanes winger Maria Arzuga scores all of her side’s points as Colombia beat Kenya 16-15 to win their first test in nearly 18 months and secure a place at the Final Qualification Tournament. On a bright, sunny day in Nairobi, Kenya and Colombia came together for the first time in a women’s international to
Africa, Asia and Europe in contention It’s been a long, long time coming, but at last it’s here: Kenya’s Lionesses will meet Colombia’s Tucanes in Nairobi on 25 August. For both the contestants these are heady days; never before have they been so close to taking part in the final stages of a World Cup.
With two years to go until the Netball World Cup 2023, World Netball reveals their ‘Your Netball World’ mosaic of inspiring global stories Today World Netball reveals their ‘Your Netball World’ mosaic, filled with over 1,400 inspirational stories from athletes, officials and grassroots netball players from around the world. With individual messages from over 30
Matches will take place between 8 October–12 November, 2022 in Auckland and Whangārei RWC 2021 tournament window increases from 35 to 43 days (including 5 days ahead of first match) Match schedule prioritises player welfare with five-day minimum rest days Revamped format with all fixtures to be played on weekends with triple-header matches scheduled per
It is sad in the extreme to hear of Spain’s dissatisfaction with a recent decision to postpone their World Cup qualifier with Ireland. José Antonio Barrio, head coach of Las Leonas, roundly blames the IRFU and World Rugby for underhand dealings. Ireland asked for a delay to the match. Spain considers the reasons they offered
Gold and Bronze for GB on day two at Manchester 2021 World Para Powerlifting World Cup Mark Swan won Great Britain’s first gold medal of the World Para Powerlifting World Cup on the second day of competition at Manchester’s Wythenshawe Forum. The 19-year-old’s third lift of 173 kg was enough to see him hold on
Three medals for Great Britain on day one as Manchester 2021 World Para Powerlifting World Cup gets underway Great Britain’s Manchester 2021 World Para Powerlifting World Cup has got off to a fantastic start, with medals for Olivia Broome (silver), Zoe Newson and Charlotte McGuinness (both bronze) on the opening day, after over a year
A View on the World Cup Committee’s Decision It was strange to find Annick Hayraud, France’s general manager, expressing surprise at World Rugby’s decision to recommend a delay to the World Cup (https://www.ffr.fr/actualites/xv-de-france-feminin/annick-hayraud-etre-creatif-avec-des-objectifs-differents). Disappointment yes; frustration yes; but not surprise. By nature an optimist, she always thought the RWC would go ahead. Had she really
It’s hard to work out why it has taken an eternity, but the bad news has finally emerged from World Rugby: the World Cup will be delayed to next year Even then proper channels have to be followed, so WR is merely recommending to the Rugby World Cup board that it come to this decision.
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