In a replay of the 2011 Women’s World Cup Final USA faced Japan, although this time the result was reversed. The USA came out all guns blazing; Carli Lloyd scored the first goal within 3 minutes, and just two minutes later tucked away her second. On 14 minutes Holiday joined the party to hit home and get
At the 21st time of asking the Lionesses beat Germany to take the bronze medal at the World Cup Finals. Although this was not the match either team wanted to play both teams gave it everything. The Lionesses defended as if their lives depended on it; after just a few minutes had been played Steph
Team Bath Netball will have three players at the Netball World Cup this summer after Claire Brownie and Kyra Jones were named in the Scotland and Wales squads respectively. Wing-defence Brownie will be vice-captain of the Scottish Thistles when they compete in Sydney, Australia from 7-16 August. Centre Jones – who, like Brownie, has just completed her debut season
After the heartbreak of losing to Japan, England have to pick themselves up and face a German team (that will also be smarting from a loss to the USA) for the game that no-one will want to play, for 3rd/4th place in the tournament. We know that they will play with all the heart and
Thirteen Ball Teams announced for Rugby World Cup 2015 Over 130 young players from England and Wales given chance to be part of the Tournament Recognised for their commitment to grassroots Rugby within their community Ball Teams will work on all 48 matches Over 130 young players from across England and Wales have been given
England put in a mighty team performance last night to surge into the Women’s World Cup Semi Finals for the first time since – well since ever. Jodie Taylor capitalised on a defensive error to open the scoring after just 11 minutes and Lucy Bronze headed home just three minutes later to effectively quieten the
England are through to their first Semi Final of a World Cup tournament with a 2-1 win over hosts Canada. Jodie Taylor and Lucy Bronze hit early to stun Canada and silence the crowd although Sinclair scored just before half time to reduce the deficit and give the home side some hope. In the other
Jess Thirlby says everyone at Team Bath Netball is “over the moon” for Stacey Francis after the defender was named in England’s 12-player squad for the Netball World Cup in Australia. Francis – who won her 50th international cap last month – is joined in the squad by seven former Team Bath players, including captain
England have this afternoon, named their final squad of twelve players to compete at the Netball World Cup in Sydney which takes place between 7th–16th August this summer. Head Coach Tracey Neville and the national selectors have chosen a team that is brimming with experience and versatility. They have also revealed who will be leading the
The last eight teams are now known and some interesting matches are thrown up. China will make the USA work, but can they overcome the strong USA team? Germany v France is perhaps the pick of the ties with both teams hitting form, Germany have in their side the two leading scorers of the tournament so far;
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