Thomas Tuchel’s latest England squad brings scrutiny on those the head coach has left out rather than the players he has selected. Jude Bellingham’s exclusion may raise some eyebrows but Tuchel understandably feels there is no rush to bring back the Real Madrid star, who only returned to action in late September following shoulder surgery. Manchester City’s Phil Foden and …
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Morning Sports Update “I think the level of play we’ve seen over the last few weeks from Drake Maye has really given you a hint of what he can become.” Marcus Jones celebrates after the Patriots’ win over the Panthers. AP Photo/Greg M. Cooper By Hayden Bird October 1, 2025 | 10:24 AM 4 minutes to read Albert Breer’s take …
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‘Success always breeds change’published at 14:51 BST 14:51 BST Image source, Getty Images England defender and two-time Euros winner Lucy Bronze, who was at Twickenham for the final: “It was unbelievable. I rarely get to be a fan but to be a fan yesterday, the atmosphere was incredible. Great support. “It was easier watching [than playing]. It was easier watching …
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When England beat Canada 21-9 to win the 2014 World Cup there were 20,000 spectators inside the Stade Jean-Bouin in Paris. At a bouncing Twickenham on Saturday England were cheered on by a record 82,000 fans, the largest crowd for a women’s rugby match, beating the 42,723 who saw England’s opener against the USA in Sunderland seven weeks ago. “It’s …
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England: Kildunne; Dow, Jones, Heard, Breach; Harrison, Hunt; Botterman, Cokayne, Muir, Talling, Ward, Aldcroft (capt), Kabeya, Matthews. Replacements: Atkin-Davies, Clifford, Bern, Galligan, Feaunati, L Packer, Aitchison, Rowland. Canada: Schell; Corrigan, Symonds, Tessier (capt), Hogan-Rochester; Perry, Pelletier; Hunt, Tuttosi, Menin, De Goede, O’Donnell, Crossley, Paquin, Forteza. Replacements: Boag, Kassil, Demerchant, Beukeboom, Royer, Senft, Apps, Seumenutafa. Source link
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The 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup final is here! After five weeks, 30 games, a heap of tries and plenty of action, we are finally down to two teams and 80 minutes, with hosts England taking on Canada at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham. England, the world’s No. 1 ranked side, are favourites, but don’t count out Canada — ranked No. 2 …
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An all-female grounds teampublished at 12:41 BST 12:41 BST I must say, the pitch at Twickenham is looking absolutely immaculate. It’s an all-female grounds team who have been in charge. Among the history-makers is Cheryl Hill, who has spent 35 seasons helping to keep Leicester Tigers’ Welford Road pitch match-ready. “I couldn’t believe it when I had the email inviting …
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A London judge has dismissed a terrorism charge against Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, the Kneecap rapper who goes by Mo Chara. The musician’s defense team had argued that the charge—stemming from a November 2024 incident in which Mo Chara allegedly displayed the Hezbollah flag during a concert—fell outside the statute of limitations, and the judge agreed. “I find that these …
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Alphonsi: “England will win but it is going to be close. I am going to say by two points.” Merchant: “England win. They’ve been dominant for so long. Last year they were putting in amazing performances and everything was clicking. “Watching the WXV tournament, there wasn’t a single team in the world that could beat them on form. The more …
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The New England Patriots have reached an agreement to sell an 8% stake in the franchise at a valuation exceeding $9 billion, according to multiple people familiar with the details. The buyers are Sixth Street and billionaire Dean Metropoulos. Sixth Street is buying 3%, while Metropoulos will own 5%. The Kraft family will still own more than 90% of the …
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