Tom Curry: England flanker ruled out of Six Nations and possibly rest of the season
Tom Curry was an ever-present in England’s World Cup starting line-up after serving a two-match ban for his sending off against Argentina in September England and Sale Sharks’ Tom Curry has been ruled out of the Six Nations and is likely to miss the rest of the season after having hip surgery. Curry, 25, has […]
Women’s Nations League: Beth Mead returns to England squad after ACL injury
Arsenal forward Beth Mead has been named in the England squad for the first time in a year following her return from a serious knee injury. Mead, who claimed the Golden Boot as England won Euro 2022, suffered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury in November 2022. She is named in Sarina Wiegman’s 23-player squad […]
Women’s Nations League: Irene Paredes denied 100th Spain cap by ‘computer error’
Irene Paredes missed Spain’s 7-1 win against Switzerland Irene Paredes was unable to make her 100th appearance for Spain on Tuesday because of a “computer error”, says head coach Montse Tome. Spanish media reported the error meant a teamsheet from Spain’s previous match, which Paredes missed, was submitted to Uefa. The injured Amaiur Sarriegi was […]
Belgium 3-2 England: Lionesses lose in Women’s Nations League
Tessa Wullaert scored a goal in each half to give Belgium a huge victory in the competition England’s hopes of progressing in the Women’s Nations League were dealt a huge blow after a late defeat in Belgium. Belgium forward Tessa Wullaert scored two goals either side of half-time, including one from the penalty spot in […]
Albania v Republic of Ireland: Women’s Nations League game in Shkoder resumes after downpour
The torrential rain in Shkoder turned the first half into something of a farce The Republic of Ireland’s Women’s Nations League game against Albania has resumed after play was suspended at half-time following torrential rain. After the pitch had become waterlogged with the game still goalless, it was announced that the second half had been […]
Uefa Women’s Nations League: ‘Like Merthyr playing Man City’ – pundits’ verdict after Germany thrash Wales 5-1
Wales’ Kayleigh Green challenges Germany’s Sarai Linder on a difficult evening for Gemma Grainger’s side Wales suffered a second successive 5-1 defeat in the inaugural Uefa Women’s Nations League, losing to Germany. Gemma Grainger’s side have made a disappointing start to their campaign – with a 1-0 loss in Iceland followed by a 5-1 defeat […]
England 1-0 Belgium: Lauren Hemp gives Lionesses narrow Nations League victory
Lauren Hemp also scored in the 2-1 victory over Scotland last month England returned to winning ways in the Women’s Nations League with a hard-fought victory over Belgium. Victory moves Sarina Wiegman’s side level with the Netherlands at the top of their group to boost their chances of qualifying for the Olympic Games on behalf […]
Women’s Nations League: How things look for the home nations
The Lionesses will be looking to bounce back from defeat by the Netherlands last month Venue: PreZero Arena, Sinseim Date: Friday, 27 October Kick-off: 16:45 BST Coverage: Live on BBC Two Wales, BBC Radio Wales extra, Radio Cymru 2, BBC Sounds, the BBC Sport website & app, & live text commentary on BBC Sport website […]
Nations League: Injured Rachel Rowe to miss Wales trip to Germany
Rachel Rowe (right) has made 59 appearances for Wales and scored five goals Venue: PreZero Arena, Sinseim Date: Friday, 26 October Kick-off: 16:45 BST Coverage: Live on BBC Two Wales, BBC Radio Wales extra, Radio Cymru 2, BBC Sounds, the BBC Sport website & app & live text commentary on BBC Sport website & app. […]
Women’s Nations League: ‘Our demands and standards are higher’ – NI’s Rachel Furness
Rachel Furness scored her first WSL goal for Bristol City against Arsenal on Sunday Venue: Alcufer Stadion, Gyor Date: Friday, 27 October Kick-off: 17:15 BST Coverage: Live stream on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website; live text and report on the BBC Sport website Northern Ireland midfielder Rachel Furness is expecting a “more intense” […]