Player Ratings: Courtney Brosnan to the rescue in Nigeria stalemate
The Republic of Ireland finished off their maiden FIFA Women's World Cup campaign with a final group match against Nigeria which ended in a scoreless stalemate.
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Nigeria through to World Cup last 16 despite stalemate with Ireland
BRISBANE : Nigeria advanced to the Women's World Cup knockout stages for just the third time in their history after a 0-0 draw with Ireland in their final Group B match on Monday, with the African side finishing second in the group behind hosts Australia.
Canada eliminated from Women's World Cup after crushing loss to Australia
Two years after winning Olympic gold, Canada's women's soccer team failed to advance out of the group stage at the Women's World Cup after a 4-0 loss to co-host Australia on Monday.
Ireland sign off Down Under with draw against Nigeria
The Republic of Ireland's picked up their first ever point at a major women's tournament as they dug out a goalless draw against Nigeria in their final World Cup group game in Brisbane.
Paddington looks to add to Group One haul in Sussex Stakes
Paddington will bid to register a fourth Group One in a row when he takes on Inspiral in Wednesday's Qatar Sussex Stakes at Goodwood.
Team news: Payne fit & Agg starts against Nigeria
Heather Payne is fit to start and Lily Agg gets the nod in midfield for the Republic of Ireland's final World Cup game against Nigeria in Brisbane.
Zambia end maiden World Cup campaign on winning note against Costa Rica
Debutants Zambia claimed their first ever victory at the Women's World Cup with a 3-1 win over Costa Rica at Waikato Stadium on Monday, although both teams were already out of contention for the knockout stage.
Watch: Jasprit Bumrah's First Bowling Video After Injury Recovery Emerges, Star Looks In Good Touch
The BCCI secretary Jay Shah recently said that star pacer Jasprit Bumrah has made rapid strides on road to recovery from injury. Shah said that Bumrah is fit and is ready to play in the T20I series in Ireland in August. Bumrah has gone through an extensive rehabilitation at the NCA post surgery to cure his lower back stress fracture and is expected to play a couple of warm-up games before a final call is taken.