IRFU appoint Scott Bemand as women's XV head coach
Scott Bemand has been appointed head coach of the Ireland women's XV, with the Englishman agreeing a three-year contract with the IRFU.
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USWNT vs. Netherlands player ratings: Horan, Lavelle, Ertz impress - ESPN
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Lindsey Horan's 62nd-minute header helped the U.S. women's national team rally from an early deficit to take a 1-1 draw against the Netherlands in its second Group E game.
India-Pakistan World Cup Date In Focus As BCCI, State Bodies Meet In Delhi
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) officials, including president Roger Binny and secretary Jay Shah, met in New Delhi on Thursday to discuss the plans for the upcoming ODI World Cup in India. The tournament will start on October 5, with the final set to be played on November 19 in Ahmedabad. As per sources, members from the 10 hosting venues have also been invited to the meeting, which was called by Shah. However, the biggest topic of discussion will be the rescheduling India vs Pakistan match.
Norway struggle to restore harmony after Graham Hansen spat
Norway's Caroline Graham Hansen may have apologised for her outburst over being dropped by coach Hege Riise for their World Cup clash with Switzerland on Monday, but there is still work to do if they are to restore harmony before their final group game.
USA-Netherlands takeaways: USWNT finds resolve in second half to force a draw
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — In the most hotly anticipated match of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup so far, the two-time defending champion United States battled back from a 1-0 halftime deficit to tie the Netherlands in both teams' second first-round game Wednesday.
Lindsey Horan sets a fiery example for young USWNT
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Don't mess with Lindsey Horan.
Lindsey Horan's goal as USWNT captain? Making young players 'as confident as possible'
Editor's note: Lindsey Horan leveled the score in the United States' heated group stage match against the Netherlands on Wednesday. Read about how she became co-captain of the USWNT at the World Cup. This story was originally published on July 21.
Rose Lavelle ‘hasn’t changed a bit' after legendary World Cup moment
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Rose Lavelle knows better than anyone how much more is expected of her at this Women's World Cup than at the last one four years ago in France.