Ireland vs Italy preview: Irish team gear up for first World Cup warm-up game
With just one month until the 2023 Rugby World Cup kicks off in France, Ireland are preparing for the tournament with three warm-up games.
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Lauren James hits double as England thrash China 6-1 to reach Women's World Cup last 16
Lauren James scored two goals and assisted in three others to help England into the last 16 of the Women's World Cup with a 6-1 thrashing of China in Adelaide on Tuesday.
Canada Soccer to collect $1.56M US in prize money for early Women's World Cup exit
While Olympic champion Canada has exited the FIFA Women's World Cup after the group stage, 16 teams are still in contention.
James a World Cup star as England power into knockout phase - ESPN
ADELAIDE, Australia — This was a perfect evening for England. They were without Keira Walsh, they had a new-look 3-5-2 formation and coach Sarina Wiegman had made more changes than she had ever made in a major tournament. But, for all the shifting sands, they were completely dominant as they swiped aside China 6-1 to reach the round of 16 at the Women's World Cup.
RTÉ Women's World Cup Podcast: Rianna Jarrett on Vera Pauw, Katie McCabe and building on Ireland's breakthrough
Republic of Ireland international Rianna Jarrett reflects on the end of the Girls in Green's FIFA World Cup, the fallout from the public disagreement between manager Vera Pauw and captain Katie McCabe and how the breakthrough of getting to a major tournament will be built upon.
Women's World Cup roundup: Lauren James lifts England over China
Lauren James scored two goals and assisted on three others to lead England into the Round of 16 of the FIFA Women's World Cup with a 6-1 shellacking of China on Tuesday in Adelaide, Australia.
James stars as England come to life at World Cup
Lauren James shone again with two fine goals as England put in their best performance of the Women's World Cup so far to sweep aside China 6-1 and march into the last 16 as Group D winners.
Women’s World Cup: Fearless Nigeria Super Falcons face England in round of 16
Nigeria players celebrate their victory after the end of the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women’s World Cup Group B football match between Australia and Nigeria at Brisbane Stadium in Brisbane on July 27, 2023. (Photo by Patrick Hamilton / AFP)