Wales ‘very hopeful’ Taulupe Faletau will recover from injury for World Cup
Wales are confident Taulupe Faletau will recover from injury in time for the World Cup, even though the 100-times capped back-rower may not play before the tournament.
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England Beat Denmark To Stand On Verge Of World Cup Last 16
European champions England stood on the brink of the Women's World Cup last 16 after a Lauren James cracker in the sixth minute gave them a 1-0 win over Denmark on Friday. But an otherwise hugely satisfactory night for England in front of just over 40,000 fans in Sydney was marred by what looked like a serious knee injury to influential midfielder Keira Walsh. On a night of mixed emotions, Sarina Wiegman's side will seal their place in the knockout rounds if Asian champions China fail to beat debutants Haiti later Friday. Denmark might have stolen a point with three minutes left in normal time when, despite having as little as 20 percent of the possession for much of the game, Amalie Vangsgaard shaved the outside of the England post with a header.
Lauren James strike gives England victory over Denmark to close in on World Cup knockout stages
Lauren James' maiden World Cup goal was enough for England to maintain their 100% record in Group D with victory over Denmark.
Mixed emotions as England win to stand on verge of Women's World Cup last 16
European champions England stood on the brink of the Women's World Cup last 16 after a Lauren James cracker in the sixth minute gave them a 1-0 win over Denmark on Friday.
Harry Brook gives England hope as hosts bowled out for 283 in fifth Test
England and Australia produced another culture clash on the opening day of the final Ashes Test, with Harry Brook keeping the hosts afloat at the Kia Oval.
Brook falls short of century as Australia take charge of fifth Test
England's Harry Brook fell short of a maiden Test century against Australia as the tourists had the better of the opening day of the fifth and final Ashes clash at The Oval on Thursday.
Women's World Cup 2023: What to expect on Day 9
England are back in action on Day 9 of the Women's World Cup as they take on Denmark in their Group D clash at the Sydney Football Stadium.
Talismanic Stokes to have 'serious conversations' about knee surgery
England captain Ben Stokes is prepared to have "serious conversations" about an operation on his troublesome left knee as he eyes another tilt at the Ashes in 2025/26.