World Cup to kick off day earlier than planned as Qatar opener brought forward
The 2022 World Cup will start a day earlier than planned with hosts Qatar playing Ecuador on Sunday, November 20.
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We’re not freaks – Transgender activists protest against ‘disgraceful’ rugby ban
A trans activist attending England’s open training session at Twickenham believes the decision to ban transgender women from playing female contact rugby has made life less safe for her community.
England opener Alex Lees keen to see aggressive approach adopted in county game
Alex Lees believes the exploits of England’s newly aggressive Test team have created a buzz in the county game, having helped “spread the word” during his recent stint with Durham.
Women’s game on upward trend and schools an important target – Anya Shrubsole
England World Cup winner Anya Shrubsole says women’s cricket is “definitely on an upwards trend” as she echoed the Lionesses’ calls to make sport more accessible to girls.
Manchester City star Benjamin Mendy to stand trial Wednesday
Mendy, 28, is due at Chester Crown Court in northwest England to face eight counts of rape, one count of sexual assault and one count of attempted rape, relating to seven young women.
Sam Billings aiming to use England Lions game to push for Test recall
Sam Billings believes captaining the England Lions against South Africa offers his best chance of earning a recall to the Test squad.
Lioness Lucy Bronze confident women’s football will continue to grow in England
Lucy Bronze expects women’s football to go from strength to strength in England following the Lionesses’ stunning success at Euro 2022.
Jury discharged in trial of Wolves fan accused of racist abuse of Rio Ferdinand
The jury in the trial of a Wolverhampton Wanderers football fan accused of racially abusing former England defender Rio Ferdinand, has been discharged by a judge for legal reasons.