Women's World Cup dream over for Morocco after France hand out four-goal beating
Morocco's Women's World Cup adventure was brought to a crushing end as France ran out convincing 4-0 winners in their round-of-16 clash in Adelaide on Tuesday.
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France beat Morocco to set up clash with Australia at Women’s World Cup
Morocco had upset the odds to qualify for the last 16 at the expense of Germany in their debut appearance at the tournament but they never managed to lay a glove on Herve Renard's French side in Adelaide.
Steve Borthwick defends World Cup selection with Billy Vunipola ‘in great shape’
Steve Borthwick has defended his decision to pick only one specialist number eight in England’s World Cup squad by stating Billy Vunipola is in the shape of his life.
England beats Nigeria on penalties at World Cup, reach quarter finals
Chloe Kelly scored the winning penalty in Brisbane as European champions England beat Nigeria 4-2 in the shoot-out after a tense last-16 tie finished 0-0 at the end of extra time.
Henry Slade omitted from England World Cup squad
Henry Slade has been left out of England’s World Cup squad in an unexpected selection twist from head coach Steve Borthwick.
Australia beats Denmark and heads to World Cup quarter finals
The co-hosts will play France or Morocco on Saturday in Brisbane in the last eight after making fairly light work of a toothless Denmark.
England survive red card to edge past Nigeria at Women's World Cup
Substitute Chloe Kelly added another memorable moment to her England collection when her spot-kick sent the 10-woman Lionesses past Nigeria following a dramatic shoot-out at the Women's World Cup.
Indian cricket in disarray on and off the pitch
For the second match in a row, India fell short in a low-scoring game on a difficult pitch against the West Indies.