Warren Gatland says Wales players ‘desperate to perform’ to make World Cup squad
Warren Gatland will send out a team “desperate to perform” at Twickenham next weekend as competition for World Cup places intensifies.
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USA's last-16 exit brings tearful end to Megan Rapinoe's World Cup career
Megan Rapinoe did not get the Women's World Cup farewell she wanted on Sunday — a penalty that sailed over the crossbar the last international play by one of the United States' most decorated players.
Daphne van Domselaar stands tall as Netherlands advance to Women's World Cup last eight
Netherlands manager Andries Jonker lauded the performance of Daphne van Domselaar after the goalkeeper made a number of saves on Sunday to keep South Africa at bay and help her team progress to the quarter-finals of the Women's World Cup.
Spain put five past Switzerland to sail into Women's World Cup quarter-finals
Aitana Bonmati scored two well-crafted goals as Spain thrashed Switzerland 5-1 at the Women's World Cup on Saturday to clinch a quarter-final berth for the first time in their history.
Morocco set for 'special' clash with France in Women's World Cup
Many expected Morocco to make an early Women's World Cup exit after crashing to a 6-0 defeat to Germany. But the North African team showed tremendous spirit to take the former champions' spot in the round of 16 following a thrilling win over Colombia.
All Blacks produce stirring fightback to down fiery Wallabies in Dunedin
The All Blacks surged back from a 14-point deficit to beat Australia 23-20 in Dunedin on Saturday and retain their winning form ahead of the Rugby World Cup.
Warren Gatland hails Leigh Halfpenny’s professionalism ahead of 100th Wales cap
Wales boss Warren Gatland has hailed Leigh Halfpenny as “the ultimate professional” ahead of him joining rugby union’s 100-cap club.
FIFA investigating claims Zambia coach rubbed player’s chest at World Cup
HAMILTON, NEW ZEALAND – JULY 31: Bruce Mwape, Head Coach of Zambia, looks on prior to the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Group C match between Costa Rica and Zambia at Waikato Stadium on July 31, 2023 in Hamilton, New Zealand. (Photo by Buda Mendes/ Getty Images)