الوسم: Nations
Six Nations 2024: Jamie George appointed England captain as Steve Borthwick calls up Immanuel Feyi-Waboso | Rugby Union News
Jamie George has been confirmed as England captain for the Six Nations following Owen Farrell’s decision to step away from international rugby, while Wales-born wing Immanuel Feyi-Waboso has earned a maiden call-up. Hooker George, 33, will guide England through a campaign that begins away to Italy on February 3 and concludes against France in Lyon…
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Kalidou Koulibaly interview: Senegal captain wants to win Africa Cup of Nations to prove you can play in Saudi Arabia and be competitive | Football News
On the eve of the Africa Cup of Nations, Kalidou Koulibaly leans forward and makes a big statement. “This AFCON will be one of the best,” he tells Sky Sports from Senegal’s camp in the Ivory Coast. It is perhaps unusual for the captain of the tournament holders to lavish praise on his team’s competition.…
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The Verdict: No Nations League finals or Olympics will help England for Euros | Video | Watch TV Show
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player The Telegraph’s Tom Garry joins Gail Davis to discuss England’s failure to qualify for the Nations League finals and Olympic Games.
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Women’s Nations League: Wales hold Germany as Republic of Ireland thrash Northern Ireland | Football News
Wales earned their first Women’s Nations League point in their concluding group match as they held Germany to a goalless draw in Swansea. Gemma Grainger’s side, already confirmed as relegated from Group A3, put in a highly commendable performance as they kept their two-time world champion opponents at bay and almost took the lead early…
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Six Nations: Hollie Davidson to become first female assistant referee in men’s tournament | Rugby Union News
Hollie Davidson has been appointed as an assistant for England’s clash against Wales at Twickenham on February 10; Davidson refereed the women’s World Cup final between England and New Zealand in 2022 and worked as an assistant referee in three men’s 2023 World Cup warm-up Tests Last Updated: 05/12/23 6:55pm Hollie Davidson is set to…
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Women’s Nations League: Scotland help out England by drawing with Belgium, Wales lose while Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland win | Football News
Scotland will play in League B of the next Women’s Nations League after their relegation was confirmed despite a strong showing in a 1-1 draw in Belgium, which helped England after the Lionesses’ 3-2 win over Netherlands. Marie Detruyer put Belgium ahead on the half-hour in Leuven but Scotland battled back and levelled through a…
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Tom Curry ruled out of England’s 2024 Six Nations with hip injury and could miss rest of season after surgery | Rugby Union News
Sale Sharks Director of Rugby Alex Sanderson: “Tom Curry has been back down to London to have further extensive X-rays under movement with a different consultant and this is the best thing for him in the short term. I know it sounds long-term – the season – but it’s not” Last Updated: 21/11/23 6:57pm England…
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England Women: Could Arsenal’s Beth Mead be recalled as Sarina Wiegman announces Nations League squad? | Football News
England head coach Sarina Wiegman will announce her squad for the final two Nations League fixtures at the start of December on Tuesday morning. The Lionesses face the Netherlands at Wembley on Friday December 1, before travelling to Hampden Park to face Scotland on Tuesday December 5. Wiegman’s side currently sit third in Group A1,…
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Antoine Dupont: France captain set to miss Six Nations to prepare for 2024 Olympics in Paris | Rugby Union News
France captain Antoine Dupont is set to take a break from the 15-a-side game in order to focus on sevens in the build up to the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris; the decision is set to be announced on Monday Last Updated: 15/11/23 5:59pm France’s Antoine Dupont is set to announce his intention to miss…
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Erin Cuthbert determined to help Scotland bounce back from Netherlands loss to ignite Nations League campaign | Football News
Erin Cuthbert is determined to help Scotland bounce back from their UEFA Women’s Nations League defeat by the Netherlands after declaring herself fit for the return match at Hampden. The Chelsea midfielder missed Friday’s 4-0 loss with a quad injury but trained at Hampden on Monday evening and is keen to feature on Tuesday. Cuthbert…
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