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England women bank on experience for home World Cup bid
England women bank on experience for home World Cup bid

Straits Times

time6 days ago

  • Sport
  • Straits Times

England women bank on experience for home World Cup bid

FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Women's Six Nations - England v France - Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, London, Britain - April 26, 2025 England's Zoe Aldcroft lifts the trophy as she celebrates with her team mates on the podium Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra/File Photo LONDON - England coach John Mitchell has named a vastly experienced squad for the Women's Rugby World Cup on home soil starting next month as the hot favourites aim to underline their dominance of the sport with the prize that so agonisingly eluded them in 2022. The squad of 32 named on Thursday boasts a combined 1,374 international caps, with 24 players who have previously competed at a World Cup. Zoe Aldcroft will captain her country in her third World Cup, supported by 2014 winner Marlie Packer and Olympian Megan Jones as vice captains. Emily Scarratt, with 118 caps to her name, is set to compete in her fifth tournament having overcome a career-threatening neck injury, with Alex Matthews and Packer in line for their fourth. Abi Burton, May Campbell, Mackenzie Carson, Kelsey Clifford, Maddie Feaunati, Lilli Ives Campion, Jade Shekells and Emma Sing are all World Cup debutants. Natasha Hunt was included, three years after her shock omission from the 2022 squad and having fought back to make herself first-choice scrumhalf again. "It is a rare and awesome opportunity for this group to represent the Red Roses at a home World Cup," Mitchell said. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. 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"Every experience and challenge has brought the 32 to this point in their life and career, and they have all earned their place. They should be proud of the opportunity to create history together." Captain Aldcroft added: "To lead the team into a home Rugby World Cup is an incredible feeling. This group have a fantastic opportunity to inspire young boys and girls all over the country - it's something we have spoken about as a collective and we're relishing the chance to do so." FAVOURITES England are odds-on favourites for the competition on the back of an extraordinary run of 50 wins in 51 games with one defeat. Unfortunately for them that "one" was the incredible 2022 World Cup final when New Zealand snatched a last-minute England lineout - having not contested one all match - as England sought a match-winning try having eschewed a kick at goal that would have tied the scores. That was the sixth time they have lost in the final - five to New Zealand - with their two wins coming in 1994 and 2014. Their last defeat in any match before the 2022 final was also to New Zealand in 2019. After a warm-up match against Spain in Leicester on August 2, England get the tournament underway against the United States under the lights in Sunderland on Friday, August 22. The September 27 final at Twickenham has long been an 82,000 sellout. England squad for Women's Rugby World Cup: Forwards (18) Zoe Aldcroft (Gloucester-Hartpury, 63 caps)** Lark Atkin-Davies (Bristol Bears, 66 caps)* Sarah Bern (Bristol Bears, 71 caps)** Hannah Botterman (Bristol Bears, 56 caps)* Abi Burton (Trailfinders Women, 2 caps) May Campbell (Saracens, 3 caps) Mackenzie Carson (Gloucester-Hartpury, 21 caps) Kelsey Clifford (Saracens, 13 caps) Amy Cokayne (Sale Sharks, 83 caps)** Maddie Feaunati (Exeter Chiefs, 15 caps) Rosie Galligan (Saracens, 24 caps)* Lilli Ives Campion (Loughborough Lightning, 2 caps) Sadia Kabeya (Loughborough Lightning, 21 caps)* Alex Matthews (Gloucester-Hartpury, 75 caps)*** Maud Muir (Gloucester-Hartpury, 40 caps)* Marlie Packer (Saracens, 110 caps)*** Morwenna Talling (Sale Sharks, 22 caps)* Abbie Ward (Bristol Bears, 74 caps)** Backs (14) Holly Aitchison (Sale Sharks, 40 caps)* Jess Breach (Saracens, 45 caps)* Abby Dow (Unattached, 52 caps)* Zoe Harrison (Saracens, 57 caps)** Tatyana Heard (Gloucester-Hartpury, 29 caps)* Natasha Hunt (Gloucester-Hartpury, 80 caps)** Megan Jones (Trailfinders Women, 25 caps)* Ellie Kildunne (Harlequins, 52 caps)* Claudia Moloney-MacDonald (Exeter Chiefs, 35 caps)* Lucy Packer (Harlequins, 31 caps)* Helena Rowland (Loughborough Lightning, 39 caps)* Emily Scarratt (Loughborough Lightning, 118 caps)**** Jade Shekells (Gloucester-Hartpury, 2 caps) Emma Sing (Gloucester-Hartpury, 8 caps) *denotes number of Women's Rugby World Cup tournaments played REUTERS

Soccer-Newcastle sign Elanga from Nottingham Forest
Soccer-Newcastle sign Elanga from Nottingham Forest

The Star

time11-07-2025

  • Sport
  • The Star

Soccer-Newcastle sign Elanga from Nottingham Forest

Soccer Football - Premier League - Aston Villa v Nottingham Forest - Villa Park, Birmingham, Britain - April 5, 2025 Nottingham Forest's Anthony Elanga during the warm up before the match Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra/File Photo (Reuters) -Newcastle United have signed forward Anthony Elanga from Nottingham Forest on a long-term deal, both Premier League clubs confirmed on Friday. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed but local media have reported that Newcastle paid an initial fee of 52 million pounds ($70.21 million) plus three million in add-ons for the 23-year-old Swedish winger. "I'm really happy but most importantly I'm ready. I'm ready to put on this black-and-white top to really fight for this team and give everything for the passionate fanbase that lives and breathes football," Elanga said. "I had an amazing two years at Nottingham Forest, they really helped me to become the player I am today, but I'm really happy to be here now. The club won a trophy last season and are building something unique, something special that I really want to be part of." The Swedish international arrives at Newcastle after playing a pivotal role in Forest's push for European qualification, tallying six goals and 11 assists in 38 Premier League appearances. He has also netted four times in 22 senior appearances for Sweden and will reunite with compatriot Alexander Isak at St. James' Park. "I'm delighted to welcome Anthony to Newcastle United. He has been a key target for us so I'm delighted to secure him at this early part of pre-season," coach Eddie Howe said. "He is an exciting talent with attributes that make him a unique attacking threat. His pace, energy and ability to create and score goals will strengthen us and complement the way we want to play." ($1 = 0.7406 pounds) (Reporting by Janina Nuno Rios in Mexico City; editing by Clare Fallon)

Newcastle sign Elanga from Nottingham Forest
Newcastle sign Elanga from Nottingham Forest

Straits Times

time11-07-2025

  • Sport
  • Straits Times

Newcastle sign Elanga from Nottingham Forest

Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Soccer Football - Premier League - Aston Villa v Nottingham Forest - Villa Park, Birmingham, Britain - April 5, 2025 Nottingham Forest's Anthony Elanga during the warm up before the match Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra/File Photo Newcastle United have signed forward Anthony Elanga from Nottingham Forest on a long-term deal, both Premier League clubs confirmed on Friday. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed but local media have reported that Newcastle paid an initial fee of 52 million pounds ($70.21 million) plus three million in add-ons for the 23-year-old Swedish winger. "I'm really happy but most importantly I'm ready. I'm ready to put on this black-and-white top to really fight for this team and give everything for the passionate fanbase that lives and breathes football," Elanga said. "I had an amazing two years at Nottingham Forest, they really helped me to become the player I am today, but I'm really happy to be here now. The club won a trophy last season and are building something unique, something special that I really want to be part of." The Swedish international arrives at Newcastle after playing a pivotal role in Forest's push for European qualification, tallying six goals and 11 assists in 38 Premier League appearances. He has also netted four times in 22 senior appearances for Sweden and will reunite with compatriot Alexander Isak at St. James' Park. "I'm delighted to welcome Anthony to Newcastle United. He has been a key target for us so I'm delighted to secure him at this early part of pre-season," coach Eddie Howe said. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore ST will have Govt's 'full confidence and support' in its mission: PM Wong Singapore ST will aim to become an indispensable partner to S'pore's communities: Editor Jaime Ho Singapore Wishes for ST beyond 180: Odes to its enduring role in the Singapore story Singapore Heartbeats & Headlines: ST's 180-year legacy comes to life in immersive exhibition Singapore Trusted news, smarter experience with new Straits Times website and app Singapore Community space Stranger Conversations blossoms as 'library of human stories' and life experiences Singapore Man who killed 5-year-old daughter gets life sentence after he appeals against 35-year jail term Singapore Judge declines to void alleged sham marriage in S'pore, says it is for Parliament to decide "He is an exciting talent with attributes that make him a unique attacking threat. His pace, energy and ability to create and score goals will strengthen us and complement the way we want to play." REUTERS

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