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Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Lionesses goalkeeper Ellie Roebuck signs for Aston Villa on free transfer after seeing Barcelona contract terminated one year early
Roebuck returns to WSL Joined Villa on a two-year deal Mutually terminated Barcelona contract WHAT HAPPENED? The former Manchester City youth player, who made her professional debut for the Cityzens in 2016, spent eight seasons at the club. In April 2024, Roebuck signed a pre-contract with Liga F giants Barcelona and formally completed the move at the end of the 2023-24 campaign. However, the Lionesses custodian was limited to only two appearances at the Catalan club as she was still recovering from a stroke that she suffered in 2023. THE BIGGER PICTURE THE BIGGER PICTURE The England star has now mutually terminated her Barcelona deal one year early and joined WSL side Aston Villa on a two-year contract. Roebuck's last appearance in club football came for Barca against Levante in a league clash on February 1. Advertisement WHAT HAS BEEN SAID Following the goalkeeper's transfer, Aston Villa's director of women's football, Marisa Ewers, said: "We are delighted that Ellie will be joining our club. She is an exciting addition to the team and is a player with a lot of experience who can help drive our performance levels." WHAT NEXT FOR ASTON VILLA? WHAT NEXT FOR ASTON VILLA? The Villans, who finished sixth in the 2024-25 WSL campaign, will find out their full full fixture schedule for the upcoming season on July 25.
Glasgow Times
06-07-2025
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
George Ford hails England's second-half showing in impressive win over Argentina
Ford marked his 100th appearance for England with a 15-point haul in La Plata as he pulled the strings for Steve Borthwick's makeshift line-up. Without several players due to British and Irish Lions commitments, Ford and fellow co-captain Jamie George stepped up to help England through a difficult first half, in which they were temporarily reduced to 13 men, before they attacked with aplomb after the break. Tom Roebuck grabbed a brace of second-half tries and Freddie Steward also crossed before Cadan Murley wrapped up the scoring late on to earn a comprehensive win, which was all the more impressive given Alex Coles and Seb Atkinson were sent to the sin-bin at the same time during the opening period. Ford's drop goal proved the difference between the teams at the break and, in addition to three successful conversions, the Sale fly-half sent over two penalties in quick succession as Argentina threatened a response to help ease England to victory. 'We just wanted to perform well and win,' Ford told Sky Sports. 'It's all about the team as always. We understand how difficult it is here in Argentina, so it is a great win for us. 'We were under pressure in the first half, gave away too many penalties and could not get out of our half. 'We had to make sure second half we got out of our half and created some try-scoring opportunities, which we did early in the second half. 'We have to back it up next week and we know Argentina will come back at us. Another challenge that we will look forward to.' England were indebted to co-captain George after Coles was given a yellow card for a head-on-head contact with Facundo Isa. Yet, after Santiago Carreras missed a simply penalty for the hosts, Ford reprised his role as chief tormentor of Argentina with a fine drop goal to make it 3-0 at the break. Atkinson had also been shown a yellow card by this point as England were briefly down to 13, but three tries in nine minutes at the start of the second half meant those cards mattered little. Sale wing Roebuck crashed over on the right inside two minutes before Ford's slick pass sent old Leicester team-mate Steward across the line. When Roebuck grabbed his second soon after Argentina looked set for a long night. However, tries for Pablo Matera and Pedro Rubiolo helped raise the prospect of an unlikely comeback, only for Ford to nail two long-range penalties before Murphy dotted down to seal a clinical away win.
South Wales Guardian
06-07-2025
- Sport
- South Wales Guardian
George Ford hails England's second-half showing in impressive win over Argentina
Ford marked his 100th appearance for England with a 15-point haul in La Plata as he pulled the strings for Steve Borthwick's makeshift line-up. Without several players due to British and Irish Lions commitments, Ford and fellow co-captain Jamie George stepped up to help England through a difficult first half, in which they were temporarily reduced to 13 men, before they attacked with aplomb after the break. How good was this guy?!#ARGvENG — England Rugby (@EnglandRugby) July 5, 2025 Tom Roebuck grabbed a brace of second-half tries and Freddie Steward also crossed before Cadan Murley wrapped up the scoring late on to earn a comprehensive win, which was all the more impressive given Alex Coles and Seb Atkinson were sent to the sin-bin at the same time during the opening period. Ford's drop goal proved the difference between the teams at the break and, in addition to three successful conversions, the Sale fly-half sent over two penalties in quick succession as Argentina threatened a response to help ease England to victory. 'We just wanted to perform well and win,' Ford told Sky Sports. 'It's all about the team as always. We understand how difficult it is here in Argentina, so it is a great win for us. 'We were under pressure in the first half, gave away too many penalties and could not get out of our half. 'We had to make sure second half we got out of our half and created some try-scoring opportunities, which we did early in the second half. 'We have to back it up next week and we know Argentina will come back at us. Another challenge that we will look forward to.' England were indebted to co-captain George after Coles was given a yellow card for a head-on-head contact with Facundo Isa. Yet, after Santiago Carreras missed a simply penalty for the hosts, Ford reprised his role as chief tormentor of Argentina with a fine drop goal to make it 3-0 at the break. Atkinson had also been shown a yellow card by this point as England were briefly down to 13, but three tries in nine minutes at the start of the second half meant those cards mattered little. Sale wing Roebuck crashed over on the right inside two minutes before Ford's slick pass sent old Leicester team-mate Steward across the line. When Roebuck grabbed his second soon after Argentina looked set for a long night. However, tries for Pablo Matera and Pedro Rubiolo helped raise the prospect of an unlikely comeback, only for Ford to nail two long-range penalties before Murphy dotted down to seal a clinical away win.
Rhyl Journal
06-07-2025
- Sport
- Rhyl Journal
George Ford hails England's second-half showing in impressive win over Argentina
Ford marked his 100th appearance for England with a 15-point haul in La Plata as he pulled the strings for Steve Borthwick's makeshift line-up. Without several players due to British and Irish Lions commitments, Ford and fellow co-captain Jamie George stepped up to help England through a difficult first half, in which they were temporarily reduced to 13 men, before they attacked with aplomb after the break. How good was this guy?!#ARGvENG — England Rugby (@EnglandRugby) July 5, 2025 Tom Roebuck grabbed a brace of second-half tries and Freddie Steward also crossed before Cadan Murley wrapped up the scoring late on to earn a comprehensive win, which was all the more impressive given Alex Coles and Seb Atkinson were sent to the sin-bin at the same time during the opening period. Ford's drop goal proved the difference between the teams at the break and, in addition to three successful conversions, the Sale fly-half sent over two penalties in quick succession as Argentina threatened a response to help ease England to victory. 'We just wanted to perform well and win,' Ford told Sky Sports. 'It's all about the team as always. We understand how difficult it is here in Argentina, so it is a great win for us. 'We were under pressure in the first half, gave away too many penalties and could not get out of our half. 'We had to make sure second half we got out of our half and created some try-scoring opportunities, which we did early in the second half. 'We have to back it up next week and we know Argentina will come back at us. Another challenge that we will look forward to.' England were indebted to co-captain George after Coles was given a yellow card for a head-on-head contact with Facundo Isa. Yet, after Santiago Carreras missed a simply penalty for the hosts, Ford reprised his role as chief tormentor of Argentina with a fine drop goal to make it 3-0 at the break. Atkinson had also been shown a yellow card by this point as England were briefly down to 13, but three tries in nine minutes at the start of the second half meant those cards mattered little. Sale wing Roebuck crashed over on the right inside two minutes before Ford's slick pass sent old Leicester team-mate Steward across the line. When Roebuck grabbed his second soon after Argentina looked set for a long night. However, tries for Pablo Matera and Pedro Rubiolo helped raise the prospect of an unlikely comeback, only for Ford to nail two long-range penalties before Murphy dotted down to seal a clinical away win.
Rhyl Journal
06-07-2025
- Sport
- Rhyl Journal
George Ford marks 100th Test cap by leading England to victory against Argentina
Alex Coles and debutant Seb Atkinson were shown yellow cards by referee Angus Gardner to temporary reduce Steve Borthwick's team to 13 men in La Plata, but after a superb regard defensive action, England were much improved after the break. Tom Roebuck grabbed a first try within two minutes of the restart and added another after Freddie Steward crossed over. Caden Murley concluded the scoring with five minutes left on a night where co-captain Ford showed his class on his 100th appearance for England. Off to a winning start in the Americas 👊#ARGvENG — England Rugby (@EnglandRugby) July 5, 2025 All eyes were on Ford initially, but it was scrum-half Ben Spencer who did most of the kicking early on with a number of box kicks as Argentina dominated territory. Infringements were a regular occurrence from England and Coles was first to be sent to the sin-bin for a head-on-head contact with Facundo Isa. It was followed by rock-solid English defence led by co-captain Jamie George and after Santiago Carreras missed a simple penalty for Argentina, Ford landed a drop goal to conjure memories of his virtuoso display in the 2023 World Cup group stage. Atkinson followed Coles in being shown a yellow following a succession of team offsides, which reduced England to 13 men. 100 caps and counting for @George_Fordy 💯🌹🙌#ARGvENG — England Rugby (@EnglandRugby) July 5, 2025 However, George again starred to keep Argentina at bay and while Ford missed another drop goal effort, it remained 3-0 at half-time. England started the second period with better intent and needed only 65 seconds to score the first try of the match. A fine carry by Ben Curry was followed by quick ball from Ford and Steward, who found Sale wing Roebuck and he crashed over on the right. Ford failed to add the extras, but quickly made amends with a superb pass to release his former Leicester team-mate Steward for England's second try. This time Ford kicked the conversion and the purple patch continued as Roebuck grabbed another in the 49th minute. 49' | DOUBLE TROUBLE 😎 Tom Roebuck has a brace in La Plata 🔥#ARGvENG — England Rugby (@EnglandRugby) July 5, 2025 After being stopped just short of the try-line after a free-flowing move, Roebuck made no mistake second time around to help England move 22-0 ahead. Pablo Matera helped Argentina to produce an instant response and when Pedro Rubiolo finished off a superb team attack minutes later, the momentum had suddenly shifted. Borthwick turned to his bench as Guy Pepper was introduced for his Test debut, but fittingly it was Ford who took charge on his 100th international outing with two inch-perfect penalties – the second from near the halfway line. Harlequins wing Murley entered the fray with eight minutes later and wrapped up the scoring with an excellent finish before Ford kicked his third conversion to help England begin their summer tour in style.
