Narrow win ‘ideal’ for England’s World Cup preparations, says Mitchell | England women’s rugby union team

John Mitchell said England’s one-point win over France was the “ideal” test for his side with the Rugby World Cup on the horizon. The Red Roses won their seventh consecutive Women’s Six Nations title after holding off a late French comeback at Twickenham. It was by far the closest match for England in this tournament, … Read more

Fuham’s last-gasp winner keeps Southampton sweating over points record | Premier League

A stoppage-time winner from Ryan Sessegnon revitalised Fulham’s European qualification prospects and denied Southampton the chance to move past the record-low Premier League points total set by Derby. Jack Stephens’ 14th-minute opener had already-relegated Saints on course for a first home league victory since November, but Emile Smith Rowe levelled for Fulham after 72 minutes … Read more

Brendan Rodgers ‘200% staying’ after Celtic clinch 55th Scottish league title | Scottish Premiership

Brendan Rodgers has reaffirmed his commitment to Celtic as the newly crowned champions wrapped up the Scottish Premiership title for the fourth successive season – their 55th and second trophy of the campaign – with a 5-0 thrashing of Dundee United at Tannadice. Rangers had kept the race going last Sunday by coming from two … Read more

Ian Wright rejects apology from Eni Aluko after punditry comments | Women’s football

Ian Wright has admitted he was “very disappointed” about Eni Aluko’s recent comments regarding his involvement in women’s football and says he “can’t accept” her apology. In an interview this week, Aluko claimed men such as Wright “should be aware” of the opportunities they take in the women’s game, claiming female broadcasters should not be … Read more