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England women beat New Zealand in Twenty20 series opener

England women beat New Zealand in Twenty20 series opener

Arran Brindle and Holly Colvin each bagged three wickets as the Kiwis struggled to a disappointing 83 all out as Suzie Bates top-scored with 19. Skipper Charlotte Edwards hit 40 not out, passing 1,000 T20 international runs, to guide Engl [...]

Posted On : Jun, 24 2011 | Comments : 0

Why women's football in England is a whole new ball game

Why women's football in England is a whole new ball game

Rachel Yankey is arguably the most recognisable face in women's football in the UK. She was the first registered professional female footballer in England, was awarded an MBE in 2006 and, at 31, is the most capped player in the Englan [...]

Posted On : Jun, 22 2011 | Comments : 0

New Sport England initiatives aim to get more women playing sports

New Sport England initiatives aim to get more women playing ...

Initiatives to bring netball to city centres, encourage more women to ride bikes and provide childcare while they exercise will be part of a £10m scheme announced today to try to reduce the gender gap in sports participation. [...]

Posted On : Jan, 11 2011 | Comments : 0

England Women leave the World Twenty20 frustrated by missed ...

Our tour is over and we’re heading home. In comparison with the England Men’s side, who have played some good, hard, strong cricket, we’ve been underwhelming and will not be taking any further part in the competition. I [...]

Posted On : May, 12 2010 | Comments : 0

Have you heard? England's women footballers could win Euro 2009

Have you heard? England's women footballers could win Euro 2...

They may earn less in a year than some of their male counterparts earn in a day, but when England's women face Germany in Thursday night's European Championships final they will achieve something John Terry and co have famously not managed [...]

Posted On : Sep, 09 2009 | Comments : 0

England Women 1 Italy Women 2

England Women 1 Italy Women 2

England women endured a losing start to their European Championship campaign after being reduced to 10 players in the first half.  Hope Powell's side had Casey Stoney sent off just half an hour into the match in Lahti and faced an uphi [...]

Posted On : Aug, 26 2009 | Comments : 0

Gordon Brown pays tribute to England's women cricketers at No10

Gordon Brown pays tribute to England's women cricketers at N...

Gordon Brown told the England women's cricket team their achievements over the past three months had been "inspirational" when they attended a Downing Street reception today. The England team have this year won the Women's World [...]

Posted On : Jul, 28 2009 | Comments : 0

England's women retain Ashes but one-Test series raises concerns over future

England's women retain Ashes but one-Test series raises conc...

England's women retained the Ashes – in their case the remains of an incinerated cricket bat interred in a wood cricket ball – yesterday when their only Test of the summer ended in a damp draw at Worcester. Australia, on top fo [...]

Posted On : Jul, 14 2009 | Comments : 0

Taylor ton inspires England win

Taylor ton inspires England win

Taylor smashed her third ODI century, hammering a run-a-ball 120 as England racked up 259-6 from their 50 overs. Australia got off to a good start with Shelley Nitschke and Lisa Sthalekar sharing 85 but England pegged them back with some f [...]

Posted On : Jul, 01 2009 | Comments : 0

Brunt and Taylor lead clinical England win

Brunt and Taylor lead clinical England win

Women's cricket has struggled for publicity and attention for years, but if England's world champions continue to produce performances like today's, they will have to get used to the limelight and subsequent accolades. Not even the absence [...]

Posted On : Jun, 30 2009 | Comments : 0

US to Play England in Women's World Cup Quarterfinals

US to Play England in Women's World Cup Quarterfinals

The two nations have never met before in the Women's World Cup. But they are familiar with each other.England and the United States have met nine times in friendly matches. The Americans have the better record with six wins, one draw and tw [...]

Posted On : Sep, 22 2007 | Comments : 0

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