“You know, by the time we get to the Champions League.” The words are out of Mark Swales’ mouth before Wrexham’s new director of women’s football can retrieve them, left hanging in the November Welsh air outside the gates of The Rock, a picturesque ground at Rhosymedre on the outskirts of Wrexham that is preparing…
CARDIFF, Wales (AP) — All of Wales’ fears were realized as South Africa dominated their rugby mismatch to an inevitable 73-0 victory in a half-full Principality Stadium on Saturday. The Springboks handed Wales their worst home defeat, and Wales were tied in Cardiff for the first time since 1967. Advertisement But South Africa’s triumphant end…
Republic of Ireland coach Carla Ward says the abuse directed at midfielder Ruesha Littlejohn has been “disgusting” and a “disgrace”. Littlejohn was sent off during Crystal Palace’s League Cup victory over Leicester City on Sunday after a second-half altercation with Hannah Cain. Advertisement The 35-year-old appeared to grab Cain by the neck and the players…
Italy is expected to host Northern Ireland in Bergamo for the World Cup play-off semi-final in March 2026, with Atalanta’s New Balance Arena having its stands close to the pitch and already providing a warm welcome at Gennaro Gattuso’s debut in September. FIGC president Gabriele Gravina confirmed last week that Italy will likely host the…
International Autumn: Wales against South Africa Event: Principality Stadium, Cardiff Date: Saturday, November 29 Kick off: 15:10 GMT Coverage: Commentary on BBC Sounds, BBC Radio Wales, BBC Radio Cymru and live text on BBC Sport online. Advertisement Many people thought the fall international program ended last weekend. It has been completed for most nations, but…
Celtic push for stability as Martin O’Neill urges ‘unification’ Interim manager Martin O’Neill has called for calm and cohesion at Celtic after another turbulent weekend overshadowed their dramatic late victory at St Mirren. The 73-year-old, who returned to the job following Brendan Rodgers’ resignation in October, believes the club must rediscover its collective purpose if…
Northern Ireland coach Michael O’Neill admits facing Italy in the World Cup play-off semi-final is “as difficult as we can get” but has urged his players to “believe we can get there and get a surprising result”. Italy will host Northern Ireland in a single-leg World Cup play-off semi-final on March 26, after the play-off…
A true sporting miracle. This is how you could describe the margin of victory of 9 goals that would be enough – using hyperbole – for Gattuso’s Italy to surpass Norway in the final photo of the qualification group for the 2026 World Cup and secure a ticket to the final phase of the prestigious…
England will face defending champions Spain in their UEFA Women’s World Cup qualifying group. Tuesday’s draw placed the pair in Group 3 of League A alongside Iceland and Ukraine, as, despite being European champions, England’s qualification in the Nations League meant they were not in Pot 1, the highest-placed teams for the draw. Advertisement Qualifying…
