KYLE WALKER announced his England retirement just months before the World Cup – admitting it was time “to step away for the next generation”. Walker, 35, made 96 caps for the Three Lions ...

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This was a memorable success and an excellent side, but it’s difficult to view Italy as all-conquering 2006 World Cup champions. Three of their four knockout-phase victories were that controversial ...

Italy beat England for the first time in a rugby international on Saturday. Italy triumphed 23-18 at the Stadio Olimpico, finally knocking off the only team it hadnt ...

England make it two wins out of two in World Cup qualifying Lucy Bronze scores opener on occasion of 145th cap Second-half strike from Georgia Stanway doubles lead Hannah Hampton makes fine save at ...

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After a 20 year career in Italy, Girelli becomes the fourth Italian player in the past year to leave Serie A Women for a sojourn to the NWSL.

Ireland might not be the side they were 12 months ago. But they have a plan outstripping anything at England's London 'HQ,' where the public forked out £200 to see their side eviscerated on Saturday.