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Why England missed out on automatic World Cup spot
England beat Ukraine 3-0 on Tuesday night but it did not matter what they did as automatic qualification for the 2027 Women's World Cup was out of their hands.
June 9, 2026Pain in Grenoble but hope for Irish as play-offs loom
Republic of Ireland manager Carla Ward reacts with pride to the World Cup qualifying campaign as her side fall just short of an automatic place at next year's tournament.
June 9, 2026Exeter beat Saracens to reach play-offs and end McCall's reign
Exeter beat bitter rivals Saracens 32-12 to ensure a Prem play-off semi-final and end the reign of long-serving Sarries boss Mark McCall.
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‘This is winner takes all. Everyone's beatable’ - Ireland’s French test for World Cup utopia
CARLA WARD SIGNED off with a simple message on Friday night. “Everyone’s beatable. Let’s fucking go.” A famous 3-2 win over Netherlands at Páirc Uí Chaoimh had set up a straight shootout against Fra
England 3-0 Ukraine: Lionesses made to settle for 2027 Women's World Cup play-off spot despite victory over Ukraine
Match report as England beat Ukraine 3-0 in their final Women's World Cup qualifier; despite the victory, the Lionesses are forced to settle for a play-off spot after Spain took top spot and automatic
England face up to two rounds of World Cup play-offs
England's only defeat was away from home against world champions Spain England beat Ukraine 3-0 on Tuesday night, but it did not matter what they did as automatic qualification for the 2027 Women's W
Exeter deny Saracens English Prem play-off place as McCall bows out
Exeter secured a place in English Prem rugby's semi-finals at the expense of Saracens after beating the London side 32-12 on the last day of the regular season. Saturday's defeat brought down the cur
Exeter beat Saracens to reach play-offs and end McCall's reign
Henry Slade's 10th try of the season put Exeter in control early in the second half The Prem Exeter (8) 32 Tries: Norey, Slade, Zambonin, Varney Cons: Slade 3 Pens: Slade 2 Saracens (5) 12 Tries: