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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, 2026Leinster hold off Stormers to reach URC final
Leinster will face the Bulls in the United Rugby Championship final for the second year running as the Irish province beat the Stormers in a bruising semi-final.
June 6, 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.
June 6, 2026The methods and mind of Wrexham's composed icon
Phil Parkinson is bidding to deliver yet more success at Wrexham, and those who have worked under the experienced manager reveal the secrets behind his astonishing achievements with the Welsh club.
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Lionesses ease past Ukraine but must navigate playoffs to qualify for World Cup
England 3-0 Ukraine Carter 14, Stanway 37, Mead 67 Sarina Wiegman calmly asserted that she was confident England will still qualify for next summer’s World Cup, despite having to settle for a place
Exeter power past Saracens to book playoff semi-final spot as McCall era comes to an end
Prem Rugby: Exeter 32-12 Saracens Chiefs to visit Bath in next Saturday’s semi-final Not since 2021 have Exeter finished in the Prem top four, hence the heartfelt Devon roar at the final whistle. To
Leinster hold off Stormers to reach URC final
Jamison Gibson-Park scored a late try as Leinster came out on top in a physical semi-final URC play-off semi-final Leinster (13) 20 Tries: Ioane, Gibson-Park Cons: Prendergast, Byrne Pens: Prenderg
Phil Parkinson sends promotion warning to Championship rivals as Wrexham close in on play-off spot
Phil Parkinson has warned Wrexham's promotion rivals that the Red Dragons are ready to fight until the final whistle in their quest for a Premier League place. After a vital victory over Stoke City, t