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Hannah Botterman hopes England can emulate Lionesses effect at Rugby World Cup
England prop Hannah Botterman is hoping a home Women's Rugby World Cup can have a 'similar effect' to the success of the Lionesses. The Red Roses begin their World Cup campaign on Friday with a clash against the United States at the Stadium of Light. This year's competition follows the 2017 Women's Cricket World Cup and 2022 Women's European Championships, where England were crowned victors on home soil. The Lionesses have since enjoyed further success after defending their Euros title in Switzerland earlier this summer and Botterman is hoping a home World Cup can have a similar effect for women's rugby. The 26-year-old prop said: 'You look at what they did in the Euros, more recently, but their home European win as well and what that did for women's sport – not just women's football – but women's sport in general has just boomed since then. 'We obviously want to have a similar effect. If we can have an effect on women's sport in general, but for women's rugby – obviously being a less participated-in female sport – it would be unbelievable to see a boom in participation in that area. 'Just people witnessing the sport, enjoying it and wanting to play it. 'Home World Cup, moving it around the country so it's accessible to everyone is really important. 'Hopefully we can get to the final and reproduce what the football girls did.' England are one of the favourites going into the 2025 competition and are the top-ranked team in the world. They have already enjoyed success this year, having secured a seventh consecutive Six Nations title with a tight victory over France. However, the Red Roses' last World Cup triumph came at the 2014 edition and despite reaching both finals of the following two tournaments, they lost to New Zealand both times. After Friday's clash with the USA, they face Samoa and Australia in their remaining Pool A games before the knockout stages begin and lock Abbie Ward insists England are ready to embrace the pressure of a home tournament. 'I don't know a time when the Red Roses haven't been under pressure or perceived pressure,' she said. 'We've always had that 'you're ranked number one, you've had this many wins in a row, you've won however many Grand Slams'. 'I've also been part of two World Cups where we've gone in as favourites and we haven't won. 'So I think the day the Red Roses don't have that pressure, that will feel weird. We're used to it, I think we enjoy it, we thrive and have our best performances when we are under pressure. 'It's something I think we're used to, we can adapt to and can use in our favour. 'It's a home World Cup, so for us that's an advantage – that support and noise, having our friends and family there, more press there. That's an advantage. 'I think the girls will harness it and you can hopefully see it reflected in our on-pitch performances.'
BBC News
15 minutes ago
- BBC News
The Wayne Rooney Show Should Signing Donnarumma Be United's Top Priority?
Manchester United's goalkeeping woes take centre stage as Wayne Rooney joins host Kelly Somers and comedian Kae Kurd to weigh in on the club's defeat to Arsenal. Rooney doesn't hold back, calling United 'crazy' if they don't make a move for PSG's Gianluigi Donnarumma following yet another costly goalkeeping error. They also revisit classic Arsenal v Man United clashes, including the time Sol Campbell gave Wayne the silent treatment for six months after one of their encounters. Elsewhere, they confront the racist abuse directed at Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo at Anfield and Wayne recalls when he comforted a DC United player who also experienced racism during a match. And Kelly, Kae, and Wayne share their kneejerk reactions to the Premier League's opening weekend - who does Kae think will get relegated? And who does Wayne tip for the title already? Watch The Wayne Rooney Show on BBC Sport YouTube and iPlayer, listen on BBC Sounds.
Scottish Sun
37 minutes ago
- Scottish Sun
Brutal Morecambe SACK manager just hours after dramatically avoiding extinction
The boss once led the club to their highest placed finish in history Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MORECAMBE have sacked manager Derek Adams just hours after avoiding extinction. The club have been in crisis since being relegated from League Two last season. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Morecambe have sacked manager Derek Adams Credit: Getty They were saved following the takeover by Panjab Warriors Ltd. And their first act has been to fire Adams, who was a popular figure in the dugout. Adams has spent the past few weeks working for the club without pay. He also led Morecambe to promotion to League One in 2021 - the highest level the club has ever played at. The club thanked Adams for his contribution in a statement saying they want to move in a different direction. A statement reads: "Morecambe Football Club can confirm that we have parted ways with Derek Adams. "Morecambe Football Club, now proudly backed by Panjab Warriors would like to extend its sincere gratitude to Derek Adams for the leadership and steadiness he brought to the club during a testing chapter for the club. "His return instilled direction and purpose, helping guide Morecambe into League One for the first time in their history and stabilized the team under immense pressure. BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS "As the club enters a new era, a strategic transition in leadership, has been made with respect and appreciation for Derek's services. "We wish Derek Adams every success in his future endeavours." EFL club announce FIFTEEN new signings at the same time as fans hail 'Football Manager-style' transfer approach Morecambe have been restored to the National League but their fixtures against Brackley Town and Boston United were postponed. The Shrimps are due to play their first National League game of the season at home against Altrincham FC on August 23. If the 105-year-old Lancs club was not sold by August 20, they faced being kicked out of the league and potentially going extinct altogether.
