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BBC News
3 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
1,001 days and counting - unbeatable England in ideal World Cup shape
One thousand and one days and is how long it has been since England lost a match, which heartbreakingly came in the final of the 2022 World Cup against hosts and perennial champions New is a winning streak that now stretches to 27 games following a comprehensive 40-6 away victory in France, which served as England's final warm-up before the home 2025 World this was a win which, perhaps more than any of the previous 26, sends a statement that the Red Roses are the team to are no slouches. Ranked fourth in the world, they pushed England all the way in a 43-42 thriller during the Six Nations in April. There is a strong possibility these sides will meet at Ashton Gate in Bristol for a World Cup this England side, bursting with physicality, confidence and a sense of destiny, chose this moment to register their biggest winning margin over the French for 30 matches, a run stretching back to 2009."What a psychological blow to Les Bleues that could be," Nick Heath, commentating on BBC iPlayer, said."You got the sense that was a demoralising defeat for the home side. John Mitchell's side have truly dispatched this France team."This XV which started at Stade Andre et Guy Boniface in Mont-de-Marsan is likely to be very similar to the one which commences the World Cup campaign in 13 days' time against the United States at the Stadium of Light in were 11 changes to the team which hammered Spain 97-7, including world player of the year Ellie Kildunne returning to the back was not able to add to a record of 14 tries in her last 10 Tests, but she showed moments that indicate why she could be the star of the World may still have decisions to make over his starting XV, with some big names missing and this match serving as a final audition for some and a dress rehearsal for others. 'England were in total control' One player who stole the spotlight and perhaps inked their name on the cast list for opening night is fly-half Zoe of four players to keep their starting spot from the win over Spain, Harrison did not let seeing her first conversion rebound off the posts to put her off.A large part of England's success in France came through kicking for the corner, dominating the line-out then rolling a maul over the tryline. Harrison's kicking was pinpoint and lengthy, allowing the plan to Aitchison has been the main rival for the 10 shirt in recent years, but Harrison has definitely put her best foot forward in the run up to the World spots are uncertain. Only one of the six tries was scored by a back - centre Megan Jones. Given their wealth of riches in that area, they should produce of course we have been here before. During the last World Cup England were on a long winning run and reliant on tries scored via power, they will need to find other routes in August and are players to return. Wing Claudia Moloney-MacDonald and Aitchison, contenders for starting spots in a first-choice backline, are still managing knocks, as is veteran centre Emily Scarratt, who suffered a head injury before her fifth World may be asking for daily medical updates on those the forwards, it was all positive in the south of France. Following such a dominant display and some standout moments from open-side Sadia Kabeya, it will be fascinating to see if Marlie Packer returns to the back 35-year-old flanker is a Red Roses legend, but was not missed amid a suspension because of her red card against far as headaches go, these are fairly mild for Mitchell. A few things to tidy up, with a mind on those painful final losses to New Zealand, but these are minor script tweaks, not a full rewrite."It wasn't all perfect, but you always felt England were in total control," Rachael Burford - part of the only England side to win the World Cup in 2014 - told the BBC."England had to be patient, they used their kicking game at times."But coming out on top against a good French side - they were really physically challenged today - it puts them in a good position for the start of their World Cup campaign."When the 2025 World Cup final comes around on 27 September in Twickenham there is every reason for England fans to hope and expect their team will be there - and can extend their winning streak to 1,050 days.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Successful ascent on balloon fiesta's second day
Dozens of hot air balloons took part in a second early ascent over Bristol for the International Balloon Fiesta. They took off from Ashton Court at around 06:00 BST and flew towards Yate. Crowds also watched the night glow on Friday which was set to a soundtrack created by BBC Radio Bristol. More than 100 balloons are due to be launched during the course of the three-day event, which has been held for the past 47 years. The balloons had a successful morning flight despite the overcast weather. On Friday, hundreds of people watched the night glow event at Ashton Gate. The balloons were lit up in time to a soundtrack picked by the BBC Radio Bristol team. Follow BBC Bristol on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630. More on this story Hot air balloons take to the sky - in pictures Balloon festival founder praised as event returns Fiesta gave me ballooning ambition at four Related internet links Bristol Balloon Fiesta 2025
BBC News
4 days ago
- Climate
- BBC News
Successful ascent for Bristol Balloon Fiesta's second day
Dozens of hot air balloons took part in a second early ascent over Bristol for the International Balloon took off from Ashton Court at around 06:00 BST and flew towards also watched the night glow on Friday which was set to a soundtrack created by BBC Radio than 100 balloons are due to be launched during the course of the three-day event, which has been held for the past 47 years. The balloons had a successful morning flight despite the overcast weather. On Friday, hundreds of people watched the night glow event at Ashton Gate. The balloons were lit up in time to a soundtrack picked by the BBC Radio Bristol team.
Yahoo
05-08-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Women's Rugby World Cup: How to buy tickets, admission prices, tournament dates, and venues
The Women's Rugby World Cup will return to England for the first time since 2010 this month, and tickets are already flying off the shelves. The Red Roses come into the tournament as favourites after clinching the Six Nations Grand Slam earlier this year. They will have the benefit of playing on home turf as they look to end a nine-year wait to be crowned world champions. Matches will be hosted at eight stadiums up and down the country. The opening ceremony, where England meet the United States on August 22, will be staged at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland, while the final will be held at Twickenham Stadium. Both semi-finals will be played at Bristol's Ashton Gate. The tournament, mooted by tournament organisers as England's sporting event of the year, has received colossal demand for tickets, with sales figures for the previous edition of the tournament eclipsed by February of this year. Here's all you need to know about how you can witness the action first hand... How to buy tickets for the Women's Rugby World Cup Tickets are still available for most Rugby World Cup matches, and are being sold via the Rugby World Cup's official website, which can be accessed here. Hospitality packages are also available, though these are sold out for most fixtures. An official resale market powered by Ticketmaster is also live via the Rugby World Cup website, meaning opportunistic fans could still get into sold-out fixtures. How much will Women's Rugby World Cup tickets cost? General admission prices start at £10 for adults and £5 for children. Hospitality packages vary by venue, tier, and round, but can be worth anywhere from £95 to £425 per person. When is the Women's Rugby World Cup? The Women's Rugby World Cup will get underway on August 22, 2025, at Sunderland's Stadium of Light. The pool stage will run through September 7, with quarter-finals to be held on September 13-14. The two semi-finals will both be held at Ashton Gate in Bristol on September 19 and 20, before the final and bronze-medal match are played in a double-header at Twickenham Stadium on September 27. Where will the Women's Rugby World Cup be played? Twickenham Stadium, London Sandy Park, Exeter Stadium of Light, Sunderland Franklin's Gardens, Northampton American Express Stadium, Brighton Ashton Gate, Bristol Salford Community Stadium, Manchester LNER Community Stadium, York
BBC News
01-07-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Bristol street sellers to be removed over safety concerns
Two public space protection orders have been signed off to prevent street vendors from blocking busy City Council drew up the orders after "serious safety concerns", when last year some sellers refused to move when blocking a footbridge during a busy protection orders will cover Ashton Gate and the Harbourside to prevent similar problems happening again in these Mellor, director of management of place, said: "This is not about stopping pedlars operating in these locations... last year there were severe problems with pedlars located on either side of Pero's Bridge and blocking the flow." 'Major issue' She added the council faced a "major issue" when "they [the vendors] simply refused to move from Pero's Bridge despite police requests and council officer requests".The Local Democracy Reporting Service found that sellers will still be able to trade at events like football matches or the Harbourside the new orders mean that the police or council officials will have the enforcement power to move them restrictions were carried out after a public consultation where some participants highlighted that vendors, who only leave small gaps for pedestrians, do not take into account space needed for people in wheelchairs. One respondent said the street sellers "detract from enjoying the event with children as they're constantly asking for stuff that is being sold".Others added that the Downs should also be considered for a new public space protection order as vendors are known to set up outside key exit routes from events such as Forwards street vendor said sellers "bring character, flexibility and vibrancy to events and public spaces, which ultimately enhances the visitor experience and supports the local economy".
