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The Hindu
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026: Edgbaston to host opening match; Ticket pre-sale window opens on June 12
ICC on Monday announced Edgbaston as the host for the opening match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 with England women kicking off the tournament on June 12. The ticket pre-sale window opens on June 12, 2025. Tickets for the opening game will start at £15 for adults and £5 for juniors The Oval is set to host both semifinal clashes, while the final will take place at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground on July 5. The tickets for both semifinals on June 30 and July 2, 2026 are priced at £20 for adults and £10 for juniors, while final tickets start at £30 and £15. ALSO READ | Where will Pakistan play its ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025 matches? Over the course of 24 days, a total of 33 matches will be played across seven venues, including Old Trafford Cricket Ground (Manchester), Headingley (Leeds), The Hampshire Bowl (Southampton), and Bristol County Ground. The expanded competition will see 12 teams descend on England and Wales to compete trophy that is currently held by New Zealand. Eight countries are already sure of their place, with the final four participants to be decided through a Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier next year. CC Chairman Mr. Jay Shah said: 'We are excited to make some important announcements regarding two global women's tournaments to be hosted by the Board of Control for Cricket in India and the England and Wales Cricket Board in the coming months. 'Fans have shown great support for the women's game in recent years, and I am sure they will start planning for these showpiece events now that they have key dates and venues. 'Women's cricket stands at the forefront of our vision, and we are confident that these two upcoming tournaments will not only sustain the incredible momentum we've built in recent years but lift it to greater heights.' Related Topics Women's T20 World Cup
Irish Examiner
7 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Scott Bemand names 37-player preparation squad ahead of the Women's Rugby World Cup
Ireland head coach Scott Bemand has named a 37-player preparation squad for the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup in England later this summer. There are two uncapped players in the squad with Bemand selecting Alma Atagamen and Ivan Kiripati. Following impressive debuts in the Guinness Women's Six Natinos against Scotland Jane Clohessy and Aoife Corey have been rewarded with selection for the preparation squad. Sam Monaghan, Beibhinn Parsons, Sarah Delaney, Eimear Corri and Shannon Ikahihifo all make their return to the squad after missing the WXV1 and Six Nations campaigns through injury. Bemand may add additional players in the coming weeks. The team will meet up at the IRFU High Performance Centre on Monday June 2 to undertake a series of camps before their two warm-up games against Scotland and Canada in August. Speaking on his preparation squad selection Bemand said 'We're excited to come back together as a group refreshed, recharged, and ready to build towards what promises to be a huge few months. "The competition for places in the final World Cup squad will be fierce, and I know the players will embrace that challenge. 'There's great continuity within the squad, with many of the group having come through WXV1 last September, but we've also brought in some young talent who are hungry to make their mark. Now it's about putting in the hard work. We've got a valuable block of time ahead to prepare, and we're looking forward to the opportunity to test ourselves in front of home support in Cork and Belfast this August.' James Scaysbrook joins Bemands coaching team as defence coach alongside Denis Fogarty (Scrum Coach), Alex Codling (Forwards Coach) and Gareth Steenson (Kicking Coach). Former Bath and Exeter Chiefs flanker Scaysbrook has transitioned into coaching following his playing career. He coached in Hong Kong and Japan before joining the England U20s as Defence Coach. He joined Coventry RFC in 2020 and now is linking up with the Ireland Women's Coaching team. Ireland Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Preparation Squad Forwards: Alma Atagamen (Balbriggan RFC)* Aoife Wafer (Leinster) Brittany Hogan (Ulster) Christy Haney (Leinster) Clíodhna Moloney (Exeter Chiefs) Deirbhile Nic a Bháird (Munster) Edel McMahon (Connacht) Eimear Corri (Leinster) Fiona Tuite (Ulster) Grace Moore (IQ Rugby) Ivana Kiripati (Connacht)* Jane Clohessy (Munster) Linda Djougang (Leinster) Neve Jones (Gloucester Hartpury) Niamh O'Dowd (Leinster) Ruth Campbell (Leinster) Sadhbh McGrath (Ulster) Sam Monaghan (IQ Rugby) Sarah Delaney (Leinster) Shannon Ikahihifo (IQ Rugby) Siobhán McCarthy (Munster) Backs: Amee-Leigh Costigan (Munster) Anna McGann (Railway Union RFC) Aoibheann Reilly (Connacht) Aoife Corey (Munster) Aoife Dalton (Leinster) Béibhinn Parsons (Connacht) Dannah O'Brien (Leinster) Emily Lane (Munster) Enya Breen (Munster) Eve Higgins (Railway Union RFC) Katie Corrigan (Leinster) Molly Scuffil-McCabe (Leinster) Nicole Fowley (Connacht) Stacey Flood (Railway Union RFC) Vicky Elmes Kinlan (Wicklow RFC) Training Panellist: Méabh Deely (Connacht) *denotes uncapped
BBC News
7 days ago
- Health
- BBC News
Wassell back in Scotland fold after tumour surgery
Emma Wassell returns to the Scotland squad after missing all of the 2024-25 season following surgery to remove a tumour from her 67 times, the 30-year-old second row from Aberdeen is included in a 38-strong extended training group as preparations begin for the World Cup in England in Cunningham and Coreen Grant are back from injuries and there are places for the uncapped quartet of Aila Ronald, Hannah Ramsay, Hannah Walker and Meg was diagnosed with a benign tumour in September last year, with two procedures required to remove it."The health is very good," she told the BBC Scotland Rugby Podcast in late April. "I feel ready to keep pushing on. "Mentally, I was worried about how I was going to feel doing contact but I'm ready to get stuck in." The squad will be in camp throughout June, with 32 making the cut for the tournament, where Scotland will take on Canada, Wales and Fiji in the pool stage."As we saw through this year's Six Nations, there are good players missing out on selection and I think that's testament to the depth we've developed, the consistency of performances, and the competitive standard being set week in and week out," said head coach Bryan Easson."As we move into this crucial preparation period, we're focused on sharpening every detail and pushing ourselves to the next levels. The months ahead are vital as we build towards the summer."We've named a strong, competitive group that blends hard-earned experience with exciting young talent."It's also fantastic to welcome back Emma Wassell, Coreen Grant, Hollie Cunningham, and Meg Varley, all of whom have worked hard to return from injury and are now fit and available for selection. Their return adds even greater strength and competition to the squad." Scotland training squad Forwards: Leah Bartlett, Gemma Bell, Becky Boyd, Sarah Bonar, Elliann Clarke, Hollie Cunningham, Lisa Cockburn, Eva Donaldson, Evie Gallagher, Adelle Ferrie, Jade Konkel, Rachel Malcolm, Elis Martin, Rachel McLachlan, Aila Ronald, Molly Poolman, Lana Skeldon, Alex Stewart, Emma Wassell, Molly Wright, Anne Leia Brebner-Holden, Beth Blacklock, Rhea Clarke, Coreen Grant, Rhona Lloyd, Caity Mattinson, Francesca McGhie, Helen Nelson, Rachel Philipps, Hannah Ramsay, Chloe Rollie, Lucia Scott, Emma Orr, Lisa Thomson, Hannah Walker, Evie Wills, Meg Varley.
Arab News
10-05-2025
- Sport
- Arab News
Iran beat Pakistan in Asian polo qualifiers' finals in Riyadh
RIYADH: The Iranian national polo team have qualified for the 2025 World Cup in the US after beating Pakistan in the 2025 Federation of International Polo (FIP) Arena World Polo Championship Asia qualifiers. For the latest updates, follow us @ArabNewsSport Held in western Riyadh at the Nofa Equestrian Resort, Iran defeated Pakistan with an aggregate score of 32–30 over two-leg matches, a media statement said on Saturday. The medal ceremony was attended by Piero Dillier, president of the Federation of International Polo, and Faisal bin Duwaiyes, CEO of the Saudi Polo Federation, who awarded the medals to both teams. Bin Duwaiyes said that the successful hosting of the event was a continuation of Saudi Arabia's achievements in organizing regional and international sporting events. 'This success was made possible by the unwavering support of the Kingdom's leadership and the close attention of the Ministry of Sport and the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee, he said. SPF's CEO highlighted the high level of competition and strong performances from both teams throughout the matches. Bin Duwaiyes underscored the significance of the presence of Federation of International Polo officials and sport experts. He described it as a valuable opportunity for Saudi administrative and technical personnel to gain experience and further contribute to the development of polo in the Kingdom.
Irish Examiner
30-04-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Ireland teammate Parsons 'heartbroken' for Wall after injury rules her out of World Cup
Dorothy Wall's mental strength will carry the Ireland forward through the double agony of her Achilles tendon injury and missing this autumn's Women's Rugby World Cup, her team-mate Beibhinn Parsons believes. Wall, 24, underwent surgery in Dublin on Wednesday after being sidelined for a number of months with the injury she sustained in Ireland's Guinness Six Nations loss to Scotland in Edinburgh last Saturday. The IRFU said Wall's recovery and rehabilitation process will rule her out of Ireland's pre-season and the World Cup 2025 campaign, which gets under way at the end of August. "I'm devastated to be missing the next couple of months, but my main focus now is on my rehab programme and I'm looking forward to supporting the team in the Rugby World Cup," Wall said in an IRFU statement. It is the second major injury blow to Ireland's hopes of progressing through the pool stages in England, when Scott Bemand's side will face Japan and Spain at Northampton's Franklins Gardens before meeting defending champions New Zealand in Brighton on September 7. Flanker Erin King, World Rugby Women's 15s Breakthrough Player of the Year, underwent surgery a fortnight ago having sustained a serious knee injury in the Six Nations round three clash with England. Speaking to the Irish Examiner at Aviva Stadium on Wednesday, Ireland wing and ALDI ambassador Parsons, on her own journey back from the second of two leg breaks inside five months sustained last December, said she was heartbroken for Wall but promised her and King all the support they needed from their squad-mates. 'I know we're always going to be there for each other and the two of them have such good mindsets. It's really tough, missing out on a World Cup, and for Dorothy to miss out in Parma (in 2021), that time when we didn't qualify for the last one, and now to miss this one at the last hurdle as well, it's heartbreaking. 'I'm heartbroken for her, but the way that she's dealing with it, she's so mentally resilient. She can adapt to anything. We're there for each other, but I know she's going to be fine and make this rehab block the best that it can be.'
