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Women players avoid Hundred salary cut

Women players who were offered contracts to play in the Hundred this season will be given the same terms when the new competition finally starts in 2021, avoiding the 20 percent pay cut given to the men.

There will also be equal prize money on offer for both women and men. The Hundred was due to launch this summer but had to be postponed for 12 months due to the coronavirus crisis...

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Red Roses return to Twickenham as autumn internationals confirmed

England Women will play against France at Twickenham ahead of the men's match against Ireland on Saturday 21 November, the Rugby Football Union has confirmed.

It will be the second leg of a double header against the French, with the first match played at a venue to be confirmed on Saturday 14 November.

Red Roses head coach Simon Middleton said: “We’re looking forward to a...

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Lionesses begin building for 2023 World Cup with new-look squad

England head coach Phil Neville admitted he named his Lionesses squad for this month's training camp with an eye on the country's long-term development.

Seven players were called up for the first time to the 30-strong squad, including free agent Lotte Wubben-Moy, Millie Turner of Manchester United and Chelsea's Niamh Charles.

Players based overseas, such as Lyon's Nikita...

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Red Roses welcome opportunity to be role models in more ways than one

England's Red Rose stars have welcomed the opportunity to be part of Umbro's kit launch for the national side following the controversy over Ireland's kit launch last month.

The Ireland kit supplier Canterbury was criticised for getting players to wear the men's kit in publicity shots but using models for the women's kit instead.

No such issues for England, where the likes...

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Questions over claims of equal pay for England players

Following the Football Association's assertion they have been paying England's women the same as their male counterparts since January, questions have been raised over the equality of bonus payments - particularly at tournaments.

The FA made the statement after the Brazilian FA announced they will now be paying their women's side the same as the men . It was thought Australia, New...

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Women's game given go-ahead to move to stage two of rugby restart roadmap

The 10 Premier 15s clubs and England Red Roses have been given permission to move to stage two of the elite sport framework as the elite women's game moves closer to a return.

Full contact training can resume although there will be several measures in place to reduce face-to-face contact.

England's women will return to action in October as they look to complete their Six...

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Lionesses to play Germany in first game for seven months

England will play a friendly in Germany on 27 October, their first match since the SheBelieves Cup in March.

The last time the two sides met, Germany won 2-1 at Wembley in front of a crowd of 77,768. However, coronavirus restrictions mean the game in Wiesbaden will be behind closed doors.

England head coach Phil Neville said: "I know the players are so hungry to pull on an...

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West Indies show strength for England tour

Following confirmation they will replace South Africa as England's opponents for a limited-overs series in September, the West Indies have announced a strong squad for the tour.

Only one player, Anisa Mohammed, declined to tour due to fears over Covid-19 and the 18-woman party will feature 14 of those selected for the ICC T20 World Cup earlier this year.

The Windies will...

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ECB search for new opponents after South Africa withdraw from England tour

The England and Wales Cricket Board are determined to find new opponents for the England Women's team this summer despite the withdrawal of South Africa from their tour of the country.

The Proteas were due to play four one-day internationals and two Twenty20 matches in September but joined India in not being able to come to England due to Covid-19 travel restrictions.

The...

West Indies in line to replace South Africa for September series

The West Indies could be a late replacement if South Africa are prevented from touring England in September.

The England and Wales Cricket Board are discussing the possibility as the ongoing coronavirus crisis in South Africa casts doubts on the team's ability to travel.

They are due to face England in two Twenty20 matches and four one-day internationals next month....

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