Republic of Ireland manager Carla Ward reacts with pride to their World Cup qualifying campaign as her side fall just short of automatic qualification with defeat against France but does secure a play-off for next year's tournament.

Playing Argentina and South Africa away from home before Fiji at Murrayfield on consecutive July weekends is a daunting prospect for Scotland in the inaugural Nations Championship.

Rhian Wilkinson says Wales have the potential to qualify for next year's Women's World Cup after they beat the Czech Republic to claim top spot in Group B1.

Marco Silva has agreed to succeed Jose Mourinho at Benfica

Gunners get further clarity for summer transfer as Real Madrid make first move

Elliot Anderson is in line to command a record fee for an English player if he is sold by Nottingham Forest this summer.

Thomas Tuchel has played down England's chances of winning the World Cup, admitting they are not among the favourites to end 60 years of hurt.

England were forced to settle for a Women's World Cup play-off spot despite easing past Ukraine at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.

Robert Croft and Ravi Bopara were left in stitches as a fan takes a tumble after dropping an attempted crowd catch!

Watch highlights as Wales beat Czech Republic in Cardiff in Women's World Cup qualifying.

Serena Williams makes a triumphant return to professional tennis at the Queen's Club, securing a first-round doubles victory alongside Canada's Victoria Mboko. Playing on the Andy Murray Arena, the 44-year-old American icon inspired the crowd by declaring "you can do anything at any age" following their victory.

Northern Ireland debutant Emily Cassap says her strike just 66 seconds after her introduction was "probably the best goal I have ever scored".

Serena Williams and Victoria Mboko defeat third seeds Nicole Melichar-Martinez and Erin Routliffe to reach the second round at Queen's. The unseeded pair came through a tie-break in the opening set before racing away with the second set to win 7-6 (7-2) 6-2.

England head coach Thomas Tuchel says Bukayo Saka's fitness is being managed with a "little bit of care" heading into the World Cup.

Some bookmakers have installed England as third favourites in North America

Lionesses bounce back from heavy loss to Spain, but miss out on top spot in qualification

He was denied entry at Miami International Airport on Saturday due to "vetting concerns"

The England boss also spoke about the importance of both Declan Rice and John Stones as leaders for the team

The upcoming World Cup will feature four sets of brothers competing for different countries, reflecting migration's impact on football.