Kit Shepard

All but one member of the team were told in blanket message that they will not have their contracts renewed, raising fears about state of the club’s finances

Lionesses’ humiliation by Spain exposed gulf in class and Sarina Wiegman may need to hope holders have an off day in knockout stage next year

Heavy loss to Spain means England host Ukraine on Tuesday knowing they must better world champions’ result against Iceland to qualify automatically for World Cup

England scored 80 goals and conceded none in 2023 qualifying, but now face World Cup play-off after one loss. Preparation will be tough — if they even make it

British No1 seals 6-4, 6-2 win over Sorana Cirstea — but the 2021 US Open champion faces fitness test with quarter-final against Kamilla Rakhimova also today

South African-born Bristol Bears centre has not yet qualified to represent England in Tests but is eligible for uncapped match in Vannes on Friday night

Fly half, who will captain an England XV against France on Friday, says non-capped game is ‘first step after Six Nations to get a positive performance and good feeling’

Former BBC Sports Personality of the Year and Euro 2022 winner — one of the biggest names in the women’s game — signs for WSL disruptors

Women’s Super League gives go-ahead after success of trial over past 18 months, though clubs will still be able to forbid drinking within view of the pitch

The 24-year-old makes the most of having former Wimbledon winner in his corner as he beats Marcos Giron 6-4, 7-6 (7-5) at Eastbourne after two-month layoff