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In front of a really intense, full stadium. For the womens game, thats what we want. Thats what we expect now at these big tournaments, especially in a semi final. So for us, we thrive in those moments. These lionesses know that theyre about to face their toughest test yet at this tournament, trying to overcome not only their opponents, australia, but also a huge and hostile crowd here at the national stadium. But if they needed inspiration, 20 years ago, englands Rugby Union Team won the world ...

World cup england will take on Hosts Australia in front of a sell out 80,000 seater Stadium Australia in sydney for a place in the final. Our Sports Editor dan roan has more. cheering it was the lionesses� greatest triumph, becoming champions of europe on home soil. A year on, they remain on course to surpass even that, with a first ever appearance in the World Cup Final the prize, if they can beat familiarfoes here in sydney. Its going to be a very competitive game. Lots of players from austr...

Especially in a semi final. So for us, we thrive in those moments. These lionesses know that theyre about to face their toughest test yet at this tournament, trying to overcome not only their opponents, australia, but also a huge and hostile crowd here at the national stadium. But if they needed inspiration, 20 years ago, englands Rugby Union Team won the world cup right here by beating australia, one of english sports greatest ever moments. The matildas� journey to a first semi final has grip...

From public parks. Even Beauty Parlors were shut two weeks ago. This salon went underground. Schools operate in secret, too. Its risky, but these women are fighting for more than just beauty. Translation Beauty Salons were a safe place for women. I even had customers who were coming to the salon only to talk and spend some time, laugh and cry with other women. The only thing i can see from my heart is that the women of my country are deeply distressed. The un says this may be gender apartheid, b...

Sam Costelow is back at fly-half as Wales only starting change for their Six Nations trip to face Ireland in Dublin on Saturday.

Match preview, team news, BBC coverage, standings and statistics for Saturdays Six Nations match between England and Wales at Twickenham.

George North to make his 50th Six Nations appearance as Gatland makes seven changes to the starting XV in the loss to Scotland…

George North to make his 50th Six Nations appearance as Gatland makes seven changes to the starting XV in the loss to Scotland…

George North to make his 50th Six Nations appearance as Gatland makes seven changes to the starting XV in the loss to Scotland…

George North to make his 50th Six Nations appearance as Gatland makes seven changes to the starting XV in the loss to Scotland…