British Women Bid To Conquer Sporting World

ELEANOR CROOKS REVEALS WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR.

- ELEANOR CROOKS

WOMEN'S sport will be front and centre in 2025 when football's European Championship, the rugby union World Cup and cricket's One-Day World Cup will all come under the spotlight.

England will bid to defend their crown at Euro 2025 in Switzerland in July having lifted the trophy at Wembley in 2022.

Sarina Wiegman's Lionesses will be among the favourites after finishing runners-up to Spain at the 2023 World Cup and will be aiming to reach their third straight major tournament final.

Wales will be among the 16 nations competing after Rhian Wilkinson's side made history by beating the Republic of Ireland in their play-off final to reach a major tournament for the first time.

In rugby union, hosts England will open the World Cup against the USA in August at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland.