July 2022

England v Sweden preview: Fourth time lucky for the Lionesses to reach major tournament final

July 26, 2022

The host nation are looking to end their semi-final hoodoo by securing a place in the Euro 2022 showpiece tonight at Bramall Lane, kick-off 8pm. Although the Swedes have [...]

“Come on, England!”: I’m Irish but cheering for the Lionesses to win Euro 2022 because they’ve done so much for women’s football

July 25, 2022

As an Irish woman, Ruby Malone used to recoil at the sound of Three Lions during men’s tournaments. Now she’s one of a growing number of Celts proudly lending [...]

The Offside Rule Women’s Football: Euro semi-final preview – Is it coming home? Are Germany just too efficient?

July 25, 2022

Lynsey Hooper is back with Tim Stillman and The Athletic’s Jay Harris for a big semi-final preview ahead of England v Sweden and Germany v France. Ex-Lionesses Katie [...]

Kirby hopeful ‘special one’ Wiegman can take England to Euros final

July 25, 2022

The Lionesses forward’s ready to make semi-final heartache a thing of the past tomorrow night under inspirational manager, writes Ruby Malone. Fran Kirby believes the [...]

The Offside Rule Women’s Football: France say au revoir to Dutch defending champions and OGs

July 24, 2022

Join Lynsey Hooper, Tim Stillman and The Athletic’s Jay Harris to digest how France knocked the defending champions, the Netherlands, out of Euro 2022. We get the [...]

France v Netherlands preview: Les Bleues to reach first Euro semi-final by dumping holders in extra time

July 23, 2022

There’s a heavyweight clash in store for the final quarter-final of Euro 2022 tonight, kick-off 8pm, New York Stadium in Rotherham. Although it’s likely to be a [...]

The Offside Rule Women’s Football: Sweden squeeze into the Euro semis as it rains cats and dogs

July 23, 2022

Kelly Somers is joined by Carrie Dunn and The Athletic’s Sarah Shephard to talk about Sweden’s last minute winner against Belgium that set up a Euro semi-final against [...]

Sweden v Belgium: From ABBA singalongs to cuppas, these Euro rivals are marching to beat of their own drum

July 22, 2022

The Red Flames are plotting a giant-killing over the Swedes in tonight’s quarter-final, kick-off 8pm, Leigh Sports Village. But, as Rachel Roberts discovers, both [...]

The Offside Rule Women’s Football: Germany do what Germany do

July 22, 2022

Joining Lynsey Hooper on today’s show it’s former Lioness Katie Chapman and commentator extraordinaire Vicki Sparks. And on the show we relive that England win [...]

Sarina’s super subs pull off their biggest rescue mission yet

July 22, 2022

England’s quarter-final win highlighted the growing understanding of the Lionesses’ substitutes and their role under head coach Sarina Wiegman, writes Jessy Parker [...]