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England v Iran preview: Southgate’s men to survive scare against underdogs in World Cup opener

November 21, 2022

The Three Lions will score early but can expect talisman Taremi to make life difficult for them in Qatar, kick-off 1pm, writes Um-E-Aymen Babar. England go into their World [...]

World Cup 2022 Groups E-H preview: analysis and predictions

November 18, 2022

The Offside Rule Podcast run the rule over the second half of the groups — plus founders Lynsey Hooper and Kait Borsay are back with their tips for the top two teams to [...]

World Cup 2022 Groups A-D preview: analysis and predictions

November 17, 2022

Ahead of Qatar 2022 kicking off this weekend, The Offside Rule Podcast look at the first four groups — and bring you Lynsey Hooper and Kait Borsay’s tips for the top [...]

Amber warning: Republic of Ireland star Barrett on how revitalised squad’s ‘tightest we’ve ever been’ ahead of World Cup play-off with Scotland

October 11, 2022

Ireland forward Amber Barrett took time out from preparing for tonight’s Battle of the Celts to tell Ruby Malone about their remarkable turnaround in results, [...]

Almighty England victorious after flawless Euro 2022 tournament

July 31, 2022

A record-breaking and epoch-making win against Germany saw Keira Walsh and super-sub Chloe Kelly shine for the Lionesses; but this final victory is only the beginning for [...]

England v Germany predictions: The Offside Rule team pick Euro 2022 winners and Golden girls

July 31, 2022

Who will win the tournament? Will Mead or Popp take the Golden Boot? And will we be subjected to one final Mexican Wave ..? Our team have their say. Who will win the final [...]

England v Germany preview: Lionesses to edge former champions in thrilling Euros final

July 31, 2022

And so it comes down to this… Two powerhouses competing for the trophy in the glittering showpiece. But with home advantage and a sold-out Wembley crowd tonight, [...]

England stalwart Millie Bright v Golden Boot contender Alexandra Popp a fascinating subplot to Euro 2022 final

July 29, 2022

The German striker’s in direct battle with Mead for the coveted top scorer trophy, but the colossal Lionesses centre-back stands in her way at Wembley on Sunday, writes [...]

Germany v France preview: Les Bleues to pull off shock win over favourites for place in Euros final

July 27, 2022

First-time semi-finalists France face the daunting challenge of taking on the eight-time champions tonight at Stadium MK, kick-off 8pm, in their bid to star at Wembley. But [...]

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 [...]