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Wales boss Gemma Grainger hopes women’s game capitalises on heightened interest

Gemma Grainger admits Wales will benefit from England’s Euro 2022 success but are very much focused on their own journey. Wales, who have never qualified for a major women’s tournament, will secure a 2023 World Cup play-off spot by taking four ...

23 Aug 2022 at 11:28

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Wales’ World Cup exit is ‘incredibly tough to take’ – boss Gemma Grainger

Head coach Gemma Grainger admitted Wales’ World Cup exit was “incredibly tough to take” after Switzerland’s last-gasp winner had prevented a penalty shoot-out in Zurich. Wales looked to be closing in on next summer’s World Cup finals in ...

11 Oct 2022 at 23:42

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World Cup dream over for Wales as Switzerland edge play-off at the death

Wales suffered World Cup play-off heartbreak as Switzerland ended their finals dream with a last-gasp 2-1 extra-time victory in Zurich. Rhiannon Roberts gave underdogs Wales a 19th-minute lead before Ramona Bachmann, the best player on ...

11 Oct 2022 at 22:09

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Jess Fishlock: Winning goal was a moment dreams are made of

Jess Fishlock admitted her World Cup play-off winner for Wales against Bosnia and Herzegovina was a moment that she could only dream about. Fishlock’s spectacular extra-time volley gave Wales a 1-0 victory at the Cardiff City Stadium ...

07 Oct 2022 at 00:43

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Gemma Grainger insists Wales are not getting carried away

Gemma Grainger has warned about the dangers of Wales getting ahead of themselves in their bid to qualify for the World Cup. Wales meet Greece in their penultimate qualifier in Volos on Friday, knowing victory could tee up a ...

01 Sept 2022 at 13:56

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It’s showtime – Rhiannon Roberts wants Wales to prove themselves in USA send-off

Rhiannon Roberts wants Wales to embrace “the show” as part of the United States’ Women’s World Cup send-off in California. Wales have made a 5,000-mile trip to take on the reigning World Cup holders and four-time champions ...

08 Jul 2023 at 10:22

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Jess Fishlock recalled for Wales’ crucial World Cup qualifiers

Jess Fishlock has been recalled by Wales for their crunch World Cup qualifying double-header, with manager Gemma Grainger maintaining the US-based veteran will play for her country beyond the tournament. Midfielder ...

25 Aug 2022 at 08:57

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Not playing at a major tournament would eat me alive forever – Jess Fishlock

Wales veteran Jess Fishlock says failing to play at a major tournament in her career would “eat me alive forever”. Fishlock has had a celebrated career at club level, collecting Champions League winner’s medals at ...

31 Aug 2022 at 17:30

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Wales appoint former England assistant Rhian Wilkinson as head coach

Wales have appointed former England and Team GB assistant Rhian Wilkinson as the new head coach of their women’s team. The 41-year-old won 183 caps for Canada between 2003 and 2017 and coached most recently at ...

26 Feb 2024 at 19:26

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Gemma Grainger feels record attendance can fire Wales to World Cup play-offs

Head coach Gemma Grainger believes the record attendance for a Wales women’s international will energise her side’s bid to reach the 2023 World Cup play-offs. Wales need a point from their final qualifier ...

05 Sept 2022 at 18:45

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Wales turn on the style to comfortably beat Northern Ireland in friendly

Wales turned on the style to run out comfortable 4-1 winners in their friendly international against Northern Ireland in Cardiff. First-half goals from Jess Fishlock, Angharad James and Hannah Cain – her ...

06 Apr 2023 at 21:20

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Wales players ‘deserve everything they got’ – coach Gemma Grainger

Gemma Grainger felt Wales deserved their World Cup play-off place after a goalless draw with Slovenia saw them through to next month’s knockout stage. Wales had to survive some scares on a nervy night ...

07 Sept 2022 at 00:19

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