Women sport news

Second place went to the Australian rider, Edwina Alexander on the 13-year-old Selle Francais gelding, Isovlas Itot du Château. The 35-year-old trains with her partner Jan Tops at his stables in Valkenswaard, Holland. photo Kit Houghton/FEI

In order to reinforce the position of archery for the next Commonwealth Games, the International Archery Federation (FITA), in association with three foundations—ESDF (Easton Sport Development Foundation), FIDTA (Fondation Internationale du Développement du Tir à l’Arc) and GSD (Global Sports Development)—launched a training camp project for the youth.

Australia’s final medal tally from the World University Championships included four gold and one silver medal, with the earlier gold medal performances of Dani Samuels in the women’s discus and Madeline Pape in the women’s 800m.

The Melbourne Vixens have been rewarded with a home Grand Final after their win over the Colourplus Waikato / Bay of Plenty Magic today. photo Micheal Bradley

In the opening match of the 2009 Women’s Champions Trophy, England drew 2-2 against the World’s No.1 side and reigning Olympic Gold Medallists after taking a 2-0 lead with a goal in each half from Katie Long and Alex Danson. photo Andrew Beckett

England face a nervy final day in Worcester after Australia set up a thrilling climax to an absorbing npower Womens Ashes Test. photo ICC

A climax to the women’s final was a family affair between Daida Ruano Moreno (North Sails) and Iballa Ruano Moreno (North Sails).

Great Britain eased past Slovakia 19-7 to set up a mouth-watering final clash with the Czech Republic. Report and photo David Brenchley

Ukraine edged out Slovakia 6-3 to claim third place in the LEN European Nations Trophy 2009. With both teams fatigued, having played on every day of the competition, the first quarter was unsurprisingly tentative. Report and photo David Brenchley

Great Britain proudly lifted the LEN European Nations Trophy to vociferous applause having overcome Czech Republic 9-7 in a tight contest. It was expected to be a close match up between two teams who had rarely put a foot wrong during the whole tournament and they did not disappoint. Report and photo David Brenchley

Festival to Serve as Selection Camp for 2009-10 U.S. Womens National Team Photo credited to http://www.usahockey.com

Beth Morgan and Jenny Gunn led a valiant rearguard action as England fought to avoid following-on in the Women\\\'s Ashes Test at Worcester. photo ICC

Daida Ruano Moreno, her flair was crowned today with a full speed, planing air taka that gave her the highest scoring wave in the women’s fleet. Photo PWA/Carter.

Portugal overcame Croatia 12-5 in a surprisingly one-sided fifth/sixth placed play-off. With both sides disappointed at not being in the semi-finals, Mariana Sarmento got in a bit of shooting practise. Report and photo by David Brenchley

The Czech Republic eased into the final of the LEN European Nations Trophy with a 14-8 victory over Ukraine, who will go on to play the third place play off tomorrow. photo and report David Brenchley

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Brazil and Serbia closed out today’s program at the Mall Convention Center in a match that was considered as a sort of pre-final, taking into consideration the stunning performances both teams had been displaying so far in the competition. photo FIVB

The U.S. Womens National Team earned a spot into next years FIVB World Championship after topping Costa Rica 25-15, 25-9, 25-15 on Wednesday evening in Orlando to finish the FIVB World Championship Qualification Tournament - NORCECA Pool G with an undefeated 3-0 record.

England Women Under 20s opened their defence of the Nations Cup tonight (Thursday) with an impressive display against Canada, powering to a 45-0 victory at Brunel University.

The Women’s npower Ashes Test Match begins this Friday 10 July at New Road with England and Australia playing a four day test determined to claim one of cricket’s most coveted prizes. photo ICC

England paid a heavy penalty for giving centurion Jodie Fields three lifelines as she and Rachael Haynes put on a world record sixth wicket partnership of 229 to swing the momentum towards Australia. photo ICC

There are many reasons for Australia captain Stephanie Cumming wanting to travel to the Thailand for the 2009 FIBA U19 World Championship for Women later this month. photo FIBA

ASP European Women’s Junior champion Alizee Arnaud (FRA), 18, clinched the ASP Grade-1 Buondi Pro Junior today at Cordoama in Portugal respectively in the women’s divisions.

As of yet, there has been no action for the Women’s Fleet, or for the Slalom Fleet, while we wait in anticipation for the week’s forecast to settle in. Photo PWA/Carter

Prince William was among the many supporters who cheered on the British Women’s Water Polo team to an emphatic victory over Slovakia at the LEN European Nations Trophy in Manchester.

If Great Britain needed extra motivation to win their third game of the LEN European Nations Trophy, they got it in the form of HRH Prince William as he threw the ball into the water before the start of the final game on day three at Manchester. Report by David Brenchley