‘No revenge story’ – England star Kildunne on World Cup motivation

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England vs. the United States: Women’s Rugby World Cup

Stadium of Light, Sunderland Date: Friday, August 22 Kick-off: 19:30 BST

England’s most recent Women’s Rugby World Cup defeat is acknowledged by star full-back Ellie Kildunne as a team aiming to win the trophy on their own soil.

England were eliminated by hosts New Zealand in 2022, down to 14 players for more than an hour, 34-31.

New Zealand has defeated England in the final five of its six matches.

“It was probably my first genuine rugby heartache,” Kildunne said.

We had 36 hours to sit on a plane and consider it when we returned from New Zealand, regardless of whether this is a good thing or not.

We couldn’t have given more to that tournament, so it wasn’t our day, I said as I spent the time reflecting on what had transpired.

I also made a plan for the remaining 1% that I could use both during and after the pitch to put me in a position where I’ll never experience that feeling again.

You can look back on the previous World Cup, but it’s not the result or the opponent’s performance that hurts you.

“That’s not what I want to feel again,” You must allow that to grow.

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Before that final defeat, England had won 30 of its 27 games.

They are favored to win the title game against the United States on Friday.

Kildunne claims that a shift in perspective has relieved the pressure of expectation and the crowds at home.

When questioned whether England’s status as favorites was putting pressure on the team, she replied, “I don’t think it is.”

When a team is successful, expectations are always high.

We are only supposed to win if the story we’ve already created is changed, according to the author.

“A few years ago, we would be urging people to watch the game to see how good the team is and how they can win; now, as a result, people are anticipating that.”

We are attempting to bridge that gap. We’re attempting to fill an unfathomable void, and we’re going to continue to put everything in order over the coming weeks to make it happen.

“And we’ll make sure to inspire as many people as possible, regardless of whether we are successful or not.”

Kildunne, the reigning world player of the year, has been a prominent figure in the tournament’s promotional materials and sponsors.

She claims that seeing herself on billboards, magazines, and social media posts is awe-inspiring.

She says, “Yes, it feels strange because I’m just a Yorkshire girl playing rugby.”

I’m not anything special. I simply adore what I do. I just believe that being true to your values and remembering who you are and where you came from are important because that person is what brought you here.

“That young girl picked up a rugby ball, it’s not just the showbiz, the lights, and the cameras,” the said a young woman.

The 25-year-old straightened her distinctive curly hair on Monday after losing a bet during training, claiming that England’s sole priority will be the United States in their opening game while others may be anticipating the 27 September final.

She said, “We’ll be where our feet are, so we don’t look too far ahead.”

There is no point in anticipating a victory in the final, or when, because failure to do so will never be a thing. It’s all buts, buts, and maybes.

How do we focus on our culture and bonding tonight if we focus on the things we have to focus on right now, the week leading up to the United States, and we’ve already finished a challenging training session? How can we work together more effectively?

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Kim Jong Un pledges to speed up nuclear build-up over US-South Korea drills

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has threatened to accelerate the expansion of his country’s nuclear arsenal, condemning ongoing United States-South Korea military exercises as a sign of “hostile intent”, according to state media.

Kim, who made the remarks during a visit to a naval destroyer, called the drills “an obvious expression of their will to provoke war”, according to a report published on Tuesday.

He insisted North Korea must “rapidly expand” its nuclear weapons programme, pointing to the inclusion of what he called “nuclear elements” in the drills.

The annual Ulchi Freedom Shield drills began this week, combining large-scale field manoeuvres with upgraded responses to what the US and South Korea claim are North Korea’s growing nuclear capabilities.

The exercises will run for 11 days, with half of the 40 field training events rescheduled to September.

Purely defensive

South Korean officials said the adjustment reflects President Lee Jae Myung’s call to lower tensions, though analysts doubt Pyongyang will respond positively.

Seoul and Washington claim the exercises are purely defensive, but Pyongyang regularly denounces them as preparations for invasion and has often replied with weapons tests.

North Korea’s position is expected to feature in talks between US President Donald Trump and South Korean President Lee in Washington later this month, with efforts to curb Pyongyang’s nuclear ambitions high on the agenda.

“Through this move, North Korea is demonstrating its refusal to accept denuclearisation and the will to irreversibly upgrade nuclear weapons”, said Hong Min, an analyst at the Korea Institute for National Unification in Seoul.

Research published by the Federation of American Scientists last year estimated that North Korea may have produced enough fissile material for up to 90 nuclear warheads, though the number actually assembled was likely closer to 50.

Wolves sign ‘fastest Serie A player’ Tchatchoua

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Jackson Tchatchoua, a defender for Serie A side Hellas Verona, has been signed by Wolves for 12.5 million euros (£10.8 million).

The Cameroon international has the ability to play either right-back or wingback, and he was named the fastest player in Serie A last season, top speed 34.88 kmph on average.

The 23-year-old was reported as having a top speed of 36. 3 kilometers per year by Wolves.

In the Premier League, Micky van de Ven of Tottenham reached a top speed of 37.1 kmph in 2024-25, and the Dutch defender now has the 37.38 kmph league record.

Tchatchoua, who is from Belgium, began his career at Belgian club Charleroi before going on loan at Hellas for a year before making his permanent move to them in 2024.

In his 37 games for Hellas last season, he added three assists and two goals.

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Cheryl announced as new face of ‘age rewinding’ high street serum with results in 2 weeks

The pop star is regaining her attention with a serum that “reawakens that youthful, radiant glow” in a collaboration with one of the best-loved skincare companies on the high street.

Cheryl is back with a big new beauty project(Image: Nivea)

After her tragic passing from her ex-partner Liam Payne ten months ago, Cheryl has, understandably, largely avoided public attention and social media. However, the singer is now releasing an exciting new album.

The Girls Aloud singer, 42, has just been announced as a new ambassador for Nivea – a brand that the star says she has “used for as long as [she] can remember” – and in particular working as the face of Nivea Cellular Epigenetics Age Rewind Face Serum with Epicelline, a smart anti-ageing serum that helps to turn back the clock on visible signs of ageing.

In a week, Meghan Markle’s go-to skincare line releases an anti-ageing serum that firmes skin.

In a new £9 summer beauty box, I received £90 worth of free items that gave glowing skin.

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Helps to reduce 10 signs of skin ageing(Image: Nivea)

This Nivea Age Rewind Serum, which retails for £34.99 at retailers like Boots, Superdrug, and Amazon, is the product of 15 years of research that has led to the development of the hero ingredient Epicelline, which has been clinically proven to reverse cellular skin age in as little as two weeks and promotes skin cell behavior like younger skin cells.

Nivea claims that this cutting-edge serum, which targets wrinkles, loss of elasticity, firmness, and moisture, gives a visibly lifted and smoother complexion overall. After seven days, 99% of users noticed visible plump skin, according to Nivea’s tests, while 100% of users reported a more youthful appearance after four weeks.

And Cheryl is unmistakably in agreement. In the brand announcement, she says, “I’m so excited to be working with Nivea.” It’s a reliable and reliable brand that keeps evolving as the market changes. I’ve always had faith in a bottle, have used it for as long as I can remember, and always keep the classic blue pot in my bathroom cupboard!

My skincare regimen has gone through numerous stages over the years, from trying to follow trends to finally discovering what really works. This revolutionary serum completely transforms the game. It’s intelligent, gentle, and gives that youthful, radiant glow that we all long for and have come to remember.

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Cheryl teased the new collaboration on Instagram(Image: @nivea_uk/Instagram)

Cheryl adds, “I promise you that after using this for just two weeks you’ll notice a difference in the integrity of your skin,” in a teaser video over on her Instagram account. I did! “

The skin-friendly effects of this serum are not just praised by those who work with Nivea. There are also hundreds of online five-star reviews, including those who claim that using it made skin appear radiant and brighter.

“After trying this for two weeks I can honestly say that I really noticed a difference in how my skin feels and looks,” one Boots customer wrote, clearly agreeing with Cheryl. “The serum pump is easy to use and left my skin feeling really well nourished. It also makes for a perfect base under make-up. What I especially liked is how lightweight this felt and it was easily absorbed into the skin.”

Another person said it “keeps my skin plump and hydrated.” My eyes and smile areas are less crease-prone. I’m frequently complimented. What does my skincare contain, too, people are asking.

Some customers, however, reported that “there was no discernible difference from the start to the finish,” while others reported that there had been little to change after two weeks of use. It’s important to point out that a full skin cycle is typically recommended before using a new skincare product, which is typically four weeks, before evaluating the results.

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The £37.95 Boots No7 Future Renew Serum is perhaps the most well-known if you’re looking for an alternative serum that claims to “reverse” the signs of ageing, which was put on a waitlist of thousands before going off the shelves.

How Cheryl is keeping Liam Payne’s selfless promise to Bear as she returns to spotlight

For the first time since Liam Payne’s passing, Cheryl has stepped back into the limelight and is determined to follow his wishes for their young son Bear.

In October of this year, Liam tragically passed away, leaving Bear with him.

It’s been ten months since Liam Payne tragically passed away – and his former partner Cheryl is determined to fulfil his wishes when it comes to their son, eight-year-old Bear.

This week, Cheryl announced her first project following Liam’s untimely death in October 2024. She has teamed up with skincare giant Nivea, and on Monday a teaser video was released, showing her walking into a studio before holding up a newspaper featuring the lyrics of her 2009 hit, Fight For This Love, alongside “August 2025”, over her face.

According to reports, Cheryl had a “non-negotiable request” when it came to her return to the spotlight – she would only take part if she could have her son Bear by her side.

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Cheryl teased her new campaign with Nivea
Cheryl teased her new campaign with Nivea(Image: @nivea_uk/Instagram)

Bear was very important for Cheryl to have him with her, according to an insider who spoke to the Daily Mail. They cannot be separated… As you can see, she has made the most of his support and has spent the most heartbreaking few months together. Although she has experienced some moderate ebbs herself, Bear always smiles back when she sees him. “

Cheryl is unwavering about her son’s needs and is determined to fulfill Liam’s wishes as their only child.

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Bear and Liam previously discussed their desire for him to inherit all of his wealth, and sources claim Cheryl will “do the right thing” by making sure that happens exactly.

The One Direction singer, who fell to his death from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, was declared intestate as he did not have a will. That meant, as an unmarried parent, his estate was to be shared between any children; he only had Bear.

READ MORE: Cheryl’s heartbreaking ‘message’ to Bear, 7, after Liam Payne’s death

Liam Payne in bed with his newborn son Bear
Liam wanted his only child to inherit all his money(Image: Instagram)

After his death, Cheryl was given the authority to manage the musician’s estate. It is believed that Liam placed his son’s trust in his son’s fortune, which he largely made during his boyband years.

According to court records, the star left a total of £28,595,000, which was later reduced to £24,280,000 after his expenses and debts were paid.

“It is a small consolation that Bear will never want for anything, that he will at least benefit from that. Liam had some very sensible people around him for a time and he adored Bear so much. He always wanted to do the right thing by him financially,” a source close to Liam told Mail Online.

Bear was born in March 2017, but Cheryl and Liam separated when he was only one. However, Cheryl’s heartbreak after Liam’s death was obvious, and the two kept in touch.

“As I try to navigate this earth shattering event, and work through my own grief at this indescribably painful time, I’d like to kindly remind everyone that we have lost a human being,” she wrote on Instagram.

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Cheryl and Liam dated for around two years(Image: Getty Images for Chopard)

“Liam was a son, a brother, an uncle, a dear friend, and a father to our 7-year-old son,” said Liam. A son who is now faced with the reality that he will never see his father again. “

In his documentary, Ant Middleton and Liam Payne: Straight Talking, Liam revealed how much he still cherished Cheryl even though he was dating British-American influencer Kate Cassidy at the time of his death.

She is “one of my life’s most significant people,” if not the most important. He said, “I’m fortunate that I have someone who understands what I’m going through.”

Similar to Cheryl, she had no ill will. There is “nothing to be a problem.” We constantly learn. We have a few more eyes on us than any other couple who has experienced this, but we are just like any other couple who has… Just a few . “

She told The Sun in 2019: “I’m actually really happy that we can be the way we are. We love and care about each other a lot and we share a child. It’s really important that we’re able to have a very healthy good relationship.” She added: “We’re going to be in each other’s lives forever so we’ve got to figure it out and be grown-up about it.”

READ MORE: Liam Payne’s girlfriend Kate Cassidy posts heartbreaking memory taken just 12 months ago

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The former couple remained very close even after their split(Image: Cheryl/Instagram)
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And Liam once provided insight into their parenting plan. While Liam frequently spent time with Bear and the two of them were close friends, he claimed that Cheryl had generously given him the freedom to do whatever he wanted while he was away from them.

“She is the best mum in the world . I couldn’t ask for someone better,” he told Logan Paul’s podcast Impaulsive. “I get to take my son to school one or two times a week and it’s the best thing. The relationship we have now as friends has only grown more.

Morecambe appoint first Sikh boss at professional club

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With his appointment as Morecambe manager, Ashvir Singh Johal becomes the first Sikh to lead a professional British club.

The top five tiers of English football have the youngest manager in the 30-year-old’s tenure.

The Panjab Warriors consortium took control of the Shrimps on Sunday, putting an end to a year of uncertainty for the National League team.

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Singh Johal previously worked for Wigan under Kolo Toure and as a Cesc Fabregas assistant while playing for the Italian side Como youth team.

Singh Johal also became one of the youngest English football coaches earlier this summer when he passed the Uefa Pro Licence exam.

Prior to joining Wigan in 2022, he spent ten years playing various roles in Leicester City’s youth academy.

Singh Johal stated in an interview with the BBC in June that he was “lucky to work with and learn from some incredible people, and I’m especially appreciative of Kolo and Cesc.”

I am aware of what world-class standards should look like, how to lead clearly, and how to create a true identity for a team.

After the National League suspended Morecambe for breaking league rules, the team had their opening games postponed.

In what would be their first competitive game since being relegated from League Two in May, they are scheduled to face Altrincham on Saturday.

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