The Offside Rule

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France overcome Brazil, Sweden through, Jamaica to follow? Jul 29, 2023

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The Offside Rule brings you the latest from the Women’s World Cup as France beat Brazil to top the group.
Kait Borsay and Helen Hardy are with ex-England keeper Carly Telford for a chat about today's matches and delve into goalkeeping performances across the tournament.
Are Brazil on the verge of an early exit from the World Cup? How far can the French team go? We speak with Women's Football Journalists Julia Belas & Vincent Roussel who share their thoughts.
Is it time for a change in management in Italy?
Can Jamaica avoid defeat against Brazil next week and make it to the Round of 16?
Plus, who’s winning our Ones to Watch game?
RUNNING ORDER
PART 1
How are the Goalkeepers performing in the World Cup (0.00)
Keira Walsh update (2:20)
PART 2
France 2 - 1 Brazil with Julia Belas & Vincent Roussel (5.25)
Sweden 5 - 0 Italy (16:15)
Panama 0 - 1 Jamaica (25:10)
PART 3
Ones to Watch game (30.05)

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England top, Walsh wounded and James' joy Jul 28, 2023

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The Offside Rule brings you the latest from the Women’s World Cup as England defeat Denmark.
Kait Borsay and Lynsey Hooper are with WSL and ex-England striker Natasha Dowie for a breakdown of that Lauren James goal and reaction to Keira Walsh’s injury.
Can England replace Walsh? And how did Rachel Daly look at left back? Helen Hardy is with us to discuss it all.
How did England's next opponents China look in their win over Haiti with 10 players?
After Argentina scored a goal of the tournament contender to equalise against South Africa, Norika Naidoo and Romina Sacher join us to digest the match.
Plus, who’s winning our Ones to Watch game?
RUNNING ORDER
PART 1
Initial feelings on England and listener comments (0.00)
PART 2
England 1 - 0 Denmark with Helen Hardy (2.30)
China 1 - 0 Haiti (15.30)
Argentina 2 - 2 South Africa with Norika Naidoo and Romina Sacher (19.30)
PART 3
Ones to Watch game (27.00)

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England ready, Australia shocked and USA held by Dutch in swimming caps Jul 27, 2023

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The Offside Rule brings you the latest from the Women’s World Cup.
Kait Borsay and Lynsey Hooper are with WSL and ex-England striker Tash Dowie as England get ready for their next match and Australia suffer a shock.
We look ahead to the Lionesses' match against Denmark with Helen Hardy and DR reporter Arnela Muminovic.
After Nigeria upset co-hosts Australia - how did Nigeria do it and what more could the Matildas have done?
Do the United States need to re-think their attacking line up after a 1-1 draw with the Netherlands? ESPN Reporter Caitlin Murray joins us to discuss this and more.
And could Portugal have done even more against Vietnam?
Plus we pick our ‘Ones to Watch’ as the pundits try to catch up with Kait.
RUNNING ORDER
PART 1
Early starts and listener comments (0.00)
PART 2
England v Denmark preview with Helen Hardy and Arnela Muminovic (2.00)
PART 3
Australia 2 - 3 Nigeria (12.30)
USA 1 - 1 Netherlands with Caitlin Murray (16.30)
Portugal 2 - 0 Vietnam (25.30)
PART 4
‘Ones to Watch’ prediction game (29.30)

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Ireland out, England get arty, Spain and Japan go through Jul 26, 2023

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The Offside Rule is here with your latest update from the Women’s World Cup as Ireland are knocked out and the first teams make it through to the next round.
Lynsey Hooper is joined by reporter Helen Hardy and Jade Moore, the Manchester United player with over 50 England caps.
Ahead of England's game against Denmark on Friday Alex Greenwood gives an update from the Lionesses' camp.
After Ireland were sent home by Canada - what more could they have done?
Spain matched Japan’s tally of five against Zambia to make the next round - but can they beat the Japanese to top spot in the group?
Japan are also through with a 2-0 win over Costa Rica - what’s clicking for them this time round?
And who will be our ‘Ones to Watch’?
RUNNING ORDER
PART 1
England camp update with Alex Greenwood (0.00)
PART 2
Canada 2 - 1 Ireland (7.00)
Spain 5 - 0 Zambia (14.30)
Japan 2 - 0 Costa Rica (22.30)
PART 3
‘Ones to Watch’ prediction game (28.30)

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Norway conspiracies, Filipino celebrations and Colombian confidence Jul 25, 2023

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The Offside Rule brings you the latest from the Women’s World Cup.
Kait Borsay and Lynsey Hooper are with WSL and ex-England striker, Natasha Dowie, to analyse all the day's matches and more.
What’s going wrong with Norway after some stars were missing against Switzerland?
We react to the Philippines’ first ever World Cup win with Ryan Fenix and ask what more New Zealand could have done.
And we chat about the young stars that took centre stage for Colombia against Korea Republic.
Plus, we look ahead to Ireland’s match against Canada with Ruby Malone and all of the other matches on Wednesday in our ‘Ones to Watch’ predictions game.
RUNNING ORDER
PART 1
Standout team so far (0.00)
PART 2
Switzerland 0 - 0 Norway (3.00)
New Zealand 0 - 1 Philippines with Ryan Fenix (12.00)
Colombia 2 - 0 Korea Republic (20.30)
PART 3
Ireland v Canada preview with Ruby Malone (25.00)
‘Ones to Watch’ prediction game (29.00)

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Germany Popp, Brazil turn up the heat and Italy leave it late Jul 24, 2023

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The Offside Rule is here to take you through the latest action from the Women's World Cup as the goals flowed on Day 5.
Kait Borsay is joined by former Lioness Gilly Flaherty and Lynsey Hooper, to make sense of a dramatic day of action.
Hear our thoughts on Germany's crushing 6-0 win over Morocco, including the post match thoughts of football journalist Annika Becker who was attending the game.
We heap praise on Ary Borges after she netted a hat-trick and created another goal in Brazil's comprehensive 4-0 triumph over Panama.
And we keep you up to date with the latest results and picks in our "Ones to Watch" series.
RUNNING ORDER
PART 1 Intro (0.00)
PART 2 Germany vs Morocco with Annika Becker(3:37)
Brazil vs Panama (15:02)
Italy vs Argentina (20:44)
PART 3 ‘Ones to Watch’ prediction game (23:33)

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France disappointing, Bunny sees red and Sweden last minute winner Jul 23, 2023

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The Offside Rule is here to take you through the World Cup openers for Sweden, France, former finalists the Netherlands and more.
Lynsey Hooper is joined by reporter Helen Hardy in Brisbane and former Lioness Tash Dowie.
Are France not the threat we thought they were? Journalist Vincent Roussel discusses the feeling of French fans after a disappointing draw.
Was Bunny Shaw reckless getting sent off like that?
Did South Africa deserve more from their game against Sweden? We chat to Frida Fagerlund who talks about Sweden's performance.
And are the Netherlands more dangerous than pre-tournament predictions could make us think?
Finally, we pick our Ones to Watch.
RUNNING ORDER
PART 1
Catch up & the atmosphere and attendance at matches (0.00)
PART 2
France 0-0 Jamaica with Vincent Roussel (5.45)
Sweden 2-1 South Africa with Frida Fagerlund (16.00)
Netherlands 1-0 Portugal (22.00)
PART 3
‘Ones to Watch’ prediction game (27.20)

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England edge it, USA upbeat and rust all round Jul 22, 2023

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The Offside Rule is here to take you through the World Cup openers for England, defending champions USA and more.
Kait Borsay is joined by reporter Helen Hardy in Brisbane and Jade Moore, a Manchester United midfielder with over 50 England caps.
Should the European champions England be worried about only scoring one goal against Haiti who are ranked 53rd in the world?
Did Denmark show they'll be a threat to England after that 1-0 win over China?
Is Sophia Smith’s brace for USA against Vietnam just the tip of the iceberg? Courtney Stith tells us more.
And do Japan need to be more careful with offside even with a 5-0 win over Zambia?
Finally, we pick our Ones to Watch.
RUNNING ORDER
PART 1
Catch up & the tournament experience Down Under (0.00)
PART 2
England 1 - 0 Haiti (5.00)
Denmark 1 - 0 China (16.00)
USA 3 - 0 Vietnam with Courtney Stith (19.00)
Zambia 0 - 5 Japan (25.30)
PART 3
‘Ones to Watch’ prediction game (31.30)

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Lionesses' line-up, Spain reign and plenty of penalties Jul 21, 2023

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The Offside Rule brings you the latest from the second day of the Women’s World Cup.
Kait Borsay and Lynsey Hooper are joined by Jade Moore, the Manchester United midfielder with over 50 England caps, to take you through the action.
As England prepare to face Haiti in their opening game on Saturday - how should they line up? Ex-England manager Hope Powell and Haitian journalist Caleb Jephte Pierre share their thoughts on this match.
How did Nigeria hold Olympic champions Canada to a draw? Journalists Mariam Kourabi and Samuel Ahmadu join us to digest that one.
What did we make of Ballon D’Or winner Alexia Putellas in her opening match for Spain?
And we wrap it all up with our ‘Ones to Watch’ prediction game.
RUNNING ORDER
PART 1
Penalties & ‘Ones to Watch’ game scores (0.00)
PART 2
England v Haiti preview with Hope Powell & Caleb Jephte Pierre (2.30)
PART 3
Spain 3 - 0 Costa Rica (18.30)
Nigeria 0 - 0 Canada with Mariam Kourabi and Samuel Ahmadu (25.30)
Philippines 0 - 2 Switzerland (31.30)
PART 4
Ones to Watch prediction game (32.30)

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Kick off, Kerr out and Kiwi shock Jul 20, 2023

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The Offside Rule brings you all the action as the Women’s World Cup kicks off in Australia and New Zealand.
Kait Borsay and Lynsey Hooper discuss the opening day with WSL player and ex-England international Tash Dowie. Plus Helen Hardy brings us the atmosphere from Down Under.
How did New Zealand pull off that shock against Norway for their first ever World Cup win? Phil Rollo is with us from Auckland to tell us what that moment felt like in the stadium.
After Sam Kerr announced she’s injured - how did Australia do trying to replace her?
And Irish journalist Ruby Malone joins us to analyse the Republic of Ireland’s first World Cup game.
Plus we look ahead to Friday with our new predictions game.
RUNNING ORDER:
PART 1
Catch up with Helen Hardy in Sydney (0.00)
PART 2
New Zealand 1 - 0 Norway with Phil Rollo (5.00)
Australia 1 - 0 Republic of Ireland with Ruby Malone (18.00)
PART 3
Ones to Watch prediction game (28.00)

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