The Women’s Professional Leagues Limited (WPLL) have launched an initiative in collaboration with The Powerhouse Project (PHP) to support young women looking to take their first steps into the media industry. Working in collaboration with PHP, the league will host Social Media Storytelling Workshops, with the objective being to empower young women aged 18-21 with
Nominees revealed for World Rugby Awards 2024
Stars of 15s and sevens have been shortlisted in eight categories. Remaining six Awards will be unveiled during the ceremony. Fans can now vote for the International Rugby Players Women’s and Men’s 15s Try of the Year Award winners until 20 November at world.rugby/awards/toty World Rugby Awards 2024 to take place on Sunday, 24 November in
Source: ECB
Alice Capsey called up to England Women IT20 squad
Alice Capsey has been called up to the England Women IT20 squad for the upcoming series in South Africa. The 20-year old links up with the group due to a couple of minor injury concerns within the squad. Capsey, who has been playing for Melbourne Renegades during this season’s Women’s Big Bash League, will join
Source: New Zealand Rugby
Three debutants in first Black Ferns Sevens squad of the season
The Black Ferns Sevens will feature three new faces and one impending milestone as they head away for their first two tournaments of the 2024/25 season. The Black Ferns Sevens team is: Kelly Brazier Dhys Faleafaga Jazmin Felix-Hotham Sarah Hirini (c) Justine McGregor (debut) Jorja Miller Manaia Nuku Mahina Paul Risaleaana Pouri-Lane (vc) Theresa Setefano
Chelsea Foundation launches Inspire Her
Chelsea Foundation has today launched Inspire Her – a five-year mission to drive girls’ participation in football, building ambition and passion for the game in the next generation. The multi-year ‘always on’ programme will aim to drive habitual change in 9-14-year-old girls, instilling long-term positive habits for those key years when girls typically drop out of
Lola Harris signs her first professional contract
Lola Harris has signed her first full-time professional contract and becomes the latest player to be announced by Somerset County Cricket Club. The 18-year-old made her way through the Somerset Player Pathway before joining the Western Storm Academy in 2021 and made her Somerset debut in the same year. The leg spinner has featured in
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Courtney Winfield-Hill to join England Women coaching set-up
Courtney Winfield-Hill will join the England Women coaching set-up as an assistant coach for the upcoming tour to South Africa and the 2025 Women’s Ashes. The 37-year-old is currently coaching with Brisbane Heat in the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) and will link up with the group in South Africa at the conclusion of her
Source: World Rugby
Record demand for Rugby World Cup 2025 tickets
Women’s Rugby World Cup England 2025 is generating record demand, with more than 100,000 tickets requested in just the first week of the application phase adding to the 130,000 tickets already sold in the presale. More than 100,000 tickets applied for in the first week of the ticket application phase, on top of the 130,000
Source: The FA
Three of London’s iconic stations set for WSL airwaves takeover
Three of London’s iconic stations will have a Barclays Women’s Super League (WSL) takeover to mark a historic weekend for the top two tiers of women’s football later this week. Across the weekend of November 16 and 17, for the first time ever, all eleven games across the Barclays WSL and Barclays Women’s Championship will
ICC launch a refreshed visual identity for the Champions Trophy
The ICC today launched a brand-new visual identity for both the men’s and women’s Champions Trophy with an entertaining and distinctive edge. The unmissable Champions Trophy sees the top teams in the world come together for a thrilling two-week competition where every match counts. The men’s event will return for the first time since 2017,
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