Ava Lee, Abi Norgrove, and Megan Sturge all sign on for Hampshire All three are products of the Academy and made senior appearances for Southern Vipers Spinner Lee and batter Norgrove have both represented England U19s Sturge is an up-and-coming all-rounder who can also keep wicket Academy graduates Ava Lee, Abi Norgrove, and Megan Sturge
Subway will be the new Title Partner of the Women’s League Cup in a new multi-year deal, joining forces with the Women’s Professional Leagues Limited to support the growth of women’s football. Competition renamed as Subway® Women’s League Cup from this season. The multi-year partnership is an extension of Subway’s “Fresh Moves” initiative, an ongoing
England secured their second white-ball series win in their tour of South Africa, and they will now shift their focus to the one-off Test match set to begin on Sunday. The One Day International (ODI) series was tied at 1-1 heading into the decider at the JB Marks Oval in Potchefstroom, and both teams had
Harlequins Head Coach Ross Chisholm has named his side for the trip to Cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens, in Quins’ final away fixture of the year. The front-row is unchanged with Italy’s Silvia Turani at loosehead Prop. Connie Powell is in at hooker and will be looking to continue her try scoring, benefitting from Quins’
Seamer Grace Potts has been called up to the England Women Test squad touring South Africa. The 22-year-old, who joined Lancashire from Central Sparks in October, has been brought in as cover in the seam bowling department. The four-day Test match against South Africa starts on Sunday (15 December) in Bloemfontein. With thanks to the
Head coach Nathan Smith makes two changes to the Loughborough Lightning starting line-up for this weekend’s clash with Harlequins (kick-off: 3.05pm). Francesca Goldthorp returns after injury ruled her out of the loss Gloucester-Hartpury to slot back in at fullback and USA international Hallie Taufoou packs down at blindside flanker at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens.
Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier and Freya Kemp awarded central contracts by ECB Bell given two-year contract, with Bouchier and Kemp awarded one-year deal Three Hampshire Cricket players have been awarded central contracts by the ECB (England & Wales Cricket Board). Included in the ECB’s updated England Women’s Central Contract list are Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier
Batter Ella McCaughan, all-rounder Nancy Harman, and spinner Rebecca Tyson will play for Hampshire next summer. The trio all played for Southern Vipers in 2024 as the side reached the semi-final of the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy. McCaughan and Harman both extend their stays at Utilita Bowl having been awarded pro contracts in 2023, whilst
Vitality Roses Head Coach Jess Thirlby has selected a squad of 15 who will represent England in the Vitality Netball Nations Cup in February 2025. A further 10 athletes will form an England A squad for a series of behind closed doors matches in January. The Vitality Netball Nations Cup will be held across two
The Olympic Gold medal winning Black Ferns Sevens have swept the ASB Rugby Awards in 2024, claiming adidas New Zealand Team of the Year, Cory Sweeney the ASB New Zealand Coach of the Year and Jorja Miller receiving the prestigious Kelvin R Tremain Memorial Player of the Year title. Miller is the second-youngest recipient of
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