Source: goal.com

FIFA goal of the year – Stephanie Roche

How many people had heard of Stephanie Roche before her wonder goal was placed on YouTube?  The incredible strike has earned her a professional contract with French side ASPTT Albi, nomination for FIFA Puskás Award for goal of the year and worldwide acclaim as the video has achieved almost 3 million hits!  She is now probably the most

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Source: England Hockey

England undone by Argentina in final pool match

England were left disappointed in their final Pool B game at the Champions Trophy as they fell to a 4-1 defeat against host nation Argentina. It was a desperately tough game for Danny Kerry’s side as they conceded three times in the final quarter after initially going 1-0 up through Sophie Bray in the seventh

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Source: Dan Sheridan/INPO

Women’s Rugby World Cup 2017

Just months after a record-breaking Women’s Rugby World Cup in France, the tender process has now opened to host the event in 2017.  The tournament, which was won by England after a thrilling final in Paris last August, will move to 2017 to maximise synergy with the Olympic and Rugby World Cup Sevens cycles, allowing

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Source: England Netball

New roles available at England Netball

England Netball has an exciting, ambitious vision for the future – they aspire to be a top 10 participation sport, the first choice team sport for women & girls and number one in the world. As a result of their partnership with Sport England, they are building a high performing team to deliver our community netball outcomes and

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Fraudulent Activity

England Hockey have been made aware of fraudulent activity targeting clubs. A club membership form has been taken from Old Silhillians’ Hockey Club website, the bank details amended to divert the money to the fraudster and they have then forged the signatures and bank details of at least two other clubs in an attempt to

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Source: England Netball

England’s Geva Mentor voted No 1 in Guardian 2014 top ten

England’s Geva Mentor has been voted the Guardian’s world netball no 1 player beating Australia’s Laura Geitz to the top place. The full list is: Geva Mentor – England/Melbourne Vixens (last year’s no 2) Laura Geitz – Australia/Queensland Firebirds (no 8) Laura Langman – New Zealand/Northern Mystics (1) Casey Kopua – New Zealand/Waikato Bay Plenty

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Source: rugbymatters.net

Katy Mclean wins BBC North East Sports Personality of the Year

England’s rugby world cup winning captain Katy Mclean has been named BBC North East Sports Personality of the Year.  The title was announced at the BBC North East Sports Awards at the Forum Theatre in Billingham on Wednesday. Other winners included: Sunderland Ladies FC Paralympian Jade Jones Basketball coach Fabulous Flournoy Rowing coach Graeme Mark

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