Homophobic abuse investigation

Following the RFU’s investigations into the allegation of homophobic abuse aimed at referee Nigel Owens at the QBE International against New Zealand, two people have received a ban from all matches at Twickenham Stadium for a period of two years. In addition, they will pay £1,000 each to a charity of Nigel Owens’ choice. There

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EuroHockey tickets purchased by 12 nations

EuroHockey 2015 is coming to London on 21-30 August and it’s not just the UK who has been snapping up tickets to see Europe’s finest. Hockey nations Netherlands, Germany, Belgium and Spain, all of whom have competing teams in the tournament have already bagged their seats at Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre next Summer.

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Parliament visit for England Deaf rugby team

THE England Deaf team helped to raise awareness of deaf rugby during a recent trip to the Houses of Parliament.  Around 20 players and officials from the England Deaf Rugby Union, including two members of the England Deaf Women’s team, visited Parliament as part of a day of activities organised by Parliament’s Outreach Service in

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Danielle Waterman and Natasha Hunt win Regional Awards

The awards keep coming for members of the 2014 World Cup winning Rugby team.  In a star-studded gala evening at the Hatherley Manor Hotel, the winners of the 2014 Gloucestershire Media Sports Awards were announced.  In attendance was England 1966 World Cup winner Sir Geoff Hurst. Professional Sports Personality of the Year: Danielle (Nolli) Waterman (England

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England squad announced for Dubai Sevens

Abi Chamberlain to lead England in World Series Opener in Dubai. England Women’s Sevens Head Coach Simon Middleton has announced his squad to compete in the opening round of the Sevens World Series in Dubai, December 4-5.  England, who will be playing in their first tournament since winning the XVs Rugby World Cup in August and

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German team too strong for Lionesses

England Women were brought down to earth by a classy German side after the eight-time European champions ran out 3-0 winners at Wembley Stadium. The stage was set for a memorable afternoon, with a record 45,619 crowd in attendance to see the Three Lions’ first match at the famous stadium since it re-opened in 2007.

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