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
Source: England Netball
Back to Netball and Gary Street shortlisted for Pride of Sport Awards
The shortlist has been announced for the 2014 Daily Mirror and Sport England Pride of Sport Awards, celebrating elite performers, unsung local heroes, and those who volunteer and devote their free time to sport across England. Included in the nominees is the England Netball Back to Netball scheme (community sports project category) and coach of
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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.
Source: rugbymatters.net
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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ECB announces key findings from 2014 National Cricket Playing Survey
ECB recently announced its grassroots cricket participation figures for adults and children over the age of 14. These figures have been derived from ECBs Eureka! insight programme. This year’s research showed a seven per cent decrease in the total number of players playing cricket in teams – down from 908,000 in 2013 to 844,000 in 2014.
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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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Dubai Rugby Sevens – Schedule
IRB WOMEN’S SEVENS WORLD SERIES 2014/2015, DUBAI DECEMBER 4/5 2014 POOL A POOL B POOL C New Zealand Australia
Wales to face England ‘A’ at the Echo Arena
England Netball is delighted to announce that fans attending the England versus Malawi clash on 14th December at the Echo Arena in Liverpool can also look forward to watching Wales take on England ‘A’. This fixture will precede the main event but tickets will be valid for both matches, meaning that fans now get two
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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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