England went down to a 2-1 loss against Australia in their opening Pool B clash in the Champions Trophy. Danny Kerry’s side trailed to an early penalty corner strike from Jodie Kenny but were level in the 40th minute thanks to Ellie Watton’s 5th goal for England. It had looked like the sides would share
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
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
England Netball are delighted to introduce a fabulous new version of the sport: Nets!, and the East Midlands is extremely lucky to have 3 recognised Nets Centres: Leicester Sports Centre 0116 247 02210116 247 0221 The Willows, Derby 0133 220 40040133 220 4004 Bar Lane Sports Centre, Notts 01159 24476601159 244766 On Sunday 18th January,
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
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
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.
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
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.
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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