The University of East London (UEL) has teamed up with top women’s football club, Millwall Lionesses, in a deal which will benefit players and the university. The link will allow players from the club to get sports scholarships to study at UEL – and will mean they will be able to play for the university
Harriet Ottewill-Soulsby has been handed the responsibility of captaining the U20 Women when they step out at the U20 European Championship Division B this week. Having recently participated with the senior team at EuroBasket Women 2015, the centre will be an influential figure when the action gets underway in Podgorica. “Harriet was selected to
England needed at least a point from their final group game against Germany in order to progress to the Semi Finals of the UEFA Under 17 Women’s Championship but it was not to be, as Germany smarting from their loss to Spain gave a tremendous performance to beat England by 5-0. Switzerland meanwhile surprised France
Olympic rhythmic gymnast Lynne Hutchison says she is feeling better and stronger than ever as she prepares to take on some of the sport’s biggest names at the World University Games. The 20-year-old, who trains and coaches at the University of Bath with City of Bath Rhythmic Gymnastics Club, has been named alongside Stephani Sherlock
England put in a mighty team performance last night to surge into the Women’s World Cup Semi Finals for the first time since – well since ever. Jodie Taylor capitalised on a defensive error to open the scoring after just 11 minutes and Lucy Bronze headed home just three minutes later to effectively quieten the
While the England women’s football team were battling to victory against hosts Canada in Vancouver in the football World Cup, the rugby team began their Rugby Super Series campaign in the stifling heat at Calgary Rugby Park with a convincing 39-10 win over the USA. Richmond’s Sarah McKenna scored a brace of tries in the seven-try
England are through to their first Semi Final of a World Cup tournament with a 2-1 win over hosts Canada. Jodie Taylor and Lucy Bronze hit early to stun Canada and silence the crowd although Sinclair scored just before half time to reduce the deficit and give the home side some hope. In the other
Jess Thirlby says everyone at Team Bath Netball is “over the moon” for Stacey Francis after the defender was named in England’s 12-player squad for the Netball World Cup in Australia. Francis – who won her 50th international cap last month – is joined in the squad by seven former Team Bath players, including captain
England have this afternoon, named their final squad of twelve players to compete at the Netball World Cup in Sydney which takes place between 7th–16th August this summer. Head Coach Tracey Neville and the national selectors have chosen a team that is brimming with experience and versatility. They have also revealed who will be leading the
England Women’s Head Coach Simon Middleton has announced his starting line-up for Saturday’s Rugby Super Series opener against the USA at Calgary Rugby Park, kick off at 11pm BST on Saturday 27th June. Lichfield’s Sarah Hunter will captain a young England side that includes two players, Lark Davies and Rachael Lund, who could make their
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