UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) has welcomed seven new members to its Athlete Commission, a diverse cohort of elite sportspeople who are passionate about clean sport. The now 12-strong group of British athletes are responsible for helping to shape UKAD’s work and ensuring that athletes are placed at the heart of its policies and practices. Amongst the
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British Airways celebrates partnership with England Rugby
British Airways proudly celebrates its continued partnership with England Rugby with the launch of a new fund to support more than 30 community rugby clubs over the next three years. The fund aims to welcome and grow participation in women’s rugby, with the announcement coming just ahead of a big summer for women’s sport across
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University of St Andrews new hockey pitch certified by FIH
The new dry turf hockey and multisport pitch at the University of St Andrews has been certified by the International Hockey Federation (FIH) – the requirement to hold National League hockey matches. Opened in October 2024, Saints Sport’s new pitch features Polytan’s Poligras Paris GT Zero surface – a dry turf pitch developed for the
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Day One report Global Chess League in London
Global Chess League launches second season in London with a day of spectacular matches The second edition of the Tech Mahindra Global Chess League—chess’s first franchise competition—kicked off in London with a bang as top players from around the world squared off in an electrifying opening day. After three matches, the PBG Alaskan Knights, American
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Hollie Pearne-Webb set for 100th GB cap
Great Britain has named the 41 men and women chosen to represent their nation in the teams’ first games of the new FIH Pro League 2022/23 season, including seven potential debutants. GB teams face both Argentina and Netherlands from 13-19 Dec Seven potential GB debutants including Scotland’s Jen Eadie and Fiona Burnet Women’s captain Hollie
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London Spirit vs Birmingham Phoenix
London Spirit vs Birmingham Phoenix at London (Lord’s) on 30 August (15h00) The twenty-second women’s match of ‘The Hundred’ tournament was a ‘must win’ match for Phoenix to qualify for the ‘Play-offs’ – which they failed to do. An extraordinary match unfolded, as Spirit’s memorable four-wicket win knocked Phoenix out of the tournament. Some of the ‘world’s best batters’
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England’s gold medal winning squad head to Durham
Gold medal winning women’s squad head to Durham for European Qualifiers next week European Qualifiers at Durham University from 25-28 August England, Wales, Croatia and Slovakia taking part. Only the winning team progresses to full 2023 EuroHockey Championships Same 18-strong gold-medal winning England squad from Commonwealth Games will take part Games will be streamed on
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England out of the Hockey World Cup after 1-0 defeat
England exit World Cup after 1-0 defeat to Argentina in Quarter Finals VIctoria Grannato scores in fourth quarter; Argentina ‘keeper makes two big saves in final moments England women and men next in action at Commonwealth Games in Birmingham at end of July England exited the 2022 FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup after a narrow
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England into World Cup quarter finals
England into World Cup quarter finals after 5-0 win; Argentina up next England see off Korea 5-0 in knockout match; two for Giselle Ansley, one each for Tess Howard, Hannah Martin and player of the match Ellie Rayer England will now face Argentina in quarter finals on Wednesday, either 6pm or 8:30pm UK time Laura
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Laura Unsworth to play 300th game for England/GB
Sunday’s crossover game against Korea confirmed for 5pm UK time Winners will face Argentina in quarter finals; loser goes into classification matches Laura Unsworth to become fifth woman to reach 300 appearances for ENG/GB England will face Korea in the crossover stage of the FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup and the game will take place
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