World Rugby launches campaign to increase participation in women’s game
World Rugby has launched a new global campaign ‘Try and Stop Us’ to increase participation in the women’s game. More girls have started playing rugby than boys in the past two years. The number of registered female players has risen by 28% to 2.7 million since 2017. “We firmly believe that the development of women […]
When all kids wanted was a BMX
Getty Images BMX, Raleigh Chopper and Grifter. Iconic bikes that once topped many a Christmas list – and all a nightmare to wrap and put behind the Christmas tree. But does the bike still appeal today? And can it compete with the high-tech items found in Santa’s sack? For many the bike was the ultimate […]
Millie Bright column: How England’s ‘special aura’ can help drive us to success against US
Phil Neville has spoken about us being “bad-ass women”, and I agree with that 100%. His definition might be different to mine, but to me it shows we are strong, determined, we never give in, but we are humble and ready to make strides in women’s football. That phrase came up when we set our […]
The Queen sends ‘best wishes’ to show on its 75th year
Getty Images The Queen said she wished Woman’s Hour “continued success” in the programme’s “important work” The Queen has sent her “best wishes” to Woman’s Hour to mark the BBC Radio 4 show’s 75th year. The 94-year-old noted that the show had “played a significant part in the evolving role of women”. “As you celebrate […]
Arsenal say increasing diversity a ‘key priority’ after criticism of all-white photo
Earlier this year, a review into women’s football – chaired by former Lioness Karen Carney – identified the need to create greater diversity on and off the pitch. Ex-Brighton defender Fern Whelan said in the report that the lack of diversity across the women’s game needed to be “urgently addressed”. England’s Euro 2022-winning team had […]
Women’s Rugby World Cup: 10 things about the 2017 tournament in Ireland
There are two tough pools in this World Cup and Wales, ranked 10th in the world, have arguably found themselves in the toughest. Pool A sees them line up alongside four-time champions New Zealand and 2014 runners-up Canada, the sides ranked number two and three in the world. The fourth team are debutants Hong Kong, […]
‘Sharing my egg-freezing journey nearly broke me’
Dan Kennedy Vicky says she found it difficult mentally to share her experience of egg freezing but she is glad she did When Vicky Pattison started the process of freezing her eggs, knowing she was not ready for children, she decided to share her journey with the public. “It was important for me to be […]
Story of unsung gardener revealed
RHS Lindley Collections Olive with her son, John, in a garden The story first came to light in a box of archives held by the Royal Horticultural Society. The mysterious Miss Harrisson had come top in exams on the principles of horticulture – but wasn’t allowed to claim her prize of a scholarship at the […]
The joy of the backyard festival
Getty Images Part of the appeal of the grassroots events is the friendships that form, according to one promoter They might not be able to command headliners like Kylie or The Killers, but the lack of crowds, mud-baths and endless toilet queues has seen a trend emerge for home-grown festivals that begin in villages and […]
England 2-1 Italy: Rachel Daly double helps England avoid Italy scare
Daly, used as a left-back throughout Euro 2022, has been a regular starter under Wiegman, but rarely used in the natural attacking role she plays for her club. However, her outstanding form for Villa this season, where she has scored 10 goals in 13 Women’s Super League matches, has made it hard for the England […]