WXV 1 shifted south to Ōtepoti Dunedin for the second weekend of competition. While the first two matches were lopsided affairs, the third was a thrilling encounter with massive implications for the final weekend of the tournament. England 45-12 Canada This was expected to be a close game, however, in the end that’s not how […]
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In the heart of the idyllic Kent countryside lies the village of Bearsted. Despite residing in the shadow of the bustling urban sprawl of Maidstone and having the ever-busy M20 flying overhead, Bearsted has managed to retain a level of calm tranquillity, with rustle of trees and the chirping of wildlife drowning out the heavy
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England returned to winning ways in the Women’s Nations League with a 1-0 victory over Belgium on Friday night. Both teams entered wearing black armbands in honour of England World Cup winner Sir Bobby Charlton, who died on Saturday morning. England were without Lauren James due to a concussion sustained in training. Sarina Wiegman has
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High school softball star Jayden Heavener has entered her senior year on the back of a dominant and busy summer. Sporting Her’s Jeff Cheshire caught up with the Louisiana State University commit. The numbers really are mind-boggling. Of course, statistics never tell the full story. In the case of Jayden Heavener, though, they very clearly
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Nigeria defender Ashleigh Plumptre joined Saudi Arabia Women’s Premier League side Al-Ittihad in the summer following the expiry of her contract at Leicester City in the Women’s Super League. The 25 year-old defender is a former England youth international who switched allegiance to Nigeria in early 2022. Following an outstanding showing at the 2023 Women’s
The Champions of the Future Academy Program is a mixed-gender series with a series of costs-controlling measures. F1 Academy has announced a total of 9 female drivers will receive financial backing within the series with the aim of increasing accessibility and opportunities for girls in motorsport. The newly announced series will be separated into three
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WXV 1 Weekend 1 has been played and it produced some thrilling matches. The opening weekend of the top tier of World Rugby’s new tournament delivered on its promise, and showed how it will benefit the game moving forward. Having regular games in the international calendar will only improve every team involved and close the
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Maggie Cowan spent a week living out a dream as a dietitian for Australia’s CrossFit Games team. She sits down with Sporting Her writer Jeff Cheshire to discuss her experience. The significance of Maggie Cowan’s most recent trip is plain to see. It radiates from the 24-year-old dietitian, as she sits in her office at
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Top softball prospect Addisyn Linton recently announced her commitment to Clemson University, to an audience of over one million viewers. She sits down with Sporting Her’s Jeff Cheshire to discuss her journey. Addisyn Linton is not intimidated by the pressure. In fact, it is something she has embraced since she was a young girl. The
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Aimee Staveley playing against Warrington Wolves. Photo credit: York Valkyrie via Craig Hawkhead York Valkyrie prop Aimee Staveley announces her retirement after Betfred Women’s Super League Grand Final victory over Leeds Rhinos. Staveley has had a decorated career for Bradford, Leeds, York and Stanningley, picking up 4 BWSL Grand Final wins, 2 Women’s Challenge Cups
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