Women’s Sport – Page 2

The rise of female referees in men’s football

On Saturday 9th October 2021, the World Cup qualifier between Andorra and England saw an all female referee/officials team take charge of a professional men’s international game.

The Struggles Female Football Journalists Battle Everyday

For years now female football journalists have been facing constant battles of abuse and inequality within the industry in terms of their roles and opinions. Will there ever be equality?

Let’s go and make more history – Stourbridge Ladies Midfielder Alex Nicklin

Stourbridge Ladies midfielder Alex Nicklin is calling on her team to go and make history ahead of their FA Cup second round clash with Cambridge City.

Study finds 37% of school girls are put off taking part in physical activity

A report by the Youth Sport Trust charity has found being watched by other people, low confidence and periods are factors preventing around a third of girls in England enjoying sport. The Youth Sport Trust found out over the last three years girls who are on their period are less likely to take part inContinue reading “Study finds 37% of school girls are put off taking part in physical activity”