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Kids want to try more non-traditional sports in PE - with rockclimbing, boxing and archery topping wish lists

Children have revealed the sports they wish they could do at school, with rock climbing, boxing and archery at the top of the list.

A poll of 1,000 children aged 10-16 found that while the likes of netball and football are still popular, nearly a third want to try more non-traditional...

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How to Choose the Perfect Gym Bag

Do you often find yourself struggling to carry all your gym stuff?

Or perhaps, you already have a bag for the gym, but it’s looking a little worn out?

Within the below blog, you will find how to choose the perfect gym bag for you.

Concentrate on the straps

Depending on how you like to carry your gym bag, you may prefer a cross-body strap or more of a backpack style...

Are smartwatches the new trend for online gambling?

Traditionally, Smartwatches have been used for many sporting and health purposes, but are they now set to become the next device to gamble on? In a technologically obsessed world, we're depending more and more on our gadgets. Whether that's a Smartphone, Smartwatch, or an Alexa. We do everything on our mobile devices; from nutrition checks, meal planning, workouts, banking, grocery shopping,...

The Benefits of Cycling to Work

If you have a close enough commute to work, the idea of cycling to the workplace has likely already crossed your mind. Unfortunately, some people tend to be discouraged from purchasing a bicycle for various reasons, though it mostly has to do with stepping out of your comfort zone.

It's the kind of situation where cycling to work can seem like such a good thing, yet you might not...

Football, women's football, women's sport

Players question safety of allowing elite sport to continue

Rugby players and footballers have questioned whether it is safe to carry on playing elite women's sport during the new national lockdown with testing and other measures not in place.

Harlequins Women's star Kristine Sommer asked on Twitter: "Do we think [the Premier 15s] will bring in testing to keep players' safety up?

"I'll say it 100,000 times how grateful I am to play...

Women's elite sport to continue during lockdown

The Women's Super League and Championship as well as rugby union's Premier 15s competition will be allowed to continue during the latest government lockdown.

However, the Women's FA Cup and all leagues below the Championship have been suspended.

A statement from the Football Association said: "It is extremely important that clubs, players, coaches, match officials, league...

Plymouth Argyle Ladies are recruiting!

The Plymouth Argyle Ladies are still recruiting players for the First and Development Teams ahead of the 2020-21 season.

Interested players can get in touch by emailing ryan.perks@pafc.co.uk

Argyle will be playing in the FA Women's Premier League South West Division One.

Reduced coronavirus crowds "an advantage" for women's sport

A leading government advisor on the return of competitive sport has suggested there could be a hidden bonus for women's sport if venues for men's matches have to stay at a reduced capacity for the entire 2020-21 season.

Professor James Calder - who chaired a working group with government and health officials on the return to sport - believes it is unlikely there will be large crowds...

Cricket, women's cricket, girls cricket, ECB, England, England cricket

NatWest CricketForce to supply clubs with essentials for returning to play

NatWest CricketForce is back for the summer of 2020, but as cricket clubs across the country contend with returning to play in the wake of COVID-19, the focus this year has shifted to ensuring clubs can support their volunteer community and enable them to return to cricket confidently.

Like previous years NatWest CricketForce is all about bringing clubs together to work towards a...

Community rugby likely to be reduced from 15-a-side

Women and schools rugby teams are likely to face major short-term changes to the sport - including the reduction of the number of players on each side - as the Rugby Football Union searches for ways to resume training and playing in the wake of the coronavirus crisis.

The RFU has reacted to the latest government framework for the return of recreational team sport which came into...

Women events could be first to see crowds return

The goverment are considering using the resumption of elite women's cricket and football as test events for crowds to return to mainstream sport in the UK.

According to The Times, England's proposed cricket tri-series against India and South Africa and the new Women's Super League season could be the first action played in front of fans since the lockdown started in March. Men's...

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