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Lawrence Dallaglio: the Lions need a women's side

England rugby legend Lawrence Dallaglio has called for the creation of a British & Irish Lions women's Test team.

Speaking on The Ruck podcast, the Rugby World Cup winner argued it made sense - at a time when the future of the Lions is being questioned - to strengthen the brand by introducing a women's side.

"It's certainly something they've got to look to for the future...

FA, women's football, FA Cup, football

FA commit to interviewing BAME candidate for England job

The Football Association will interview at least one candidate from a black, Asian and minority ethnic background for the role of England manager, according to The Times.

They have received 142 applications to replace Phil Neville, who is stepping down next summer before Euro 2021 and the Tokyo Olympics.

The FA have said they will shortlist at least one BAME candidate for...

Football, women's football, women's sport

FA receive 142 applications to replace Neville as Lionesses boss

The FA has revealed there has been huge interest in filling the England manager's role being vacated by Phil Neville, with 142 applications for the post.

Of those, more than half have fulfilled the FA's criteria for the job. It is understood World Cup-winning USA coach Jill Ellis, Chelsea manager Emma Hayes and Manchester United's Casey Stoner are among the interested candidates....

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

England left to wait for tri-series confirmation

The England and Wales Cricket Board have repeated their desire for England's women to play against India and South Africa this summer but are not yet in a position to confirm the tri-series will go ahead.

England were due to play both India and South Africa in separate series this summer before international matches were postponed due to coronavirus. The plan is now for all three...

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

ECB: there will be domestic cricket for women this summer

The England and Wales Cricket Board have promised professional women's cricket will be played this summer, although no decision has yet been made on the date or format.

A new domestic competition based on eight regional teams was due to start earlier in the year but was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. After announcing the return of county cricket for men on 1 August, ECB...

Women, women's football, summer sport

Alex Scott: summer without women's sport "unacceptable"

Former England and Arsenal star, Alex Scott, has called a potential summer without women's sport unacceptable.

The Women's Super League has been cancelled and there is little prospect of the England women's cricket team appearing before September at the earliest.

However, the men's Premier League and Championship resume this week and Test cricket returns next month....

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

Cricket's plan to save the summer

The England and Wales Cricket Board has set out plans for the resumption of community cricket which could potentially get girls and women back playing before the end of the summer.

The five-point plan will allow the recreational game to return, with players in England currently at stage 3 which allows groups of up to six people to train together as long as social distancing is...

Rugby team hugged together

Red Roses re-sign for Bristol Bears

Bristol Bears have handed new contracts to four of their England stars.

The Red Rose quartet of Amber Reed, Sarah Bern, Clara Nielson and Rownita Marston have all extended their stay at the Premier 15s side.

Having the opportunity to train alongside Bristol's Premiership stars was key for Bern to sign a new deal. “It’ll be great to continue our work with the men’s side for...

Rugby team hugged together

RFU releases rugby restart road map

The Rugby Football Union has set out how the grassroots game, including schools, universities and women's teams, can return safely to training and playing following the coronavirus crisis.

The governing body in England has published a "restart road map" outlining the six stages to allow rugby's full return.

It also confirmed the criteria for the first two stages, individual...

FA, women's football, refereeing, football

FA celebrate women's referee growth success

The Football Association has announced a 72% growth in the number of women referees since 2016. There are now 2,146 qualified female officials in the country.

Before the suspension of the current season due to the coronavirus crisis, 63% of matches in the Women's Super League were refereed by women and 55% in the Women's Championship - a significant increase on previous campaigns....

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