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RFL launches Rugbees for primary aged girls following Women in Sport research

29 MARCH 2023

Published Inspired to take action following the launch of Women in Sport’s report into primary aged girls Sport, stereotypes and stolen dreams:…

Only a third of secondary school girls wear a sports bra for PE

8 MARCH 2023

Published Just 36% of girls aged 11-18 wear a sports bra when participating in PE or sport at school. This has a…

Jayne Haines MBE to step down as Chair of Women in Sport

13 JANUARY 2023

Published Jayne Haines MBE is to step down as Chair and trustee of Women in Sport in March, after nine years with…

Girls’ Sporting Lives Stagnant Despite the Glory of the Lionesses – Action is Needed to Close the Gender Gap

15 DECEMBER 2022

Published The latest Sport England Active Lives Children and Young People 2021-22 survey records some positive headlines. Overall activity levels for children…

Mums and daughters inspired to spend #TimeTogether to tackle inactivity crisis

3 OCTOBER 2022

Published After an incredible summer of women’s sport, which saw multiple attendance and viewing figures broken, the charity Women in Sport is…

More ‘sporty’ girls now dream of reaching the top in sport

28 SEPTEMBER 2022

Published There’s been a dramatic increase in the number of ‘sporty’ girls who are dreaming about reaching the top in sport after…

Karen Carney MBE to lead major review of women’s football

3 SEPTEMBER 2022

Published Review will examine issues affecting the game at elite and grassroots level Announcement comes following England’s historic UEFA Women’s EURO 2022…