Women’s sport in 2025: Our reflections on the year
Published Written by Rachel Williams, Policy and Public Affairs Manager at Women in Sport. 2025, eh? What a year. Celebrity Traitors, the baffling rise of Labubus, Katy Perry in space for some reason and ohmygod so much sport. So much. And whilst I understand some men’s sport did in fact happen, let’s be honest, it was the women’s game that produced most of the memorable […]
Write to your MP: Why Sport England should have a say on planning applications
Published The Government has launched a consultation into removing Sport England from the list of organisations who must be consulted on planning applications in England. Women in Sport is concerned about the impact this will have on the pitches, playing fields and other open spaces that are crucial for women and girls to be active.# […]
School PE: What will the Curriculum Review mean for girls?
Published Today, the Government responded to the final report of the Curriculum and Assessment Review, setting out the changes it intends to make in England. Women in Sport has been closely involved in this review, contributing our views at all stages to the Review Panel led by Prof Becky Francis, often working in partnership with […]
What does equal access to PE and school sport for girls mean in 2025?
Women in Sport and the Youth Sport Trust host joint parliamentary roundtable Published “It’s time to harness the power of PE to create an environment where every girl can find her love of sport,” was the call from charities, major sports bodies and MPs who met in Parliament today. The event, jointly organised by the Youth […]
Olympic champion Tessa Sanderson CBE joins Women in Sport as President alongside actor Jim Carter OBE as Vice President
Published Women in Sport is delighted to announce Olympic gold medallist Tessa Sanderson CBE as its new President and acclaimed actor Jim Carter OBE as the charity’s Vice President. They join Olympic gold medallist Becky Adlington OBE, the charity’s long-standing Patron, whose support and advocacy continues to play an important role in amplifying Women in Sport’s mission. These appointments mark a commitment […]
“I was moved to tears”: Red Rose #37 Jacquie Preston reflects on the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025
Published Written by Jacquie Preston, Red Rose #37 When the Red Roses lifted the World Cup at Twickenham in front of a record-breaking 81,885 fans, it seemed only fitting that I was sitting in the stadium, next to my sister, Maxine, who was there at the beginning when we first laced up our boots over […]
Lionesses’ Euros win inspired universal pride in both men and women
Published Our latest research shows that both men and women overwhelmingly felt proud of the Lionesses’ victory in the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 (67% men, 71% women) and that half of men (50%) and women (53%) say they are now more likely to actively support women’s sport. Crucially, men and women are finding common ground […]
Big Sister to continue supporting thousands of girls across the UK
Published Since 2022, our Big Sister project has been providing girls with free/discounted access to gyms, pools and girls-only classes at Places Leisure centres across the UK, with 64% of girls who have taken part saying they now enjoy sport more. Big Sister has reached and supported thousands of girls to access sport and break […]
Coaching survey: Women in Sport launches national study to understand coaches’ experiences
Published This survey is now closed. For updates about our coaching project, please sign up to our newsletter. All the data we have shows that there aren’t enough female coaches in sport. We know the challenges are deep-rooted: societal attitudes, gender bias, hostile cultures, unequal access to opportunities, an impossible work-life balance. But we don’t yet […]
Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025: Squad, fixtures and results
Published This August and September, the Red Roses have one goal: to prove they’re the best in the world. As the top-ranked side and firm favourites heading into the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, England carry the weight of expectation on home soil. They won’t be standing alone. Ireland, Scotland, and Wales will also fly […]