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 […]
UEFA Women’s EURO 2025: Squad, fixtures and results
Published The Lionesses go into the UEFA Women’s EURO with a legacy to defend. In Switzerland (2–27 July), they’re looking to recreate their epic 2022 victory, which catapulted them into the spotlight and most importantly, kickstarted a women and girls’ football revolution in England. 2025 also marks the first time Wales have reached a major […]
Women’s summer of sport 2025: Dates, times and where to watch
Published This is a defining summer for women’s sport: the history-making Lionesses have defended their 2022 Euro victory and the Red Roses are the favourite to win the Women’s Rugby World Cup on home turf. Women’s sport is more visible than ever and 38% of girls now dream of becoming top athletes. But visibility isn’t […]
Women in Sport’s response to the Prime Minister’s school sport strategy
Published The Prime Minister’s recent announcement is welcome given school sport and PE’s value to our children’s lives has long been overlooked. The result is poor provision in most state schools due to pressures on budgets and time and the loss of specialist PE teachers. Access to high-quality sport and PE in schools is certainly […]
Nine-time Paralympic gold medallist and former chair of Women in Sport charity Monica Vaughan awarded OBE
Published Two-time Paralympian Monica Vaughan and early chair of Women in Sport has been awarded an OBE today as part of the King’s Birthday Honours. Monica competed at the Toronto 1976 and Arnhem 1980 Games, winning 11 medals in swimming and volleyball. She was the first amputee swimmer to compete in the Paralympic Games and […]
Black girls being failed by sport, report finds
Published Racism, misogyny and rigid structures and cultures are pushing away some of the most passionate potential sportswomen in the UK UK charity Women in Sport has today published Black Girls and Sport: A Breakup Story, a powerful new research report uncovering the systemic barriers that push Black girls away from sport, despite their overwhelming […]
Disabled girls half as likely as boys to dream big in sport, new report finds
Published Post-Paralympics study finds deep disparities between the sexes A new report reveals that despite wanting to get involved, disabled girls are not getting the support they need to be active. Bringing together expertise in disability and gender inequality, the charities Activity Alliance and Women in Sport joined up to survey young people following the […]