Inconsiderate kickoffs and portable toilets: what it’s like to be a traveling WSL fan

Manchester United and England goalkeeper Mary Earps poses for a photo with a fan after the WSL match against West Ham at the Chigwell Construction Stadium – Getty Images/Alex Davidson By the time the coach of Manchester United fans drives into the south end of Watford Gap Services at 10.30am, there is Taylor Swift’s songwriting … Read more

Inside Worcester Women’s downfall: ‘They pass two financial audits then decide they can’t pay us’

Worcester Warriors Women withdrew from the PWR in October – Shutterstock/Ashley Crowden When Worcester Warriors Women abruptly withdrew from Premiership Women’s Rugby last October, Stef Evans made a promise to himself. The Canadian front row had a modest contract with Sixways, but when she started looking for a new club she was no longer willing … Read more

First Lions women’s tour confirmed for New Zealand in 2027 – how it will work

Shaunagh Brown, Megan Gaffney, Elinor Snowsill and Niamh Briggs launch the British & Irish Lions Women team – Billy Stickland/INPHO/Shutterstock The British & Irish Lions have announced that a first women’s team will tour New Zealand in September 2027. The team will play three Tests against the Black Ferns, the reigning world champions, as well … Read more