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Women’s biggest barriers to participating in sport include the cost of participation, lack of access to suitable spaces – and equipment designed for men.

Women's biggest barriers to sport include the cost, access & equipment

Almost half of Brits wish there were more women’s sport on TV

Jodie Ounsley backs new campaign to challenge misconceptions

Former England rugby international Danny Care kicking a ball "into space" from outside the Greene King sport pub The Barmy Arms in Twickenham

A free pint at Greene King pubs during this weekend's Six Nations

Top-flight footballers are 28% more likely to win with their fans cheering them on.

Home crowds improve a team or athletes’ chances of winning by 62%

Cost-of-living crisis to breakdown stigmas around financial difficulty

Sustainable statues made for trailblazers in Scottish women’s rugby

How a sporting mentality can assist you in the business world

Hawick Youth and Gala Wanderers game saw rugby's first own goal. Picture: Elliot Jack/SWNS

Funny footage shows world's first own goal - in a rugby match

Coronation Street & Emmerdale airing times changed - why and when

Simon Palladino was given a unique send off after he died suddenly at the age of 69

Husband taken to funeral on a bus as part of unique send off
A wife organised a unique send-off for her husband after he died suddenly at the age of 69.
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Breaking Body of former St Helens rugby league star Bryn Hargreaves found in US

Ireland face England today at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin in the final game of the Six Nations tournament

Ireland v England Six Nations 2023: How to watch

Referee Jaco Peyper will be in charge of the Ireland v England Six Nations game today at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin

Ireland v England Six Nations 2023 referee: Meet the man in charge

Referee Nic Berry will be in charge of the France v Wales Six Nations game today at the Stade De France in Paris

France v Wales Six Nations 2023 referee: Meet the man in charge

Wales No.8 Taulupe Faletau will win his 100th cap for Wales after being named in today's starting line-up against France

France v Wales Six Nations 2023 - how to watch

A Scotland fan waves a national flag as they enjoy the pre-match atmosphere prior to a Six Nations Rugby match at Murrayfield Stadium

Scotland v Italy Six Nations 2023 referee: Meet the man in charge

Matt Fagerson scored Scotland's fifth try in the record 35-7 win over Wales at Murrayfield. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Scotland v Ireland Six Nations 2023 referee: Meet the man in charge

The Six Nations returns next week

Six Nations 2023 schedule: Next round of fixtures & how to watch on TV

France v Scotland Six Nations 2023 referee: Meet the man in charge

This year is the 24th edition of the tournament

2023 Six Nations Championship referees and TMOs for every game

Where is BBC Breakfast host Naga Munchetty? What happened to her & why was Charlie Stayt presenting alone?

Why did Naga Munchetty leave BBC Breakfast mid-show?

Martin Bayfield's Q&A tour

Former rugby union great Martin Bayfield’s Q&A tour

Our most popular hobbies revealed - from rugby to birdwatching

The DIY and garden store is opening up 20 of its stores on Saturday (2 May) (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here’s the full list of the 20 Homebase stores that have reopened in the UK

Fancy a free pint this weekend? (Photo: Shutterstock)

You can get a free pint of Guinness this weekend - here's how

Rugby - Stornoway team mark league debut with home win over visiting Huntly

Borders rugby clubs are being urged to play a role in stopping the on-field abuse directed at referees and match officials.

Call on Borders clubs to curb abuse of referees
Rugby referees and officials are being subjected to increasing levels of abuse during Borders games, according to their representative group.
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