“When I don’t care what people think I run better”- 400m runner Sharlene Mawdsley
After a season that included six World Championship races, two World finals, a national title, a PB and more, anyone would ask what it was that saw Sharlene Mawdsley click into a new gear, but in actual fact it’s what she didn’t do that saw her soar; worry. Well at least she didn’t worry as much as she did in …
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Camogie Rule Changes: Shoulders, Marks, Honing In On The Handpass?
A number of rule changes are to be introduced into camogie, focusing on key areas such as the puck out, the handpass, the sideline puck, the clean catch, rough play and the possibility of concussion substitutes. The alterations have been proposed by the Playing Rules Committee to promote “a thinking person’s game”, and they are to be trialled in the …
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The Nike v Earps Jersey Saga: An Underestimation Of The Power Of Women’s Sport fans
So Nike finally retorted to the pressure and released Mary Earps ’ England goalkeeper shirt this week, selling them out almost as rapidly as the respect for their research department diminished when it was originally announced they wouldn’t be coming to market in the lead up to the summer’s World Cup. Doing so at that point would have been the …
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Ireland versus Kazakhstan ’s XV3 series clash: Where to watch and all you need to know
Scott Bemand opens his campaign as head coach today with Ireland versus Kazakhstan in the XV3 series. The first of the three fixture window, the former English coach will be looking to get off to a good start against the Asian outfit before attention turns to their Colombia and Spain matches over the coming weeks. Here’s everything you need to …
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Bemand and McMahon confident XV3 series can be a “fresh start” for Ireland
Ireland head coach Scott Bemand and his newly crowned co-captain Edel McMahon are confident the XV3 series can serve as a “fresh start” in a new era for Irish women’s rugby. Tomorrow’s game against Kazakhstan marks Bemand’s first in charge. He succeeds Greg McWilliams in the role after he departed in May of this year following a poor Six Nations …
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McCormack To Become first Female CEO in the LOI As Canadians Invest in Treaty United
Former Irish international Ciara McCormack is set to become the League of Ireland’s first female chief executive, with a Canadian investment firm partnering with her and committing to backing both the the men’s and women’s sides of Treaty United. The news broke in The 42 yesterday afternoon, and was later confirmed by the club when chairman Conn Murray spoke with …
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Nike U Turn And Release Mary Earps ’ Jersey, Selling Out Rapidly
Amidst criticism for failing to offer replicas of England goalkeeper Mary Earps‘ jersey for purchase around the Women’s World Cup, Nike performed a U turn on Monday and released the kit, selling out within hours. The Man United net minder, who won the tournament’s overall golden glove award for her efforts in spurring her team to the World Cup final, …
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Jonas Eidevall Pens New Long Term Deal With Arsenal
Arsenal manager Jonas Eidevall has been offered a new long term deal by the club, which is reported to extend his stay until 2026. He had previously penned a deal with the Gunners in June 2021, joining from Swedish side FC Rosengard and succeeding Joe Montemurro. It comes as Arsenal failed to qualify for the Champions League this year, although …
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Brynjarsdóttir Has A Gender Reveal Party With Her West Ham Family
Icelandic midfielder Dagný Brynjarsdóttir celebrated a gender reveal party with her club West Ham today, unveiling that she is expecting a baby boy. The Hammer’s captain’s second child is due in early 2024 and so she is currently absent from the squad, but she visited Chadwell Heath amongst her staff and teammates to commemorate the occasion. The West Ham United …
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Alison Miller To Be Inducted Into The Rugby Players Ireland Hall Of Fame
Alison Miller is to become just the second woman inducted into the Rugby Players Ireland Hall of Fame, following in the footsteps of Fiona Coghlan who was the inaugural entrant last year. She’s been proposed alongside 65 time capped Shane Horgan, with the ceremony to take place on Friday, November 10th. Miller herself was a major player for Ireland during …
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