‘We Need Funding Everywhere. Hopefully This Tournament Changes That’
In the world of sport, there are moments that transcend passed the boundaries of competition, evoking emotions and impacting soceity more profound than the final results on the pitch. Australia, a nation familiar with the power of such moments, found itself at a crossroads of hope and contemplation as the FIFA Women’s World Cup semifinal unfolded on a brisk Wednesday …
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WXV3 Fixtures Confirmed For October
Photo by Paul Devlin/Sportsfile World Rugby has unveiled the bumper match schedule for WXV, the new women’s international 15s competition designed to increase the competitiveness, reach and impact of elite women’s rugby, on Monday, August 14. Ireland will kick off their WXV3 challenge under new coach Scott Bemand against Kazakhstan on October 13th in Dubai. The three-level tournament, which begins …
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Breanna Stewart Makes WNBA History
On Sunday, August 13th, New York Liberty power forward, Breanna Stewart (28), became the first player in a season to score 40 points in three WNBA games. The record setting game in New York saw Stewart score 42 points against the Indiana Fever. The points were accompanied by six rebounds, six assists, three steals and three blocks. HERSTORY 🔥🔥🔥@breannastewart is …
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The Women’s National League Returns
Photo Credit: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile The Women’s League of Ireland returns this weekend. Top of the table Peamount take on fourth place Bohemians at 7.35 pm in Westmanstown this Saturday. Peamount are currently six points clear of second place Shelbourne. This game is live on TG4. Galway United will play Cork City on Saturday at 2pm in Eamon Deacy Park. This …
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Lilia Vu Wins Second Major of 2023
Californian Lilia Vu won the fifth and final major after claiming a six shot victory at the AIG Women’s Open in Walton Heath, Surrey, yesterday, August 13. Vu won the initial major of the year in April at the Chevron Championship in Carlton Woods, Texas. Vu defeated Fellow Californian Angel Yin in a nervy playoff in that event as both …
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Team Ireland Top The Medal Table At The Inaugural LEN Under 23 European Swimming Championships
Photo credit: Tyler Miller/Sportsfile Mona McSharry in her final year competing as an Under 23, walks away with a hat-trick of gold medals at the LEN Under 23 European Swimming Championships after winning the 200m Breaststroke yesterday, August 13th. To close the weekend, in a stunning display across three day from the whole team and never been done before, Ireland …
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The Final Four: FIFA Women’s World Cup Semi-Final Preview
The FIFA Women’s World Cup semifinals approach with England taking on co-hosts Australia and Spain facing Sweden.
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TG4 LGFA All-Ireland Intermediate Championship Final: Kildare 2-11 Clare 2-10
Kildare manager Diane O’Hora was relieved that they managed to survive a late Clare rally in the TG4 All-Ireland intermediate final at Croke Park yesterday, August 13. Kildare looked to be coasting to the title when they took an eight point lead into the closing ten minutes, but two goals for Clare set up a thrilling finish. “We absolutely got …
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International Entry Opens For The World’s Largest Women’s Marathon
International entry opens for the world’s largest women’s marathon, the Nagoya Women’s Marathon 2024, today, August 14, 2023. Launched in 2012, with 13,114 participants, the Nagoya Women’s Marathon is certified by Guinness World Records as the largest women’s marathon in the world. It holds the World Athletics Platinum label status, meaning it has been recognized for its ‘excellent organisation and …
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Katie George Dunlevy and Linda Kelly Crowned World Champions
Katie George Dunlevy and Linda Kelly win first Irish tandem gold at Para-cycling World Championships.
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