The Women’s Celtic Challenge Returns For Its Second Edition With Expanded Format
Photo: World Rugby The Celtic Challenge tournament is set to return for its second installment, spanning an extended 11-week period from 18 December 2023 to 3 March 2024. As a collaborative effort by the IRFU, Scottish Rugby, and WRU, fortified by financial backing from World Rugby, this cross-border club competition aims to elevate the women’s game, acting as a stepping …
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O’Neills Removes Puma Products Amid Criticism Over Israel Link
Irish sportswear giant O’Neills has pulled all Puma products from its shelves, both online and in-store, following criticisms of the German companies’ association with Israel. The decision comes following planned protests by the Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign (IPSC) outside O’Neills’ Derry store. People Before Profit representative Sean Harkin, based in Derry, commended O’Neills for this decision: “Ordinary people across the …
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Emma Hayes Officially Becomes New USWNT Head Coach
It was confirmed yesterday (Tuesday, 14 November) that Emma Hayes will officially take on the role of head coach for the U.S. women’s national team (USWNT). The 47-year-old coach from England will be concluding her tenure as Chelsea’s head coach at the end of the Women’s Super League season in May 2024 before joining the USWNT two months before the …
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Everything You Need To Know About The NWSL’s Latest $240 Million TV Rights Deal
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Jessica Gardiner
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November 13, 2023
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Photo by Ira L. Black/Getty Images In a landmark move for women’s sports, the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) has agreed to a suggested $240 million four-year TV rights deal – marking the largest media investment in women’s sport in history. After A+E Networks withdrew from their media rights deal with the NWSL just five years ago, leaving the league …
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Brilliant Start For Leona Maguire At The Penultimate Event Of The LPGA Tour
In the penultimate event of the LPGA Tour season, Leona Maguire displayed remarkable steadiness with a bogey-free three-under-par 67 in The Annika by Gainbridge at Pelican in Bellaire, Florida. Following her involvement in Europe’s Solheim Cup success in September, Maguire meticulously scheduled her late-season tournaments. Participating in only one of the LPGA Tour’s four-week Asian Swing, the world number 19 …
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Ger Manley Takes Over From Matthew Twomey To Lead Cork Camogie
Former Cork hurler Ger Manley is poised to assume leadership of the county’s camogie team for an initial two-year term, subject to ratification. Manley steps into the role vacated by Matthew Twomey, having previously served as a coach during their victorious All-Ireland campaign last season. Liam Cronin will continue as a coach for the 2023 campaign. Having previously collaborated with …
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Sinead Farrelly’s Comeback Leads Gotham FC To First-Ever NWSL Decider
Republic of Ireland midfielder Sinead Farrelly made a significant impact coming off the bench to help NY/NJ Gotham FC secure a thrilling victory over her former club, the Portland Thorns, during extra time. This win propels Gotham to their first-ever National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) decider. The pivotal moment occurred in the 107th minute when Kristie Mewis brilliantly found Katie …
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Exciting New Professional Women’s Ice Hockey League To Debut In 2024
A new professional women’s ice hockey league is set to commence in January 2024. This development marks a historic reconciliation between the Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association (PWHPA) and the seven-team Premier Hockey Federation (PHF). Financial backing for the league will be provided by Mark Walter, co-owner of Major League Baseball’s Los Angeles Dodgers, and his wife, Kemba. Tennis legend …
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Ireland Secures Win Against Albania Despite Heavy Rainfall
Ireland managed to walk away with a 1-0 UEFA Nations League win against Albania in Shkoder, despite the terrible weather. Heading into Tuesday’s match, the Republic of Ireland knew that securing victory in Albania and a draw between Northern Ireland and Hungary in Belfast would allow them to top the group with two games remaining. This scenario materialized, as Northern …
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WSL’s Brighton To Get England’s First Exclusive Women’s Football Stadium
Brighton and Hove City Council has given the green light to construct a dedicated football stadium for Brighton’s women’s team, marking a significant milestone for women’s football in England. Traditionally, women’s teams have had to share stadiums or training facilities with their male counterparts. However, this forthcoming stadium will be exclusively reserved for Brighton and Hove Albion Women. Brighton ready …
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