Claire Melia Makes History With FIBA Euro Cup Silver Medal
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April 3, 2025
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Basketball
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Ireland international Claire Melia has become the first Irish woman to pick up a European club medal, but her side Baxi Ferrol were unable to overturn a four-point deficit in the second leg of the FIBA Women’s Euro Cup Final. The Spanish outfit lost out 84-70 on the night and 162-145 on aggregate against Villeneuve d’Ascq LM of France …
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How Erin King Became Women’s Breakthrough Player of the Year in Rugby
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HerSport Editor
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November 24, 2024
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Rugby
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Erin King stood under the glittering lights of Monaco’s Salle des Étoiles, clutching the trophy for Women’s Breakthrough Player of the Year at the World Rugby Awards. At just 21 years old, she has become the first Irish female player to win an individual accolade at the World Rugby Awards. “It’s all happened so quick,” King said, visibly still processing …
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Get Money Off Your Lidl Shop By Going To An LGFA Game!
As the excitement for the LGFA championship semi-final this weekend heats up, Lidl has kicked off a new initiative aimed at filling the stands and boost support. The Lidl ‘Shoot To Save’ campaign is not just a call to action; it’s an innovative way to reward fans for their enthusiasm and commitment to supporting their local teams. How It Works …
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APPLY TO BECOME A HER SPORT Part Time Video Editing Assistant
Her Sport is the leading multi-platform sports media and sports content brand for women’s sport in Ireland. We deliver top quality video, audio, podcast and written sports content across our website and every major social media platform. We are looking for a Video Editing Assistant to join our team for a part-time internship with the prospect of becoming a part-time …
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Ireland Hits New Landmark Figure Of Nearly Two Million Adults In Ireland Participating In Sport Every Week
On 28 May 2024, Sport Ireland published the Irish Sport Monitor 2023 report, which shows nearly two million adults in Ireland participate in sport every week – more than ever before. Regular participation rates have grown from a low of 40% at the peak of the pandemic in 2021 to 47%, while the difference in sports participation rates between men …
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Her Sport Announces Collaboration With adidas Through Breaking Barriers Project
Her Sport is delighted to announce its partnership with adidas, through the Breaking Barriers Project, a pioneering initiative aimed at fostering equality for women and girls in sports. Her Sport’s co-founders, Niamh Tallon and Mohammed Mahomed, were honoured with an invitation to the adidas global headquarters in Herzogenaurach, Germany, where they were selected for the prestigious adidas Breaking Barriers Project. …
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Are Female Athletes More Likely To Get Injured When Playing Sports During Their Menstrual Cycle?
A recent study conducted by scientists at UCL and the University of Bath, published in the journal Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, has uncovered a significant association between the menstrual cycle and injury risk among female footballers. The research, tracking professional players in the Women’s Super League over three years, has revealed that “female footballers are six times …
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Exploring The Persistence Of Gender Bias In Female Sports Kits
Last month, Nike released the kit that Team USA would wear at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The women’s kit, however, received much public backlash as the women’s athletics briefs were extremely high-rise. Nike defended these kits by saying that women have autonomy over whether they wear briefs or shorts, but many athletes and members of the public expressed their anger. …
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Which Irish Athletes Have Qualified For The 2024 Olympic Games So Far?
The Paris Olympic Games is just around the corner and will commence on Friday, 26th July 2024. Team Ireland have qualified 103 athletes in 13 different sports so far, and seem to be on course to have it’s largest Olympic team ever. Here’s a breakdown of all the female Irish athletes who have qualified so far: Athletics Sarah Lavin – …
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The Sports Bra: How This Pub Has Sparked Global Interest In Women’s Sports Bars
There’s no denying that one of the best places to watch any sports game is with a group of friends in a pub. Yet, for many women’s sports fans, this was never an option due to a vast majority of places only showcasing men’s matches. However, one pub in northeast Portland (USA), seems to have gained international attention as a …
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