Women's Summer of Sport

Top picks

England captain Aldcroft returns to face Scotland
England captain Zoe Aldcroft has recovered from injury start the Red Roses' Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against Scotland on Sunday in Bristol.
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Rugby Union
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The must-watch events at the World Championships
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Athletics
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5 days ago
Lionesses confirm 'homecoming' series of matches
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England Women
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1 day ago
‘I transformed my diet – and became an England rugby player’
The Wimbledon debutants ready for pro careers
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Tennis
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2 days ago
Pereira to become youngest woman to fight in UFC
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MMA
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22 hours ago
'I'm even better than last year!' - Hodgkinson gears up for Tokyo. Video, 00:01:07
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Athletics
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2 days ago

World Athletics Championships

How to follow World Athletics Championships on the BBC
BBC Sport has live coverage of the World Athletics Championships in Japan across BBC TV, BBC iPlayer, Radio 5 Live, the BBC Sport website and the BBC Sport app.
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Athletics
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6 days ago
World Athletics Championships - everything you need to know
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Athletics
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2 days ago
Caudery targets British record and medal in Tokyo
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Athletics
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3 days ago
Japan heatwave will be challenge for athletes - Coe
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Athletics
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4 days ago
How Hodgkinson found strength in 'most challenging year'
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Athletics
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2 days ago
Is it too hot at Tokyo World Athletics Championships?
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Athletics
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1 day ago
Gene tests in women's athletics - new rule explained
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Athletics
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1 day ago

Must-watch videos

Best tries from Women's Rugby World Cup pool stage. Video, 00:01:02
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England
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4 days ago
Everton players share their football confessions. Video, 00:02:29
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Women's Football
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1 day ago
England to face Scotland in quarter-finals after thrashing Australia. Video, 00:05:14
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England
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6 days ago
Sabalenka retains US Open to win first Grand Slam of 2025. Video, 00:01:01
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Tennis
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5 days ago
Arsenal come from behind to beat London City Lionesses. Video, 00:04:07
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Women's Football
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6 days ago

Rugby World Cup

World Cup start for Belisle after late Scotland call
Months after calling time on her Scotland career, Christine Belisle marks her return with a remarkable starting place in the World Cup quarter-final against England in Bristol.
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Scottish Rugby
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22 hours ago
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'Part of our DNA' - inside the Red Roses' try-machine driving maul
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England
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1 day ago
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305
'I want to change the game' - meet Black Ferns star Miller
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4 days ago
Wafer fit for France quarter-final but McMahon out
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Ireland
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1 day ago
The inquest begins into Wales' woeful World Cup
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Wales
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6 days ago
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632
Kirsty Wark reunites some of the pioneering players of Women’s Rugby. Audio, 57 minutes
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BBC Radio 4
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Ask Me Anything - your Women's Rugby World Cup questions answered. Video, 00:10:29
Posted
29 August
Who plays who in Rugby World Cup quarter-finals?
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5 days ago
Women's Rugby World Cup - all you need to know
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Rugby Union
Posted
28 August
Women's Rugby World Cup: How has the tournament changed over time? Video, 00:03:41
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Newsround
Posted
14 May
WWE? Hollywood? Rugby? What megastar Maher might do next
Posted
21 August
Mentality monsters & million-dollar rivals - who can upset England?
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England
Posted
20 August

The One Show meets Rugby World Cup stars

Scotland's Chloe Rollie. Video, 00:02:07
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BBC One
Posted
18 August
Wales' Alex Callender. Video, 00:02:38
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BBC One
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18 August
England's Abi Burton. Video, 00:02:30
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BBC One
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20 August
Ireland's Brittany Hogan. Video, 00:02:27
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BBC One
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19 August

The big kick-off - new WSL season

Man Utd dash to shop before Brann tie to replace boots
Manchester United are investigating how players' boots ended up getting lost before their crucial Women's Champions League qualifier in Norway on Thursday.
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Women's Football
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1 day ago
'It's ours' - Everton women ready to call Goodison home
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Women's Football
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1 day ago
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216
Humble & sweet, but a lion - the story of the first female £1m player
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Women's Football
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7 days ago
How to watch Women's Super League on BBC
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Women's Football
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2 days ago
Thompson to Rolfo - six WSL signings to watch out for
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Women's Football
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5 September
Which WSL clubs do England's Euros winners play for?
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England Women
Posted
3 September
WSL predictions 2025-26: BBC Sport pundits pick their top three
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Women's Football
Posted
5 September

Lionesses let loose

Can Chloe Kelly master DJing? Video, 00:05:21
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England Women
Posted
4 May 2024
Can England captain Williamson play piano with a professional orchestra? Video, 00:05:14
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Women's Football
Posted
9 December 2023
Can Lionesses Russo and Toone defeat an escape room? Video, 00:04:41
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England
Posted
17 July 2023
Women's Euro 2025. Jess Park Masterclass - with Steph Houghton. Video, 6 minutes
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BBC Sport
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'I’ve always been a hugger' - Clinton & Le Tissier answer fan questions. Video, 00:05:41
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England Women
Posted
30 October 2024

The Euros

How finest margins propelled Lionesses to Euro 2025 final. Video, 00:01:24
As part of the documentary, Lionesses: History Makers, BBC Sport reviews the way England battled back against Italy to reach the Euro 2025 final.
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UEFA Women's Euro
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9 August
'Not just a flash in the pan' - Lionesses' legacy
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UEFA Women's Euro
Posted
30 July
Carter feared James would face 'astronomical' abuse
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England Women
Posted
12 August
Euro hero Hampton offers support to Para Lioness
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England
Posted
4 August
England family took me under their wing - Agyemang
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England Women
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1 August
Lego, lash lifts and Reggie the dog - inside England's Euro 2025 success
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England Women
Posted
28 July
Fans join Lionesses for 'unbelievable' Euros parade
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England Women
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29 July
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2835
'Thank you for the memories' - England's team behind the team
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UEFA Women's Euro
Posted
26 July
'Kelly is more than the next Beckham' - the Lioness shifting the culture
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England Women
Posted
28 July
Meet the England players who secured Euro 2025 glory
Bronze played entire Euros with fractured leg
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England Women
Posted
27 July
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1992
What makes Euro 2025-winning manager Wiegman so successful?
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England Women
Posted
27 July
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767

We all have it in us...

Feeling inspired by the Euros? Your chance to get involved in sport
Posted
6 June
Why we need to talk about periods, breasts and injuries in women's sport
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Health
Posted
26 July
Periods have 'massive impact' on female athletes. Video, 00:00:58
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Health
Posted
15 August
Why swimming could be the best exercise you do
'There is space for every girl and woman in football'
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Wales
Posted
2 July
9 meals and snacks for strength training
The surprising benefits of exercising with friends. Video, 00:04:47
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BBC
Posted
29 August 2024
Couch to 5k - Top tips to get started with running
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Athletics
Posted
12 May

Perfect playlists

Pace Setter. Crank the volume with 2 hours of adrenaline-pumping rock hits! Audio, 120 minutes
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BBC Sounds Mixes
Available for 12 days
Pace Setter. Non-stop party energy to help you through your run! Audio, 120 minutes
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BBC Sounds Mixes
Available for 12 days
Pace Setter. 5 Live Breakfast presenter Rachel Burden guides you through your run! Audio, 60 minutes
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BBC Sounds Mixes
Available for 7 days

Couch to 5k

View all 10 available episodes

Sara Davies MBE – the life-changing Couch to 5K prescription and finding time to run as a busy mum and TV Dragon. Audio, 48 minutes
Giovanna Fletcher helps you on your Couch to 5K journey with warm and encouraging chat.
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BBC Sport
Available for over a year
Dr Alex George – From an ED doctor to Love Island and why Couch to 5K is one of the greatest ever health interventions. Audio, 57 minutes
Giovanna Fletcher helps you on your Couch to 5K journey with warm and encouraging chat.
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BBC Sport
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Jowita Przystal – the Strictly dancer on running for happiness and joy and being told she would never make a runner. Audio, 45 minutes
Giovanna Fletcher helps you on your Couch to 5K journey with warm and encouraging chat.
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BBC Sport
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Dame Laura Kenny on taking up running, competitiveness with her husband Jason and exercise in pregnancy. Audio, 41 minutes
Giovanna Fletcher helps you on your Couch to 5K journey with warm and encouraging chat.
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BBC Sport
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Bite-sized videos

Stars of the summer

Euro 2025 Lionesses kits outsell previous tournaments
Nike says children's sizes of England replica kits have been especially popular this time around.
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Newsbeat
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29 July
Lake makes history with British record 2m leap
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Athletics
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27 August
'People have gotten to know me better' - Kartal on SW19 run
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Tennis
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6 July
Meet post-grad medic who stunned Muir at UK Champs
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Athletics
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6 August
English amateur Woad, 21, wins Women's Irish Open
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Golf
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6 July
England's world number one amateur Woad turns pro
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Golf
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15 July
Hampton's rise to England goalkeeper
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England Women
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9 July
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320

Top of the class

Women's Rugby World Cup 2025: What's a ruck? And other rugby jargon explained...
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BBC Bitesize
Posted
21 August
'I will always remember my first cap': England rugby stars answer kids' questions. Video, 00:02:39
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Newsround
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20 August
All you need to know about the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025
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Newsround
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18 October 2024
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Five things to look out for on the opening weekend of the Women's Rugby World Cup
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Newsround
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22 August
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Three study ‘goals’ inspired by the UEFA Women's Euro 2025
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BBC Bitesize
Posted
9 July
Three takeaways from the Lionesses' Euro 2025 success
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BBC Bitesize
Posted
27 July
Jas meets with football freestyler Liv Cooke. Video
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The Football Academy
Posted
19 September 2024
JJFC: Meeting Leah Williamson. Video
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Jamie Johnson FC
Posted
27 July

Women's sport through the years

A visual journey through the archives

Leading women

Kenny wins UK Sportswoman of the 21st Century vote
Posted
1 September
Five Lionesses nominated for Women's Ballon d'Or
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England Women
Posted
7 August
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516
Hodgkinson runs world lead in first race since Olympics
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Athletics
Posted
16 August
Mary Earps: Queen of Stops. Video, 45 minutes
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BBC Sport
Available for 10 months

The Tooney & Russo Show

View all 25 available episodes

Gearing Up for the Euros with Tooney & Russo. Audio, 31 minutes
Tooney & Russo pack, prep, and spill secrets ahead of the Lionesses' big tournament.
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BBC Radio 5 Live
Available for over a year
Fan Q&A: Karaoke, Chaos & Body Swaps. Audio, 24 minutes
Ella Toone, Alessia Russo & Vick Hope dive into your weird & wonderful questions!
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BBC Radio 5 Live
Available for over a year
Inside Their Homes: Comforts, Cooking & Decor Secrets. Audio, 34 minutes
Vick explores Ella & Alessia’s home comforts - food, decor & Tooney’s signature dish!
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BBC Radio 5 Live
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Behind The Scenes: Tooney & Russo's Inner Circle. Audio, 33 minutes
Tooney & Russo discuss the key people that've supported them in life and their careers.
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BBC Radio 5 Live
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Around the UK

Abuse of Evans makes Wales team-mate Powell 'really sad' Video, 00:00:46
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Wales
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2 September
Furness named Newcastle under-16s women's head coach
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NI Women
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1 September
Sprinter Brier's shock GB call-up transforms holiday
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Athletics
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27 August
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England inspire women footballers of the future
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Stoke & Staffordshire
Posted
6 July

Stories to inspire

How Earps went from £25 a game to 'Mary, Queen of Stops'
Mary Earps reflects on her journey to the top of her sport – and some of the big decisions en route - in a new BBC documentary.
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England Women
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30 May
What is it like to be the youngest player in the Netball Super League?
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BBC Bitesize
Posted
14 May
'I love my fans, but also dread meeting them' - life as an autistic elite footballer
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Wales Women
Posted
27 June
Meet the UK’s first female football team that also acts as a church ministry. Video, 00:04:48
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BBC One
Posted
27 August
The first Sikh woman to play rugby for England
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Sussex
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6 May
Meet the women helping to drive change in F1
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Formula 1
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7 May
The runner who went viral and sparked a campaign for change for women
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Athletics
Posted
29 April

Incredible listens from the archive

Sporting Witness. The woman who sailed solo around the world. Audio, 10 minutes
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BBC World Service
Available for over a year
Sporting Witness. The tennis champion who escaped the Nazis. Audio, 9 minutes
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BBC World Service
Available for over a year
Sporting Witness. WWE’s youngest female champion. Audio, 10 minutes
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BBC World Service
Available for over a year
Sporting Witness. How Fanny Blankers-Koen became the 'flying housewife’ Audio, 9 minutes
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BBC World Service
Available for over a year

More videos

Scotland set for England quarter-final after losing to Canada. Video, 00:06:08
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Scotland
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6 days ago
Chelsea beat Man City to start title defence. Video, 00:03:39
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Women's Football
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7 days ago
'Mum would be in awe of support I've received since tumour' Video, 00:03:22
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Scotland
Posted
4 September
'Don't worry, I'll play' - How Lucy Bronze won the Euros with a broken leg. Video, 00:03:59
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England Women
Posted
5 September
Arsenal's Kelly, Russo and McCabe discuss football 'icks' Video, 00:04:06
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England Women
Posted
3 September

Thought provoking

Tennis player Boulter reveals scale of online abuse
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Tennis
Posted
17 June
Black girls being failed by sport, report says
Posted
21 May
'Sports bras are just as important as trainers' Video, 00:02:10
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Netball
Posted
9 March 2023
Laura Kenny: Can elite sport damage women's fertility?
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Health
Posted
31 December 2024

Recipes for success

Spanish-inspired frittata wrap
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BRUNCH
Posted
18 June
Banoffee energy bars
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CAKES AND BAKING
Posted
18 June
Chicken and ricotta meatballs with spaghetti
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MAIN COURSE
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18 June
Salted almond and dark chocolate rice cake bar
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CAKES AND BAKING
Posted
18 June

Explore the future of women's sport

'In 10 years you'll see a woman starting an F1 race'
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Formula 1
Posted
2 December 2024
The 2030 Solheim Cup needs a host - is it England's time?
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Golf
Posted
21 April
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152
Is it time for change in the Women's Six Nations?
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Rugby Union
Posted
29 April
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350
Chelsea will be billion-dollar franchise - Ohanian
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Women's Football
Posted
18 May
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188

Great castaways

Desert Island Discs. Maggie Alphonsi, broadcaster and former rugby player. Audio, 59 minutes
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BBC Radio 4
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Desert Island Discs. Ebony Rainford-Brent, former England cricketer. Audio, 59 minutes
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BBC Radio 4
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Desert Island Discs. Dame Sarah Storey, athlete. Audio, 59 minutes
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BBC Radio 4
Available for over a year
Desert Island Discs. Jill Scott, footballer. Audio, 37 minutes
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BBC Radio 4
Available for over a year