Women's sport
The ‘greatest’ women’s fight in history 

The ‘greatest’ women’s fight in history
The world’s top two female boxers faced off for the first time and produced an ‘unforgettable’ show
6 May 2022
Australia vs. England: a ‘grandstand finale’ to the Women’s World Cup

Australia vs. England: a ‘grandstand finale’ to the Women’s World Cup
Defending champions England face the ‘strong favourites’ in Sunday’s final at Hagley Oval
1 Apr 2022
91,553 fans at the Clasico: a historic night for women’s football

91,553 fans at the Clasico: a historic night for women’s football
A world record crowd watched the Women’s Champions League clash between Barcelona and Real Madrid
31 Mar 2022
Ash Barty retires at the top of her game

Ash Barty retires at the top of her game
The women’s world No.1 quits tennis to ‘chase other dreams’
23 Mar 2022
‘International Women’s Day should be a day off work’

‘International Women’s Day should be a day off work’
Your digest of analysis from the British and international press
8 Mar 2022
The Hundred: history in the making for women’s cricket

The Hundred: history in the making for women’s cricket
Inaugural edition starts with a women’s match between Oval Invincibles and Manchester Originals
23 Feb 2021
Women’s sport ‘left behind’ during the pandemic

Women’s sport ‘left behind’ during the pandemic
Inequality, financial fears and gender pay gap concerns are revealed in new report
11 Feb 2021

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‘Horrific’: 30% of sportswomen abused by social media trolls

‘Horrific’: 30% of sportswomen abused by social media trolls
BBC conducted survey with more than 500 elite British women sports stars
10 Aug 2020
FA WSL: 2019-20 season is pivotal for women’s football

FA WSL: 2019-20 season is pivotal for women’s football
Selected WSL fixtures will be played at major stadiums and all matches will be streamed live for free
2 Sep 2019
Why everyone’s talking about the Women’s Super League

Why everyone’s talking about the Women’s Super League
The English FA faces a challenge to capitalise on the success of the Fifa Women’s World Cup
8 Jul 2019
Phil Neville: the aim is to become the best - I won’t stop 

Phil Neville: the aim is to become the best - I won’t stop
Lionesses head coach is already planning for the future after World Cup semi-final loss against the USA
3 Jul 2019
Back pages: World Cup heartbreak for England’s Lionesses

Back pages: World Cup heartbreak for England’s Lionesses
A round up of the sport headlines from UK newspapers on 3 July
3 Jul 2019
‘We don’t fear you’: England ready for World Cup holders USA

‘We don’t fear you’: England ready for World Cup holders USA
Phil Neville’s Lionesses take on the champions in the Lyon semi-final
2 Jul 2019
England’s ‘badass women’ aim to bring the World Cup home

England’s ‘badass women’ aim to bring the World Cup home
It’s not just the trophy that the Lionesses have their sights set on
28 Jun 2019
Back pages: Magnifique Lionesses roar into the semi-finals

Back pages: Magnifique Lionesses roar into the semi-finals
A round up of the sport headlines from UK newspapers on 28 June
28 Jun 2019
Norway vs. England: Lionesses ready to ‘embrace’ pressure

Norway vs. England: Lionesses ready to ‘embrace’ pressure
Toni Duggan expects a World Cup ‘cracker’ against the Norwegians in Le Havre
27 Jun 2019
United States expect a ‘crazy’ clash against France in Paris

United States expect a ‘crazy’ clash against France in Paris
Defending champions will face the host nation in the quarter-finals
25 Jun 2019
Back pages: Neville ‘utterly ashamed’ of Cameroon behaviour

Back pages: Neville ‘utterly ashamed’ of Cameroon behaviour
A round up of the sport headlines from UK newspapers on 24 June
24 Jun 2019
WWC last-16 draw: Cameroon win late to set up England clash

WWC last-16 draw: Cameroon win late to set up England clash
The Indomitable Lionesses will take on the Lionesses in Valenciennes on Sunday
21 Jun 2019
WWC: Shelley Kerr slams officials after Scotland heartbreak

WWC: Shelley Kerr slams officials after Scotland heartbreak
England’s Lionesses beat Japan to finish top of group D
20 Jun 2019
Back pages: Lionesses are White hot and Juve want Pogba home

Back pages: Lionesses are White hot and Juve want Pogba home
A round up of the sport headlines from UK newspapers on 20 June
20 Jun 2019
WWC: Lionesses eye top spot and Sam Kerr can’t stop scoring

WWC: Lionesses eye top spot and Sam Kerr can’t stop scoring
England and Scotland play their final games in group D
19 Jun 2019
WWC: France top group A as Nigeria pay the VAR penalty

WWC: France top group A as Nigeria pay the VAR penalty
Wendie Renard holds her nerve after scoring controversial retaken spot-kick
18 Jun 2019
Women’s World Cup: Thailand tears and Endler impresses

Women’s World Cup: Thailand tears and Endler impresses
United States and Sweden qualify for the round of 16 in France
17 Jun 2019
England vs. Argentina: Lionesses face ‘historic’ clash

England vs. Argentina: Lionesses face ‘historic’ clash
Phil Neville says his squad must handle the ‘occasion and emotion’ in Le Havre
14 Jun 2019
Scotland vs. Japan: Kerr urges team to build on positives

Scotland vs. Japan: Kerr urges team to build on positives
After losing to England in their Fifa Women’s World Cup opener Scotland will be seeking a result in Rennes
14 Jun 2019
Women’s World Cup: England and Scotland fixtures, squads, TV

Women’s World Cup: England and Scotland fixtures, squads, TV
The 24-nation tournament starts in France on 7 June
5 Jun 2019
Women’s football: big clubs urged to ‘throw open’ stadiums

Women’s football: big clubs urged to ‘throw open’ stadiums
Follow the examples set by Atlético Madrid and Juventus says Lionesses head coach Phil Neville
2 Apr 2019
W Series: 18 drivers selected for debut season

W Series: 18 drivers selected for debut season
Five Brits will compete in the first all-female motor sport championship
28 Mar 2019
Barclays WSL deal a ‘landmark moment’ for women’s football

Barclays WSL deal a ‘landmark moment’ for women’s football
The multi-year sponsorship is believed to be worth more than £10m
21 Mar 2019
UK sports minister vows to increase girls participation

UK sports minister vows to increase girls participation
Mims Davies says the government must tackle the ‘inactivity of our youngsters’
20 Mar 2019
It’s coming home? England women eye World Cup success

It’s coming home? England women eye World Cup success
Lionesses secured their first SheBelieves Cup with a 3-0 win over Japan
6 Mar 2019
Tatiana Calderon becomes the first female driver in F2

Tatiana Calderon becomes the first female driver in F2
Colombian star takes a step closer to her dream of driving in Formula 1
22 Feb 2019