Category: Opinion
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When Sky Sports Halo appeared on my TikTok feed, I felt a wave of déjà vu. After the whole situation with the Financial Times and its attempt to explain women’s interest in hockey through romance novels, I thought the industry might start learning. Apparently not. Another major outlet has decided to create content “for women”,…
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We’ve just witnessed the opening Test of the 2025 ABK Beer Ashes Series between England and Australia at Wembley Stadium — and now feels like the perfect moment to ask whether Wembley genuinely serves rugby league in the UK. What do the investment signals tell us about where the sport is headed? And how do…
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This Saturday (25 October 2025) I’ll be at Wembley Stadium as England take on Australia in the opening Test of the 2025 Ashes Series. I’m not just watching — I’m in the stands, feeling the noise, soaking up the moment. Because this isn’t just a match. It’s a statement for the sport. Quick Stats Venue:…
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Bradford’s Super League return shows how IMG’s grading still rewards nostalgia over progress, while Hull KR lead and London, York and Toulouse miss out.
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When I first read the Financial Times article about female ice hockey fans, I had to pause halfway through. As a Nottingham Panthers supporter, I felt an immediate sting – not because I was surprised, but because I was tired. Tired of seeing women’s genuine love for sport reduced to something superficial or sexualised. The suggestion that…
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Finishing university is supposed to feel like a triumph. You hand in your final piece, get ready for the ceremony and all the pictures you can post to your LinkedIn, and suddenly, the world is wide open. That’s the story, anyway. In reality, for a lot of us, it feels a bit more like stepping…