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Ugo Monye believes state education is an ‘untapped market’ for English rugby

Ugo Monye recalls how he was not even the fastest in his school year as he highlights the “untapped talent” available to rugby in state education. Monye was 13-years-old when he secured a sports scholarship from Churchmead to Lord Wandsworth College ...

15 Aug 2022 at 13:11

Sport

EFL taking tougher stance on inclusion with new league table strategy

Charlton, Bradford and Blackburn are among just 10 per cent of EFL clubs doing enough to challenge discrimination and open football up to underrepresented groups, admitted the league’s diversity chair. The EFL is taking a tougher stance on ...

17 Aug 2022 at 21:03

Sport

Anwar Uddin – complicated language can confuse fans when it comes to diversity

The first British South Asian to captain a league side admits diversity is a complicated subject and worries complex language is causing football fans to “switch off”. Anwar Uddin made history when, in 2007, he led out League Two side ...

18 Aug 2022 at 11:38

Sport

England forward Shaunagh Brown calls for more sport to be played in state school

England forward Shaunagh Brown believes increasing the amount of sport played in state schools holds the key to addressing the lack of diversity evident in elite level women’s teams. Brown was present at Wembley last month to see the ...

13 Aug 2022 at 14:10

National News

New report reveals majority of over 55s in Ireland have been overlooked for a promotion

The findings – from an upcoming Diversity & Inclusion report from recruitment consultancy Robert Walters – highlights how in spite of a fiercely competitive hiring market in Ireland, over 50s are being overlooked for opportunities ...

20 Sept 2022 at 15:46

Sport

Basketball can provide hope and belief for youngsters, says Mo Walker

Basketball’s inclusive philosophy can help guide youngsters from all backgrounds through the continuing stresses on their mental health and physical well-being, according to Leicester Riders forward Mo Walker. As the Riders ...

20 Sept 2022 at 12:02

Sport

Report author ‘shocked’ by extent of institutional racism in Cricket Scotland

An author of an independent report on Cricket Scotland was “shocked” to see the governing body fail 29 of 31 indicators of institutional racism. The organisation will be placed in special measures by sportscotland, the ...

25 Jul 2022 at 19:09

Sport

Lawyer Aamer Anwar: Cricket Scotland racism is ‘case that’s horrified me most’

A report into racism within Cricket Scotland has been described as “the most devastating verdict to be delivered on any sporting institution in the United Kingdom”. The analysis came from Aamer Anwar, the solicitor ...

25 Jul 2022 at 20:07

Sport

I want this to be a norm – Vanja Cernivec hopes more women get leadership roles

New London Lions women’s team general manager Vanja Cernivec hopes the next generation of females aspiring to sports leadership roles will be seen as very much the norm rather than trying to break fresh ground. ...

04 Aug 2022 at 10:00

Sport

Survey suggests away-day experience for disabled supporters needs attention

Disabled football fans are being put off attending away matches in England and Wales by poor views and discriminatory treatment, a campaign group has claimed. A survey conducted by Level Playing Field revealed ...

15 Jun 2022 at 11:02

Sport

Richard Thompson: This is a reset moment for the ECB and wider game of cricket

Richard Thompson hopes his arrival as England and Wales Cricket Board chair acts as a “reset moment” even if he anticipates more testing times in the sport’s push for greater equality. Thompson officially ...

01 Sept 2022 at 15:55

Sport

London Marathon ballot hopefuls offered non-binary gender option for first time

People hoping to take part in next year’s TCS London Marathon will be offered an option to identify themselves as non-binary for the first time in their ballot application. The three gender options – ...

14 Sept 2022 at 15:21

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