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FAW says it takes disciplinary matters seriously in wake of investigation

Three Football Association of Wales council members have been suspended in the past 10 months following allegations of inappropriate behaviour. The allegations include misogyny and sexism, breaching confidence and mocking political correctness ...

17 Mar 2023 at 13:42

Sport

Ashes will prove to be a seminal moment for women’s cricket – Isa Guha

Isa Guha believes Heather Knight’s England can complete a remarkable turnaround to win the Women’s Ashes but feels the series has already proven to be a “seminal moment” for the sport. England were 6-0 down in the multi-format series after ...

13 Jul 2023 at 13:55

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Cricketer claims umpire suggested she ‘stay home to do ironing’ during match

A cricketer, who claims an umpire at a county cricket match suggested she “stay at home to do the ironing”, has called the Independent Commission for Equity in Cricket (ICEC) report “shocking, but not surprising”. Charlotte Dukes, from ...

28 Jun 2023 at 15:22

Sport

Kick It Out: Record number of reports prove discrimination still a serious issue

Anti-discrimination body Kick It Out received a record number of reports of discriminatory behaviour during the 2022-23 season. Figures released by the organisation show that 1,007 reports – an increase of 65.1 per cent over the ...

12 Jul 2023 at 07:18

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Kick It Out received 65.1 per cent rise in reports of discrimination last season

Anti-discrimination body Kick It Out received a 65.1 per cent rise in reports of discriminatory behaviour during the 2022-23 season – with reports of sexism and misogyny up 400 per cent. Figures released by the organisation ...

12 Jul 2023 at 16:22

Sport

Equity in Cricket report: Racism, discrimination and sexism ‘widespread’

Racism is entrenched in cricket and women routinely experience sexism and misogyny within the sport, a new report has concluded. The sport continues to be elitist, with little to no focus given to addressing class barriers,...

27 Jun 2023 at 07:44

Sport

ECB unable to commit to ICEC report’s equal pay targets for men and women

Equal pay targets for men and women set out in a major report on equality, diversity and inclusion in cricket cannot be committed to yet by the England and Wales Cricket Board. The Independent Commission for Equity in ...

25 Sept 2023 at 14:32

Sport

Abi Tierney ‘a major coup for Welsh rugby’ after becoming WRU chief executive

Abi Tierney has promised to deliver “North Star” leadership to guide the Welsh Rugby Union away from what has been described as a “toxic culture” at the organisation. Tierney will join the WRU next January at the ...

17 Aug 2023 at 17:02

Sport

WRU facing allegations of sexism and discrimination following BBC investigation

The Welsh Rugby Union is facing allegations of sexism and discrimination which have left MP and former Wales international Tonia Antoniazzi expressing “great concerns” over the women’s game in the country. A ...

23 Jan 2023 at 17:32

Sport

‘Appalled’ Welsh players demand ‘strongest possible action’ on WRU allegations

Welsh rugby’s players say they are “appalled” by the allegations of misogyny, sexism, racism and homophobia at the game’s governing body in Wales. A number of former Welsh Rugby Union employees took part in ...

27 Jan 2023 at 21:58

Sport

ECB set to publish response to damning report on discrimination in cricket

The England and Wales Cricket Board will on Monday outline its attempts to create a more level playing field after a damning insight into the sport earlier this year. Following a two-year inquiry, the ...

25 Sept 2023 at 04:30

Sport

Incoming Welsh Rugby Union boss vows to ‘turn this round’ after damning review

Incoming Welsh Rugby Union chief executive Abi Tierney has vowed to “turn this around” after a damning independent review brought an apology from the governing body. Witnesses interviewed as part of ...

14 Nov 2023 at 19:00

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