Women's Sport Boom! Rugby World Cup & Lionesses

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Join your hosts Todd Harris (USA), Natalie Sawyer(UK), and Edward Russell (Singapore) as they discuss the explosive growth of women's sport worldwide.

Red Roses Triumph: We celebrate England's Rugby World Cup victory against Canada on home soil, a final that sold out Twickenham. World Cup winner Abbie Ward (UK) joins us to discuss the team's incredible culture, the support needed for player-mothers, and the challenge of legacy building. ??

The Lionesses Effect: Hot on the heels of Arsenal's Champions League win and the Lionesses' Euros triumph, we discuss how the success of English teams is driving the global boom in women's football. ⚽️?

Sustaining the Growth: The hosts debate what is needed to ensure the pace of growth continues, touching on investment in new leagues, media coverage, and tackling logistical challenges like the Canadian team's need to crowdfund. ?

Sporting Highlights: The team also reviews the dramatic Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black and the high-octane F1 Singapore GP where George Russell took maximum points. ⛳️?️

0:00 - Introduction & Global Sporting Highlights
1:24 - Reflection on the Ryder Cup
4:05 - The Super League Grand Final & Other News
6:28 - The Phenomenal Growth of Women's Sport in Europe
9:18 - Interview with Rugby World Cup Winner Abbie Ward
10:30 - The Rugby World Cup Final & Celebrations
14:12 - Challenges of Being a Mother and an Elite Athlete
25:31 - Analysis: The Legacy of Women's Sport Success
29:15 - Investment in Women's Sport: Commercial or Cultural?
32:35 - Outro