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Blood, bruises and belief: how England’s women’s rugby team embody physical and mental endurance

Emily Scarratt’s neck surgery. Abi Burton’s coma. Rosie Galligan’s fight back from meningitis. England’s heroes aren’t just winning –...

Helen Owton

Professional boxers’ most dangerous opponent is often invisible: depression, brain injury, loneliness.

From burnout to body shaming – the hidden pressures for female footballers are mounting. The game may be thriving, but are the players?

Post-race depression can include increased anxiety levels, burnout and challenges in adjusting back to everyday life.

What comes to mind when you think of cricket? Perhaps it’s an idyllic scene of an English village green – people sitting on deckchairs and...

Imagine hearing a crowd of roaring fans every time you make an appearance. Thousands of camera flashes follow your every move. Each moment of your...