Shaping the future of Women’s Sports: RWU’s commitment to equity

Empowering Female Athlete Leaders: Women’s Sport Trust Unlocked programme to return with Jacobs Futura Foundation support - Womens Sport Trust

Women’s Sport Trust is pleased to announce that the Jacobs Futura Foundation has awarded a grant to support athletes through the Unlocked programme. This funding will benefit both the 111 athlete alumni and a new cohort set to launch this autumn.WST’s Unlocked programme is a leadership and development initiative designed to support elite female athletes in using their platform to shape the future of women’s sport. Launched in 2020, the programme…

Shaping the future of Women’s Sports: RWU’s commitment to equity

It has been 37 years since March was first recognized as Women’s History Month, yet women athletes around the world still face unequal treatment. One of four captains for RWU’s women’s lacrosse team, Senior Kimberly Creegan believes there is still work to be done for more equal treatment.   “It’s just especially in lacrosse, the difference of it. They call a lot of fouls. They don’t let us play through as much as they let the men play,” said Cre…

After winning the Women’s Day Celebration Cup on penalties, Rayon Sports WFC defeated Indahangarwa WFC again to win the International Women’s Day Cup. The match took place at the Kigali Pelé Stadium from 9:00 PM. This annual match is organized to celebrate International Women’s Day and to close the month dedicated to women in sports. Both teams were selected to play this match because Rayon Sports WFC is leading the Championship Standings and ha…