The Telegraph Women's Sport podcast

The Telegraph Women's Sport team of Kathryn Batte, Fiona Tomas and Sarah Mockford come together to reflect on an epic year of women's sport. They also discuss the countdown of the 50 most influential women in sport in 2025, from the athletes who use their platform advocate for change, the coaches who develop elite sportspeople and the administrators who have the power to make things happen. And th...

In this special episode of the Telegraph Women's Sport Podcast, we take a deep dive into women’s football. The Telegraph’s women’s football reporter Kathryn Batte is joined by former internationals, for England and Scotland respectively, Izzy Christiansen and Rachel Corsie as well as commentator Ellen Ellard to reflect on a huge year for the sport and look ahead to the future. From the Lionesses t...

In this episode of the Telegraph Women's Sport Podcast, we're diving into the menopause and its impact on women's health and athletic performance. Join host Dame Laura Kenny as she welcomes a panel of experts and advocates dedicated to empowering women through this transformative life stage. Janet Birkmyre, a celebrated British cyclist with numerous titles, recounts her midlife journey into cyclin...

In this episode of the Telegraph Women’s Sport Podcast, we delve into the pervasive issue of sexism in sports. Join host Dame Laura Kenny as she opens up a crucial conversation with sport leaders and advocates who are championing gender equality.  Our guests include Yvonne Harrison, Women In Football chief executive, and Dr Stacey Pope, a professor renowned for her work on gender and inequali...

In this episode of the Telegraph Women’s Sport Podcast, we’re tackling a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of sports: the impact of kit on female athletes. Hosted by Dame Laura Kenny, we’re joined by a line-up of guests who know the challenges all too well.   Tess Howard, a pioneering England and GB hockey player, shares her journey advocating for rule changes that allow women to wear short...

In this episode of the Telegraph Women’s Sport podcast, we’re talking about money. Host Dame Laura Kenny is joined by three guests to delve into the financial landscape of women’s sports.   Dani Rowe, a former British cyclist, shares her experiences with the stark pay disparities in road cycling. In 2018, she earned just €30,000, while her male counterparts made more than half a million. She...

In this episode of the Telegraph Women's Sport Podcast, we're delving into the topic of body image. Hosted by Dame Laura Kenny, we bring together three women to share their stories and insights.   Ellie Boatman, a Great Britain rugby sevens player, opens up about her journey through body image struggles and overcoming an eating disorder to develop a healthier relationship with her body and fo...

In this episode of the Telegraph Women's Sport podcast, we’re diving into the topic of inspiration. Host Dame Laura Kenny is joined by three trailblazers known for pushing boundaries. Carla Ward, a football player turned manager, discusses how the mentorship of Emma Hayes guided her through the pressures of the Women’s Super League. Highlighting the importance of visibility, Carla shares her visio...

In this episode of the Telegraph Women's Sport podcast, we're talking about activism. Sam Quek is joined by three women who have certainly made their voices heard.  Alice Dearing is the first black female swimmer to represent Great Britain at the Olympics and has used her platform to both highlight the lack of diversity in swimming, and aim to increase it. Ali Donnelly founded scrumqueens.com...

In this episode of the Telegraph Women's Sport podcast, we’re talking about motherhood. Sam Quek is joined by two people who really know the reality of being a mother in elite sport and the challenges we face at any level when returning to sport post-partum.  Having added gold medals in Rio and Tokyo to the silver she won in London, Hannah Mills is the most decorated female sailor in Olympic...

In this episode of the Telegraph Women's Sport podcast, we look at a subject that is sadly still a sporting taboo: periods. Sam Quek is joined by two women to discuss the impact of the menstrual cycle on women in sport – from understanding our bodies better to kit concerns.   Dr Emma Ross , is a physiologist that focuses on the data gap in women’s sport science. She was formerly head of physi...

This episode of the Telegraph Women's Sport podcast, we look at one of the hottest topics in women’s sport right now: ACL - three letters that can strike fear into sportspeople. An anterior cruciate ligament injury means a lengthy spell on the sidelines and women are more likely to suffer them than men. But why? How can the risk be reduced? And what is it like to go through rehab for such a seriou...

We’ve all enjoyed seeing the rise of coverage in women’s sport in recent years, but there is undoubtedly still work to do. Join Olympic hockey legend  Sam Quek  as she chats to women across the sporting world about the big issues and talking points – from ACL injuries and activism to menstruation and motherhood. This episode takes a look the importance of coaching in sport, from guiding...

We’ve all enjoyed seeing the rise of coverage in women’s sport in recent years, but there is undoubtedly still work to do. Join Olympic hockey legend Sam Quek as she chats to women across the sporting world about the big issues and talking points – from ACL injuries and activism to menstruation and motherhood. This first episode takes a look at success and attempts to get to the bottom of what it...