Sapphire Series

September 7, 2018

Why Coach Women’s Football? by Gareth Evans

Why Coach Women’s Football? This is a question that had never crossed my mind before the start of 2018. I had always coached senior ball and the thought of coaching outside that had never excited me, luckily for me that changed at the start of senior pre-season this year. My Wife accompanied me to the…

August 29, 2018

Breaking down the gender barrier in American Football by Jackie Smart

In February 2013, Lauren Silberman made sporting history by taking part in the NFL regional Combine. Regardless of how her try out went, Silbermans appearance in this male dominated event, started the crack in the gender barrier. Of all the women who have seen action in College or Pro Football, almost all have been in…

American Football

August 22, 2018

Could YOU be an American Football player? by Anna Young

American Football is increasing in popularity year on year, and the women’s contact game has grown dramatically in the past three years. It’s set to continue growing as more and more programmes announce new female teams. Most people don’t realise that American Football could be the sport for them. I certainly didn’t. Three years ago,…

American Football

February 15, 2018

Sapphire18 , Division 2A South Tournament 1 Match Report by Anna Young

Round One for Division 2A South started as it meant to go on, with continuous downpour throughout the day! All three teams had to re-evaluate their game plans and adapt to the difficult conditions… The first showdown in the south kicked off with Wembley and Portsmouth taking to the field, with Portsmouth winning the toss…

American Football