http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/rugbyunion/international/england/11053391/England-Women-Rugby-World-Cup-winners-to-paid-to-play-RFU-announces.html
This may not be a massive thing all around the world, but after winning the Womens Rugby Union (WRU) World cup in France, the English squad have been offered professional contracts, meaning they can leave their day jobs to focus entirely on training (5 times a week).
I have friends who play WRU, and this is huge for their sport! It shows that the RFU is taking womens rugby more seriously and acknowledging them.
Unfortunately the comments in the above article show that many people don't think it's worth spending money on what is still a minority sport in the country, and there are quite a few leery comments as well.
So what's your thoughts? Is it a good thing for the sport or are the benefits overstated?
This may not be a massive thing all around the world, but after winning the Womens Rugby Union (WRU) World cup in France, the English squad have been offered professional contracts, meaning they can leave their day jobs to focus entirely on training (5 times a week).
I have friends who play WRU, and this is huge for their sport! It shows that the RFU is taking womens rugby more seriously and acknowledging them.
Unfortunately the comments in the above article show that many people don't think it's worth spending money on what is still a minority sport in the country, and there are quite a few leery comments as well.
So what's your thoughts? Is it a good thing for the sport or are the benefits overstated?