Category: Sports
England women's rugby World Cup win exposes massive pay gap
England's Red Roses lifted the Rugby World Cup after a 33-13 rout of Canada, but the celebration is shadowed by a stark pay gap between female and male players. While the women's team broke attendance records, their earnings remain a fraction of what the men receive. The disparity fuels a broader debate on gender equity in professional sport. Experts point to football figures and sponsorship gaps as clues to the rugby shortfall. The story underscores how on‑field success doesn’t automatically translate into financial parity.