Rugby England provides free sanitary provisions for women at more than 500 clubs

By The Associated Press

England's Natasha Hunt, left, and Holly Aitchison, right, tackle Canada's Courtney Holtkamp, center, during the WXV women's rugby union tournament, in Vancouver, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. (Ethan Cairns/The Canadian Press via AP)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Ethan Cairns]

LONDON (AP) — England Rugby is providing sanitary provisions to more than 500 clubs for their female players, members and visitors as “the world has moved on from rugby union being a predominantly male sport.” The England federation says the initiative is part of a legacy program linked to the country hosting next year’s women’s World Cup. The initiative aims to encourage more women and girls to get involved in rugby.