Essex Girls Football Participation Surges After England Women’s Euro 2025 Win

Women's sports in the UK are experiencing significant growth and success across multiple disciplines in 2025. Grassroots football has seen a dramatic increase in participation, especially among girls, with a 41% rise in registered teams since 2023, and clubs like Witham Town FC and Thundersley Rovers expanding from no girls' teams to 15 teams combined. Tottenham Hotspur Women have secured a notable partnership with e.l.f. Cosmetics, marking the brand's first European sporting collaboration and highlighting a shared commitment to empowering women in football. In rugby, the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup has been marked by exciting high-scoring games and standout performances, including multiple hat-tricks. English athletes have also excelled in running events, with the women's cross country team winning the Central Dutch Invitational and England's women's team securing first place at the Home Nations 5k in Cardiff despite challenging weather. These developments collectively underscore a dynamic and expanding landscape for women's sports in the UK.