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This podcast was originally recorded in 2017 Army captain and former England women’s international Ann O’Flynn was a real pioneer when she took up the sport in the 1980s. The only girl at Slough RFC, she played in a boys’ team from the ages of seven to 13 and soon developed a reputation as the side’s top tackler. By the time she joined Richmond RFC as a sixth former, Ann already had a clear plan as to how she would play for her country. She made the England senior squad in 19

We sit down with Rev. Pete Nicholas to discuss the question of Sunday sport and church in our latest podcast. Listen in for discussion around: The sabbath as taught in the Old and New Testaments. The critical importance of meeting with other believers. What rest looks like for Christians today The distinction of corporate worship and all life worship How churches can best support top level sports people who may compete in Sundays

Europe won the Ryder Cup 15–13 on Sunday evening. Those nine words conceal a wealth of drama: one of sport’s greatest comebacks narrowly thwarted, twelve individuals forged into a team, and normally sedate golf crowds transformed into fervent fans. The Ryder Cup draws us in like little else: national pride, elite skill, high stakes and visible emotion create a compelling spectacle. For me, watching this year’s contest was both deeply enjoyable and profoundly uncomfortable. Th