The Women in Sport Podcast: Shaunagh Brown, former England and Harlequins rugby player

The Women in Sport Podcast: Shaunagh Brown, former England and Harlequins rugby player

From CM Murray LLP - Employment, Partnership and Regulatory Law by CM Murray LLP

November 5, 2025 · 23 min

About this episode

The episode features Shaunagh Brown discussing her journey in sports and the legal implications surrounding women in rugby.

We are delighted to share the tenth episode of our Women in Sport Podcast, where we discuss developments, initiatives, and issues relating to women in sports and the associated legal implications. In this episode, Partner Emma Bartlett and Associate Solicitor Mitchell Blythe are joined by a special guest, former England and Harlequins rugby player, Shaunagh Brown to discuss the following: 1. Shaunagh’s sporting journey, from representing England in the hammer throw in the 2014 Commonwealth Games to representing England in the Rugby World Cup Final against New Zealand in 2021. 2. The recent Red Roses historic victory over Canada in the Rugby World Cup Final 2025 at the Allianz Stadium. 3. Being called to Parliament in 2023 to give evidence to the Women & Equalities Committee on sexism in sport. 4. The importance of visibility and role models in sport. 5. The future of women’s rugby and we name our stand-out superstars from the Rugby World Cup 2025.

People in this episode

Hosts: Emma Bartlett, Mitchell Blythe

Guest: Shaunagh Brown

Topics covered

  • women in sports
  • legal implications
  • rugby
  • visibility in sports
  • role models
  • women's rugby

Keywords

  • Shaunagh Brown
  • women in sports
  • rugby
  • legal implications
  • visibility
  • role models
  • Rugby World Cup

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: England, Harlequins, Women & Equalities Committee

Places: Allianz Stadium

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