The Weight of Expectation: Women's Rugby and the Pursuit of Perfection The women's Six Nations rugby championship has long been a battleground for national pride, but last weekend's match between England and France was something more.
It showcased not only athletic prowess but also the complex web of expectation that surrounds female athletes in high pressure sports.
In Bordeaux, the defending champions, the Red Roses, faced off against a French team seeking to end an eight year drought without a Grand Slam title.