The topic at play? Whether shorts were the appropriate attire for the new rugby team that was being established. Some present were concerned about bare knees. One suggested stockings for modesty.

Women in other sports have also pushed for changes in uniforms and dress codes. In 2023, the International Hockey Federation amended its rules to allow shorts after the England women’s team ...

A small Irish sport has become the latest battleground ... Camogie, a female version of hurling, doesn’t allow players to wear shorts. But that rule is being challenged as outdated and the ...

Women in other sports have also pushed for changes in uniforms and dress codes. In 2023, the International Hockey Federation amended its rules to allow shorts after the England women’s team ...