Love the Lionesses. Hate watching the Lionesses. But watching Agyemang lead England to receive the medals… I love that a lot

The Lionesses led for only 4min and 52 seconds in the three knockout matches. The Lions led for under two minutes in their series-winning match yesterday. The main (mane 🦁) lesson of the weekend: never give up 🏆

Time to bloom: Red Roses mustn’t miss this chance. Upcoming World Cup on home soil is an opportunity to put women’s rugby at the heart of the national sporting conversation. Read more: bit.ly/45cwgXi

Deciding if I’m ready to cry again

My interview with the agonisingly charming Ellie Kildunne in this week’s The Observer Sport, part of our 8-page Rugby World Cup guide shorturl.at/XzqcK

In today’s Observer: an eight-page (unsponsored, investigative and honest) preview of the Rugby World Cup, including this wallchart built by the incredible graphics and design teams!

Hello hello — I’m covering the Rugby World Cup for The Observer. If you are working the tournament and don’t have my email, DM me on here (if it allows you) or Instagram (@jesshaydenrugby) and I’ll send you my email!

On the eve of the Rugby World Cup starting (AHHH!! 🤩), here is the start of the introduction to my book, The Red Roses. The book covers everything from performance to pregnancy! You can buy it via the link at the bottom of the article! birlinnbooks observer.co.uk/news/sport/art…

On BBC Radio 5 Live in around three minutes to preview the Rugby World Cup!

England begin this World Cup on a run of 57 wins in 58 games with an (incredible) average scoreline of 48-11 in that period. They have been historically dominant. You'll hear "pressure is a privilege" a lot, but the psychology of it all is fascinating. telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union/20…

Portia Woodman-Wickliffe: ‘How can you be the GOAT if you’re still learning?’ The New Zealand great shows no sign of bowing out of international rugby ahead of World Cup. bit.ly/3HIelQD

The Red Roses have arrived at the Rugby World Cup!

This weekend's The i Paper cartoon

Something close to my heart. Epping Forest is where I have called home for most of my life and I’m sad about the radicalisation in my community. instagram.com/share/BBOpe648…

The Observer Sport – Sunday 24 August 2025. Lads, it's City. Read online observer.co.uk/sport or pick up your copy today.

✍️ Sarah Beckett

Serena Williams is fronting a weight-loss jab for a medical company her husband sits on the board of. It could mark a turning point for sport. Are elite athletes using weight loss jabs? Two pieces by me about this for The Observer observer.co.uk/news/sport/art…

Sarah Jessica Parker liked a video of me talking about Epping and it’s made my day!!