Sport

Extra Time for April 24

16:04 pm on 24 April 2020

As sports organisations are forced to make savings in the wake of the pandemic - there are fears women's sport could bear the brunt of financial cutbacks in the sports sector.

The White Ferns celebrate a wicket in the first T20 against India. Photo: Andrew Cornaga/Photosport

The level of concern has been significant enough for the leading representatives from World Rugby, the International Cricket Council and football's governing body Fifa to hold several crisis meetings to discuss potential problems and solutions.

Of particular concern has been scheduling of major events and the support of the various member unions and federations

RNZ sports' Clay Wilson is joined by White Ferns cricketer Suzie Bates, Wellington Pride rugby player Alice Soper, RNZ Pacific sports editor Vinnie Wylie and RNZ rugby reporter, Joe Porter to analyse the impact of Covid-19 on women's sport.

Extra time for 24 April 2020