Tanya Arnold

Tanya Arnold (born 3 January 1977[1]) is a British sports journalist and former television presenter for BBC Look North.[2][3] She was a presenter of the Rugby League World Cup 2022.[4][5] In 2012 she joined the Super League Show, as one of Britain's first female sports presenters.[6] She began her career at Look North in 1998.[7] One of her first roles as a sports reporter was covering Leeds United football team.[8]

Tanya Arnold, Sporting Heritage Awards, Leeds City Museum, 2022

In 2021 she presented the inaugural Sporting Heritage Awards.[9]

Arnold grew up watching the BBC television sports show, Grandstand, which sparked in her the desire to work in sport.[8] She has credited Brian Noble, Peter Lorimer and Eleanor Oldroyd as mentors to her career.[8]

In January 2023, Arnold announced she was leaving BBC Look North to become a freelance champion of women's professional and elite sport.[7]

References
  1. Mutuku, Ryan (2020-12-29). "Tanya Arnold: 7 interesting facts about the BBC Sports presenter". Tuko.co.ke - Kenya news. Retrieved 2022-11-25.
  2. "Liam Kirk Feature on Look North on Friday with Tanya Arnold". Sheffield Steelers. Retrieved 2022-11-25.
  3. "Historic 'Pride of the Lionesses' event recognises women who have made outstanding contributions to Rugby League". www.rugby-league.com. Retrieved 2022-11-25.
  4. "BBC to broadcast every Rugby League World Cup game". www.bbc.com. Retrieved 2022-11-25.
  5. "BBC confirms broadcast plans with all 61 games live". www.rlwc2021.com. Retrieved 2022-11-25.
  6. "Women in Rugby League – Tanya Arnold". Prost International [PINT]. Retrieved 2022-11-25.
  7. Newton, Grace (January 5, 2023). "Tanya Arnold: Sports presenter and Super League Show host confirms she is leaving BBC Look North". The Yorkshire Post. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
  8. Dodds, Chris (February 6, 2015). "Female TV sports presenters in a league of their own". The Yorkshire Post.
  9. "Inaugural Sporting Heritage Awards to be Hosted by Yorkshire Sporting Duo, Hannah Cockroft and Tanya Arnold". Sporting Heritage. Retrieved 2022-11-25.
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