Laura Woods Biography
Laura Woods is a prominent British sports broadcaster and the 2021 SJA Sports Presenter of the Year. She started at Sky Sports in 2009 and eventually became a regular pitch-side reporter on Super Sunday. Woods has also worked for DAZN and ITV, covering events like the Women’s Champions League and the FIFA Women’s World Cup. In 2023, she joined TNT Sports as the lead presenter for the UEFA Champions League and boxing coverage.
Laura Woods Age
Woods is 36 years old as of June 2024. She was born on July 2, 1987, in Dagenham, United Kingdom.
Laura Woods Height
She is 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 m) tall.
Laura Woods Nationality
Woods is British.
Laura Woods Education
Woods studied print journalism at Kingston University. During her school days, she was suspended for various mischievous acts, including climbing out of a window during class and sneaking into the boys’ toilet. These incidents reflect her adventurous spirit from a young age.
Laura Woods Parents and Siblings
Laura was born to parents Steve and Michelle. Her father, Steve Woods, is a former English cricket player and a Newcastle United fan. Her mother, Michelle Woods, coached rugby during her career. Laura has two older brothers, Paul and Luke, who are rugby players. Her parents’ separation when she was young has been noted to have had an impact on her upbringing and family life.
Laura Woods Husband(Is Laura Woods Married?)
As of now, Laura is not married. She is in a relationship with former Love Island contestant Adam Collard, whom she started dating in 2023. Adam Collard gained fame from his appearances on Love Island in 2018 and returned to the show in 2022. He later participated in Celebs Go Dating in 2023 as he continued to navigate his public persona and career. Previously, Laura dated former England rugby player Alex Corbisiero for eight years.
Laura Woods Career
Woods is the 2021 SJA Sports Presenter of the Year and one of the leading female broadcasters in the sports industry. Her career timeline includes starting at Sky Sports as a runner in 2009 and progressing to roles like editorial assistant, production assistant, associate producer, and producer. She began presenting with behind-the-scenes interviews on Sky Sports’ YouTube channel and later worked on the Saturday morning kids’ show Game Changers.
Woods reported on the NFL and joined the Soccer AM online presenting team, including coverage at Euro 2016 in France. By 2018, she became a regular pitch-side reporter on Super Sunday at Sky Sports. In 2022, Woods left Sky Sports and subsequently worked for DAZN covering boxing and the Women’s Champions League until July 2023. She joined ITV in August 2022 as a co-host of an NFL highlights show but left in September 2023.
In July 2023, Woods joined TNT Sports as the lead presenter for the UEFA Champions League and boxing coverage. She led ITV’s coverage of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Woods was also the main presenter for TalkSport’s breakfast show from March 2020 until June 2023. She is a supporter of Arsenal.
In February 2024, it was revealed that Woods had been harassed and stalked for two years, resulting in legal action and a restraining order against the stalker.
Laura Woods Salary
Specific details about Woods’ current salary are not typically disclosed publicly in detail. However, based on reports and industry standards, she was earning £250,000 per year during her time at TalkSport before her departure. Her move to TNT Sports and ITV likely involves renegotiated terms, reflecting her increased prominence and responsibilities in sports broadcasting.
Laura Woods Net Worth
She has an estimated net worth of £2 million as of 2024.
