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England star Morwenna Talling describes World Cup win as ‘catalyst’ for Six Nations record attendance
The roar that followed England Women’s Rugby World Cup victory last summer may have been the loudest in the history of the women’s game. When England lifted the Rugby World Cup in front of 81,885 fans at Twickenham in September, media hailed it as a turning point for women’s rugby in England. Less than a […]
“She Was Just Passionate about Football:” Ella Toone, Grace Clinton and Women’s Football Development in the North West
With Ella Toone and Grace Clinton leading their respective Manchester clubs into a title race in the WSL, how has player development evolved over time in the women’s football pyramid? And what still needs to change as clubs look to optimise facilities for elite female athletes? “We didn’t have a girls’ team,” The Lionesses’ triumphs […]
Manchester City’s Lauren Hemp: “The league’s in our sights”
Manchester City forward, Lauren Hemp, believes that their first league title in ten years is firmly in their sights after defeating champions Chelsea 5-1. A dominant performance against the reigning champions saw the Cityzens blow Chelsea off the field from the moment Melissa Burgin blew her whistle. Brazil international, Kerolin Nicoli, bagged her first hattrick […]
The Price of Success: Manchester City’s Trophy Fatigue Problem
Despite finishing this season trophyless, Pep Guardiola has lead Manchester City to lift multiple trophies in the many seasons he’s managed them. Their fans have enjoyed their success both at home and across the European stage. However, success at this elite level of the sport means playing many games across the country and abroad. To […]
Defying science, teething periods and Eddie Jones: How Rob du Preez broke Premiership appearance record
It was seven minutes into Sale Sharks’ 38-0 hammering of Bristol when, as Rob du Preez lined up a conversion, a graphic showed he’d made history. 64 consecutive starts in one of the most brutal, physically challenging sports, four clear of his former Sale captain Jono Ross. 64 – now 70 – games of unwavering […]
Lebron James’ recovery routine helping Sale Sharks’ Bevan Rodd take his rugby to next level
When Bevan Rodd ran out for his 100th appearance in Sale Sharks’ 27-24 victory over Northampton Saints three weeks ago, perhaps a few eyebrows were raised inquisitively in the Salford Community Stadium – surely he has more? After all, he has been a first team regular for five years now, despite being aged just 24. His […]
Manchester Storm women’s team gear up for ‘exciting’ first season
Manchester Storm Women’s team are gearing up for their inaugural first season in competitive ice hockey in 2025/26. Head coach James Ashton is the man at the helm for the team’s opening campaign. Ashton enters the role with a storied reputation coaching from coaching at youth level for team GB as well as turning out […]
Manchester Storm’s Zac Sullivan set to play in Memorial Game
The defenseman for the Manchester Storm of the Elite Ice Hockey League expressed his views and excitement to be returning for the charity’s 6th iteration of the Rob Craig Annual Memorial Game. The game has been an outlet for those affected by the passing of the games name’s sake Rob Craig in 2018. The memorial […]
Manchester Storm announce women’s team for 2025/26 season
Elite Ice Hockey League team Manchester Storm have announced the establishment of a women’s professional ice hockey team ahead of the 2025/26 season. The announcement comes off the back of an idea that has been years in the making from Great Britain U18’s head coach James Ashton. After continual success within the development pathway for the Manchester […]
Nicky Hayen: The former Cymru Premier manager aiming to knock Manchester City out of the Champions League
Manchester City host Club Brugge in the UEFA Champions League needing a win to give them a chance of qualifying for the knockout stages, but face a manager who has already got a win-of-sorts against City this season. After a quiet start to his managerial career, a six-month spell at Haverfordwest County in the Cymru […]