One of Merseyside’s most unique rugby teams celebrates 60 years
The Merseyside Police rugby team will celebrate 60 years since their re-establishment this year.
But despite celebrating their 60th anniversary, records show origins of police rugby in Merseyside stretch as far back as the 1930s.
Opening Up Cricket: A Merseyside campaign tackling mental health
'Opening Up Cricket' launched their new website last Saturday, coinciding perfectly with world mental health day.
The Merseyside based campaign aim to increase awareness of mental health across the UK, through the use of cricket as well as social media.
Marcelo Pitaluga: Liverpool’s future number one?
By Paddy Allen
In the week after Liverpool's goalkeeping issues became even more apparent, the Reds may have sorted a replacement in Marcelo Pitaluga, but he certainly won't be involved anytime soon.
Hailing from Niteroi, Brazil, he signed before the international...
The story of Liverpool’s most accomplished poker player: Matthew Ashton
EXCLUSIVE
This is the extraordinary story of Matthew Ashton – Merseyside’s jack of all table games.
Read how a 15-year-old from Crosby went from the classroom to earning more than $2 million playing poker.
Our 2019/20 Premier League Team of the Season (so far)
The coronavirus crisis has put a stop to Premier League football for a couple of months at the very least.
With plenty still to play for in both halves of the table, we take a look at the season up to now and pick our 19/20 Premier League Team of the Season (so far).
“Losing the Grand National this year is not a problem at all” – Oli...
ITV Racing presenter Oli Bell talks to Merseysportlive about all things Grand National after the 173rd renewal was cancelled due to the Covid19 outbreak.
The rise of Gaelic Football on Merseyside
The popularity of Gaelic Football is on the rise across Merseyside.
So we took a closer look into Ireland’s most famous sport, but just how much of a rise has it made across the water?
Merseyside “Samaritan” uses boxing to tackle knife crime in city
Knife crime has become the scourge of many cities across the UK, and Liverpool is no different.
And in the constant battle to tackle the problem, community activists like Alan Walsh are rising to the challenge.
Boxing coach Alan is taking...
Five must-play golf courses on Merseyside
Merseyside is blessed with some of the most scenic and challenging golf courses in the world.
Having the wonderful western coastline, it is also home to some of the best links courses in the British Isles.
Merseyside referee reveals his journey in light of “abuse” against officials
For a football referee, receiving verbal and even physical abuse is commonplace.
But a recent BBC survey truly revealed the full extent of the problem, with two thirds of match officials saying they receive 'regular abuse'.
