Southport Rugby Club tackling women’s health in sport
With the growth of women's sport, the health of female athletes is finally coming into the spotlight. From ACL injuries, hormonal cycles, and pregnancy the focus is turning to how we can help these athletes get the most out...
Wirral Deaflympic swimmer campaigns for national equality
A deaf swimmer is continuing his campaign to raise more awareness for the Deaflympics as he strives for better equality.
Nathan Young, from Wallasey, says the Covid-19 lockdowns gave him time to think and re-evaluate, seeing other athletes reaping the...
Liverpool student overcomes adversity to become para-world champion
In the world of para-athletics, Liverpool based student Rio Boothe has emerged as a beacon of inspiration.
He has overcome adversity to become a para-world champion pentathlete and advocate for inclusivity in sport. At just 20-years-old, Rio's journey from being...
England Women’s rugby union international reflects on her pathway to Six Nations
An England Women's rugby union star from Merseyside has described the obstacles she overcame to make it ahead of her side's Six Nations kick off next month.
Sarah Beckett will line up against Italy on 24th March having made the...
Curtis Jones’ progression is ‘no surprise’ says former Academy coach
Curtis Jones’ progression this season has not gone unnoticed, recently cementing himself as a starter in a Liverpool midfield with significant competition.
Doubts had previously been raised as to whether Liverpool’s Academy product had a long-term future at the club....
Former Liverpool coach plotting UWCL upset
In just over a month’s time, Martin Ho will be giving his final team talk before his SK Brann Kvinner side host reigning champions Barcelona in the quarter final of the UEFA Women’s Champions League.
To be managing in the...
Luton fan completes cycling challenge to Liverpool in two days
Hats off to Luton Town fan Mark Crowther who cycled an incredible 192 miles from Kenilworth Road to Anfield for charity.
The man from Milton Keynes arrived on Merseyside on Wednesday as he continues his latest challenge of visiting every...
Crime Stoppers charity hoping to use sport to keep the youth safe
A Merseyside initiative has helped create a 22% decrease in knife crime between 2022-23 compared to last year.
Crime Stoppers is a 35 year old independent charity which provides the public with the chance to report violations anonymously, and...
From rookie to team GB athlete in less than three years
From starting at an American football under-19's development day in November 2021 to being in the Team GB squad by April 2023.
Chloe Southard began her American football journey when she moved to Liverpool in September 2021 and saw her...
Retired Merseyside footballer turned marathon runner
A former striker who has a rich list of North West Counties League teams to his name decided to make the decision to retire from playing football last year to take up running full time.
After 18 years of playing...
