Rugby

Tom Atkinson and Joe Penny bring you the latest sports news stories around Merseyside, including: The Merseyside Derby preview, with Jurgen Klopp's thoughts Gary Neville backing Sean Dyche to keep Everton up A foot in both camps for a...

A senior rugby coach in Liverpool today issued a warning over the new controversial tackling laws set to be introduced. The RFU confirmed the height of tackles must be reduced to targeting no higher than the waist, following France who implemented the same law for amateur rugby in 2019.

Former Sales Sharks star Richard Wigglesworth will re-join ex Leicester Tigers colleagues in a new-look England coaching setup as Steve Borthwick continues his overhaul. Lancashire-born Wigglesworth is a proven winner at domestic, European and International level.

Ampthill withstood a late Caldy comeback to secure a 31-26 win over the Wirral side, in Championship Cup Group C action at The Onley Field. Ampthill hit first in the third minute courtesy of a try from Joe Sproston after some early pressure. Tom Hardwick pulled his conversion kick wide.

Former St Helens star Matty Smith is the new head coach of the women's team for the 2023 campaign. It is the 35-year old’s first coaching role after retiring from playing at the end of last season after a...

Wigan Warriors Rugby League World Champion Declan Roberts says National Disability Day will be a huge boost to wheelchair rugby. Only weeks after England beat France to lift the World Cup trophy, multiple clubs have already started their own...

Cornish Pirates made light work of Caldy RFC in the Championship Cup as the sides met for the first time. Pirates Full back Will Trewin said it was “a good win on the road” on the Wirral as his side moved top of Pool C.

St Helens and England captain Emily Rudge is hoping the success of the Lionesses can inspire the Rugby League team to World Cup victory this month. England women's football team captured the hearts and minds of the nation by winning...

Within the last month, the rugby union community has seen two Gallagher Premiership teams enter administration due to funding, ownership, and debt. The effects still travel down the pyramid to lower-league clubs who rely on their fans and money...

As Wales took on the ever-impressive Tongan team, fans from both teams joined in unison to create a special atmosphere. St Helens and the Totally Wicked Stadium was overrun by a sea of red and white on a night which...