Rugby

France ended their 12 year wait and have claimed their first Six Nations since 2010. It’s been a dramatic six weeks' of rugby with many standout performances across the teams.

The reigning champions St Helens face a potential giant-killing when they travel to the Recreation Ground in the sixth round of the Challenge Cup. They face a Whitehaven side who have only lost two of their last five games including an impressive win over York in the previous round of the cup.

It was a disappointing weekend for Merseyside teams as St Helens, Warrington Wolves and Widnes Vikings all lost. All three teams have made promising starts to their respective campaigns but suffered setbacks in Round 6 of the season.

The 2022 Six Nations came to an electric end with France claiming the title in Paris with 25-13 victory over England. And on same weekend, Italy ended a six-year wait for their first win in the tournament with a last gasp shock at Wales.

With Round Four of the 2022 Six Nations having come to a dramatic conclusion, all eyes turn to Paris next weekend. A 13-9 victory over Wales in Cardiff kept France top of the pile while England’s home loss to Ireland...

St Helens continue their undefeated start to the season, beating the Warrington Wolves 28-2.

England entertain Ireland with both hoping to keep their Six Nations title hopes alive this weekend. Meanwhile, Wales look to end France's Grand Slam hopes in Cardiff on Friday as the competition reaches the business end at the Principality and Twickenham.

It has been a difficult season for Sefton Ladies in the Women's Championship North 1 League. But at the 15th attempt brought their first win of the season.

Widnes Vikings’ four game unbeaten run was ended by Barrow Raiders after a 24-34 loss at home. Despite a fast-paced start from Widnes, the away side had too much threat in attack.

Liverpool Collegiate slumped to five league defeats in a row as they were beaten 31-7 by Widnes in the ADM Premier Division. Collegiate, hosting the game at Liverpool Cricket Club, gave their title-chasing opponents Widnes a competitive match all game but were blown away by a flurry of tries in each half.