Rugby

Firwood Waterloo rugby club has commemorated 100 years at the Memorial ground - but Covid restrictions have stopped any major celebrations for their loyal supporters. The Merseyside club moved to the Memorial ground in March 1921 after Rex Schofield the 1890’s captain suggested a new home for the team.

St. Helens winger Tommy Makinson celebrated 10 years at the club this weekend with his testimonial match against Super League newcomers Leigh Centurians.

England face old rivals France in the Six Nations on Saturday at Twickenham. Whilst England's title hopes are all but over, France are looking to get their Grand Slam bid back on track. The French are unbeaten in the Six Nations...

The Rugby Football League have confirmed that the Betfred Women’s Super League will return on April 18 after a year and a half of absence. St. Helens Saints, Warrington Wolves and Wigan Warriors will be among the ten teams aiming for a place in October’s Grand Final.

For the first time ever, the wheelchair Rugby League World Cup is to be held in Liverpool. The tournament will be contested by eight teams over 15 days starting on Thursday November 11 with an epic Ashes style open event at the Copper Box in London's Olympic Park as England face off against Australia.

The Betfred Super League has announced the "rivals round" this season will be round 20 on August 19-22 - with St Helens taking on Wigan away at DW Stadium. Warrington Wolves will face Catalan Dragons at home Halliwell Jones Stadium.

Former Crosby student Sam Moore has rugby running through his blood. The ex Merchant Taylors School pupil has represented England at rugby under-16s, 17s, 18s and 19s. But football was his first love, as Merseysportlive's Max Rudd finds out.

England host the Rugby League World Cup later this year and are in need of a record number of 2,000 people to come forward to volunteer when the tournament kicks off in 239 days' time. The volunteers are currently being...

Julie Stott is one of the most recognised sports journalists associated with rugby league. Having been involved in the industry for almost 30 years, the wealth of experience and knowledge she has gathered over that period is immense.

Warrington Wolves have confirmed that head coach Steve Price will leave the club at the end of the 2021 Super League season.