Rugby

St Helens blew away reigning champions Wigan Warriors to confirm their place in a record 11th Grand Final. However, head coach Justin Holbrook told Merseysportlive the pressure for them to go and win at Old Trafford can be a "privilege."

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.

Two rival Liverpool universities will meet on Monday to battle it out for the 2023 Varsity Winners title. Liverpool John Moores’ 2022 win secured their first triumph of the contest in 17 years after an intense 80-minute battle.

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.

In 2016 Liverpool Tritons RUFC became the first inclusive rugby union team in Merseyside, creating a welcoming home for those in the LGBT community.  The current Chairperson of the club Mike Turner has been there from the start and has been a key figure in the running of the club ever since.

Widnes Vikings head coach Tim Sheens reflects on his side's 38-10 Betfred Championship defeat at home to London Broncos. Danny Ward's side ran in five first-half tries to take a convincing lead at the interval. Jack Owens and Deon Cross...

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.

It will be the 2019 Grand Final rematch as St Helens entertain Salford Red Devils at the 2020 Magic Weekend. Just three weeks ago, these two sides met on the biggest stage of all, as the Saints ran out 23-6...

Warrington Wolves have signed highly rated prop Rob Butler from London Broncos on a two-year deal. The 22-year old caught the eyes of many when representing the England Knights, who are considered a feeder team for the England rugby league team in their win against Jamaica in October 2019.

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.