Friday, April 26, 2024

Rugby Union

Liverpool rugby coach reflects on fightback from serious injury to Super League

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The lack of opportunities in women’s rugby didn’t hinder Brogan Evans’ dreams of becoming a professional.  Her journey began at the De Montfort University in Leicester 10 years ago, where she joined the rugby team, having never picked up a...

Prenton looking forward to be being back to full strength.

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Title-chasers Prenton RUFC are back in action in the HALBRO North West Leagues on Saturday as they face Parkonians in a local derby clash.  Prenton’s game was postponed last week because of a waterlogged pitch. St Edwards took advantage to...

Liverpool rugby union team tackles mental health stigma for Movember

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“Rugby is a very masculine sport. People forget sometimes we are only people and we have emotions and feelings just like everyone else.” Liverpool University men’s rugby union team, known for their tenacity on the pitch, have set an ambitious...
People training on a rugby pitch

Inspiring 21-year-old retires rugby after being diagnosed with cancer

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A Liverpool student has been forced to stop playing rugby after he was diagnosed with stage 4 salivary gland cancer. Jago Ford, 21, was diagnosed in March, and has played rugby since the age of six. He moved to Merseyside...

Super Sale dismantle Gloucester to top the table

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Sale Sharks got back to winning ways on a wet, blustery night in Salford beating a sorry Gloucester 24-10 Alex Sanderson’s men were determined to get back on track after last Saturday’s thumping down in Exeter. The bonus point victory...
rugby union, six nations - pic under creative commons by Copyright: Fanny Schertzer

International boost for Sale Sharks Allianz Premiership 15

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With the Allianz Premiership 15 season fast approaching and international players returning home after the WVX, Sale Sharks will be hoping that they can get back on track after a rough few matches in the Allianz Cup. The Sharks will...

Sale Sharks welcome back World Cup stars for Gloucester clash

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Round four of the Gallagher Premiership gets under way on Friday night with Sale Sharks taking on Gloucester at the AJ Bell Stadium. Both sides are looking to bounce back from big defeats last weekend. The Sharks were dismantled 43-0...
Sale Sharks Head Coach Alex Sanderson during the Premiership Cup match between Newcastle Falcons and Sale Sharks at Kingston Park

Alex Sanderson: Rugby union needs to “keep people coming back”

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Alex Sanderson believes that rugby union needs to maintain its appeal if it is to grow after the World Cup. The tournament comes to an end this week as South Africa face off against New Zealand in the final. And...

Sale Sharks hang on despite late Northampton Saints barrage

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Sale Sharks got their season off to the perfect start at the Salford Community Stadium with a gutsy 20-15 win after a pulsating first half. Fourteen man Sale held off a barrage of late Northampton phases to open up their...

Wootton says ‘sky is the limit’ for Sale Sharks this season

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Sale Sharks will look to go one better this season after last year’s devastating Premiership final defeat to Saracens. Alex Sanderson's side head into the new season in confident mood after a stellar year finishing second in the league table. With...

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