Rugby Union

The season review so far for Sefton RUFC is bright. A recent win over Congleton put Sefton three points behind second following back-to-back wins in the Lancashire County Rugby Union ADM Championship.

Sale’s Tom Curry has become the youngest England test captain since Will Carling after being named as captain to take on Scotland this Saturday. Eddie Jones’ 23 blends experience with young talent.

Wales look to make it an all British battle as they prepare to face South Africa in the World Cup Semi Final in Yokohama on Sunday. With rivals England already through, Wales will be hungrier than ever to reach their...

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.

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.

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.

Wirral 2nd XV continued their unbeaten start to the season with a narrow 8-3 victory away at Birkenhead Park Wanderers. The visitors are the only side in the division to still boast a 100% win record.

Liverpool Collegiate RUFC XV2 are looking to bounce back in this weekend's fixture against Wigan 2 in the Combination League 1. After building momentum in their impressive 38-14 victory against Sefton 2 at the Liverpool Cricket Club 2 weeks ago, their form has withered.