Rugby Union

Jason Dowds is a well-known figure in Belfast's rugby union community. For Malone, the young player had established a reputation as a dependable, quick, and agile number eight. Rugby, meanwhile, has a tendency to throw curve balls, and Jason was...

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.

Liverpool Collegiate have created a three-point gap over Oldham RFU with what could be a crucial 32-20 win over their relegation rivals. Starting the day in ninth and tenth respectively, Collegiate now sit on 31 points and two places...

It was another afternoon to forget for Caldy in the Championship Cup Group C as Cornish Pirates ran out 52-5 winners at Mennaye Field. The Pirates started well and went ahead in the seventh minute as Bear Williams crossed the line under the sticks, with Bazalgette converting to make it 7-0.

The Captain of Liverpool Collegiate has hit out at moves to try and make the game safer, saying it goes against the very traditions of the game. In the bid to reduce the risk of concussion, from July this year,...

Tom Atkinson and Joe Penny bring you the latest sports news stories around Merseyside, including: The Merseyside Derby preview, with Jurgen Klopp's thoughts Gary Neville backing Sean Dyche to keep Everton up A foot in both camps for a...

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.

Former Sales Sharks star Richard Wigglesworth will re-join ex Leicester Tigers colleagues in a new-look England coaching setup as Steve Borthwick continues his overhaul. Lancashire-born Wigglesworth is a proven winner at domestic, European and International level.

Ampthill withstood a late Caldy comeback to secure a 31-26 win over the Wirral side, in Championship Cup Group C action at The Onley Field. Ampthill hit first in the third minute courtesy of a try from Joe Sproston after some early pressure. Tom Hardwick pulled his conversion kick wide.

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.