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Wigan’s Lewis Smith: The Premier League’s latest Referee

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From the Under-18s Merseyside derby to Aston Villa's away win at Fulham last weekend, Wigan referee Lewis Smith has become the latest top flight official. His Premier League debut was quite a baptism of fire with three offside goals ruled...
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Luton fan completes cycling challenge to Liverpool in two days

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Hats off to Luton Town fan Mark Crowther who cycled an incredible 192 miles from Kenilworth Road to Anfield for charity. The man from Milton Keynes arrived on Merseyside on Wednesday as he continues his latest challenge of visiting every...

Crime Stoppers charity hoping to use sport to keep the youth safe

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A Merseyside initiative has helped create a 22% decrease in knife crime between 2022-23 compared to last year. Crime Stoppers is a 35 year old independent charity which provides the public with the chance to report violations anonymously, and...

Grants could help women’s rugby union grow on Merseyside

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Two Irish rugby players, who moved to Merseyside two years ago, are hoping a seven-figure cash injection into the women's game will improve their prospects. Emma Douglas and Zara Thorpe haven't found clubs to play for since moving to the...

WATCH: “The sky’s the limit” for Liverpool wrestling promotion

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Wresters on Merseyside who find it hard to make a breakthrough with big American promoters, are getting their chance thanks to an independent outfit in Liverpool. Atomic has provided a platform for local talent to showcase their skills in front...

Sale Sharks re-sign back-rower Cameron Neild

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Fan favourite Cameron Neild has returned to Sale on a short-term deal until the end of the season. The powerful back-rower made 130 appearances in his first stint for the Premiership club before returning from Edinburgh this season. His first...

From rookie to team GB athlete in less than three years

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From starting at an American football under-19's development day in November 2021 to being in the Team GB squad by April 2023.  Chloe Southard began her American football journey when she moved to Liverpool in September 2021 and saw her...

How safe is tackling in rugby for children?

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A recent study has claimed that children should be banned from playing rugby due to concerns over their safety. However, opinions differ on how safe it is to play rugby. The study in The Times claimed that not enough is...

A poor night in Newcastle for Michael Smith in Darts Premier League

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Michael Smith kicked off Week 4 of the Darts Premier League, facing off against Nathan Aspinall in Newcastle. Heading into the night, St Helens’ Smith was the only player with the opportunity to knock Michael van Gerwyn off top...

Lions thrive in the wild as Widnes lose to Nottingham

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A short benched Widnes Wild team were beaten at home by a rampant Nottingham Lions team by five goals to two. Looking to bounce back from their 9-0 loss to Blackburn Hawks the night before, the Wild started off to...

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