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As NRL stars sign to Betfred Super League teams, we take a look at the top five Super League players to watch this season.

Merseyside boxer Carly Skelly was stopped by Jamie Mitchell in the fourth round of their WBA Bantamweight Championship clash. The 35-year-old nurse, from Litherland, fought valiantly but her opponent always had the better of the exchanges.

Widnes Vikings are now top of the rugby league Championship after a storming 68-18 victory over Workington Town at the DCBL Stadium. The victory was secured after a rampant second-half performance, which saw Simon Finnigan's side score 38 unanswered points.

The 2022 Six Nations is underway with three exciting games played so far. It was a weekend for firsts and records with France and Ireland dominating the headlines after impressive showings.

St Helens are looking to make history this season as they attempt to become the first side ever to win four Super League titles on the bounce. They completed the 'three peat' with a 12-10 victory over Catalan Dragons at Old Trafford in October, completing a double for the team.

Manchester United were knocked out of the FA Cup on penalties on Friday following a 1-1 draw with Middlesbrough at Old Trafford. Toxteth-born Lee Peltier was the scorer of Middlesbrough’s final penalty, a feat the Liverpool academy graduate appeared to take great delight in as he returned to his teammates.

Lower Breck remain on the hunt for their first three points in North West Counties League since the start of December after they were beaten 1-4 by Ashton Athletic. After their courageous 10-man comeback last week to draw 4-4 away to Charnock Richard, it looked like a great opportunity to pick up three points.

Widnes Wild General Manager Wez Spurett is aiming for a playoff spot as his side moves into the business stage of their NIHL Division 1 North campaign.  Widnes are fifth in the league, level on points with fourth-placed Scimitars after 16 league games.

Liverpool host Cardiff City at Anfield on Sunday in the FA Cup fourth round, awaiting the highly anticipated return of Harvey Elliott after almost five months on the sidelines.  So, here is what life had in store for the Liverpool’s last cup side to face Cardiff City 10 years ago.

Widnes Vikings kick off their return to the DCBL stadium against newly promoted Workington Town on Sunday in celebration of former player Liam Walsh’s life