Super League preview: Rugby league breaks new ground in 2020
Super League returns for its 25th season, with the competition bringing in one of the biggest names in sport and crossing uncharted waters – the Atlantic – for the first time
Super League returns for its 25th season, with the competition bringing in one of the biggest names in sport and crossing uncharted waters – the Atlantic – for the first time
MM spoke with Andy Goode – the former flyhalf who appeared 17 times for England throughout his career and made 236 outings in English top-flight rugby, scoring over 2,000 points and becoming the second-highest point scorer in the league’s history – about England’s World Cup chances come later this month.
Running out at Twickenham is the dream for every grassroots rugby player and next month it will come true for no fewer than four of Manchester’s own.
Wigan RUFC are celebrating this week after director Frank Morgan received national recognition for his contributions to rugby at the Crabbie’s National Rugby Awards.
It’s a decade-long grassroots rugby event which has seen enough young participants to completely fill Twickenham Stadium, and helped start the career of a number of professional players, including Sale Sharks double act Sam and Ben Curry.
Former Great Britain captain Paul Sculthorpe MBE is convinced it is too early to describe Wigan Warriors wing Sam Tomkins as a ‘former’ England player.
Crossing codes from league to union, forging a career at Sale Sharks and making an impact on the international scene – Denny Solomona is following a path well-trodden by Jason Robinson.
Premiership Rugby and England Rugby have linked up with Sale Sharks to launch a project to grow rugby participation in new communities.
Youngsters from Manchester played a part in creating history as they participated in this weekend’s Land Rover Premiership Rugby Cup, hosted by Sale Sharks.
Youngsters from Manchester Rugby Club will embark on the first step towards a dream Twickenham appearance on Sunday as the Land Rover Premiership Rugby Cup returns for its seminal testimonial season; celebrating its tenth year.
From designing their own playing shirt to walking out at Twickenham during England’s Six Nations next year, students from Manchester are learning that rugby is so much more than a game.
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