Manchester Rugby Club an ‘interesting part’ of city’s history… but days of influence have been and gone
When an amateur sports club has an official historian, it becomes obvious that there is more to that team than immediately meets the eye.
‘Discrimination’: Courts can’t use rap lyrics as ‘blueprint for murder’, warns Man Uni
The use of rap lyrics as evidence in criminal trials is tantamount to ‘discrimination’, a University of Manchester cultural historian has said.
Comment: Fantastic Terry Flanagan, rugby celebrated despite England flop, non league football in rude health
When Terry Flanagan floored Diego Magdaleno for the third time in the opening two rounds to successfully defend his WBO Lightweight world title on Saturday night, Manchester’s growing reputation for boxing excellence was firmly underscored.
‘Top of the tree’: Flanagan confident he’s best of British pre Manchester title defence
Terry Flanagan has insisted that he is the pinnacle of British lightweight boxing ahead of his first WBO World Championship defence on Saturday.
Comment: England’s World Cup silver lining, Rodgers debacle badly handled, worldwide defending decline
England’s insipid early exit from their Rugby World Cup is inevitably going to be the catalyst for endless recrimination.
MM get a taste for Lebanese restaurant set to spice up Manchester’s food scene
Londoners may not be famous for their hospitality, but when they originate from Lebanon, the story is entirely different.
Comment: Robshaw legacy tarnished, Manchester United back where they belong and Fury cleverer than he looks
Rarely could a player with such overwhelmingly admirable qualities have faced such a difficult time endearing himself to his nation as Chris Robshaw.
Comment: Electric Rugby World Cup start and Brendon McCullum the hero to Diego Costa’s villain
On a weekend crammed full of memorable sporting occasions, football let itself down once again.
‘Like growing up in reverse’: Son reveals family struggle with dad’s Alzheimer’s ahead of Manchester memory walk
Dementia and Alzheimer’s Syndrome are illnesses which most of us will come into contact with at some point in our lives.
Comment: Man Utd need on pitch entertainment from Van Gaal, English cricket turns corner, Joshua marches on
The sight of Anthony Martial turning Martin Skrtel into human origami was a stark reminder of the magic that has been sadly lacking at Manchester United since the departure of Sir Alex Ferguson.
Signing of the summer: Man Utd score late again with new David De Gea deal
David De Gea has completed a sensational turnaround by agreeing a new contract at Manchester United, despite being minutes from a move to Real Madrid on transfer deadline day.