Euro U17: England ready to ‘deliver when it counts’, says coach Cooper
England’s U17 stars catapulted themselves onto the global stage in October by trouncing Spain 5-2 in the World Cup final.
‘Men & Dads said they were crying’: Manchester netball golden girl Jade Clarke amazed by Commonwealth Games reaction
England’s historic Commonwealth gold in the netball on the Gold Coast was a long time coming – and for no one more so than Jade Clarke.
Gareth Southgate: England beginning to get an ‘identity’ just as World Cup comes around again
England manager Gareth Southgate believes his team is peaking at just the right time as the Three Lions look to make their mark at this summer’s World Cup in Russia.
INTERVIEW: Wayne Rooney says Euro U17 gave him belief to score iconic Arsenal goal
He has scored 53 goals in an England shirt and appeared for the Three Lions on more than 100 occasions but Everton’s Wayne Rooney insists his appearance at the 2002 UEFA European Under-17 Championship was the launchpad for his career.
‘He needs to not miss training!’ Jason Robinson’s words of advice for England rugby hopeful Solomona
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.
SSE Women’s FA Cup: England keeper Earps praises Man City’s ‘incredible’ Bardsley at second round draw
Goalkeeper Karen Bardsley has been a presence between the England sticks for 12 years.
Heritage and history at heart of Manchester schools’ rugby kit design RFU workshops
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.
FA Women’s Football Awards: Didsbury Girls founder Jane Carroll wins Best Participation Initiative
In a corner of South Manchester, there is something rather special brewing at Didsbury Girls.
‘Fantastic spirit’ at Wigan RFC leads youngsters to National Rugby Awards top gong
Wigan RFC are celebrating after claiming the best Youth and Mini Section of the Year at Wednesday’s Crabbie’s National Rugby Awards at Twickenham.
Great opportunity beckons for Lancashire cricketing gem Haseeb Hameed, says Gallian
In Alastair Cook, Haseeb Hameed has one of the best mentors possible according to Jason Gallian, and the former England opener is urging the talented youngster to take in everything he can.
Knight’s single-mindedness key to England women’s cricket success, says former international Greenway
Former international Lydia Greenway believes Heather Knight’s ability to stamp her authority on the team laid the foundations for England’s ICC Women’s World Cup success.