Another blow for rugby league in Manchester as Salford Red Devils academy falls short of Category 1
Salford Red Devils today became the only Super League club to fail to reach the requirements for a category 1 standard academy system.
VIDEO: Manchester Futsal Club ‘buzzing’ as they pioneer sport’s national growth
Three-time northern champions Manchester Futsal Club are one of the leading lights in the national indoor five-a-side version of football both on and off the court.
Tomkins’ Wigan return announced as Warriors dispatch Wolves in thriller
Wigan, who overcame Warrington Wolves 30-20 on Thursday, have confirmed full-back Sam Tomkins – who bagged 144 tries in 152 games for his hometown club before his move to Australia – will return to the DW Stadium on a four-year deal, for a fee in excess of £200,000.
‘He did what he did’: Wane backs Wigan’s Flower to blossom in Wolves clash
Wigan Warriors’ Ben Flower was handed a six-month ban for punching St Helens’ Lance Hohaia in the opening two minutes of last season’s Grand Final but has now served his suspension, gaining inclusion to the squad to face Warrington Wolves at the DW Stadium on Thursday evening.
Homeward bound: Former Wigan star Tomkins set for Super League comeback
Former Wigan Warriors star Sam Tomkins is set for a return to Super League after New Zealand Warriors agreed to release him from his contract.
‘The team to beat’: Wigan have heart to pip St Helens in Easter derby, says Wane
Wigan, currently fifth in the standings, have had far from an ideal start to the campaign and coach Shaun Wane conceded that the Warriors must be on top form in their first competitive encounter with the champions since October’s Grand Final.
Man City Women’s ‘addiction to success’ leaves manager Cushing wanting more
Defending Continental Cup champions Manchester City Women kicked off their season in the first round of the Women’s FA Cup earlier this week, going behind inside five minutes to WSL 2 team Doncaster Rovers Belles.
‘Best of us’: Wigan’s Wane demands Warriors’ full response against Hull
Super League 2014 grand finalists Wigan were beaten in convincing fashion at Castleford Tigers last weekend and coach Shaun Wane insists his side must show their true grit in order to get back to winning ways.
Time to shine: Wane and Tomkins look to right Wigan wrongs against Broncos
The Warriors will host the Brisbane Broncos in the second match of the inaugural new-format World Club Series – which sees three Super League teams face off against three Australian NRL clubs over the weekend.
‘Let’s hit our straps’: Wary Wane warns Warriors of Huddersfield threat
Both Super League heavyweights got their respective campaigns off to faltering starts last weekend, with the Giants crashing to a 19-0 home defeat while the Warriors could only draw at Widnes.
Chase-ing glory: Salford will learn from last season’s failures, says England’s Rangi
Salford halfback and England star Rangi Chase believes his club can put the disappointments of last season behind them as they strive for success in the new ultra-competitive Super League format.