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Captaincy may bring added responsibility and pressure but Sale Sharks skipper Josh Beaumont claims he is relishing his new role.

Life for Keri-Anne Payne has been somewhat of a whirlwind since returning from the Rio Olympic Games, but Team GB’s self-titled head cheerleader wouldn’t change any of it for the world.

They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks but Sale Sharks scrum-half Mike Phillips claims he is learning plenty during his first foray into domestic English rugby.

Translation agency LanguageLine have found that players from Manchester City and Manchester United share a total of 14 languages in the dressing room.

Twickenham has been kind to Anthony Watson in an England shirt, and the speedster is keen to repeat the feat in Bath colours now it is set to become a second home.

The first ever World Street Soccer tournament takes place in Manchester this weekend.

Bolton Wanderers entertain fellow League One high fliers Bradford City this weekend, with manager Phil Parkinson set for a first reunion with his old club.

Northumbria University captain Oli Robinson is desperate to put the bad experiences of playing at Twickenham to one side as he bids to return as part of the new BUCS Super Rugby competition.

Former Sale Sharks prop Darren Fearn believes the new BUCS Super Rugby competition is the perfect preparation for the next generation of players to hone in on their skills.

Phil Parkinson believes this weekend’s clash with League One strugglers Walsall is the perfect opportunity to end their winless streak.

For the first time ever the cash prize for male and female competitors at next year’s World Squash Championships in Manchester will be equal.