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Recently engaged and with a baby on the way in September, Dan Bibby’s summer would be capped off by a gold medal for Team GB in the rugby sevens at Rio 2016.

Golborne’s Rebekah Airey is determined to make the most of this month’s trip to Australia with England Under-21s as she works towards securing her place at the Netball World Youth Cup next year.

George Nott says that the Singha Premiership Rugby 7s Series Final will be a huge occasion for the whole Sale Sharks’ squad, as they prepare to lock horns with Cardiff Blues in their quarter-final.

Wigan cycling star Matthew Holmes believes his successful Prudential RideLondon-Surrey Classic exploits were just another step on what has been a fantastic season of consistency on the bike.

Manchester cycling star Chris Latham believes racing the Prudential RideLondon-Surrey Classic was one of his toughest experiences, but insists he’ll be better in the future because of it.

Sale Sharks’ flanker Tom Curry and his identical twin Ben will be on international duty during the Singha Premiership Rugby 7s Series Final in Coventry, but he is confident that his side can still make an impact in the finals.

Sale Sharks’ flyer Paolo Odogwu is hoping to emulate the exploits of Christian Wade, after breaking the Wasps’ wing’s try record during a Man of the Round performance in the Singha Premiership Rugby 7s Series.

Heyside Cricket Club secretary Paul Matthews has identified junior players as the club’s future and hopes to attract more to the game at their ECB Open Day.

With the Olympic Games less than 20 days away, a Newport rower enjoyed his moment in the spotlight after he helped his team triumph at the first ever Invesco Perpetual City Regatta in Leeds.

He may not have come away victorious but St Mary’s John Sweeney insisted he had loved every minute of his moment in the spotlight at the first ever Invesco Perpetual City Regatta.

A 74-year-old recipient of an FA Long Service Award says better exit routes are needed for young aspiring footballers who are told they have no future playing the sport professionally.