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David Flitcroft said his side has learnt lessons from their recent 2-2 draw against Wigan as they held on against a late Blackpool comeback in their 4-3 win.

Sean O’Loughlin captained England to a 26-12 over New Zealand victory in Hull on Sunday, in the opening match of this autumn’s three-test series.

Sale secured their second home victory in as many weeks against Northampton Saints on Sunday.

Manchester United’s goal drought amassed five hours after they were held to a 0-0 draw to Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Saturday.

Wigan Warriors and England captain Sean O’Loughlin is desperate to put his Grand Final misery behind him by leading England to international success over New Zealand this autumn.

Sale Sharks will be hoping that their fortress, the AJ Bell Stadium, helps them maintain their home advantage when they face Northampton Saints on Sunday.

MM reporters have come together to produce Mancunian Natters, a sports podcast looking at the sport that gets the city talking.

Viv Anderson has hailed the world’s first black professional football as an ‘incredible’ inspiration, in the week that marked 150 years since his birth.

Prior to his much-praised tactical last season conversion, Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini was often bemoaned by fans for his unwavering dedication to what many saw as an archaic 4-4-2 system.

Louis van Gaal insists his Manchester United side always seek to entertain ahead of tomorrow’s Premier League clash against Crystal Palace.

Manchester Giants’ victory over London Lions on Thursday shows how Yorick Williams is starting to settle into what Olu Babalola calls the “hardest job in basketball.”