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Danny Cipriani is refusing to give up on his dream of international rugby and insists he’s still very much gunning for the England No.10 jersey.

It’s been a mixed year for Martin Stamper but the Liverpool taekwondo star believes he will be at his best for this month’s Manchester Grand Prix.

Last weekend more than 125,000 people came to Manchester to watch both codes of rugby, at long last a chance for union to sell itself to the typically league-loving North.

David Dunn suffered his first defeat as Oldham Athletic manager on Saturday, as fellow strugglers Scunthorpe United took all three points away from Boundary Park.

Manchester United’s Ander Herrera is willing to do all he can to land a place in Vicente Del Bosque’s Euro 2016 Spanish side.

Juan Mata has said that he is ‘very happy’ living in Manchester, describing the city as ‘laid back’, whilst praising its culture and history.

Attention may be focussed on England’s premature exit from World Cup 2015 but for RFU development director Steve Grainger the introduction of rugby into previously non-playing schools demonstrates the lasting legacy of the tournament.

When Terry Flanagan floored Diego Magdaleno for the third time in the opening two rounds to successfully defend his WBO Lightweight world title on Saturday night, Manchester’s growing reputation for boxing excellence was firmly underscored.

Wigan Warriors’ battling spirit will put them in contention for Super League Grand Final glory in the coming seasons, says coach Shaun Wane after Leeds came from behind twice to edge the game by two points at the weekend.

Bury manager David Flitcroft has said he needs to lift his players, after they surrendered a two-goal lead in the final five minutes against Wigan.

Manchester United striker Anthony Martial believes the Red Devils can win both the Premier League and Champions League this season.