Sport

To mark the World Cup clash between England and Uruguay in Manchester this weekend, a brand new sport held its inaugural contest at the Chill Factore: Rugski.

A doctor researching the role of genetics in rugby concussion injuries at Manchester Metropolitan University says findings could help elite athletes get over potentially career-ending injuries more quickly.

Young taekwondo star Max Cater is confident that a home crowd can be key as he looks to go toe-to-toe with the best on the planet at this month’s World Grand Prix in Manchester.

Terry Flanagan has insisted that he is the pinnacle of British lightweight boxing ahead of his first WBO World Championship defence on Saturday.

Dame Sarah Storey says British track cycling success is indebted to Manchester’s National Cycling Centre after the iconic velodrome hosted the National Track Championships last weekend.

Manchester Phoenix are getting ready to face three matches in five days in what will undoubtedly be a difficult week.

Fomer skipper David Beckham is convinced Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney is the ideal man to finally deliver major championship success for England at this summer’s European Championships in France.

Keith Hill says he won’t make any drastic changes to his Rochdale defence despite their concession of eight goals in the last three games.

56% of first-time managers never work in the top four divisions again.

The cheapest average adult match day entry price for last weekend’s Championship fixtures was £26.38.

England’s insipid early exit from their Rugby World Cup is inevitably going to be the catalyst for endless recrimination.