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When the oldest cup competition in the world comes to the newest ground, there’s a heightened air of expectancy.

Stockport youngster Ethan Hofton admits he will never forget his moment in the spotlight after getting the chance to run out as one of Land Rover’s Rugby World Cup 2015 official mascots.

Neil Lennon has admitted some of the doubts brought about by last week’s surrender at Huddersfield have been erased by Bolton’s comeback at home to Brighton.

She might not be taking a traditional route on the LPGA Tour, but Stockport sensation Bronte Law has the ability to succeed according to Britain’s most successful female golfer, Dame Laura Davies.

Olu Babalola has called for his Manchester Giants team mates to tighten up in defence to build on their victorious start to the British Basketball League.

Leon Clarke came back to haunt his old club as he bagged a brace in Bury’s 2-1 home victory over Coventry City.

An 80th minute try from Leeds’ Ryan Hall stole the League Leaders’ Shield away from Wigan Warriors during an exhilarating Super 8s finale on Friday night.

Ahead of the Pool A grudge match between England and Wales, MM casts an eye back at some of the most memorable encounters between the two sides over the years.

Bolton Wanderers fans will remember the Burnden Park disaster, when 33 supporters died following the collapse of two crush barriers at their old ground in 1946, by releasing a commemorative third kit with the names of the 33 stitched into the shirt.

Rochdale manager Keith Hill says the young members in the Rochdale side need to grow up fast as they prepare to face Millwall at the Den tomorrow afternoon.

Louis van Gaal says Manchester United striker Anthony Martial must learn how to cope with the pressure following his strong start in English football.