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Manchester’s AJ Bell Stadium this weekend follows in the footsteps of Lyon and Moscow as hosts of the European Rugby Sevens Grand Prix Series.

England, winners of the second leg in Moscow and tournament pacesetters, kick off the event on Saturday against Romania, before runners-up Scotland face Spain in match three and third-place finishers Wales take on first-leg champions France in match five.

Samurai’s may well have fallen on hard times this century, but the ancient warriors have not actually taken to busking on the streets, despite appearances

Nicky Butt, Ryan Giggs and Phil Neville have demanded that changes be made at youth level for the benefit of both clubs and the national side.

Former United fullback is shocked that United let the England international join a Premier League rival for £16million.

Net income for the Red Devils has fallen an extortionate 84% for the year to £23.8million from £146million this time last year.

The city’s gay football team Village Manchester are putting their best foot forward and backing the national Rainbow Laces campaign, to encourage more people in the game to come out as gay.

The arrivals of forward Radamel Falcao and Angel Di Maria at Old Trafford have former midfielder Scholes wondering how they will line-up for The Red Devils.

Sir Bobby Charlton has backed England striker Wayne Rooney to break his-long standing goal scoring record – and claims ‘he doesn’t mind’ him taking it.

Salford Red Devils owner Marwan Koukash is considering scaling back his investment in the club following a disappointing Super League season.

Louis van Gaal will not axe Manchester United’s young players despite his massive summer spending, claims Gianfranco Zola.