Running out at Twickenham is the dream for every grassroots rugby player and next month it will come true for no fewer than four of Manchester’s own.

Manchester City captain Steph Houghton says SSE Women’s FA Cup Final opponents West Ham remind her of when she first started at the club.

Manchester City defender Jen Beattie thinks a strong show of support at the upcoming SSE Women’s FA Cup final can help her side capture a second title in the space of three years.

Manchester City striker Nikita Parris is counting down the days to the SSE Women’s FA Cup Final – but admits their semi-final win over Chelsea left a sour taste in the mouth.

Manchester City manager Nick Cushing believes his team’s ‘process’ will help them to lift a second SSE Women’s FA Cup in three years on 4 May.

Twelve months down the line and Commonwealth silver still hasn’t sunk in for Nicolette Fong.

Raheem Sterling is this season’s leading light in the Premier League – according to Manchester City hero Paul Dickov.

Sale Sharks flanker Tom Curry has done more than enough in an England jersey to warrant a starting berth at the Rugby World Cup, insists Red Rose legend Lewis Moody.

Staying grounded amid the hype will be crucial for Tom Curry after his electrifying performances for England in the Guinness Six Nations, claims back-row teammate Billy Vunipola.

From the moment World Cup winner Lewis Moody saw Sale Sharks star Tom Curry strut his stuff, he knew England had a special talent on their hands.

From student spinning to the Track Cycling World Championships, Manchester is quite simply where it all started for Alice Sharpe.