
St Helens come out on top in the Good Friday derby
It was derby day delight for St Helens who ran out deserved winners in their highly anticipated derby match with Wigan Warriors.
It was derby day delight for St Helens who ran out deserved winners in their highly anticipated derby match with Wigan Warriors.
There was only one group of people happier than Spurs fans when a Kurt Zouma own goal put Spurs on their way to a comfortable derby win against a tired Hammers side that had played 120 minutes three days before. And that was the world’s headline writers!
Two perennial winners meet at the Etihad Stadium this evening, as Antonio Conte’s Tottenham Hotspur face Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City.
St Helens’ prop Alex Walmsley took the win in his Testimonial match as Saints defeated Championship outfit Leigh Centurions 16-6 at the Totally Wicked Stadium in a pre-season friendly.
Malang Sarr was the standout player as Chelsea cruised into the final of the Carabao Cup with a 3-0 aggregate score against Tottenham Hotspur.
Antonio Conte aims to complete his first Premier League away victory as Tottenham manager as his side travel to face a struggling Watford team at Vicarage Road.
After rising through the ranks at Leeds United, Jack Clarke quickly became one of Elland Road’s hottest commodities.
Castleford Tigers will be looking to avenge their Challenge Cup final defeat to St Helens when the two sides lock horns at the Totally Wicked Stadium on Thursday evening in Super League action.
St Helens return to Super League action on Monday night as they travel to the MKM Stadium, facing a Hull FC side looking to bounce back after two successive defeats of their own.
Rugby League’s Challenge Cup final is always a special event in the sport’s calendar, and Saturday’s cup finals day at Wembley proved why.
Forward Oliver Holmes made his debut for hometown club Castleford Tigers in 2010 and is now preparing to take to the field in this season’s Betfred Challenge Cup final at Wembley in what could be his last chance to win a major honour in the black and amber before the two go their separate ways.
Castleford Tigers and St Helens haven’t enjoyed a consistently smooth road to Wembley, but here’s how the two sides made it to this Saturday’s prestigious Challenge Cup final under the arch.
Castleford Tigers face off against favourites St Helens in the Betfred Challenge Cup final at Wembley on Saturday with the Tigers in search of a fifth cup success and a first since 1986.
Wigan Warriors head coach Adrian Lam believes that facing two of Super League’s high-flyers in quick succession could be just what his side need to get back to winning ways after three consecutive defeats.
Wigan Warriors’ Liam Marshall has said that although there is pressure on the team to bounce back from three defeats in a row, he isn’t feeling it personally and just wants to do what he can to help the side as they face both Warrington Wolves and St Helens this week.
Ian Dawes will take temporary charge of Tranmere for a second time this season and the stakes could hardly be higher as Morecambe visit for the League Two playoff semi-final first leg.
Morecambe could stage a sensational promotion to League One if they beat Bradford and results elsewhere go their way.
The past 20 years saw the plans for the European Super League, the past few days have seen the proposals to clubs for the leagues. Within 48 hours of the plans and proposals being released we are now discussing how should the founders be punished, those who turned their backs on football.
Following threats of bans from international football for players who participate within the new European Super League, Ben Dixon takes a look at the potential England team we could see as early as the Euros.
Harrogate look to make a late play-off push as Morecambe attempt to beat off rivals.
With Tottenham dominating recent North London Derby’s, do Arsenal stand any chance as they welcome their rivals to The Emirates on Sunday?
The Stags’ 1-0 victory over the Shrimps at the One Call Stadium was their first victory since January 23rd. George Maris was a key component in a fantastic defensive display.
Tottenham Hotspur’s 1-0 defeat against Brighton & Hove Albion adds more pressure onto Jose Mourinho after two successive losses in the Premier League.
Jose Mourinho’s first full season in charge of Tottenham has already provided a cup final date, plenty of late drama and a sprinkling of Mourinho magic.