90 m. ago Today's rugby news as Wales star banned for 'reckless' act and coach denies Andy Farrell accusation

The latest headlines from Wales and around the world

Sport

35 h. ago Jule Brand’s stunner gets Germany off to perfect start against stubborn Poland

As Jule Brand collected the ball on the turn on the corner of the box with her back to goal, she knew the assignment. Germany needed something special to break through Poland’s stubborn resistance. Within a blink of an eye, the net was bulging and Germany were making a winning start to their campaign.A well-coached Poland side can be proud of their performance but, once Brand opened the scoring in the 52nd minute, the result looked inevitable and Lea Schüller headed in Germany’s second to give them a perfect springboard to the tournament. Continue reading...

Economics

64 h. ago Bridge of Allan rugby star makes perfect start in Lions shirt for Aussie tour

Finn Russell has been busy orchestrating the famous select side as they took on a pair of domestic sides in Australia.

Politics

3 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway rugby star to captain Scotland in first game of summer tour

Stafford McDowall will lead Gregor Townsend's team out against the Maori All Blacks on Saturday.

Sport

3 d. ago Quaint Scottish Town that is favourite of Andy Murray for its tasty fish and chips

Bridge of Allan is a charming town, boasting a vibrant community and natural beauty.

Politics

3 d. ago Gabby Logan admits 'it hasn't really hit me' as she opens up on major family change

Gabby Logan has reflected on a major family change after welcoming her husband and former rugby star Kenny Logan onto a recent episode of her Mid Point podcast

Events

5 d. ago Wimbledon 2025: Sonay Kartal gets British stars off to perfect start with win over 20th seed Jelena Ostapenko

Kartal was beaten last week by Ostapenko in Eastbourne but took out the big-hitting seed on opening day at Wimbledon

Politics

6 d. ago Tonight's rugby news as Tomos Williams injury update imminent and star jets out to join Lions

The latest rugby news from Wales and beyond.

Politics

7 d. ago 'I stayed at Manchester Airport’s newest hotel and it got my holiday off to the perfect start'

The M.E.N's Liv Clarke stayed at TRIBE Hotel, which lays claim to being Manchester's biggest hotel and the latest one to open next to the airport

Society

7 d. ago England star finds happiness after tragedy as he opens up on grief in emotive interview

England international Tom Youngs has found happiness again after the painful loss of his wife

Politics

7 d. ago Shaun Edwards says Dan Biggar saved his career as world rugby has few things to say to star

World rugby legends paid tribute to Dan Biggar after the Wales star officially retired this week

Events

7 d. ago Lions captain Dan Sheehan's sports star girlfriend and his family's rugby careers

Dan Sheehan has been named British and Irish Lions captain for their opening Tour game in Australia this weekend - and he will be supported by his girlfriend, Katherine Egan

Sport

8 d. ago Lionesses star Jess Carter reveals how rugby roots helped footballing dreams

The England defender used to play rugby before fully committing to football

Sport

9 d. ago Derek McInnes makes early Hearts confession as he looks to avoid familiar Kilmarnock 'strain'

The Jambos' boss is looking towards the campaign and what will help the Jambos' get off to the perfect start

Politics

1 week ago Tonight's rugby news as Wales legend knighted and Lions star hits back at barbs

The latest rugby news and headlines from Wales and beyond

Events

1 week ago Rugby star George North says 'Australia's epic' as he returns Down Under

George North has returned to Australia just in time for the 2025 British & Irish Lions Tour which starts this Friday.

Politics

1 week ago Lions rugby star returns to Australia in time for 2025 tournament

British & Irish Lions sports star has returned Down Under to kick off the upcoming 2025 tournament.

Politics

1 week ago Scotland star defends his British and Irish Lions selection as overseas contingent cause a stir

Eight Lions born and raised in southern hemisphere

Politics

1 week ago Australia issues robust Lions response as demand to release star players for tour games rejected

Joe Schmidt hits back over claims he is contractually obliged to release players

Sport

1 week ago New Chelsea wonderkid breaks promise and swaps shirts with Lionel Messi at HALF

Inter Miami drew 2-2 with Palmeiras at the Club World Cup - and the game allowed soon-to-be-Chelsea star Estevao an opportunity he couldn't resist with his idol Lionel Messi

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