1 hour ago French sees off Leigh to put Wigan in Grand Final after week of acrimony

Super League playoff semi-final: Wigan 18-6 LeighWigan grateful to Jai Field’s amazing second-half tackleIt was a week which began with unexpected controversy and the prospect of this game not even taking place. But in the end, there was an all too familiar outcome to a bristling derby as the reigning Super League champions moved to a place in the Grand Final and the verge of yet more history.Wigan Warriors’ stunned the rugby league world on Wednesday morning with a statement alleging that Leigh Leopards’ owner, Derek Beaumont, wanted to withdraw from this game in a row over ticket allocations, merely adding an extra layer of intrigue to the playoff semi-final. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Sandberg’s superb strike denies Chelsea as Manchester United hold WSL leaders

Chelsea and Manchester United both maintained their unbeaten starts to the Women’s Super League season, although the defending champions’ 100% winning record was brought to an end by an entertaining contest between the top two.The result extended United’s agonisingly long wait for a first WSL victory over Chelsea but they will have taken great encouragement from their performance, on a night when both teams created plenty of chances to win and the home side showed they may well have the qualities to mount a serious title challenge. Continue reading...

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12 h. ago St Helens told to move from stunning Leeds win and focus on Hull KR semi

The Saints scored 38 seconds after the final hooter following a 16-pass move to beat Leeds and set up a clash with regular season champions Hull KR.

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35 h. ago Leigh Leopards face £1MILLION fine if Super League club pull out of semi

Ramifications of Leigh Leopards pulling out of Super League semi final at Wigan could prove massive for the club and the sport in general

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36 h. ago Dani Dyer's double blow as she addresses separate injury from Strictly Come Dancing

Dani Dyer’s brief stint on BBC's Strictly Come Dancing isn’t her first reality show setback, as she opened up about a previous injury

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37 h. ago Leigh Leopards have point to prove against Wigan in repeat of Super League semi

Leigh were thrashed 38-0 by the Warriors when they met in last year’s Betfred Super League semi-final.

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38 h. ago Leigh Leopards owner hits back at ‘misleading’ Wigan claims with 4,000

Wigan had accused Leigh of failing to fulfil their Super League semi-final over a ticket dispute

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58 h. ago Emma Hayes: ‘I don’t think coaches are always thought about as human beings’

The USA women’s manager on the death of her predecessor at Chelsea, Matt Beard, and how managers need more support to navigate the modern gameEagerly with hands raised in the air, the children from Abbott Community primary school all want to quiz the United States head coach. The plan was for Emma Hayes to just take a few questions from the youngsters at the National Football Museum, but she wants to answer them all. Even her son, Harry, watching on, raises his hand. The tone is light, fun and educational as Hayes celebrates being inducted into the Hall of Fame.The former Chelsea manager, who is being honoured by the National Football Museum for her coaching achievements so far, not least her seven Women’s Super Leagues titles and Olympic gold medal, is quick to point to how glad she is that the “women’s game is in a better place in this country” compared to when she took on the Chelsea job in 2012. Alongside her smiles, though, there is a deep sadness at present. When later sitting...

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3 d. ago Strictly Come Dancing's Karen Carney opens up on secret injury saying 'it wasn't great'

Former England footballer Karen Carney and her professional partner Carlos Gu topped the leaderboard on the first live show of Strictly Come Dancing

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3 d. ago Strictly star admits 'it hit me' as he opens up on tearful dance amid painful injury

Harry Aikines-Aryeetey - aka Nitro from Gladiators - was tearful as he appeared on the BBC ballroom show at the weekend.

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3 d. ago Daniil Medvedev retires from China Open after accusing umpires of ‘intimidating’ him

Medvedev was given a warning for a lack of effort as he struggled with cramps during his semi-final against Learner Tien

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3 d. ago Galatasaray fans set off enormous fireworks display right outside Liverpool team hotel before Champions League clash

LIVERPOOL stars were given a rude awakening after Galatasaray fans set off fireworks outside their team hotel in the middle of the night. Arne Slot’s Reds are in Turkey to face the Super Lig kings in Tuesday’s Champions League group stage clash. But there could be some tired eyes among the visitors after their sleep...

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4 d. ago London Broncos denied as Featherstone Rovers return to Women’s Super League

London Broncos denied as Featherstone Rovers return to Women’s Super League  South West Londoner

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5 d. ago Ella Toone leads Manchester United to WSL derby win over lowly Liverpool

Liverpool’s wait for their first points of the Women’s Super League season continued as a well-oiled Manchester United side enjoyed a surprisingly comfortable derby victory in St Helens. United had lost three of their past four WSL meetings with Liverpool, but on Sunday there appeared to be a significant gulf in quality between the two sides as the visitors extended their unbeaten start to the league campaign.Liverpool’s German goalkeeper, Rafaela Borggräfe, made her first WSL appearance and started her second consecutive game in all competitions, despite currently being under investigation by the Football Association for an alleged racist comment that was overheard by teammates and staff during pre-season. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Ella Toone leads Manchester United to WSL win over lowly Liverpool

Gareth Taylor was frustrated by his Liverpool side’s lack of energy in the first half, as the wait for their first points of the Women’s Super League season continued with a home defeat against Manchester United.United, who fully merited their ­victory, had lost three of their ­previous four WSL meetings with ­Liverpool, but On Sunday there appeared to be a significant gulf in quality between the sides as the ­visitors extended their unbeaten start to the league campaign thanks to Hinata Miyazawa’s and Ella Toone’s goals. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago WSL clockwatch: Liverpool v Man Utd, Man City v London City Lionesses and more – live

⚽ Women’s Super League: four 12pm BST fixtures⚽ Email Dom | Get our women’s football newsletterOur matches today:Aston Villa v Fulham Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Jeremy Bokila's journey to Livingston from 'crazy scary' bombs and rockets playing in Chechnya

Veteran DR Congo international has had a remarkable journey to West Lothian - including 16 clubs - and none more startling than. two years with Terek Grozny in the Russian Super League.

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6 d. ago Jake Connor on the calendar clash that would mean he does the job for Leeds

JAKE Connor hopes to be furious at a calendar clash that would see him miss a huge day out. For that means Leeds will be one match from the Grand Final. The Rhinos’ talisman is also a coach at National Conference League side Siddal, who have reached their Grand Final next Saturday. Just one problem....

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6 d. ago Tottenham injury news vs Wolves as Thomas Frank opens up on 'annoying' problem

Tottenham Hotspur host struggling Wolverhampton Wanderers this evening as they aim to return to winning ways in the Premier League after last week's draw at Brighton

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7 d. ago Joe Ofahenague reveals unlikely lesson in British culture as Leigh go for glory

JOE Ofahengaue is hell bent on making sure Leigh do not come a Cropper – after a crash course in British life, courtesy of Coronation Street cult hero Roy. The Tongan prop was left bamboozled at comments after club videos showed he uses a supermarket bag for life for his training gear. Fans almost immediately...

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