Salford rarely looked threatened during Thursday’s victory, which came off the back of beating Bradford Bulls in the Challenge Cup at the weekend. Those two wins came with the Red Devils losing significant squad members as talismanic half-back Marc Sneyd joined Warrington and prop Brad Singleton moved to Castleford as the effects of the sustainability...
Leicester Tigers back-rower Hanro Liebenberg hopes Michael Cheika’s replacement as head coach can bring long-term stability to the role. Former Australia and Argentina head coach Cheika is in the final months of his contract as Tigers boss, having decided in January not to extend his stay beyond his initial one-year deal. The 58-year-old replaced fellow...
Exeter City manager Gary Caldwell says he does not “need credit” for a turnaround in the club’s league form. After gaining only four points from a possible 27 in January and February, the Grecians have gone five unbeaten in League One – including back-to-back home wins against Shrewsbury and Mansfield – to move eight points...
When direct promotion was first offered 39 years ago only the champions went up with a second promotion place via play-offs added for the 2002-03 season. The National League is now pushing for a third spot, launching its campaign last month. “There is a blockage in the jump between the National League and EFL. Two-up,...
I don’t know if it’s harder to win a quadruple now. There were different challenges then that there are now. Ultimately, it should be hard. There were games in our season when we came off thinking ‘wow’ and also games that were tight, marginally won or we could easily have lost because the other team...
Five years after the nation went into lockdown, Exeter is set to pay tribute to all those who were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The city will be holding a series of special commemorations – organised by the City Council, working alongside the University of Exeter – to reflect on the challenges and resilience of...
On the plus side, Lintott’s enforced time off the field at Edgbaston has also helped him branch out into a temporary return to coaching. He has been working with fellow left-arm ‘wristie’ Millie Taylor, who will be part of new women’s first-team coach Alistair Maiden’s newly-created Warwickshire side, ahead of their debut season in the...
People are being invited to take part in two community tree planting events in Exeter. The events are taking place on Wednesday and Thursday 26 and 27 March at Clifton Hill and Bromhams Farm playing fields in the Riverside Valley Park. Both events have been organised by ParkLife South West , in conjunction with Exeter...
Andy Birkett BBC News South West BBC Miriam Grubb, 23, is set to make her professional debut at the O2 in London on Friday A mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter from Exeter is set to make her professional debut at the O2 in London later. Miriam Grubb, 23, started training in the sport in 2021...
Councillors have unanimously backed a submission which sets out the council’s case for a new unitary authority which includes the city of Exeter. The council will now submit its interim case for the creation of a new unitary authority incorporating the city of Exeter and adjacent areas after it gained cross-party support. The submission recognises...
Skivington said the squad “definitely” think they can get better this season and said they worked on other areas of their game during the eight-week league break. “We’re aware of our strengths and our weaknesses,” he said. “We’ve got to make sure that we keep the balance of the game but keep pushing on.” Skivington...
Hassan Nawaz blazed Pakistan’s fastest T20 century as his side raced to a nine-wicket victory over New Zealand in Auckland. Chasing a challenging 205, the opener smashed an unbeaten 105 from 45 deliveries to take his side to victory in the third T20 and keep the five-match series alive. The 22-year-old, who was playing in...
Watch highlights as Jayden Nikorima scores twice in Salford’s 23-10 Super League win over Huddersfield Giants. Source link...
Leeds Rhinos winger Ryan Hall has said he is “not bothered” about the achievement of reaching 500 career appearances in Saturday’s home game against Wigan. The 37-year-old, who made his debut for the Rhinos in May 2007, is the record try-scorer in Super League with 256. He won six Grand Finals, one World Club Challenge...
The referee’s decisions will be broadcast over a stadium public address system in the Premiership for the first time at Bristol Bears’ game against Exeter on Saturday. The trial – which will enable fans to hear the reasoning behind decisions between referees and television match officials – will feature in select fixtures across the league...
