Inside the WCC final: Sights and sounds as Saints make Wembley history
After St Helens Women made Challenge Cup history at Wembley, we take a closer look at some of the sights, sounds, and stories from a landmark day of rugby league action… Source
England secured win, but more negatives than positives?
England secured victory from the jaws of defeat at home to Wales in their latest Rugby World Cup warm-up clash, but they emerge from it with more negatives than positives. Source
Who’s the best goalkeeper in the Premier League?
Who’s the best goalkeeper in the Premier League? Factoring shot-stopping, handling, cross claiming, sweeping and distribution, we reveal the league’s true No 1… Source
The history makers – women’s and men’s Challenge Cup final talking points
History will be made at Wembley Stadium on Saturday as the women’s and men’s Betfred Challenge Cup finals take place on the same day at the same venue for the first time. Source
Leno talks sentiment, speculation and keeping Mitrovic
“The time off was more than enough – it’s good to be back,” said Bernd Leno from the stands of Motspur Park, as he contemplates the start of his second season as a Fulham player after parting ways with Arsenal last summer. Source
Hull KR’s Minchella takes the long road to Wembley
On Saturday, Elliot Minchella will play in the first major final of his career when Hull Kingston Rovers take on Leigh Leopards in the Betfred Challenge Cup showpiece at Wembley. However, the back row has taken a road less trodden to get here. Source
Coleman on tough two seasons, new deal, Dele and Dobbin
Everton retained their unbroken Premier League status by the skin of their teeth for the second season running last term. “We’ve learned a lot and can make sure this never happens again,” says captain Seamus Coleman. Source
Briscoe aims to inflict more Cup final heartbreak on Hull KR
It is eight years since Tom Briscoe hit what, to date, remains the pinnacle of his career in the Challenge Cup final against Hull Kingston Rovers. Now the Leigh Leopards star is aiming to inflict more Wembley misery on the Robins this Saturday. Source
Saints star Rudge goes from Cup final ball girl to playing at Wembley
As a schoolgirl, Emily Rudge served as a ball girl for the Challenge Cup final and walked the Wembley turf on a lap of honour with future St Helens and England team-mate Jodie Cunningham as part of the Cardinal Newman High School teams which won the Champion Schools tournament. Source
How much!? Predicting the record transfer fee in 2050…
What does the future hold for transfers? Which leagues will produce the next global superstars and what will the world-record fee look like in 2050? Source