Expanded Super League and how to stop Hull KR defending title Bradford, Toulouse and York have joined the top flight. The Independent UK · Feb 10
Man United youth star issues powerful message ahead of first Christmas since his father’s suicide Rhys Bennett received the devastating news that his father had taken his own life in October The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2025
The Worst Groups of Death in World Cup History Some stunning group stage match-ups have been seen over the past century. Sports Illustrated · Dec 4, 2025
Salford Red Devils: Chris Irwin says club will never die as he leads consortium Salford have been wound up at a specialist companies court. The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2025
Sunderland boss responds to links with another ex-Arsenal star after Granit Xhaka masterstroke Former Arsenal player Granit Xhaka has starred for Sunderland this season, and the Black Cats have been linked with another ex-Gunners midfielder The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2025
Brian Brobbey scores late as high-flying Sunderland hold leaders Arsenal to draw The Gunners’ run of eight consecutive clean sheets in all competitions came to an end. The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2025
Amad Diallo frustrated as Man Utd only take point from Nottingham Forest United began November looking to extend their winning run. The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2025
Anthony Gordon tips Newcastle team-mates Nick Pope and Jacob Murphy for England Gordon is a regular in Thomas Tuchel’s side. The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2025
‘Problem’ Anthony Gordon has become the answer Newcastle (and England) are looking for Newcastle 3-0 Benfica: Gordon scored his fourth Champions League goal of the season before Harvey Barnes netted an exquisite double as Jose Mourinho’s Portuguese giants were swept aside The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2025
Harvey Barnes scores twice as Newcastle brush aside Benfica Anthony Gordon set the ball rolling with his fourth goal in this season’s Champions League The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2025
Jason Hirst: Bradford Bulls’ return brings some nostalgia back to Super League The identity of two additional expansion clubs is set to be revealed on Friday. The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2025
Hull KR’s Mikey Lewis: Grand Final heroics just one step on road to greatness Lewis inspired his side to victory over Wigan. The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2025
Mikey Lewis: Hull KR ready to wrap up historic treble with Grand Final win Robins star Lewis is convinced his side head back to Manchester far better equipped to seal a famous win. The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2025
Wigan boss Matt Peet says aim is to ‘inspire and entertain’ ahead of Grand Final On-field success has always been part of a bigger picture for the 41-year-old. The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2025
The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2025 Anthony Gordon will learn from red cards, says Newcastle boss Eddie Howe The 24-year-old England international was dismissed against Liverpool.
The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2025 Jake Connor revels in career turnaround as Leeds prepare for play-offs The former Wakefield full-back has starred in new surroundings and a new half-back role.
The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2025 Mike McMeeken keen to lose ‘nearly-man’ tag and win something with Wakefield The England second-rower has featured in three Grand finals and finished up on the losing side each time.
The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2025 Umyla Hanley ‘was set to be a brickie’ before rebuilding career at Leigh Hanley had spent a frustrating period out on loan at Championship club Newcastle in 2022 and returned to find he was surplus to requirements at Wigan.
The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2025 Phil Salt ‘over the moon’ to be captaining James Anderson in The Hundred The 43-year-old was picked up in last month’s wildcard draft by Manchester Originals.
The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2025 Lee Grant feels Man Utd and Ipswich experience has made him ready for management The 42-year-old is preparing to make his managerial bow with Huddersfield.
The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2025 Can Portrush return light Rory McIlroy’s fire? – Open Championship talking points Tommy Fleetwood is England’s top-ranked player at 13.
The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2025 From full-back to front row, the battles that will decide Challenge Cup final Last year’s beaten finalists Warrington take on Super League leaders Hull KR at Wembley on Saturday.
The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2025 Willie Peters hopes to end Hull KR’s wait for trophy after ‘adversity’ of past Hull KR face Warrington in Saturday’s Betfred Challenge Cup final.
The Independent UK · May 25, 2025 The awkward logic behind Nottingham Forest’s next major decision Nottingham Forest 0-1 Chelsea: Nuno Espirito Santo failed to guide Forest over the line to qualify for the Champions League, with Enzo Maresca’s Blues taking care of business to reframe the argument over what exactly quantifies as success
The Independent UK · May 6, 2025 A look at China’s rising snooker stars after Zhao Xintong conquers Crucible There are five Chinese players in the world’s top 16.