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GOLDEN BOY NICK HAS ONE MISSION

HUMBLE goal machine Nick Haughton insists the needs of AFC Fylde will always come before personal glory.

BRAKES ARE HOLLERING!

PAUL HOLLERAN jokes 'it was never meant to be like this' as he approaches 15 years in charge of National League North high-flyers Leamington - and says producing players is what keeps him motivated.

ON THE ROAD TO WEMBLEY!

A FOOTBALL loving dad and his lad are embarking on an epic FA Cup adventure – from Folkestone all the way to Hartlepool and beyond!

Chessum leads the Tigers' power pack

LEICESTER outfought the champions in a display of power led by England lock Ollie Chessum.

Du Preez in charge as Sharks dominate

ROB du Preez put in a playmaking masterclass England may worry to while for the Autumn internationals due to George Ford's injury absence, Sale Sharks have no such concerns.

10k run to training pays off for Temo

EVERY time Temo Mayanavanua sits down to watch the children's TV show Cocomelon with his young son Elnathan, the Northampton lock is reminded of one of his greatest days in rugby.

Esher leave winless Darlington in the dust

ESHER bagged their first win of the season after being pushed hard by a determined Darlington Mowden Park.

Mitchell: We've got another gear to go

THE Red Roses head into their final Test of the year against Canada in the early hours of this morning comfortably clear in the world rankings.

Warr determined to make his case to Townsend

SALE scrum-half Gus Warr is determined to catch the eye of Gregor Townsend, below, ahead of the Scotland head coach's squad announcement.

Baxter praise for 'fantastic' Woodburn

OLLY Woodburn is excited to be 'centre of attention' at Exeter Chiefs this season.

Prem chief defends Morrow approach

PREMIERSHIP chiefs have rushed to defend their handling of the Phil Morrow situation which caused a split among clubs.

I'm enjoying the buzz of Bath, says Molony

EUROPEAN glory days came thick and fast for Ross Molony during his love affair with his boyhood club Leinster.

Spencer's class puts Bath on right path

GLOUCESTER are playing with their hearts, but Bath won another high scoring West Country derby by using their heads.

Freeman can take charge of defence

TOMMY Freeman is one of those players who, when he gets the ball and sees an opportunity, he goes for it.

Wilson: Quins determined to put on a show

HARLEQUINS have not beaten Saracens in the Premiership for almost five years and head coach Danny Wilson is determined to put an end to that sorry record.

Double joy for Robson keeps Cov flying high

TWO tries from the pacy Charlie Robson steered table-topping Coventry to the bonus-point win over Chinnor that maintained their perfect start to the season.

Matfield: Etzebeth can reach 150 caps

VICTOR Matfield, who played 127 Tests for the Springboks and recently relinquished his record to Eben Etzebeth, believes that his protege can reach 150 Test or more, matches with the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia the next target for the towering lock.

Scarlets made to fight all the way

SCARLETS claimed their fifth successive league win at the Arms Park as they held firm for eight minutes while down to 13 men in the closing stages in front of a capacity crowd.

Luatua: I'd be happy to move up to lock

GIVEN the way that Bristol love to run the ball from deep and play at high tempo, their game plan is more suited to racehorses than workhorses.

Hat-trick for Ibitoye seals Bristol revival

GABRIEL Ibitoye spearheaded an unlikely Bristol revival as the Bears took the spoils in an absorbing derby at Sandy Park.

Furbank: I can't wait to take on All Blacks

GEORGE Furbank missed a chance to get one over the All Blacks in July now he has his eyes trained on the rematch at Twickenham next month.

Proud Tyke Brady looking to lead club's new glory bid

WHILE all players wear their club shirts with pride, there are few as proud as Leeds Tykes' second-row Jake Brady.

Sing's the star as champions triumph

GLOUCESTER-Hartpury continued their unbeaten title defence at the Twickenham Stoop.

MONICA GREENWOOD OFF-SEASON OR HILL-CLIMB SEASON?

It’s that time of year when riders are signing o for their end-of-season breaks.

DAYS OF THE JACKAL

Hungry for a touring destination less ordinary, Simon Thomas sets the controls for southern Albania and North Macedonia

“Is Pogačar the greatest? The truth is it's still a bit too soon to tell"

The Triple Crown winner is yet to prove himself...

Pogačar cruises to first win in the rainbow jersey

An attack from 37km out sees Slovenian on top again at the Giro dell'Emilia, with Elisa Longo Borghini victorious in women's race

Brits abroad: The Gravel Worlds takeover

This year's race saw an amazing 271 Brits head to Belgium; Adam Becket caught up with a few

LAND OF LEGENDS

How does Slovenia punch so far above its weight in cycling? Chris Marshall-Bell searches for the country's magic recipe

How do I pack my bike for travel?

Our step-by-step guide to protecting your pride and joy from knocks, drops and scrapes