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FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH

ARIANA RUBIO REFLECTS THE SUCCESS OF THE WOMEN'S WORLD CUP IN CONTINUING TO ADVANCE THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE GAME

GOING PLACES

THOMAS HEATH LOOKS AT THE PATH TAKEN BY LIONEL MESSI AND CRISTIANO RONALDO'S NEW STOMPING GROUNDS...

THANKS, TREVOR

LIFELONG BIRMINGHAM CITY FAN KEITH DIXON PAYS HIS PERSONAL TRIBUTE TO THE LATE, GREAT BLUES LEGEND...

HARRY GAIN

LATE TACKLE EDITOR JOHN LYONS ON HARRY KANE'S DECISION TO QUIT TOTTENHAM FOR THE BUNDESLIGA

THE IMPS', INCREDIBLE EASTER

TOM GREEN RECALLS A MEMORABLE WEEKEND FOR LINCOLN CITY

MIXING IT WITH THE BIG BOYS

SAM SHEPPEY LOOKS AT HOW A PREMIER FEW OF THE BIGGEST LEAGUE UNDERDOGS FARED AGAINST THE ELITE...

STORMZ-ING ON!

Rap star sees Rams charge in the FA Cup

WE'D LOVE A PLACE TO CALL HOME

A LEICESTERSHIRE girls football club with more than 180 players on its books is appealing for help to find a permanent home following a new surge of interest prompted by the Lionnesses’ World Cup campaign.

SLIM SHRIMPERS JUST CAN'T CUT IT

SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher believes the Shrimpers are being found out for cutting corners following defeat at home to Hartlepool United.

NOTHING GRANT-ED FOR KIDDY

FOR the second time this season, there were no goals at Agg borough as a dominant Kidderminster Harriers couldn’t make their numerical advantage pay against Bromley, who were forced to play for almost an hour with ten men.

NDLOVU TO THE RESCUE FOR WOOD

LEE Ndlovu rescued a point for injury-hit Boreham Wood at the J Davidson Stadium but Altrincham kept their unbeaten record in tact.

I SACKED MYSELF, SAYS BOSS LIAM!

LIAM Watson says he sacked himself after Southport fell to an 11th consecutive defeat in National League North.

Tierney set to be first female CEO at WRU

THE Welsh Rugby Union has appointed its first female chief executive in Abi Tierney. Tierney has been director general of the HM Passport Office and UK Visas and Immigration for the past three years.

Not again! Vunipola red adds to misery

MARO Itoje admitted England have to clean up their act after Billy Vunipola’s red card sent them hurtling to a 29-10 defeat in Ireland.

Time is running out for chaotic England

ANOTHER day, another English disciplinary implosion with a red card, this time given to Billy Vunipola, for a headhigh tackle on Ireland loose-head Andrew Porter in the 52nd minute of this Red Rose warm-up debacle in Dublin.

Take mental health seriously - Rugman

ELLIE Rugman has urged new England head coach John Mitchell to take mental health more seriously after her struggles with anxiety were ignored by the previous regime.

Rugby League has taken over says Campese

AUSTRALIA legend David Campese is concerned that rugby union is starting to mimic traditional rugby league and is a poorer sport as a result.

De Klerk: We're out to prove a point

FAF de Klerk says South Africa have a point to prove against New Zealand when they clash at Twickenham on Friday.

TOM HITS CRACKER TO BOOST SHIELDS!

SOUTH Shields made it two wins out of two at home as a Tom Broadbent wonder goal in the 68th minute helped the Mariners edge past in-form Scarborough Athletic.

DOLPHINS ENJOY A BIG HOME COMFORT

THE Dolphins sealed their first home win of the season as last season’s play-off rivals clashed in a hard-fought affair.

SILKMAN CURRAN GRABS A DOUBLE

A FIRST-HALF brace for Macclesfield midfielder Alex Curran helped the Silkmen on their way to a comfortable victory over Gainsborogh Trinity.

DANIELS MAGIC ADDS TO THE MIX

STOURBRIDGE manager Leon Broadhurst was pleased with the work rate of his team, as well as the result after a comfortbale victory against Barwell.

GRADING CRITERIA IS SO MUCH MORE THAN JUST A FEW UNHINGED SEATS

TUESDAY morning, a little before 9.30am and a corner kick away from Wembley Stadium, Hanwell Town are opening up their ground for assessment.

LIONESS LUCY FILLS US ALL IN PRIDE AND JOY

THE town of Alnwick, perched high on Northumberland’s wild coastline will come to a standstill this morning as one of their own attempts to help the Lionesses make history in Sydney.

RUGGED GLOVERS HIT BACK YET AGAIN

THERE was nothing to separate two of last season’s relegated sides after a tale of the substitutes at Huish Park.

New Scotland cap Healy has point to prove

NEW Scotland recruit Ben Healy admits he may have “a bit of a chip on his shoulder” as he aims to prove he was right to switch international allegiance from his native Ireland.

Fiji give France a run for their money

FRANCE put the loss of star fly-half Romain Ntamack behind them as they continued their fine form but were made to work hard for a win over Fiji in Nantes.

Gatland's men get lesson in finishing

AS distressing dress rehearsals go, this one leaves a wishful Wales pinning their faith in the old showbiz dictum that ‘It’ll be all right on the night’.

Robinson's delight to be back at Bath

Jon Newcombe finds the club's former captain in fine form as he returns to join coaching team

TRUST HUST FOR SMILES ALL ROUND

FOOTBALL fans can so often be relied on to do good things and it’s no different when it comes to the Hereford United Supporters’ Trust and their new Community Social Inclusion project in partnership with Hereford FC.