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COASTERS ROLL ON AMID A SEASON OF THRILLS AND A GRIPPING FINALE

NEWCOMERS King’s Lynn Town and Banbury United were the first to show as they topped the table at the end of the month.

Europe's New 'Iron Lady'

Estonian prime minister Kaja Kallas has taken a strong stand against Russia and wants fellow NATO countries to do the same

The Young Men No One Really Knows

Many Gen Z American men feel socially isolated and adrift. Politically they are moving to the right, which is bad news for the progressive politicians who used to take their support for granted

PARTING SHOT Jesse Garcia

EVERYTHING HAS A STORY, INCLUDING FLAMIN' HOT CHEETOS. IN FACT, the story behind the person who claims to have invented the flavor, Richard Montañez, was so good it warranted a film.

The China Loophole

Federal employees can invest in Chinese companies sanctioned by the U.S. through their government retirement plan. How could that happen?

Stories from the South

Jason Isbell's new live-sounding record Weathervanes features sharply observed songs about frustration and family

How Ellie fell back in love with the game

HAVING turned away from the sport as a teenager, Sevens flyer Ellie Boatman is now revelling in the newly formed Great Britain team. England, Scotland and Wales combined to form Team GB ahead of this season in a move to try to make the team stronger for the Paris Olympic Games next year.

Fijians on a roll as they race past Reds

Super Rugby Pacific round-up

Harvey set for life on the other side

AFTER 11 seasons with Taunton Titans, Brett Harvey has decided it’s time to enjoy the game from the other side of the whitewash.

Shock for England as Georgia take it

GEORGIAN rugby’s emphatic rise continues as their U20s secured a first-ever victory against England that resulted in wild celebrations with a pitch invasion at Avchala Stadium.

A YEAR OF STARS AND NEW HISTORY

THE NLP'S 2022-23 SEASON REVIEW NATIONAL LEAGUE

Graham struggling to land a new deal

HOMELESS, a second child on the way and no job. That is the brutal reality confronting Gary Graham as one of the many professional rugby players feeling the effects of a shrinking Premiership.

NOW IT'S ALL FINE & DANDO

Saviour keeps Pitmen afloat

Ospreys to demand a transfer fee for Francis

OSPREYS are demanding a transfer fee for Wales prop Tomas Francis, France-bound after completing business at the World Cup.

'England are dark horses for big prize'

ENGLAND can be World Cup dark horses who “sneak up” on the rail and gallop off with rugby’s biggest prize.

LEARN RESPECT, LIKE CLOUGHIE!

WRITING in his 1994 autobiography, Brian Clough explained that his hatred of Don Revie’s Leeds United was fueled by their lack of respect for authority.

JOSH FACES HIS BIGGEST BATTLE

Cancer scare has changed my life

Simple Minds? No, I put up posters of David Sole

ALLAN JACOBSEN FORMER SCOTLAND PROP AND ALL-TIME APPEARANCE RECORD HOLDER FOR EDINBURGH

We want Worcester to play at Sixways again

Ben Jaycock speaks to Worcester Warriors Supporters Trust founder Marcus Mulcahy about the group's plans to revitalise the club

YOUNG GUNS

ARCHIE HUGHES - SCARLETS & WALES U20 SCRUM-HALF

We will have to front up, says Laidlaw

SCOTLAND’S players need to swiftly “front up” to the reality of their World Cup pool if they are to avoid a second straight group-stage exit, says former captain Greig Laidlaw.

Helping to develop the best referees

Paul Rees talks to Chris White about the specialist programme which has trained some of the top refs in world rugby

Sanderson: We and not just be

SALE took their pain to Spain. The day after the Premiership final defeat to Saracens at Twickenham, the players and management flew to Marbella where director of rugby Alex Sanderson issued a rousing rallying cry.

WE'VE MADE OUR POINT!

HOPES are high that player behaviour at grassroots level will improve after the Football Association announced it is bringing in points deductions for teams who repeatedly commit offences of serious misconduct.

REBELS BOSS HINSH LANDS LUQUE DEAL

NATIONAL LGE SOUTH

SHAUN AIMS TO RAISE BAR HIGH

LOCAL hero Shaun Saunders was chuffed to lead Whitehawk to promotion – and is hoping his summer recruitment gives them the chance to repeat the trick.

NOW MACCA HAS RAISED THE BAR!

SEASON 2022-23 REVIEW

MARGETTS MOVES TO MATLOCK

JONNY Margetts admits Stamford’s switch to the Southern League was a key factor in his departure – and is now eager to fire Matlock Town to NPL Premier glory.

Dickens raring to get going at Tigers

LEICESTER Tigers new attack and backs coach Alan Dickens is excited about reuniting with the multitude of players he coached while in charge of England U20s.

Lancashire find it pays to talk

BEFORE the County Cup season started, Lancashire women’s head coach Chris Hall encouraged his side to spend more time together off the field in order to play better on it.