The symbolism, intentional or otherwise, of rugby union being declared an open sport on the date of August 26, 1995, would not have been lost on many. It was an announcement that came one day prior to ...

Farce or showdown, major sporting event or marketing stunt? As Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor prepare to fight on Saturday, one factor in debate is the strangeness of the event, with masters of ...

The announcement of next month’s cross-code “745” game at Headingley to raise funds for motor neurone disease naturally will take fans of both league and union back to the 1990s, and the two-match ...

Wigan coach Shaun Wane is hoping a series of cross-code training sessions with Bath can help kick-start his side's Super League campaign. The Warriors, who go into Friday's home game against Wakefield ...

Bath head coach Mike Ford is hoping to tee-up a couple of days training alongside Super League side Wigan Warriors. Bath are currently in Portugal in a pre-season training camp as they prepare for the ...

Wigan stormed into a 52-0 lead at half-time, going on to win 82-6 as Martin Offiah showcased his try-scoring prowess by crossing six times alone and Sleightholme admitted the biggest struggle for Bath ...