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Super League makes history with Las Vegas celebration Rugby league is set to break new ground this Saturday as the sport looks to make an impact in the United States. Author - Michael Haldsworth Wigan Warriors’ Super League clash with Warrington Wolves – a high-stakes meeting between two giants of the game – will kick off a packed evening of rugby league at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. It marks the first time a regular-season Super League fixture has been staged in the US, forming part of an expanded event aimed at growing the sport’s global footprint. The night will also feature a landmark clash between England’s women’s team and their Australian counterparts, the Jillaroos, in a bid to elevate the women’s game on an international stage. Alongside these fixtures, the NRL will host two domestic encounters, making for a significant showcase of top-tier rugby league talent. Why is the sport targeting a new audience in the United States? Pre match scenes at Wigan v Leigh. The L...

Super News Affiliate is now the best place for Women's Football news! The first of many articles is reaction to England's 1-0 over Spain Author - Amy W England produced a commanding performance at Wembley to secure a well-earned victory over world champions Spain in the Women's Nations League. It was the first meeting between the two sides since Spain triumphed in the 2023 Women’s World Cup final , but this time, Sarina Wiegman’s team made sure to turn the tables. Jess Park struck the decisive goal in the first half, reacting quickest to a rebound from Alessia Russo’s effort and making the most of England’s dominant spell. After a 1-1 draw with Portugal on Friday, England had faced criticism for recent displays, but this was a performance far closer to their best—organised in defence, dynamic in attack, and proving they can still go toe-to-toe with the world’s elite. Click here to find more Women's Football news from our friends at European Super Football  Chelsea’s Lau...

As we approach the 5th round of the FA Cup... Let's explore how we got to this stage and which team might be the favourite to win it. Author - Admin All of the articles linked below are from either European Super Football or Manchester Super News.  The big questions now are, will Manchester United retain the trophy? Will we see another all-Manchester final?  Fourth Round Leyton Orient 1 - 2 Manchester City (report from Manchester Super News) Manchester City survived a major FA Cup fourth-round scare, coming from behind to see off League One side Leyton Orient – despite conceding a stunning opener. Plymouth Argyle 1 - 0 Liverpool We all love a giant killing! Plymouth Argyle pulled off a classic FA Cup shock as the Championship’s bottom side sent Premier League leaders Liverpool crashing out in front of a raucous Home Park crowd. Wigan Athletic 1 - 2 Fulham (report from Manchester Super News) Rodrigo Muniz scored twice as Fulham held on to beat The Latics and reach the fif...

Not quite a hole in one but this still delivers a great game of golf 2K Games’ latest sports sim might not be the best-looking or most realistic golf game out there, but it certainly delivers a fun and satisfying round. Author - Jamie P For a brief spell, officially licensed PGA Tour games were like buses – you wait for ages, then two show up at once. In 2023, we got both PGA Tour 2K23 and EA Sports’ vastly superior PGA Tour, but that surge of competition didn’t last long. The lukewarm reception (and presumably underwhelming sales) meant it’s taken nearly three years for Take-Two to return with a new entry. Before that, EA Sports had the PGA Tour licence locked down from 1990 to 2015, before Take-Two took a swing with PGA Tour 2K21. The plan was never to churn out yearly sequels, giving Canadian developer HB Studios the time to refine things between releases. Could 2025 be an exciting year for video games? Microsoft's impact on the gaming industry And while PGA Tour 2K25 isn’t ...

Bangladesh 236-9 (50 overs) New Zealand 240-5 (46.1 overs) Rachin Ravindra’s superb century guided New Zealand into the Champions Trophy semi-finals with a comfortable five-wicket victory over Bangladesh in Rawalpindi. Author - Michael Haldsworth Back in the side after missing the opening win against Pakistan due to concussion, Ravindra played a classy knock of 112 off 105 balls, steering the Black Caps to their modest target of 237 with 3.5 overs to spare. The chase didn’t start smoothly—Will Young was bowled by Taskin Ahmed in the first over, and Kane Williamson fell cheaply for five during a fiery spell from Bangladesh’s seamers. But Ravindra, alongside Devon Conway (30), steadied the innings with a composed 57-run stand for the third wicket. Ravindra’s departure, with just 36 runs needed, ended a 129-run partnership with Tom Latham, who contributed a crucial 55. Their stand effectively sealed the win, knocking both Bangladesh and hosts Pakistan out of the tournament while confi...

Why has Pokémon captured the attention of different generations? Pokémon was introduced to the world in 1996 and quickly captured everyone's attention. Author - Josh D Within a few years, many Pokémon video games had been released alongside the TV series and merchandise lines. Who can forget the trading cards? Its popularity exploded, and it very rarely strayed from the attention of many. Similar franchises (hello Digimon) fell away from the people's attention, Pokémon has remained popular. Why is that? Let's explore some of the reasons.  The iconic video games The first entries into the video games series were Pokémon Red and Blue. Gamers all over the world became obsessed and by 1998, they had sold over ten million units in Japan. Eventually this enormous popularity was replicated in the United States and the United Kingdom, perhaps showing that this wasn't a mere passing fad and possibly something taking over the world. The video games didn't start the series...

St Helens thrashed Castleford to maintain perfect Super League start They continued their strong start to the 2025 Super League season with a dominant victory over Castleford Tigers, running in nine tries to claim a comprehensive win at the Mend-A-Hose Jungle. Author - Oliver W The Saints' emphatic performance sees them top the early Super League table on points difference, edging ahead of Warrington Wolves and Hull KR after back-to-back wins. Joe Batchelor, Kyle Feldt and Jonny Lomax all crossed in the opening 15 minutes, putting the visitors firmly in control. Agnatius Paasi, Harry Robertson (twice), Alex Walmsley, Jack Welsby and Jon Bennison added to the tally in the second half to seal a commanding win. Castleford’s only try came through Sylvester Namo in the first half, but it was little more than a consolation on a difficult night for the hosts. The Tigers have now lost both of their opening league matches and were also dumped out of the Challenge Cup by Championship sid...

England 351-8 (50 overs) Australia 356-5 (47.3 overs) England’s Champions Trophy campaign got off to a disastrous start as Australia pulled off a remarkable chase of 352, cancelling out Ben Duckett’s superb 165 in Lahore. Author- Michael Haldsworth Opener Duckett helped England post 351-8 – the highest total in Champions Trophy history – but Josh Inglis stole the show with a stunning unbeaten 120 off just 86 balls, steering Australia to victory with five wickets in hand and 15 balls to spare. It was the highest total England have ever failed to defend in one-day internationals, made even more painful by the fact they had their fierce rivals struggling at 136-4 at one stage. From there, Yorkshire-born Inglis, batting at number five, shared a crucial 146-run stand in 116 balls with Alex Carey, dragging Australia back into contention. Carey, who was given a lifeline when dropped on 49, eventually fell for 69 with 70 still needed from 51 deliveries, but Inglis took control. He punished...

Late drama brings Scotland’s Calcutta Cup dominance to an end England remain in the hunt for the Six Nations title after a crazy finish at Allianz Stadium saw Finn Russell miss a crucial last-minute conversion. Author - Sophie T Scotland took control early on, with tries from Ben White and Huw Jones giving them a narrow three-point lead at half-time. However, England battled hard, gaining the upper hand in the breakdown after the restart. Marcus Smith slotted two penalties, while Fin Smith landed a powerful long-range kick from halfway, putting England 16-10 ahead with just nine minutes remaining. Last time out | England 26 - 25 France Scotland responded with a thrilling counterattack, as Duhan van der Merwe crossed in the corner following a break from replacement Stafford McDowall, who sliced through England’s defence. With the stadium holding its breath, Russell—having already missed two kicks—watched as his potentially match-winning conversion drifted agonisingly wide of the lef...

Avowed is a return to that traditional action RPG comfort food we know and love.  Set in the fantasy universe of Pillars of Eternity, this is a game that’s filled with all out favourite RPG cliches. Author - Amy W It's like standing around a campfire with my party members to exchange dark backstories and unresolved traumas, and looting every single slain enemy before their corpse has even begun to cool.  The writing, world-building, and open-world maps are all quite good, and running around lobbing deadly spells at reanimated skeletons and violent lizardfolk to claim shiny new gear is as entertaining as you might expect, if not exactly breaking new ground. That’s a bit of a trend, actually: Avowed draws so much from the Skyrims and Dragon Ages of the past that it ends up an overall unsurprising adventure that has few distinctive ideas to call its own. Microsoft's impact on the gaming industry Games Review - Sniper Elite: Resistance As both a chosen Godlike infused with mag...

Hull KR ground out a win over Wakefield but suffered an injury blow They edged past the newly-promoted Wakefield Trinity but suffered a major setback as Man of Steel Mikey Lewis hobbled off with an ankle injury. Author - Oliver W The visitors struck first in bizarre fashion when Lewis’ high kick bounced off the crossbar and fell perfectly for Tom Davies, who pounced to score his 100th career try. Wakefield hit back before the break, with Max Jowitt slotting a penalty before Tom Johnstone finished superbly in the corner to bring them level. It was a dramatic ending to the match as Hull KR hung on Lewis then powered over to restore Hull KR’s lead early in the second half, but his joy was short-lived as he picked up an ankle injury in the process, caught awkwardly under a tackler. Wakefield refused to go away, and Oliver Pratt dived over late on to set up a tense finish, but Jowitt’s conversion attempt drifted wide, denying the hosts a shot at golden point extra time. Lewis battled on...

India 231-4 (46.3 overs) Bangladesh 228 (49.4 overs) Shubman Gill produced a classy, unbeaten century after Mohammed Shami’s superb 5-53 set the stage for India’s comfortable six-wicket win over Bangladesh in their Champions Trophy opener. Author- Michael Haldsworth Chasing a modest 229, Gill anchored the innings with a composed 101 off 129 balls, guiding India home with 3.3 overs to spare. India dominated from the outset in Dubai, reducing Bangladesh to 35-5 inside nine overs. Shami struck twice early, while Axar Patel’s double-wicket burst had the Tigers reeling. A slip-up from Rohit Sharma, who dropped a straightforward chance at slip, denied Patel a hat-trick. Bangladesh clawed their way back thanks to a gritty 154-run stand between Tawhid Hridoy and Jaker Ali. Their partnership, which lasted 34 overs, initially crawled along before shifting gears once both batters passed fifty. Click here for more sporting news from Super News Affiliate Shami eventually broke through, removing...

More success for Luke Littler Fresh from his meteoric rise in the world of darts, he is set to receive one of his hometown’s highest honours. Author - Amy W The Warrington teenager, who was crowned BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year in 2024, made history in January by becoming the youngest-ever winner of the PDC World Darts Championship. On Monday, Warrington Borough Council is expected to formally recognise his achievements in a special meeting at Parr Hall, where he will be granted the title of honorary citizen. Littler has been widely credited with sparking a surge in interest in darts, while also raising more than £1m for Prostate Cancer UK and supporting the Motor Neurone Disease Association. Despite only turning 18 recently, he has already claimed 11 senior PDC titles and currently holds the Premier League, Grand Slam, and World Series Finals crowns. The council’s nomination statement traces his remarkable journey, from picking up a dart for the first time at just 18 m...

Inhaler launched their new album in Leeds with a fun and raucous set at O2 Academy Leeds The Dublin band chose Leeds for the first gig of their 2025 tour and they demonstrated their confidence in the new album Open Wide by playing seven of its songs during a seventeen-song set. Author - Oliver W The capacity crowd had obviously spent the days after the album release learning the lyrics and filled the venue with enthusiastic singing from start to finish. The support act were fellow Irishmen, post-punk band The Gurriers, and they built the atmosphere and excitement perfectly for Inhaler to bounce onto the stage. Everything was being ramped up nicely at this point. You could sense in the crowd that this was going to be a special night. Inhaler opened their set with the always excellent My Honest Face from the 2021 album It Won’t Always Be Like This, an album which reached number 1 in the UK, their 2023 follow-up Cuts & Bruises reaching number 2 while topping charts in Ireland. ...

Fallout 5 isn’t set to land anytime soon  However, that hasn't stopped us exploring how the game could look The Fallout series has long captivated gamers with its distinctive blend of post-apocalyptic storytelling, immersive open-world exploration, and dark humour.  Author - Jamie P As anticipation builds for Fallout 5, fans are vocal about their desires for the next instalment. This article delves into the series' history, its enduring popularity, and the features gamers hope to see in the next installment, Building on the success of previous games and improving on some elements The Fallout community has high expectations for the next instalment in the franchise. Despite the love of the series that many people share, there was some of criticism of previous games including Fallout 76. Many fans are keen to see Bethesda return to the series' single-player RPG roots while improving on the mechanics and storytelling that made previous titles great.  One example of improv...

A glorious show was put on by Maribou State as they return to the live music scene.  For those fans packing out venues across the UK, these gigs have come hot on the heels of their newest album, Hallucinating Love. A great chance to see the group work their magic in real-time. Author - Josh D Maribou State in Glasgow tonight. I I was just a casual fan, but they put on a great show. Definite recommend! [image or embed] — johndonn.bsky.social ( @johndonn.bsky.social ) 9 February 2025 at 01:19 They open with Nervous Tics, arguably one of the funkiest songs ever written about emotional detachment. On the recorded version, it’s sung by co-writer Holly Walker, whose cool, detached vocals are a defining feature of the band’s sound. But for this tour, live vocals come from Talulah Ruby, whose rich, soulful voice brings a different energy. Two tracks in particular – Steal and Midas – see her performing at what feels like full power, met with thunderous cheers from the crowd.  Th...

Wakefield Trinity make a triumphant return to Super League The away side held off a late Leeds Rhinos fightback to claim victory at Headingley. Despite a tense finale, Max Jowitt’s first-half brace and Mason Lino’s opportunistic score proved enough to secure the win. Author - Oliver W In a match punctuated by frequent video referee interventions, Wakefield took time to find their rhythm but struck first in the 22nd minute. A clever cross-field kick from Lino was kept in play by Tom Johnstone, allowing Jowitt and Corey Hall to combine before Jowitt crossed the line. The video referee confirmed the try, and Jowitt added the extras. Moments later, Jowitt doubled his tally, finishing off a surging run and slick pass from Jake Trueman. This time, he failed to convert, but Wakefield’s momentum was building. They appeared to have a third try in quick succession when Oli Pratt darted over, only for the video referee to rule it out for a foul by Mike McMeeken on Brodie Croft. Leeds’ defens...

This could be a huge blow to United's hopes of winning the FA Cup or Europa League Manchester United winger Amad Diallo is set for a prolonged period on the sidelines after suffering ankle ligament damage. Author - Liam C The 22-year-old Ivory Coast international confirmed the injury via Instagram on Saturday. While United are still assessing the full extent of the problem, Diallo is expected to be out for several weeks, with the possibility that he may not feature again this season. His absence is a significant blow, as the winger has been one of the few positives in an otherwise turbulent campaign for United, scoring six goals in his last 14 appearances. Meanwhile, England midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, 19, has also picked up an injury and will be unavailable for Sunday’s Premier League clash against Tottenham. Reaction Amad posted on his Instagram: "Extremely disappointed to be writing this message in such a crucial time of the season. Unfortunately, I will be out for some...

Shamrock Rovers are on the verge of making more history Michael Noonan has etched his name into European football history with a decisive debut goal for Shamrock Rovers, as the Irish side edged past Molde in the first leg of their Conference League play-off. Author - Jamie P Noonan, aged 16 years and 197 days, became the competition’s youngest-ever goalscorer when he calmly slotted home after Dylan Watts’ well-placed cross, just before the 60-minute mark.  In doing so, Noonan also emerged as the second youngest scorer in UEFA’s main club competitions—only Nii Lamptey, the former Aston Villa midfielder, has achieved this feat at 16 years and 100 days for Anderlecht in the UEFA Cup. Molde, already down to 10 men after an earlier incident, found themselves further punished when Valdemar Lund received a straight red card for a challenge on the young talent in the first half.  So, who is Michael Noonan? Previously linked with a move to Premier League champions Manchester City,...

England kick-started their Six Nations campaign with a win over France They sealed a dramatic 26-25 victory at Twickenham with a last-gasp try from Elliot Daly. Author - Amy W In wet and slippery conditions, Louis Bielle-Biarrey looked to have snatched the win for France with five minutes to go, but England had other ideas. Ollie Lawrence, Tommy Freeman, and replacement prop Fin Baxter also crossed the try line for the hosts, who battled back from six points down in the second half to take the lead with nine minutes remaining against a heavily fancied French side. Bielle-Biarrey (twice) and Damian Penaud scored tries for France, while full-back Thomas Ramos added 10 points with the boot. Meanwhile, Marcus Smith had a tough day off the kicking tee, missing five points, while France were forced to reshuffle in the absence of the suspended Romain Ntamack, with Antoine Dupont stepping into the fly-half role. The visitors never quite found their rhythm. Rugby Union: Scotland 18 - 32 Ire...

A classic Six Nations encounter at Murrayfield The match ignited from the very first whistle, with both sides setting a fierce early tempo in what turned into a bruising encounter at Murrayfield. Author - Sophie T Ireland wasted no time in stamping their authority, their attacking rhythm proving too slick for Scotland in the opening exchanges. The hosts struggled to keep pace and soon conceded a penalty, allowing fly-half Sam Prendergast to kick to the corner and set up a dangerous attacking platform. A smartly executed maul breakout had Ireland scrambling, but with defenders committed, Prendergast spotted space out wide and unleashed a pinpoint 25-metre pass—the longest of the 2025 Guinness Men's Six Nations so far—straight into the hands of Calvin Nash, who strolled over untouched. The young fly-half then coolly slotted the touchline conversion to make it 0-7. The game’s intensity ramped up in the 13th minute when referee James Doleman paused play to review a shove from Scotl...

Who was expecting this? The Chiefs were contesting their fifth Super Bowl in six years, with much of the pre-match build-up centred around the possibility of an historic three-peat. Author - Jamie P It was the Eagles who stole the show in New Orleans, delivering a dominant performance—particularly in defence, where they proved exactly why they've been the NFL’s standout unit this season. Kansas City’s talismanic quarterback, Patrick Mahomes, endured a torrid night, sacked six times and throwing two interceptions as the Chiefs’ dream of cementing their legacy was ruthlessly crushed in the Superdome. For Philadelphia, it marked their second Super Bowl triumph, following their first victory in 2018. Remarkably, they managed it despite keeping Kansas City’s star running back, Saquon Barkley, largely under wraps. Instead, quarterback Jalen Hurts rose to the occasion, silencing critics of his passing game with a stunning 46-yard touchdown pass that sealed an emphatic win for the Eagl...

The most important metal tour of 2025 arrived in Manchester towards the end of January By year’s end, it might even stand as the most significant. The Poisoned Ascendancy Tour isn’t just a masterstroke in naming—it marks a pivotal moment in metal history, bringing together two era-defining albums that shaped the genre’s trajectory over the last two decades. Author - Amy W Venue - Co-Op Live On one side, there’s Trivium, the torchbearers of a new wave of American metal that spawned countless successors—many of whom still cite them as an enduring influence. On the other, Bullet For My Valentine, the band once heralded as Britain’s biggest metal export since Iron Maiden. It’s a dream pairing for anyone who lived through that golden era of mid-2000s metal. What makes this tour all the more special is how remarkably well The Poison and Ascendancy hold up, even two decades later. Which album reigns supreme? That depends on who you ask. Nostalgia plays its part—this writer will admit ...