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Football: Manchester United 2 - 0 Leicester City

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United remain in the hunt for their first WSL title Manchester United earned a hard-fought seventh consecutive WSL win, with Leicester City beaten 2-0 at Leigh Sports Village Author - Olivia T Marc Skinner made three changes to the United line-up: Melvine Malard, Celin Bizet, and Aoife Mannion were included in the starting XI. Hinata Miyazawa was named on the bench, while Jayde Riviere and Elisabeth Terland missed out due to injuries.  On the other hand, Leicester remained unchanged from the team that secured a victory against Aston Villa in their last match. Malard grabbed her opportunity with both hands, at the heart of most of United's attacking play. She scored the opener before laying on the second before the break for Leah Galton. Find more football news from Super News Affiliate More Manchester United news from European Super Football Leicester improved significantly in the second half, but United maintained solid defensive play, achieving a milestone 10th league clean s...

Rugby League: Leigh Leopards 34 - 6 Catalans Dragons

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Leigh stay unbeaten as Catalans struggle with errors and missed chances Umyla Hanley’s hat-trick fired Leigh Leopards to a commanding victory over a misfiring Catalans Dragons, extending their perfect start to the Super League season. Author - Jamie P While Catalans dominated possession, they failed to turn pressure into points, whereas Leigh were clinical, storming into a 16-0 lead by half-time. Hanley, Keanan Brand, and Jack Hughes all crossed before the break. Hanley added his second soon after the restart, with Ethan O’Neill also going over for his first Leigh try as the Dragons’ error count mounted. Alrix da Costa finally got the visitors on the board, but Hanley completed his hat-trick to seal an emphatic win. The victory moves Leigh up to second, level on points with leaders Hull KR, while Catalans sit 11th, still without a point after an error-strewn display. Leigh’s ruthlessness punishes wasteful Catalans Highlights Source | Super League YouTube account Catalans ...

Rugby League: Was the Las Vegas adventure a success?

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This is the big question for those in charge of Rugby League Bringing a sport that has long struggled for attention in an already packed market to a city, and indeed a country, with no real history or tradition in the game might seem like a bold and costly gamble. Author - Sophie T But if you’re going to take a risk, there are few places more fitting than Las Vegas to roll the dice. This is, after all, a city well accustomed to staging major global sporting events, from boxing and the Super Bowl to Formula One. Now, rugby league has secured its place on that prestigious list. Any doubts about the ambition and commitment behind this rugby league festival were firmly put to rest on Thursday evening in downtown Vegas. About more than the result In the Bluesky post below, you can see how Manchester Super News reported on the event. Wigan Warriors sent a clear message to the rest of Super League with a commanding victory over Warrington Wolves in Las Vegas, reaffirming their credentials...

Rugby League: Leeds Rhinos 38 - 24 Castleford Tigers

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Leeds cruised to a victory over struggling Castleford Leeds Rhinos made it back-to-back Super League wins with a dominant victory over struggling Castleford Tigers. Author - Oliver W Brad Arthur’s side took control from the off, with Jake Connor, Keenan Palasia, and Harry Newman all crossing before half-time to put them firmly in the driving seat. The second half saw more tries for the Rhinos, as Jack Sinfield, captain Ash Handley, Ryan Hall, and Riley Lumb all got on the scoresheet, lifting Leeds up to fifth in the table. It was another tough afternoon for Castleford, who slumped to a third straight league defeat. However, tries from Fletcher Rooney, Zac Cini, Jeremiah Simbiken, and a superb solo effort from Innes Senior gave the Tigers some consolation. The defeat drops Castleford to 11th, just above bottom-placed Salford Red Devils on points difference. Leeds have underperformed in the last two Super League seasons, missing out on the play-offs, and Arthur has been tasked with t...

Football: Napoli 1 - 1 Inter Milan

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Billing rescues late point for Napoli in title showdown with Inter On-loan Bournemouth midfielder Philip Billing came off the bench to snatch a crucial late equaliser for Napoli in a pulsating 1-1 draw against Serie A title rivals Inter Milan. Author - Josh D Federico Dimarco had given Inter the lead in spectacular fashion, bending a stunning free-kick over the Napoli wall and into the top corner, leaving Alex Meret with no chance. Match highlights | Highlights from Serie A Napoli took control from there, with Romelu Lukaku, facing his former club, and Scotland international Scott McTominay both going close to levelling. But it was Billing, a January arrival from Bournemouth, who made the difference. Latching onto a pass from Stanislav Lobotka, the Danish midfielder saw his initial effort saved by Josep Martinez but reacted quickest to turn in the rebound and rescue a vital point. Click here for more football news from Super News Affiliate The result means defending champions Inte...