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Have you thought about your next steps yet? Deciding what to do after college is rarely straightforward. Whether you’re considering university, an apprenticeship, employment or a gap year, the sheer number of options can feel daunting.  Author |  Sophie T Bournemouth University But making the right choice starts with understanding what’s available and what aligns with your aspirations. We are not experts but we have spent some time online looking for some advice and put it all in one place to try and help you out. Here are some key factors to conside when making this important decision. Know what your career requires For some professions, a degree is non-negotiable. If you have a specific career in mind, check whether a university qualification is a necessary entry point. There are useful websites and resources such as Start, National Careers Service and Prospects that are available for your research.  You can also ask the careers advisor at your education instituti...

Some interesting decisions from Thomas Tuchel Let's explore who's going to travelling to North America with the manager and who's going to be watching as a fan Author | Georgie B The main headlines came from from the fact that Phil Foden, Cole Palmer and Trent Alexander-Arnold will all not be playing a part in Thomas Tuchel's 26-man squad. Watch | The squad was announced with this video across social media platforms Harry Maguire has also not been included Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has also been left out, with the 33-year-old saying he is "shocked and gutted" at the decision. In a post on Instagram, he confirmed: "I was confident I could have played a major part this summer for my country after the season I've had. I've been left shocked and gutted by the decision. I wish the players all the best." Maguire has also been a threat from an attacking sense this season and scored a dramatic winner for United against Liverpool at Anf...

One last opportunity for Neymar to win the World Cup  The forward has been included in head coach Carlo Ancelotti's 26-man squad for this summer's World Cup. Author | Jack L The 34-year-old, who now plays for Brazilian side Santos, is Brazil's all-time leading goalscorer with 79 goals in 128 appearances. However, he has not featured for the Selecao since 2023 because of a series of injury problems. His inclusion means he is set to appear at a fourth World Cup, having previously represented Brazil at the 2014, 2018 and 2022 tournaments. Italian coach Ancelotti unveiled his squad during a ceremony in Rio de Janeiro, with supporters cheering when Neymar's name was read out. Ancelotti, 66, who was appointed by Brazil last year, said: "We spent the entire year analysing Neymar. "We realised that in this last period he had consistency and was in good physical condition."

A career in sport but your dreams of going pro are over? Keep reading... Are you drawn to both sport and science and wondering how the two might come together as a career path? Author |  Sophie T Disclaimer | This is a purely exploratory article. You should speak to a careers advisor if struggling to make a decision around your next step Many students are now considering their next steps with the college and sixth form courses coming to an end. Some of those will have already completed their UCAS application and will now be thinking about which of their potential five choices to enrol at. Your average physio room One of the most popular career paths is... Sports science has grown rapidly in recent years, with professionals in the field earning on average around £30,000 a year in the UK. Beyond the salary, the subject opens doors to a variety of roles in coaching, education, health and performance. A degree in the discipline is designed to provide the knowledge and practical skills...

A new era for England Rugby League Brian McDermott will lead his country into this autumn’s Rugby League World Cup after being appointed head coach Author | Michael Haldsworth The 56-year-old enjoyed a decorated spell with Leeds Rhinos, winning four Super League Grand Finals, two Challenge Cups, the World Club Challenge and the League Leaders’ Shield across eight seasons. He succeeds Shaun Wane, who stepped down in January. McDermott, currently part of the coaching staff at Gold Coast Titans, will take on the England role on a part-time basis, unlike his predecessor who worked full-time. The Rugby Football League selected the Yorkshireman from a five-man shortlist that included Brad Arthur, Sam Burgess, Paul Rowley and former England coach Steve McNamara. Best reaction In a statement, McDermott said: "I'm incredibly proud to take on the role of England head coach ahead of the 2026 Rugby League World Cup." He added: "My focus now is on creating an environment where pl...

Rory McIlroy reinforced his standing among the modern greats He held off the world’s leading players to become only the fourth man to claim back-to-back Masters titles Author | Liam C His conviction that last year’s long-awaited Green Jacket would unlock further major success has proved well founded. Twelve months on from ending an 11-year wait to complete the career Grand Slam at Augusta National Golf Club, the 36-year-old returned with a sense of freedom he had long anticipated. Watch | How Rory McIlroy won the tournament. From the Masters YouTube channel He delivered on that promise at the earliest chance. A composed final-round 71 secured victory at 12 under par, leaving him a single shot clear of world number one Scottie Scheffler on another compelling Masters Sunday. Justin Rose was the challenger again Rory McIlroy once again denied Justin Rose, as the English veteran saw his long pursuit of a Masters title end in familiar frustration at Augusta National Golf Club.   Wa...

A dramatic announcement from Hull KR It's time for them to start planning for a future without the now iconic Willie Peters Author | Amy W Treble-winning head coach Peters will leave the reigning Super League champions at the end of the season to take up a role as the inaugural head coach of new National Rugby League side Papua New Guinea Chiefs. The 47-year-old, who took charge in 2022, remains under contract at Craven Park until 2028. The Chiefs are not due to enter the NRL until the 2028 campaign, but Peters is set to spend next year overseeing recruitment for the competition’s newest club, which will be based in Port Moresby. Hull KR currently hold all four major honours available to Super League clubs, having beaten Brisbane Broncos to claim the World Club Challenge in February. Watch | How Peters celebrated their Super League success at Old Trafford They ended a 40-year wait for a league title with victory over Wigan Warriors in last October’s Grand Final. That success fo...

Jamaica v Democratic Republic of Congo preview A potentially historic night awaits in the intercontinental qualification play-off final  Author | Josh T Football supporters in the Democratic Republic of Congo have spent decades waiting for a chance to make amends for their only appearance at a World Cup, which came back in 1974. It was a year marked by global upheaval and cultural milestones, as Richard Nixon stepped down over the Watergate scandal, the Rubik's Cube was created, and Muhammad Ali defeated George Foreman in the iconic Rumble in the Jungle, staged in Kinshasa. Does a special night await then? A victory for the Leopards against Jamaica in Tuesday’s intercontinental play-off final would bring that 52-year wait to an end and secure Africa a 10th place at this year’s World Cup, to be held across Canada, Mexico and the United States. Should DR Congo win, around q0p million people back home, as well as a massive global diaspora, will pray things go better than they did in...

England have scheduled additional training sessions in Brisbane This comes after their heavy defeat in the opening Ashes Test. Author |  Peter Jones The Gabba The tourists were beaten by Australia inside two days in Perth and have announced five days of preparation ahead of the day-night Test at the Gabba, starting next Thursday. England’s decision not to send any players from the first Test to feature in an England Lions match in Canberra this weekend has drawn criticism. Instead, Ben Stokes’ side will undertake one of their longest preparation periods since he and coach Brendon McCullum took charge more than three years ago. Typically, England train for two or three days before a Test, with longer periods only seen on pre-tour camps such as those before trips to India and Pakistan. READ MORE |  Ashes news and stories The original Brisbane schedule involved three days of training at the Gabba from Monday. This has now been extended with an additional session at the grou...

It has been a truly memorable few months. The reunion tour that many believed would never take place has drawn to a close, with Oasis performing the final show of their Live 25 tour on Sunday night. Author | Peter Jones Following 41 sold-out dates, including those opening nights in Cardiff, five nights at Heaton Park in Manchester, several nights at Wembley (see video below) and two unforgettable nights at Croke Park in August, the band brought the tour to an end in São Paulo, Brazil, leaving those involved in its production reflecting on an emotional finale. Noel Gallagher's daughter Anaïs, credited with helping her father reconcile with his brother after 15 years, expressed her gratitude to her uncle Liam and described 2025 as the 'greatest year of my life'. The conclusion of the tour follows comments from Liam Gallagher, who appeared to suggest during a September performance that Oasis could return for further shows in 2026. “See you next year?” At their Wembley St...

Lewis Capaldi, Kasabian and Richard Ashcroft will headline TRNSMT music festival in 2026. The festival, which takes place on Glasgow Green, will also feature performances from Amy Macdonald, Wolf Alice, Sonny Fodera, CMAT and The Snuts. Author |  Natalie R The Snuts will return to the festival in 2026 Next year’s event will run from 19 to 21 June, moving two weeks earlier than its traditional July slot. It will mark the festival’s ninth edition since its launch in 2017. Last year’s headliners included 50 Cent, Biffy Clyro and Snow Patrol. Who else is heading to Glasgow in 2026? Aside from the former Verve frontman’s headline slot, Friday’s line-up also features NewDad, returning after their debut at last year’s festival, alongside Liverpool singer-songwriter Luvcat, Reading rapper Songer, and emerging pop outfit Cliffords. Rockstar Energy presents TRNSMT 2026🔥 ⏳10th November - *48hr @PayPalUK Presale Begins ⭐️12th November - TRNSMT Presale ⚡️14th November - General On Sale ⁰ ...

Marcus Trescothick believes Pope will be retained at three England’s Lead Batting Coach has suggested that Ollie Pope will keep his place as number three for the Ashes, describing the tourists as “very consistent” in their selection. Author |  Peter Jones England face the Lions in their only warm-up match ahead of the series, which begins on 21 November, and are expected to name a side close to the one that will start the first Test in Perth. Pope has faced pressure for his spot from 22-year-old Jacob Bethell over the past year. The Surrey batter averages 41.60 at number three, though his form has tended to dip as series wear on. During the summer he made a century in his opening innings against India but managed just one further score above 50 in his next eight innings. When England named their Ashes squad, Pope lost the vice-captaincy to Harry Brook, a move that appeared to leave his position more uncertain. At the time, Rob Key, the director of cricket, said Pope was still t...

Turkish prosecutors have issued detention orders for 21 individuals. This includes 17 referees and two football club presidents, as part of a sweeping investigation into alleged betting and match-fixing. Author |  Natalie R The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office confirmed that simultaneous raids took place across 12 cities, including Istanbul itself. Eighteen people have been detained, while two suspects are believed to be abroad and one remains unaccounted for. Authorities have not yet released the names of those taken into custody. According to prosecutors, the referees are under investigation for misconduct in office and manipulating match outcomes. Among those reportedly named are Eyupspor president Murat Ozkaya, Kasimpasa’s former owner Turgay Ciner and ex-president Fatih Sarac, who are accused of seeking to influence results. In September, a separate financial probe was launched into Can Holding and Ciner Group, two major conglomerates that previously owned Kasımpa...

Australia name squad for opening Ashes Test as Smith replaces injured Cummins as captain Australia have confirmed a 15-man squad for the opening Test against England in Perth, though the starting eleven remains undecided. Author |  Peter Jones Steve Smith will captain the side in place of the injured Pat Cummins, with Travis Head named vice-captain. Chairman of selectors George Bailey said the group offered “good balance”, adding that with most players set to feature in the upcoming Sheffield Shield round, selectors would “continue to gather information” before finalising the team. Batsman Jake Weatherald and bowlers Brendan Doggett and Sean Abbott are in line to make their Test debuts, while Weatherald could open alongside Usman Khawaja, with Marnus Labuschagne another option. All-rounders Cameron Green and Beau Webster both return, joined by wicketkeeper Alex Carey, with Josh Inglis providing back-up. Fast bowlers Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc and Scott Boland, along with sp...

It’s finally here.  After weeks of teasers and feverish speculation, Download Festival has unveiled its first major announcement for the 2026 line-up. Author |  Natalie R The June 10–14 rock and metal extravaganza will feature UK-exclusive headline sets from Limp Bizkit on Friday, Guns N’ Roses on Saturday and Linkin Park on Sunday. More than 90 other acts have also been confirmed, adding serious weight to the bill. Among the names joining them are Bad Omens, Cypress Hill, Trivium, Halestorm, Pendulum, Electric Callboy, BABYMETAL, Mastodon, Architects, Feeder, The All-American Rejects, Ice Nine Kills, Tom Morello, Black Veil Brides, Bush, letlive., The Pretty Reckless, Sleep Theory, Mammoth and Dogstar – meaning Keanu Reeves will be at Donington Park next summer. We're all excited for this... 🎸 [image or embed] — Super News Affiliate ( @sup3rnew5affiliate.bsky.social ) 4 November 2025 at 14:54 Fans in London got the news first at a special launch event at the Barbican, ...

There’s a growing rift in Spanish football. A game between Villareal and Barcelona will no longer be hosted in Miami, as had been announced a few weeks ago. Author |  Jack L The Hard Rock Stadium in Miami hosted games in the Club World Cup When La Liga announced plans to stage a league fixture in Miami, it presented the idea as a bold step forward - one that would elevate the visibility of Spanish football, enhance the profile of its players, and strengthen the sport's brand in a key international market. The project, fully compliant with federation regulations and competition integrity, was envisioned as a new frontier for a game seeking global relevance. But the controversy that followed showed just how far Spanish football still is from speaking with one voice. The way the cancellation was handled has left deep marks. Villarreal felt blind-sided, saying the timing damaged their image and that of the competition. "We found out 10 minutes before kick-off [in Tuesday's...

Clubs are already preparing for next season’s Super League campaign St Helens have appointed Salford Red Devils head coach Paul Rowley as their new manager on a three-year contract. Author |  Oliver W An exciting new chapter, and it begins now! #COYS | @plattyphoto pic.twitter.com/nFx4YimJK4 — St.Helens R.F.C. (@Saints1890) October 17, 2025 The 50-year-old succeeds Paul Wellens after the club decided against renewing his deal. Rowley has spent the past four seasons in charge at Salford, who were relegated from Super League on Thursday following a turbulent year off the field. He had been due to take up a director of rugby role with the club next season. Rowley replaces club legend Wellens, whose departure after three seasons in charge was confirmed earlier this month. Wellens, who made 495 appearances for St Helens as a player, was unable to replicate the remarkable run of success achieved under Justin Holbrook and Kristian Woolf, when Saints won four consecutive Grand F...

The teams for the 2026 Super League season have been confirmed York Knights and Toulouse Olympique will compete in an expanded 14-team Super League next season after being selected for promotion by an independent panel. Author |  Greg S York had success at Wembley this season Fellow Yorkshire side Bradford Bulls secured their return to the top flight on Thursday, replacing the financially troubled Salford Red Devils after climbing from 16th to 10th in this year’s grading system. The move paves the way for three Championship sides to join the Super League from 2026. Earlier this year, the 12 existing Super League clubs voted in favour of expansion to 14 teams from next season, marking the first time the competition has featured that number since 2014. York will make their Super League debut, while Toulouse will return to the top division following their single-season spell in 2022. READ MORE |   Super Local Sports News Yorkshire will have more fan reaction to this news Nin...

A legendary cricketing career will be extended. Jimmy Anderson is set to continue his remarkable playing career beyond his 44th birthday after agreeing a new contract with Lancashire that will keep him at Old Trafford for the 2026 season. Author |  Michael Haldsworth England’s record Test wicket-taker had already signed a one-year deal for 2025 following his international retirement in 2024, but his form across formats has prompted the county to extend his stay. Anderson claimed 17 wickets in six County Championship matches last season, though it was his return to limited-overs cricket that caught the eye. Playing T20 cricket for the first time in a decade, he took 20 wickets as Lancashire reached Blast finals day, performances that earned him a first foray into franchise cricket with Manchester Originals in The Hundred. He also captained Lancashire in the County Championship, a role he could retain into the 2026 season. The new deal means Anderson’s professional career will ha...

Huge moment for one of Rugby League’s most historic clubs Bradford Bulls have secured promotion to the Super League for the 2026 season, replacing Salford Red Devils after being awarded the highest Grade B status under rugby league’s new grading system. Author |  Greg S The decision marks a remarkable return to the top flight for the Bulls, who were a dominant force in the early 2000s but have spent over a decade outside the elite. Their absence was defined by financial collapse, administration, and even a season in the third tier, League One, in 2018. Brian Noble, who famously led Bradford to multiple Super League titles, returned to the club in 2025 and guided them to a third-place finish in the Championship. Despite being eliminated in the play-off semi-finals by eventual champions Toulouse, the Bulls’ off-field progress has been enough to propel them back to the top tier. Bradford’s grading score improved significantly from 16th in 2024 to 10th this year, overtaking Super ...