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This month sees Neighbourhood Weekender return to Warrington for the start of the festival season. The event features three stages and the familiar challenge of studying the clash finder and deciding which acts take priority Author | Josh T The festival has become a defining fixture of the northern festival calendar. Over the years, it has become know for its raucous yet family-friendly celebration of British music. Let's explore which bands and acts you should watch ahead of this year's fun and games. The place for the indie rockers As always, the Main Stage will shine the spotlight on the big names and repeat offenders. No one can really be a stranger to the main headliners, Richard Ashcroft and Blossoms (new album imminent, so maybe a new tune or two), and to a chance to admire Tom Ogden’s latest fashions.  Both Richard and Cast continue to trade well off the oasis support slots of last Summer. The Royston Club will be stopping off as part of their touring schedule, and we’v...

The biggest series in world cricket is about to start... The Ashes between Australia and England gets underway on 21 November. Author |  Peter Jones Australia are the current holders after retaining the urn with a 2-2 draw in England in 2023. What are the dates? First Test: 21-25 November in Perth Second Test: 4-8 December in Brisbane Third Test: 17-21 December in Adelaide Fourth Test: 25-29 December in Melbourne Fifth Test: 3-7 January in Sydney The format of the series The series is held every two years, with Australia and England alternating as hosts during their respective summers. Each Test can run for up to five days, with four possible outcomes: an Australia win, an England win, a draw or a tie. The side that wins the most Tests claims the series and takes possession of the Ashes. If the series finishes level, Australia will retain the urn as the current holders. Recent winners of the series. 2009 in England: England won 2-1 to regain the Ashes 2010-11 in Australia: Engl...

Hull KR v Wigan Warriors The end of the Super League season is here. Two sides will put it all on the line at Old Trafford Author |  Oliver W Hull KR stand on the brink of history on Saturday night. Victory over reigning champions Wigan Warriors in the 2025 Super League Grand Final would secure the club’s first-ever title and make them only the fifth team to lift the trophy. Hull KR v St Helens It would signal the end of the era of the so-called Big Four. A win would also see Rovers join an elite group of modern-day treble winners, alongside Bradford Bulls, St Helens, Leeds Rhinos and Wigan themselves. However, as last year showed, toppling this Wigan side is no easy feat. Under Matt Peet, the Warriors swept all before them in 2024, becoming the first team in the Super League era to complete a quadruple. Now, their focus is on a three-peat. Having already lost both the Challenge Cup and the League Leaders’ Shield to Hull KR this season, Wigan will be desperate to avoid surrenderi...

A match that could be useful preparation for the upcoming World Cup. Mexico faces Japan on Sunday in their first match since winning the CONCACAF Gold Cup. Author | Ajay Stadium | Oakland Coliseum With both sides already assured of a place at the 2026 World Cup, the meeting offers a valuable test and a chance to sharpen preparations for the tournament. It has been a successful period for Mexico In the summer, they became the most successful nation in Gold Cup history. Javier Aguirre’s men went unbeaten through the tournament, opening with a 3-2 win over the Dominican Republic, followed by a 2-0 victory against Suriname and a goalless draw with Costa Rica in the group stage. They went on to beat Saudi Arabia 2-0 in the quarter-finals, Honduras 1-0 in the semi-finals and then sealed the crown in the final by beating the hosts United States. That success came just months after their CONCACAF Nations League victory in March, where they defeated Panama 2-1.  READ MORE |  Spor...

Who's excited for another summer of football? Let's have a closer look at those involved in this summer's Club World Cup. Author | Jamie P The Club World Cup returns this summer, and this year's edition is set to be the biggest yet, with a wealth of global footballing talent on show. Thirty-two teams from across the world will compete in the expanded tournament, which will be staged in 11 cities across the United States. The month-long event begins at 01:00 BST on Sunday and concludes on 13 July. There will be little delay before some of the sport's most recognisable names take to the pitch, with squads now finalised ahead of the opening matches. Inter Miami, somewhat fortuitous in their inclusion after winning Major League Soccer’s Supporters’ Shield for the best regular-season record, kick off proceedings on day one. LA Galaxy, who went on to lift the MLS Cup in the play-offs, were notably omitted. The superstars returning to the spotlight to face the European...

Hull KR face Warrington Wolves in the Challenge Cup final at Wembley The Super League leaders go into the game as heavy favourites. Hull KR will look to inflict a second successive cup final defeat on Warrington. Author | Amy W Could this finally be Hull KR’s moment? After decades of disappointment, near misses and painful defeats in major finals, the chance to end 40 years of hurt feels closer than ever. This time, surely? On paper, it seems straightforward. A side in form, with momentum and a settled squad, up against an opponent struggling and potentially missing a key playmaker. It ought to point towards a comfortable afternoon at Wembley. But this is Hull KR in a major final, and nothing is ever quite that simple. READ MORE | The sides recently faced each other in the Super League   READ MORE | Latest Rugby League news from across our network That said, their performances this season, coupled with the way they’ve handled the build-up from the semi-final to now, suggest th...

Chelsea v Real Betis Preview Former Premier League winner Manuel Pellegrini has guided Betis to the 2024-25 final, having overseen the renaissances of Isco and Antony over the past several months, and the former was the star of the semi-finals. Author | Peter Grainger A closer look at that semi-final Real Betis traveled to Italy with a 2-1 lead from the first leg against Fiorentina. They found themselves 2-1 down and facing the possibility of penalties. However, Antony, who had scored with a free kick earlier, provided a crucial assist to Abde Ezzalzouli in the 97th minute, allowing Betis to progress under dramatic circumstances with a 2-2 draw. There are plenty of other familiar names in the Betis squad, this includes goalkeeper Adrian, former Barcelona defender Marc Barta and Switzerland stalwart Ricardo Rodriguez. Who can forget their legend Isco.  READ MORE |  Chelsea's Conference League final preview Unfortunately, that draw marked the beginning of a challenging perio...

Women's FA Cup final preview Chelsea and Manchester United face off in the Women’s FA Cup final. Author - Liam C youtu.be/U98BEN-swPs?... Women's FA Cup Final preview from @stretfordpaddck.bsky.social This is a good watch. [image or embed] — Super News Affiliate ( @eurosuperfootball.bsky.social ) 17 May 2025 at 10:17 United are looking to retain the trophy after last season’s triumph, while WSL champions Chelsea aim to complete a domestic treble, having finished their league campaign unbeaten last weekend. A closee look at what's on the line? United will go for a second consecutive FA Cup trophy against a Chelsea side in hot pursuit of their third piece of English silverware this season in Sunday's FA Cup final at Wembley. Sonia Bompastor's side have already added the Women's Super League title to their League Cup triumph and only the FA Cup remains to make it a memorable first season for the French manager. Chelsea want to make more history  Bompastor...

A look at this weekend's Super League action Magic Weekend makes its return this early May bank holiday weekend as all the sides feature in a feast of Rugby League on Saturday and Sunday. Author - Peter Grainger   The event also returns to Newcastle United's St James' Park after a year's absence when Leeds' Elland Road played host in 2024. Why this stadium for the Magic Weekend? It is almost 20 years since the first Magic Weekend event was held in 2007 at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium and it has been a staple on the Super League calendar ever since. But now the event has settled on Newcastle as its most logical and loved home, can that inspire the game to break out of its heartlands? Check out some of the best Magic Weekend moments Source | Super League YouTube St. James' Park first hosted it in 2015 and it quickly became a favourite on the calendar for fans and players alike. One of the perks of St James' Park is the fact it's centrally locat...