By Jac Jones. It was a spicy game in Dublin at the Aviva Stadium on Friday when Ireland hosted Wales in the Six Nations Championship. In a contest filled with big hits and exciting attacking rugby, Ireland were ultimately able…
Tag: Rugby
Women’s Summer of Sport
By Ben Connelly. This summer the stars have perfectly aligned for women’s sport as the European Championship kicks off in Switzerland on July 2, while in England the Rugby World Cup also kicks off on August 22. Women’s football in…
Eighth-tier English rugby player selected in the NFL Draft
By Thomas Kelly Travis Clayton was playing in the eighth tier of English rugby for Basingstoke… that is, before he was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the seventh round of the NFL Draft in Detroit on Saturday night. Clayton…
Deva women shine bright under England Rugby spotlight
By Luke Birch Chester RUFC women’s team received world-wide attention at a home game against Eccles. The game was played in-front of TV cameras, which streamed the game to over 1,000 people on the England Rugby YouTube channel. Former England…
Brothers’ Bid to Secure Silverware
By Will Sherrington It will be a family affair this Sunday as the Sharks go up against the Harlequins. Two Wilmslow brothers are set to compete shoulder-to-shoulder in the Premiership Rugby Cup final this Sunday against the Twickenham side. The…
Why work experience is a MUST for students
The University of Chester’s Work Based Learning module offers level 5 students with the opportunity to undertake a five-week industry placement. Not only does this provide a welcome addition to a CV but successful work experience will also help develop…
Sports Journalism student finding pathway with Championship rugby
Second year Sports Journalism Student Josh McAllister has found his mojo with social media, reporting for several Championship rugby league fixtures across the Easter Weekend. Josh, a rugby league enthusiast, has helped assist both Swinton Lions and Rochdale Hornets in…
Warrington Wolves 2018 Season Preview
BA Sports Journalism student James Messenger produced this 8-page newspaper supplement to preview Warrington Wolves’ 2018 season. The supplement includes a range of exclusive interviews with Wolves players, including Ryan Atkins and new signing Bryson Goodwin. The supplement was created…