The Six Nations is an annual competition that has its roots in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and is one of the oldest and most prestigious international rugby tournaments. The tournament is contested by six of the best teams in Europe: England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, France, and Italy. The Six Nations has undergone […]
An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury is a common injury among athletes and active individuals. The ACL is a key ligament in the knee that helps stabilise the joint and prevent excessive motion. When this ligament is torn, it can cause significant pain and limit mobility. If you have suffered an ACL injury, it’s important […]
The recent freezing temperatures have seen fixtures across all levels of sports fall victim to the weather, with games postponed for frozen surfaces…though some were called off earlier than others. If you are a player or fan of an outdoor sport, there is a strong chance that your fixture was postponed due to a frozen […]
Almost half of sports fans admit to being superstitious, according to a survey carried out by OLBG.com, with two in five engaging in rituals before a big game. For any fan, seeing their team win a trophy is the dream – the memories and accompanying celebrations make enduring the not-so-good times worth it. Some of […]
Winter is well and truly here, with temperatures below freezing across the country, which has already wreaked havoc on grassroots sports. It is the annual headache that grassroots coaches across many sports face – winter training. Getting games on at the weekend is one thing, but training in the dark on a midweek evening is […]
England reached the final of the Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup by defeating Wales 125-22, setting up a rematch of 2017’s final with France. England and France will go head-to-head on Friday evening at Manchester Central for what will be a third successive World Cup final between the two nations. France have narrowly won both […]
St James’ Park played host to the opening game of the men’s Rugby League World Cup as England hammered Samoa 60-6, with the women’s and wheelchair tournaments still to kick off. The Rugby League World Cup, taking place a year late due to Covid, is the most inclusive of its kind with men, women and […]
It is one of the hardest and, often, most thankless tasks around. You sacrifice time away from loved ones in the pursuit of doing the best for everyone else, plan and arrange sessions, arrive early and leave late. You will beat yourself up over every little mistake, your car boot will always be full of […]
You might think that marketing is something that only businesses and professional sports clubs do, but you would be wrong. A lot of the success of a grassroots club is based on how well it is marketed. Marketing your grassroots club correctly is important, and it requires more thought than posting something on your personal […]
A good coach has a clear objective and plan in place before every training session, understanding what it is they want their players to come away with. Whatever sport it is that you coach, it is important that your training sessions are planned. That means understanding the abilities of your players, where they are in […]
