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BBC News
an hour ago
- General
- BBC News
Saints' Welsby and Murphy sidelined in injury blow
St Helens have been hit by a double injury blow with full-back Jack Welsby and winger Lewis Murphy set for lengthy spells on the has undergone surgery on a knee issue after being forced off the field in last Friday's defeat by Hull KR at Craven Park and is expected to miss up to 16 weeks of the Murphy suffered a quad injury in the same match and is set for an eight week spell on the news is a blow to head coach Paul Wellens with Saints poised in sixth in the final play-off spot as the halfway stage of the season approaches."Obviously it is disappointing news for Jack and Lewis, and the club will, as we always do, give them our full support in their injury recovery," Wellens told the club website, external."I am certain Jack and Lewis will give their all in their rehab to get back on the field and contribute once again to our team when they return."Welsby, 24, will be a big miss for Saints if, as expected, he is on the sidelines until September given he has six tries, 14 assists and is leading the Super League statistics for 23, was also hitting a decent vein of form having scored a try in each of his last Super League appearances, including against league leaders Hull KR last Friday.
BBC News
3 hours ago
- Business
- BBC News
Ospreys apply for St Helen's stadium planning permission
Ospreys say they have made the official planning application submission for the redevelopment of St Helen's to Swansea Welsh rugby regional team had already announced they would be moving from Stadium to the smaller St Helen's venue for the 2025-26 say the planning application is a "significant milestone" and comes at a time when they and Scarlets are involved with a dispute with the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) about future funding."This is a vital step toward bringing our long-term vision to life," said Ospreys chief executive Lance Bradley. "It reflects our belief not only in the transformation of St Helen's, but in the strength of our future, rooted in Swansea and powered by our supporters."This is about more than new stands or improved facilities. It's a statement of intent about who we are, where we belong, and where we're going. "Our goal is a world-class home for elite rugby, community sport and shared experiences that inspire pride across the region." Planning phases Ospreys say the planning application for the 8,000 capacity is structured in two phases, with the aim of transforming St Helen's into a premier venue for both elite and grassroots rugby that involves Swansea one will see the installation of a 4G pitch, a cover over the existing terrace, three new stands, and a new fan zone. Phase two includes a "state-of-the-art training facility", including a gym and training will not start next season in their new home because Swansea Cricket Club will continue to play at St Helen's until the end of their 2025 summer campaign before moving to a new ground in the means Ospreys' first home game at the new venue will take place a few months after the 2025-26 season has started and they will have to play any home matches between September and December at alternative venues. Uncertainty in Welsh game The move comes with Ospreys and Scarlets at loggerheads with the WRU after the two professional sides did not sign the new Professional Rugby Agreement (PRA) by the imposed deadline of 8 WRU has since announced it will move away from a model of four evenly funded professional sides and implement a new two-tier funding is a move Ospreys and Scarlets have described as a U-turn that has "created more destabilising and debilitating uncertainty in our game".The agreement has been signed by Dragons and also by Cardiff, who were last month taken over by the WRU after they temporarily went into WRU insisted the new PRA offered a better deal for the regions but Ospreys and Scarlets said they had asked the governing body for assurances the takeover "will not disproportionally benefit Cardiff and disadvantage the independent clubs".After Ospreys and Scarlets did not sign in May, the WRU says it has taken "the difficult but necessary decision" to issue the formal two-year notice to terminate the current PRA agreement, in particular, to proceed with its debt refinancing with its have suggested the WRU intends to cut a team from its professional rugby's governing body has not confirmed or denied whether this is part of its plans, stating it hopes a long-term resolution will be decided by September.
Yahoo
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Win tickets to the Rugby League Cup Finals Triple Header at Wembley Stadium on the 7th June!
The highly anticipated Rugby League is making a grand return to the iconic Wembley Stadium for a massive Cup Finals triple-header event. Buckle up for an unmissable day of thrilling rugby action, taking place on Saturday, 7th June. The first kickoff starts at 11.45am with the Women's Betfred Challenge Cup Final. Wigan Warriors will face off against St Helens in what is expected to be a fiercely competitive match that will set the tone for the rest of the day. Following the women's final, at 3pm, the stage will be set for the Men's Challenge Cup Final. The showdown will see 2019 Cup winners Warrington Wolves pitted against Hull KR in what promises to be a riveting clash between two of Rugby League's finest teams. READ MORE: Win the Ultimate Garden Bundle with Yimbly! READ MORE: Win the ultimate home setup with the award-winning Hisense 55" U7N TV and PureFlat RQ760N4IFE Smart Fridge Freezer The final match of the day will crown the adrenaline-filled event as York Knights take on Featherstone Rovers in the AB Sundecks 1895 Cup Final. However, the excitement doesn't stop there! In partnership with our friends at Rugby League Commercial, we're delighted to announce that we have secured six pairs of tickets for this spectacular event available for our readers to win. For a chance to win and witness all the live-action firsthand, enter our competition by filling out the form below. If you can't see the form, simply click here. This competition closes at 23:45 on the 4th June 2025. Cup Finals' tickets are also available to buy from £20 Adults & £10 U16s at Betfred Challenge Cup & 1895 Cup Finals 2025 - MyProVenue™ .
North Wales Live
a day ago
- Sport
- North Wales Live
Win tickets to the Rugby League Cup Finals Triple Header at Wembley Stadium on the June 7th!
Rugby League is making a grand return to the iconic Wembley Stadium for a massive Cup Finals triple-header event. Buckle up for an unmissable day of thrilling rugby action, taking place on Saturday, 7th June. The first kick-off starts at 11.45am with the Women's Betfred Challenge Cup Final. Wigan Warriors will face off against St Helens in what is expected to be a fiercely competitive match that will set the tone for the rest of the day. Following the women's final, at 3pm, the stage will be set for the Men's Challenge Cup Final. The showdown will see 2019 Cup winners Warrington Wolves pitted against Hull KR in what promises to be a riveting clash between two of Rugby League's finest teams. The final match of the day will crown the adrenaline-filled event as York Knights take on Featherstone Rovers in the AB Sundecks 1895 Cup Final. However, the excitement doesn't stop there! In partnership with our friends at Rugby League Commercial, we're delighted to announce that we have secured six pairs of tickets for this spectacular event available for our readers to win. For a chance to win and witness all the live-action firsthand, enter our competition by filling out the form below. If you can't see the form, simply click here. This competition closes at 23:45 on the 4th June 2025.
Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Win tickets to the Rugby League Cup Finals Triple Header on the 7th June!
Be in with the chance of winning one of six pairs of tickets to an amazing day of Rugby at Wembley Stadium. The highly anticipated Rugby League is making a grand return to the iconic Wembley Stadium for a massive Cup Finals triple-header event. Buckle up for an unmissable day of thrilling rugby action, taking place on Saturday, 7th June. The first kickoff starts at 11.45am with the Women's Betfred Challenge Cup Final. Wigan Warriors will face off against St Helens in what is expected to be a fiercely competitive match that will set the tone for the rest of the day. Following the women's final, at 3pm, the stage will be set for the Men's Challenge Cup Final. The showdown will see 2019 Cup winners Warrington Wolves pitted against Hull KR in what promises to be a riveting clash between two of Rugby League's finest teams. The final match of the day will crown the adrenaline-filled event as York Knights take on Featherstone Rovers in the AB Sundecks 1895 Cup Final. However, the excitement doesn't stop there! In partnership with our friends at Rugby League Commercial, we're delighted to announce that we have secured six pairs of tickets for this spectacular event available for our readers to win. For a chance to win and witness all the live-action firsthand, enter our competition by filling out the form below. If you can't see the form, simply click here. This competition closes at 23:45 on the 4th June 2025.
