New sports and home hopes in Birmingham – Commonwealth Games talking points
The 2022 Commonwealth Games get under way at the end of July as Birmingham prepares to welcome 72 nations across two weeks of action.
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Hull KR talking points: huge win, slow start and Mikey Lewis
Hull KR edged out Wakefield Trinity 15-10 at Sewell Group Craven Park on Sunday afternoon, with tries from Jimmy Keinhorst, Ethan Ryan and Lachlan Coote.
Ex-Man City defender gives Neymar transfer verdict as five pre-season talking points outlined
These are your Manchester City headlines for Sunday, July 17.
Coventry City talking points as injuries take toll but Panzo starts with a bang
Coventry City remain unbeaten in pre-season after recording another friendly win, this time 2-0 at Oxford United.
Sheffield United talking points as Iliman Ndiaye sends Paul Heckinbottom clear message
Sheffield United fell to a disappointing defeat against Scunthorpe United in their third pre-season outing. The Blades were at sea in the first-half as they took on the National League side that has just been relegated from League Two.
Leeds Rhinos talking points: Depth issue, contract uncertainty and Toulouse test
Leeds Rhinos head into Saturday’s game at bottom club Toulouse Olympique knowing they simply must keep on winning if they are to make the play-offs. Last weekend’s impressive 34-20 Magic Weekend victory over Castleford Tigers gave their top-six hopes another major boost and made it four wins from seven under Rohan Smith.
Hull FC talking points: Brutal defeat, merciless Wigan and getting bodies back
A Hull FC side down to their bare bones were completely outclassed as a merciless Wigan Warriors outfit ran out 60-0 winners on Friday night.
Key talking points as Scotland face series decider against Argentina
Scotland take on Argentina in the final match of their summer tour on Saturday.