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Michael Vaughan believes an inaugural trailblazing cricket competition has done wonders for growing the sport across the UK.

Vaughan believes cricket competition has done wonders for growing the sport

Sciver-Brunt believes the Barclays Knight-Stokes Cup has been a great success

Ed Smith believes Lord’s has acted as the perfect venue for the inaugural Barclays Knight-Stokes Cup finals day and thinks the chance to play there will inspire youngsters to take up cricket in the future.

Ed Smith believes Lord’s has acted as the perfect venue for the inaugural Barclays Knight-Stokes Cup finals day and thinks the chance to play there will inspire youngsters to take up cricket in the future.

Ed Smith believes Lord’s has acted as the perfect venue

Sciver-Brunt disappointed there will being “no Northern Ashes Test”

Vaughan believes England’s Test batters missed golden opportunity

Michael Vaughan believes Kevin Pietersen could one day help England’s Test team

Altrincham Grammar School enjoyed a dream day out at Lord’s after they stormed to victory in the first-ever final of the Barclays Knight-Stokes Cup.

Altrincham Grammar School enjoyed a dream day out at Lord’s after they stormed to victory in the first-ever final of the Barclays Knight-Stokes Cup.

Altrincham Grammar School enjoyed a dream day out at Lord’s

John Hampden Grammar School may have fallen just short in the first-ever final of the Barclays Knight-Stokes Cup, but they still managed to enjoy a dream day at Lord’s.

John Hampden Grammar School may have fallen just short in the first-ever final of the Barclays Knight-Stokes Cup, but they still managed to enjoy a dream day at Lord’s.

John Hampden Grammar School may have fallen just short

Chelmsford County High School for Girls enjoyed a dream day out at Lord’s after they stormed to victory in the first-ever final of the Barclays Knight-Stokes Cup.

Chelmsford County High School for Girls enjoyed a dream day out at Lord’s after they stormed to victory in the first-ever final of the Barclays Knight-Stokes Cup.

Chelmsford County High School enjoyed a dream day out at Lord’s

Penistone Grammar School may have fallen short in the first-ever final of the Barclays Knight-Stokes Cup, but they still managed to enjoy a dream day at Lord’s.

Penistone Grammar School may have fallen short in the first-ever final of the Barclays Knight-Stokes Cup, but they still managed to enjoy a dream day at Lord’s.

Penistone Grammar School may have fallen short

The Red Roses might be the dominant force in women’s rugby

Decline of sevens in the UK is a heart-breaking situation for Olympian Celia Quansah

Henry Pollock can help put sevens back on the map but only if he fully commits

After sealing survival with a relegation play-off against London Scottish, Richmond’s Paddy Case and Jared Carew are counting on a raft of fresh faces for success this season.

After sealing survival with a relegation play-off against London Scottish, Richmond’s Paddy Case and Jared Carew are counting on a raft of fresh faces for success this season.

Case and Carew are counting on a raft of fresh faces for success this season

Nottingham’s Jay Ecclesfield and Levi Roper believe a collective mindset can push the Midlanders back into Elior Champ Rugby play-off contention after falling short last season.

Nottingham’s Jay Ecclesfield and Levi Roper believe a collective mindset can push the Midlanders back into Elior Champ Rugby play-off contention after falling short last season.

Ecclesfield and Roper backing a collective mindset at Nottingham

After an eight year absence, Rotherham Titans will be relishing their long-awaited return to Elior Champ Rugby this season.

After an eight year absence, Rotherham Titans will be relishing their long-awaited return to Elior Champ Rugby this season.

After an eight year absence, Rotherham Titans will be relishing return

Blackheath captain Billy Harding says the club is chomping at the bit to begin life in Elior Champ Rugby after a remarkable promotion campaign last season.

Blackheath captain Billy Harding says the club is chomping at the bit to begin life in Elior Champ Rugby after a remarkable promotion campaign last season.

Blackheath captain Billy Harding says the club is chomping at the bit

Paton Field has long been one of the hardest away trips in the Elior Champ and Caldy skipper JJ Dickinson wants to make it even more 'horrible' for visitors this season.

Paton Field has long been one of the hardest away trips in the Elior Champ and Caldy skipper JJ Dickinson wants to make it even more 'horrible' for visitors this season.

Paton Field has long been one of the hardest away trips in the Elior Champ

Worcester Warriors captain Matt Kvesic is excited to start ‘chapter two’ as they look to defend their Elior Champ Rugby title.

Worcester Warriors captain Matt Kvesic is excited to start ‘chapter two’ as they look to defend their Elior Champ Rugby title.

Kvesic is excited to start ‘chapter two’ as they look to defend title.

Rugby is a way of life in Cornwall, and its premier club is intending to make waves beyond the county’s borders following significant investment from both home and abroad.

Rugby is a way of life in Cornwall, and its premier club is intending to make waves beyond the county’s borders following significant investment from both home and abroad.

Rugby is a way of life in Cornwall, and its premier club is intending to make waves

Ealing Trailfinders were perfect last season, until they weren’t.

Ealing Trailfinders were perfect last season, until they weren’t.

Ealing Trailfinders were perfect last season, until they weren’t.

Hartpury head into the new Elior Champ Rugby season with eyes on going one better than their play-off heartbreak last year.

Hartpury head into the new Elior Champ Rugby season with eyes on going one better than their play-off heartbreak last year.

Hartpury head into the new season with eyes on going one better

Bedford Blues are determined to channel the pain of last season’s play-off final defeat and turn it into title-winning celebrations in the new Elior Champ Rugby season.

Bedford Blues are determined to channel the pain of last season’s play-off final defeat and turn it into title-winning celebrations in the new Elior Champ Rugby season.

Bedford Blues are determined to channel the pain of last season

Momentum is the watchword for Ampthill as they look to carry their form at the end of last season into the start of the 2026/27 Elior Champ Rugby campaign.

Momentum is the watchword for Ampthill as they look to carry their form at the end of last season into the start of the 2026/27 Elior Champ Rugby campaign.

Momentum is the watchword for Ampthill as they look to carry their form

COVENTRY need to believe in themselves if they are to get over the line and win Elior Champ Rugby after falling at the semi-final stage last year.

COVENTRY need to believe in themselves if they are to get over the line and win Elior Champ Rugby after falling at the semi-final stage last year.

Coventry need to believe in themselves if they are to get over the line

The Dean Richards era has begun at Doncaster Knights and with some savvy arrivals on the pitch and behind the scenes, as well as renewed rivalry, excitement abounds at Castle Park.

The Dean Richards era has begun at Doncaster Knights and with some savvy arrivals on the pitch and behind the scenes, as well as renewed rivalry, excitement abounds at Castle Park.

Dean Richards era has begun at Doncaster Knights and with some savvy arrivals

Chinnor have lost the element of surprise but still believe that they can challenge the best of Elior Champ Rugby once again.

Chinnor have lost the element of surprise but still believe that they can challenge the best of Elior Champ Rugby once again.

Chinnor have lost the element of surprise but still believe that they can challenge

The London City 7s founder believes the event can help give rugby sevens a much-needed commercial boost by bringing the sport into the heart of the City.

The London City 7s founder believes the event can help give rugby sevens a much-needed commercial boost by bringing the sport into the heart of the City.

Founder believes event can help give rugby sevens a much-needed boost

Heather Fisher says rugby must move with the times and believes London City 7s is leading the charge by bringing sport, entertainment and business together.

Heather Fisher says rugby must move with the times and believes London City 7s is leading the charge by bringing sport, entertainment and business together.

Fisher says rugby must move with the times and hails London City 7s

Sevens legend Mike Friday believes London City 7s can perfect hunting ground

Hamilton wants London City 7s to be event people can't afford to miss.

Hamilton reckons Gloucester have struck gold with their summer signings

Hamilton admits Leicester Tigers may struggle to make the PREM top four

Hamilton cannot wait to see Scotland take on the ‘mega’ might of New Zealand

Hamilton wants London City Sevens to become event the capital can't miss

Nuttall tried mixing up her tactics against an elite field

Hunt allowed herself to take a moment to reflect on a season of consistency in chaos

Specsavers and parkrun launch new StartLine Initiative to help people with accessibility needs take their first step into parkrun

Specsavers and parkrun launch new StartLine Initiative to help people with accessibility needs take their first step into parkrun

Specsavers and parkrun launch new StartLine Initiative to help people

County Durham’s Millie Clerk was bursting with pride after landing a medal at a national school sports event to cap an unforgettable experience in the East Midlands.

County Durham’s Millie Clerk was bursting with pride after landing a medal at a national school sports event to cap an unforgettable experience in the East Midlands.

What a weekend for scintillating Clerk

North Yorkshire’s Rosie Cook was bursting with pride after landing a medal at a national school sports event to cap an unforgettable experience in the East Midlands.

North Yorkshire’s Rosie Cook was bursting with pride after landing a medal at a national school sports event to cap an unforgettable experience in the East Midlands.

Rosie Cook-ing after delivering a stunning showing

Clwyd’s Finn Bullock was bursting with pride after landing a medal at a national school sports event to cap an unforgettable experience in the East Midlands.

Clwyd’s Finn Bullock was bursting with pride after landing a medal at a national school sports event to cap an unforgettable experience in the East Midlands.

Brilliant Bullock catches the eye after a wonderful performance

Devon’s Jamie Dixon was bursting with pride after standing on the top step of the podium at a national school sports event to cap an unforgettable experience in the East Midlands.

Devon’s Jamie Dixon was bursting with pride after standing on the top step of the podium at a national school sports event to cap an unforgettable experience in the East Midlands.

Dixon delights with his performances in Loughborough at national event

Shropshire’s Joseph Barlow was bursting with pride after claiming a medal at a national school sports event to cap an unforgettable experience in the East Midlands.
Barlow, 12, who lives in Weston Rhyn, featured at the School Games National Finals and

Shropshire’s Joseph Barlow was bursting with pride after claiming a medal at a national school sports event to cap an unforgettable experience in the East Midlands.
Barlow, 12, who lives in Weston Rhyn, featured at the School Games National Finals and

Barlow produces when it matters most in Loughborough

East Sussex’s Bella Mapledoram was bursting with pride after landing a medal at a national school sports event to cap an unforgettable experience in the East Midlands.

East Sussex’s Bella Mapledoram was bursting with pride after landing a medal at a national school sports event to cap an unforgettable experience in the East Midlands.

Mapledoram was bursting with pride after landing a medal

Belfast’s Aoibheann Donnelly was bursting with pride after she topped the podium at a national school sports event to cap an unforgettable experience in the East Midlands.

Belfast’s Aoibheann Donnelly was bursting with pride after she topped the podium at a national school sports event to cap an unforgettable experience in the East Midlands.

Donnelly tops the podium at a national school sports event

Dublin’s Shekinah Djoussa was bursting with pride after she topped the podium at a national school sports event to cap an unforgettable experience in the East Midlands.

Dublin’s Shekinah Djoussa was bursting with pride after she topped the podium at a national school sports event to cap an unforgettable experience in the East Midlands.

Djoussa was bursting with pride after she topped the podium

Limerick’s Fryderyk Klimas was bursting with pride after he topped the podium at a national school sports event to cap an unforgettable experience in the East Midlands.

Limerick’s Fryderyk Klimas was bursting with pride after he topped the podium at a national school sports event to cap an unforgettable experience in the East Midlands.

Klimas was bursting with pride after he topped the podium

Lancashire’s Gordon Ballantyne was bursting with pride after landing two medals at a national school sports event to cap an unforgettable experience in the East Midlands.

Lancashire’s Gordon Ballantyne was bursting with pride after landing two medals at a national school sports event to cap an unforgettable experience in the East Midlands.

Ballentyne demonstrates guts and determination

Dorset’s Reuben Cawley was bursting with pride after he topped the podium at a national school sports event to cap an unforgettable experience in the East Midlands.
Cawley, 18, who lives in Sturminster-Newton, featured at the School Games National

Dorset’s Reuben Cawley was bursting with pride after he topped the podium at a national school sports event to cap an unforgettable experience in the East Midlands.
Cawley, 18, who lives in Sturminster-Newton, featured at the School Games National

Cawley captures the imagination with his efforts

Leicestershire’s Oliver Stenhouse was bursting with pride after he topped the podium at a national school sports event to cap an unforgettable experience in the East Midlands.

Leicestershire’s Oliver Stenhouse was bursting with pride after he topped the podium at a national school sports event to cap an unforgettable experience in the East Midlands.

Stenhouse shines in super showing in Loughborough

North Yorkshire’s Evie Wilkinson was bursting with pride after she landed a medal at a national school sports event to cap an unforgettable experience in the East Midlands.

North Yorkshire’s Evie Wilkinson was bursting with pride after she landed a medal at a national school sports event to cap an unforgettable experience in the East Midlands.

Wilkinson was bursting with pride after she landed a medal

Leicestershire’s Alastair McKittrick was bursting with pride after he topped the podium at a national school sports event to cap an unforgettable experience in the East Midlands.

Leicestershire’s Alastair McKittrick was bursting with pride after he topped the podium at a national school sports event to cap an unforgettable experience in the East Midlands.

McKittrick enjoyed a weekend he will never forget in the Midlands

Hampshire’s Kruze Frampton was bursting with pride after he landed a medal at a national school sports event to cap an unforgettable experience in the East Midlands.

Hampshire’s Kruze Frampton was bursting with pride after he landed a medal at a national school sports event to cap an unforgettable experience in the East Midlands.

Frampton beaming with pride after Loughborough performance

London’s Nicole Deaconescu was bursting with pride after she topped the podium at a national school sports event to cap an unforgettable experience in the East Midlands.

London’s Nicole Deaconescu was bursting with pride after she topped the podium at a national school sports event to cap an unforgettable experience in the East Midlands.

Deaconescu delights after strong performance on court