Rugby

Top-flight footballers are 28% more likely to win with their fans cheering them on.

Home crowds improve a team or athletes’ chances of winning by 62%

Cost-of-living crisis to breakdown stigmas around financial difficulty

Tommy Dunford and supporters at the summit of Snowdon.

Watch: Builder climbs 3,500ft mountain carrying tumble dryer on back

Billy Whiteside drove at 110mph during police chase before crashing.

Watch: Drug dealer drives 110mph in police chase before crashing

Hartlepool Rugby Club are off to Twickenham. Photo: John Bearby.

Hartlepool RFC to takeover Twickenham

How a sporting mentality can assist you in the business world

Hawick Youth and Gala Wanderers game saw rugby's first own goal. Picture: Elliot Jack/SWNS

Funny footage shows world's first own goal - in a rugby match

England v Argentina: How to watch on TV, kick off time

Coronation Street & Emmerdale airing times changed - why and when

Simon Palladino was given a unique send off after he died suddenly at the age of 69

Husband taken to funeral on a bus as part of unique send off

Anthony Hanley, 30, set to kayak from Whitby to Hartlepool to raise funds for homeless veterans.

Hartlepool man kayaks from Whitby to Hartlepool as part of charity fundraiser

Bryn Hargreaves Credit: Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office/ SWNS

Body of former St Helens rugby league star Bryn Hargreaves found in US

Hartlepool Rovers Football Club. Picture by FRANK REID

Chance to design ladies rugby club’s new shirt

Ireland face England today at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin in the final game of the Six Nations tournament

Ireland v England Six Nations 2023: How to watch

Referee Jaco Peyper will be in charge of the Ireland v England Six Nations game today at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin

Ireland v England Six Nations 2023 referee: Meet the man in charge

Referee Nic Berry will be in charge of the France v Wales Six Nations game today at the Stade De France in Paris

France v Wales Six Nations 2023 referee: Meet the man in charge

Meet the referee in charge of the France v Wales Six Nations game at Paris’ Stade De France.

Will Millar

Wales No.8 Taulupe Faletau will win his 100th cap for Wales after being named in today's starting line-up against France

France v Wales Six Nations 2023 - how to watch

A Scotland fan waves a national flag as they enjoy the pre-match atmosphere prior to a Six Nations Rugby match at Murrayfield Stadium

Scotland v Italy Six Nations 2023 referee: Meet the man in charge

Matt Fagerson scored Scotland's fifth try in the record 35-7 win over Wales at Murrayfield. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Scotland v Ireland Six Nations 2023 referee: Meet the man in charge

The Six Nations returns next week

Six Nations 2023 schedule: Next round of fixtures & how to watch on TV

France v Scotland Six Nations 2023 referee: Meet the man in charge

This year is the 24th edition of the tournament

2023 Six Nations Championship referees and TMOs for every game

Where is BBC Breakfast host Naga Munchetty? What happened to her & why was Charlie Stayt presenting alone?

Why did Naga Munchetty leave BBC Breakfast mid-show?

Martin Bayfield's Q&A tour

Former rugby union great Martin Bayfield’s Q&A tour

Our most popular hobbies revealed - from rugby to birdwatching

Dobbies is reopening 54 garden centres - here’s the full list

The DIY and garden store is opening up 20 of its stores on Saturday (2 May) (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here’s the full list of the 20 Homebase stores that have reopened in the UK Claire Schofield

Fancy a free pint this weekend?

Guinness to give away 15,000 free pints this weekend: how to get one

Hartlepools camp will take place on January 16.

Rugby club urges Hartlepool women to find their inner warrior

Women are being encouraged to take up rugby

Women urged to unleash their inner warrior with help of Hartlepool rugby club

Arthur Hill who helped to shape rugby in Hartlepool.

How rugby took a stronghold in Hartlepool

Throwing a stick isn't safe for your dog, warn vets

The Hartlepool Marina 5 Mile Road race which attracts 500 runners every year.

Hundreds sign up for Hartlepool Marina 5-Mile road race - have you got your plac...

Hartlepool RFC U14.

Youngstars: Hartlepool Rugby Club's U14s team for trip of a lifetime to Dubai af...

England house prices: how the cost of property has changed where you live

Hartlepool Ladies RFC.

Hartlepool mum says joining town rugby team has changed her life

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Warning to dog owners aver Alabama Rot disease after dog dies

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Watch Super League Magic Weekend rugby stars trying out the Geordie accent

Police England team before a match.

Team looks to prop up its place with game against regional rivals

Shotton Hall girls' rugby team.

Girls heading for glory after netting a hat trick

Gavin Painter: Points

RUGBY: Hartlepool Rovers 0 West Hartlepool 66

BUTCHER MEATS HIS MATCH: West's Scott Butcher comes off worst in this challenge against Northern

KELLY’S EYE ON RUGBY: West Hartlepool under pressure, get well son Ted Robbins