Sport from Thursday, February 5th, 2026
The very best local sports coverage
Glossop, Tameside and Oldham are home to many local sports teams - from community football and cricket to non-league, EFL and Premier League football, as well as local and county cricket. Our region also boasts a rich heritage in boxing, athletics, basketball, esports and golf. We have a passion for local sport. Tameside Radio, Tameside Reporter, Oldham Reporter and the Glossop Chronicle also ensures that our international teams and athletes feature heavily on air, online and in print.
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Match Report: Oldham RUFC Ladies 24 Clitheroe RUFC Ladies 42
In a closely contested game that saw both packs evenly matched, the base was laid for both sets of backs yet plenty of ball to test defences.
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Tameside cheer academy set for Orlando success after recent move
A Tameside-based cheer and dance school is preparing for the trip of a lifetime after securing multiple prestigious bids to compete on the world stage in Orlando, Florida.
