It might be deep into the close season for the professionals, but the tiny tots at Waterhead ARLFC have only recently had their final training session.
To mark the occasion the coach of Waterhead's mini-Warriors, Matthew Taylor, invited Oldham RLFC's mascot, Roary the Roughyed, to lead his 3-to-6 year-olds into some fun and games. The smiles on 11 tiny faces shows how much they are enjoying Roary's tuition.
Deniz prepares for Co-op Live return
Droylsden boxer Billy Deniz makes the long-awaited return to the ring this weekend, as he looks to extend his unblemished pro record to 15 wins.
Bloods victorious in all-Tameside clash
Tuesday night saw Ashton United pass up on the chance to set up an all-Ashton Manchester Premier Cup Final, with Tameside neighbours Droylsden picking up a shock semi-final victory at Hurst Cross.
United View: Reds held on South Coast
Manchester United go into the final international break of the season sitting in third, with a favourable distance between them and fifth place.
City Watch: O'Reilly shines at Blues win at Wembley
Following their loss at home to Real Madrid last week, knocking them out of the Champions League, Manchester City faced arguably a tougher test against Arsenal in the Carabao Cup Final on Sunday.
