Our rugby union sides have two more league fixtures to fulfil before the Christmas break, with the following games taking place on Saturday.
Rugby Union
ADM Premier Division:Aldwinians v Ormskirk, Burnley v Oldham, Didsbury Toc H v Liverpool St Helens, Eccles v Fleetwood, Widnes v Liverpool Collegiate, Wigan v West Park
ADM First Division: Ashton v Liverpool Medical School, Birchfield v Dukinfield, Bury v Clitheroe, North Manchester v Colne & Nelson, Ruskin Park v Marple
North One West: Broughton Park v Wilmslow, Douglas v Kendal, Glossop v Carlisle, Manchester v Altrincham Kersal, Penrith v Birkenhead Park, Vale of Lune v Stockport, Bowdon v Firwood Waterloo
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.
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.
Local gymnast Poppy Blair has delivered an inspiring return to competition, showcasing resilience, determination and exceptional commitment after a year of significant challenges.