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  • 2 days ago | leicestermercury.co.uk | Keith Wales |Brian Dick

    So many things remain unclear at Leicester City just a few days before the players return to Seagrave for the start of pre-season. Biggest among them remains the future of manager Ruud van Nistelrooy, who is rumoured to be in line for the sack once the EFL accounting window for last season has passed - and that would be next week.

  • 1 week ago | leicestermercury.co.uk | Brian Dick |Dylan James

    The 2025 British and Irish Lions series kicks off tonight with Andy Farrell's team facing Argentina in Dublin. The legendary touring side will play Australia in this year's edition, marking the return of full stadiums for the first time since their New Zealand tour in 2017. Tonight's match against Los Pumas is the first-ever Lions fixture to be held at the Aviva Stadium, signalling the start of six weeks of rugby action Down Under.

  • 1 week ago | leicestermercury.co.uk | Keith Wales |Brian Dick

    Leicester City have plenty on their agenda after suffering relegation to the Championship for the second time in three seasons. With Brian Barry-Murphy leaving to take over at Cardiff City, and doubt hanging over the future of Ruud van Nistelrooy, there look to be questions that need answers in the manager's dug-out.

  • 1 week ago | leicestermercury.co.uk | Brian Dick |Yasmin Syed

    The grass season is in full swing, and the WTA rankings have been updated with positive news for Emma Raducanu. The former US Open champion reached the quarter-finals at her home tournament in Queen's last week, surpassing fellow Brit Katie Boulter to claim the British No. 1 spot for the first time in two years. However, Iga Swiatek has slipped further down the rankings following a somewhat lacklustre season thus far, failing to reach any tournament final.

  • 1 week ago | leicestermercury.co.uk | Brian Dick |John Townley

    Cardiff City have reportedly agreed a deal to appoint Leicester City assistant coach Brian Barry-Murphy. Barry-Murphy has been serving as Ruud van Nistelrooy's highly-regarded assistant since December, having left his role as head coach of Manchester City’s development squad last summer. According to Fabrizio Romano, the two clubs have now found an agreement and Barry-Murphy will sign his contract on Monday.

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