Stuart Brennan

Manchester

Freelance Reporter at BBC

Former Chief Manchester City writer at the Manchester Evening News. Views my own.

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Mike Brown: Leicester Tigers' former England full-back to retire at end of season

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Stuart Brennan

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Mike Brown will wrap up his 20-year rugby career at the end of the seasonFormer England full-back Mike Brown has announced his retirement from rugby at the end of the season - with a parting plea to those who run the game. The 39-year-old, currently with Leicester Tigers, will bring down the curtain on a 20-year career which saw him earn 72 caps for his country.
Warrington defeat Leigh to reach Wembley

3 weeks ago | ca.sports.yahoo.com | Stuart Brennan

Warrington Wolves secured a second consecutive Challenge Cup final appearance with victory over local rivals Leigh Leopards in a pulsating match at the Totally Wicked Stadium. Edwin Ipape put Leigh ahead after just 49 seconds but tries from Rodrick Tai, Paul Vaughan and Toby King, and the impeccable kicking of Marc Sneyd put Sam Burgess' side in control.
Challenge Cup semi-final: Warrington Wolves 21-14 Leigh Leopards

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Stuart Brennan

Image source, SW PixImage caption, Paul Vaughan (second right) celebrates his try for Warrington WolvesBetfred Challenge Cup semi-finalTries: Tai, Vaughan, King Goals: Sneyd 4 Drop-goal: SneydTries: Ipape, Niu 2 Goal: O'BrienWarrington Wolves secured a second consecutive Challenge Cup final appearance with victory over local rivals Leigh Leopards in a pulsating match at the Totally Wicked Stadium.
Women's Challenge Cup semi-final: St Helens 10-6 York Valkyrie

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Stuart Brennan

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Shona Hoyle (second left) celebrates her try for St Helens against York ValkyrieBetfred Women's Challenge Cup semi-finalTry: Hoyle Goals: Gaskin 2, HarrisTry: Marshall Goal: WilliamsonSt Helens reached their fifth consecutive Women's Challenge Cup final with victory in a tight, error-strewn semi-final win over York Valkyrie.
Super League: St Helens 4-17 Leeds Rhinos

1 month ago | bbc.co.uk | Stuart Brennan

Image source, SWPixImage caption, Try-scorer Riley Lumb celebrates by hoisting up Morgan Gannon after giving Leeds the lead against St HelensTries: Lumb, Miller, Gannon Goals: Miller 2 Drop-goal: SinfieldLeeds Rhinos sealed a Magic Weekend win over St Helens which cranked up the pressure on Saints coach Paul Wellens. The Rhinos forged ahead in a bright opening with tries from Riley Lumb and Lachlan Miller but the game degenerated into a messy affair with both sides making unforced errors.
Super League: St Helens 4-17 Leeds Rhinos

1 month ago | bbc.com | Stuart Brennan

Image source, SW PixImage caption, Try-scorer Riley Lumb celebrates by hoisting up Morgan Gannon after giving Leeds the lead against St Helens. Tries: Lumb, Miller, Gannon Goals: Miller 2 Drop-goal: SinfieldLeeds Rhinos sealed a Magic Weekend win over St Helens which cranked up the pressure on Saints coach Paul Wellens. The Rhinos forged ahead in a bright opening with tries from Riley Lumb and Lachlan Miller, but the game degenerated into a messy affair with both sides making unforced errors.
Super League: Leigh Leopards 26-24 Catalans Dragons

1 month ago | bbc.co.uk | Stuart Brennan

Image source, SWPixImage caption, Ben McNamara (left) celebrates his try for Leigh Leopards against Catalans DragonsTries: Ipape, McNamara, O'Neill, Trout Goals: McNamara 5Tries: Laguerre, Aispuro-Bichet, Smith, Keary Goals: Aispuro-Bichet 4Ben McNamara's personal 14-point haul led a comeback win as Leigh Leopards beat his dad Steve's Catalans Dragons in the 2025 Magic Weekend opener.
Super League: Leigh Leopards 18-14 Warrington Wolves

1 month ago | bbc.com | Stuart Brennan

Image source, SWPixImage caption, Ethan O'Neill (centre left) celebrates his try for Leigh Leopards against Warrington WolvesTries: Ipape, O'Neill, Halton Goals: O'Brien (3)Tries: King, Ashton Goals: Sneyd (3)Leigh Leopards held off a strong fightback to beat Warrington Wolves and claim third place in Super League.
Super League: Wigan Warriors 24-14 St Helens

1 month ago | bbc.com | Stuart Brennan

Image source, SWPixImage caption, Jai Field has now scored 12 tries for Wigan Warriors this season and has scored a try in all but one game in 2025Tries: Field 2, Miski 2 Goals: Smith 4Tries: Murphy, Paasi Goals: Whitby 3Jai Field and Abbas Miski scored two tries apiece to lead Wigan Warriors to victory in their Good Friday derby despite a strong St Helens comeback in the second half.
Chris Davies says promoted Birmingham City needed character change

1 month ago | bbc.co.uk | Stuart Brennan |Richard Wilford

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Birmingham City achieved promotion from League One at the first time of asking with a win at Peterborough Birmingham City boss Chris Davies says the key to his team's League One promotion success came in changing the character of the club. Davies, in his first season in management, clinched promotion with a 2-1 win at Peterborough United to take Blues back into the Championship at the first time of asking.