Rugby

Top-flight footballers are 28% more likely to win with their fans cheering them on.

Home crowds improve a team or athletes’ chances of winning by 62%

Cost-of-living crisis to breakdown stigmas around financial difficulty

Tommy Dunford and supporters at the summit of Snowdon.

Watch: Builder climbs 3,500ft mountain carrying tumble dryer on back

Billy Whiteside drove at 110mph during police chase before crashing.

Watch: Drug dealer drives 110mph in police chase before crashing

The students who performed

Stagecoach Huntingdon students shine with buzzing performance at The Cresset The...

Shane Manning will step down as head coach at Peterborough RUFC at the end of the season. Photo David Lowndes

Borough coach to step down

Action from Bourne Town FC. Photo Dave Mears

Huge local non-league games

How a sporting mentality can assist you in the business world

Hawick Youth and Gala Wanderers game saw rugby's first own goal. Picture: Elliot Jack/SWNS

Funny footage shows world's first own goal - in a rugby match

England v Argentina: How to watch on TV, kick off time

Coronation Street & Emmerdale airing times changed - why and when

Simon Palladino was given a unique send off after he died suddenly at the age of 69

Husband taken to funeral on a bus as part of unique send off

The title-winning Borough Ladies squad

How to join a title-winning ladies rugby side

Pete Kowlakowski in action his Borough playing days.

New colts coach and a a free female rugby union course

Bryn Hargreaves Credit: Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office/ SWNS

Body of former St Helens rugby league star Bryn Hargreaves found in US

Ireland face England today at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin in the final game of the Six Nations tournament

Ireland v England Six Nations 2023: How to watch

Who will be commentating on the Ireland v England Six Nations game at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin today and how to watch

Will Millar

Referee Jaco Peyper will be in charge of the Ireland v England Six Nations game today at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin

Ireland v England Six Nations 2023 referee: Meet the man in charge

Referee Nic Berry will be in charge of the France v Wales Six Nations game today at the Stade De France in Paris

France v Wales Six Nations 2023 referee: Meet the man in charge

Wales No.8 Taulupe Faletau will win his 100th cap for Wales after being named in today's starting line-up against France

France v Wales Six Nations 2023 - how to watch

A Scotland fan waves a national flag as they enjoy the pre-match atmosphere prior to a Six Nations Rugby match at Murrayfield Stadium

Scotland v Italy Six Nations 2023 referee: Meet the man in charge

Matt Fagerson scored Scotland's fifth try in the record 35-7 win over Wales at Murrayfield. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Scotland v Ireland Six Nations 2023 referee: Meet the man in charge

The Six Nations returns next week

Six Nations 2023 schedule: Next round of fixtures & how to watch on TV

France v Scotland Six Nations 2023 referee: Meet the man in charge

This year is the 24th edition of the tournament

2023 Six Nations Championship referees and TMOs for every game

Hebden School of Dance competition team

Dozens of young competitors do Peterborough dance school proud

Peterborough Lions chairman Andy Moore watching on from the background. Photo: Mick Sutterby

It's big city rugby union derby day!

Action from Peterborough Lions (with ball) at Northampton Old Scouts. Photo: Mick Sutterby

Lions will continue to roar

Peterborough Lions are doomed to relegation from the Regional 2 East Midlands Division this season, but rumours of their demise as a club have been greatly exaggerated.

Alan Swann

Where is BBC Breakfast host Naga Munchetty? What happened to her & why was Charlie Stayt presenting alone?

Why did Naga Munchetty leave BBC Breakfast mid-show?

Martin Bayfield's Q&A tour

Former rugby union great Martin Bayfield’s Q&A tour

Our most popular hobbies revealed - from rugby to birdwatching

Girls United players, from left, Harper Graham, Isla Wales and Bonnie Blake celebrate their National success in Nottingham.

City girls unite to win a national under 12 title after keeping their heads in a...

Mobility Your Way showroom at Peterborough One Retail Park.

New mobility showroom to open at Peterborough retail park

Carolina Tavares

Have you seen missing 17-year-old girl with links to Peterborough?

The redecorated lounge at Peterborough RUFC.

The future of Peterborough Rugby Club remains bright

Borough players take to the field for a touch rugby event.

Peterborough RUFC back in touch with competitive action and a well deserved awar...

Dobbies is reopening 54 garden centres - here’s the full list

The DIY and garden store is opening up 20 of its stores on Saturday (2 May) (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here’s the full list of the 20 Homebase stores that have reopened in the UK

Gareth Thomas

Rugby legend Gareth Thomas calls on Peterborough residents to sign up for Nene P...

Fancy a free pint this weekend? (Photo: Shutterstock)

You can get a free pint of Guinness this weekend - here's how

Action from Borough (in possession) v Rugby Lions. Photo: David Lowndes.

Peterborough Rugby Club need to shake off a bad habit, Peterborough Lions need t...

Harry Fitzjohn scored for Peterborough Northern Star at Rugby Town.

Peterborough Northern Star agonisingly close to an impressive win, no stopping D...

Robb Shingles scored for Oundle.

Borough’s unbeaten run comes to an end, Oundle return to winning ways

Throwing a stick isn't safe for your dog, warn vets

Stamford School's star rugby players. From the left are Harry Clayton, Ed Cox, Byron Van Uden, Shaun Allsop, Dave Koelman and Zack Godfrey.

SCHOOLSPORT: An abundance of sporting talent at Stamford School

Pictured is the TASK team at the British Championships. From the left are, back, Grant Brown, Rob Taylor, Saulius Serzantux , front, Braydon Popat-Evans and Taylor Popat-Evans.

Local fighters win places at World Championships

Tom Dougherty scores the Lions first try. Picture: Mick Sutterby

MATCH REPORT: Lions win keeps them in the promotion hunt

England house prices: how the cost of property has changed where you live

Thornton on Thursday column with Peterborough Telegraph's deputy editor Nigel Thornton - peterboroughtoday.co.uk

Have you heard? Christmas is coming

Stamford College Old Boys have had their best season for 15 years.

RUGBY: Best finish for 15 years for Stamford College Old Boys

Pictured 40 years ago is the Western Star team after winning the Hunts Colts Leagues David Wright Shield competition. They beat St John Fisher 3-0 in the final at Alma Road thanks to a hat-trick by Nigel Evans. The size and strength of Evans and defensive strong men skipper Craig Murphy and Trevor Slack were the decisive factors for Star. The successful Star side was Latter, Blades (sub Fovargue), Slack, Murphy, Wilson, Slight, Tokely, Williamson, Evans, Thomson (sub Ippolito), Clipston.

LOOKING BACK: Posh in trouble over illegal payments to players

Borough Under 13 girls with club chairman Dick Clark.

RUGBY: Borough girls keep on winning

Pictured 20 years ago is the Peterborough City Under 14 team which played in the Peterborough Junior Alliance League. The photograph was taken before a 6-0 defeat against Division One table-toppers Crowland. City were third in the table. From the left are, back, Robert Preston, Andrew Bilsby, Kevin Hydon, Craig Norbury, Perry Sutton, Peter Fox, Mark West, front, Glen Gilbert, Craig Morby, Michael Cesare, Stuart Foreman and Nathan Holt.

LOOKING BACK: Charlery sees red as Posh miss out on Wembley

Pictured 20 years ago is the Crowland Under 14 team that was riding high at the top of Division One in the Junior Alliance League. The picture was taken before a 6-0 thrashing of Peterborough City. The goals were scored by Paul May (2), Daniel Santoro (2), John Barker and Dwayne Rankin. From the left are, back, Paul Webb, John Barker, Sam Raynor, Dwayne Rankin, Daniel Bircham, Paul May, Gary Leftley, Justin Parr, front, James Cuell, Daniel Santoro, Matthew Clough, Gary Jackson, Michael Brown and Darren Cross.

LOOKING BACK: Cooper keeps Rodney Marsh quiet

Pictured 20 years ago is the Oundle Town FC reserve team that played in Division Two of the Peterborough League. The photograph was taken before a 1-1 draw with ICA Juventus. From the left are, back, James Ambler, Ian Farnham, Seb Hayes, Andy Lucas, Dave Thomas, Jamie Homewood, Louis Fitzgerald, Bob Homewood, front, Jordan Hayes, Jamie Slack, Danny Clifton, James Bratton, Ian Brown and Paul Ambler.

LOOKING BACK: Honours even in the big local rugby derby

Pictured 20 years ago is the darts team from the Polish Club. The photograph was taken before they hammered Peterborough Sport & Leisure B 8-1 in a Peterborough Clubs League match to go joint top of Division One with Co-op. From the left are, back, John Dye, Andrew Fountain, Jack Lack, Malc Wakefield, Robert Holding, Paul Tatam, Nev Fountain, Mark Waters, Peter Evison, front, Mick Tatam, Tom Tully, David Tatam and Les Butler.

LOOKING BACK: Posh fans call on Fry to quit