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Steve Kerr has replaced Adam Bates as the CEO of Rochdale HornetsRead moreHornets Rugby

Bolton Wanderers Supporters Trust give update on electoral process - with three members added to boardRead moreThe Bolton News

Fond farewell to Runcorn Linnets superfan Simon Charlesworth who has died aged aged 51Read moreLiverpool Echo

Martyrs Fans From All The Over The World Rally RoundRead morePitchero

Blackpool Supporters' Trust preparing behind the scenes for new eraRead moreBlackpool Gazette

Fantastic initiative by FC United of Manchester to host the homeless at Broadhurst Park on Christmas Day Read moreNLP

Work begins on York City’s new Community StadiumRead more

Popular non-league club Dulwich Hamlet facing eviction from home ground this weekend over legal disputeRead moreIndependent

Met Police ban Clapton fans from London FA Senior Cup tieRead moreNLP

Check out the Community Shares Booster Programme, a funding scheme to support community share offers.Read moreCommunity Shares

Rugby Football Union: Record £99.6m invested in 2016-17Read more

BBC

Khan announces deal to take control of London StadiumRead more

Sport Industry

How Rugby Leagues relaxed rules gave the sport a new lease of lifeRead moreDe Montfort Uni

Parliament recognises England men’s Rugby League World Cup performanceRead moreAPPRLG

Sit down or risk losing seat warning to Norwich City fansRead moreBBC

How the battle was won – Charlton Athletic FC, 25 years back at The ValleyRead moreLondon News Online

RFL must use England’s World Cup achievements to build towards 2021Read more

The Guardian

RFU considers scrapping promotion and relegation for Premiership.Read more

The Guardian

Read Tracey Crouch speech at LGA Sport and Physical Activity conferenceRead moreWired-gov