Owls fans optimistic despite record breaking Pompey presence 

by Jacob Wibberley-Howe | Mar 9, 2023 | News, Sport

The Owls and Pompey go head to head on Saturday afternoon in a clash between two of the biggest clubs in League One this season, The match will take place in front of over 20,000 eager fans hoping to see their team take a step closer to promotion. The official...

International Women’s day 2023: Sheffield Eagles’ first ever women’s team reflect on last season’s success

by Alex Jones | Mar 9, 2023 | News, Sport, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1, Watch

People all around the world celebrated the achievements of women and progression of women’s rights in the annual International Women’s Day. In South Yorkshire, ShefNews went down to a pre-season training session at Bawtry Road to recognise the successes of Sheffield...

As Eagles win club of the year, plans to localise wheelchair rugby in place

by Nathan Barcio | Mar 3, 2023 | Community, Sport, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

The Sheffield Eagles Wheelchair Rugby team have mulled plans to introduce the sport locally to Sheffield after being named club of the year at the Betfred Wheelchair Super League Awards at Headingley. The Eagles received the award after a historic first ever victory...

‘A cause that’s close to everyone’s hearts’: Sheffield Uni students raise money for local children’s hospital

by Jamie Oliver-Rocha | Mar 3, 2023 | Charity, Sport, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

Sports societies at the University of Sheffield are coming together to run, walk or cycle 5000 miles within the month to gain donations to help support the Sheffield’s Children Hospital.  The organiser, Abbie Hand from the Stunt Cheer society, is trying to get as many...

Blades clash postponed following cup victory

by Nathan Barcio | Mar 3, 2023 | Sport, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

Sheffield United’s Sky Bet Championship fixture against West Bromwich Albion has been postponed following the Blades’ FA cup victory over Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday. Paul Heckingbottom’s men will now face fellow championship side Blackburn Rovers in the FA cup...

Sheffield group to ‘climb Everest’ for domestic violence charity

by Daisy Kimpton | Mar 3, 2023 | Charity, Sport, Top Story - Home Page Lead

A group of volunteers and charity workers are climbing the height of Everest to raise money for Vida, a charity that supports survivors of domestic abuse.  They’re hoping to climb the height of Everest by May and are doing this throughout the year in Sheffield....