by Hayley Reith | May 19, 2025 | Community, News, Sport
A 17-year-old from Upperthorpe, Sheffield, has fundraised the expenses to compete in the roller derby world cup in Australia. Thomas Halsall plays for Sheffield Steel Junior Rollers and has played for Team GB since 2023, qualifying to compete at the sports highest...
by Moleed Mire | May 16, 2025 | Charity, Community, Culture, Sport
A blue plaque has just been unveiled in Sheffield city centre to honour an engineer who created the world’s first football match played under floodlights. On 14 October 1878, John Tasker, an electrical engineer, set up the world’s first football game played under...
by Lilly Llewellyn | May 15, 2025 | Community, Sport
Sheffield Eagles wheelchair rugby league team have secured a place in the Challenge Cup semi-finals following a dominant 78 – 44 win over the Edinburgh Giants. The game was played at Sheffield’s Ponds Forge and marks a major milestone in the club’s debut season...
by Lilly Llewellyn | May 8, 2025 | Sport
Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder says his team is physically and mentally ready for tonight’s challenge as they prepare to face Bristol City in the first leg of the Championship play-off semi-finals at Ashton Gate. The Blades, who finished third in the...
by Ben Foster | May 2, 2025 | Community, News, Sport
Sam Bagshaw, 28, who posts videos challenging his stammer, has had two meetings with the Sheffield United Community Foundation. Mr Bagshaw has been posting on TikTok for close to three years in an attempt to raise awareness for stammering and to build confidence in...
by Lewis Kennedy | May 2, 2025 | News, Sport
Sheffield United Manager, Chris Wilder, remains adamant that the foot will not be taken off the pedal ahead of their final Championship game against Blackburn Rovers. The Blades boss shared the importance of ending positively ahead of their upcoming run in the...
