Salford Red Devils become first rugby league club to use concussion-assessing mouthguards

direct to your inboxOn Tuesday evening I was left somewhat exasperated after a rather lively day in terms of rugby league news.I was irritated because of why the day had been hectic, rather than the fact it had been busy.The headlines in the rugby league world were dominated by two men - Ian Lenagan and Adam Pearson, two men in suits, just 17 days before the start of the season.The upcoming Super League campaign is fascinating, given the various narratives across the competition.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorThe Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights” has been smashing records practically since it was first released late in November of 2019 — and on Monday it broke what might be the most momentous one of all: It became the first song to spend a full year in the Top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100.That dwarfs the previous record, for Post Malone’s “Circles,” which hung in for 39 weeks (it’s a bit of an inter-family record, since Post happens to be the Weeknd’s labelmate on Republic

Breaking and making records is in BTS' DNA and with 2020 being as monumental as it was for the South Korean septet, it comes as no surprise that RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook were announced as the winners of 2020’s IFPI Global Recording Artist of the Year Award.

Wigan Warriors and Salford Red Devils will go head-to-head in a pre-season friendly next week.The clubs have confirmed that they will lock horns next Sunday, March 14th (4pm KO).It will be both clubs' only pre-season match before the start of the Super League campaign, which commences in three weeks.The two clubs had initially held talks about an opposed session, news confirmed by Salford head coach Richard Marshall, but they will not face off in an official match.The game will be live on Wigan

Richard Marshall has revealed that new Salford signing Danny Addy has made a mighty impression in the off-season.The Scotland international joined the club in the off-season from Leigh Centurions and has been among the standout performers in training following Marshall's arrival at the club.Addy, 30, has been on Marshall's radar for several years during his time coaching against him and is looking forward to now working in tandem at the AJ Bell Stadium."I've been really impressed with Danny,"

SoundCloud has announced that it will become the first streaming service to direct the fees of paying subscribers to the artists they listen to, a move previously backed by musicians who have criticised the economics of streaming.Leading streaming services such as Spotify and Apple Music currently operate on a system where royalty payments are dished out in accordance with which artists have the most plays.But it has been criticised by artists further down the ladder, who say that the system

Chloe Zhao has made history at the Golden Globes by becoming the first Asian woman to be named best director. The US-based 38-year-old, who was born in China, is also only the second woman to win the award.

Andra Day won the Golden Globe best actress in a drama trophy for her performance inThe United States vs. Billie Holiday, becoming the second-ever Black actress to win the category and the first to do so in 35 years.

Andra Day took home the Golden Globe award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama at this year’s ceremony, and fans have reacted with a mixture of shock and delight. Day won the prize for her performance in The United States vs Billie Holiday, her first major film role.

Clayton Davis Kemp Powers, co-director of Pixar’s “Soul,” is the first Black debut filmmaker to win a Golden Globe in its 78-year-history.

Keenan Scott II’s play Thoughts of a Colored Man has officially landed a venue – the Golden Theatre – becoming the first new, non-revival show to take up Broadway residence since the industry’s pandemic shutdown last March.

A lot has changed for Greg Burke since the end of last season - he's added a little boy to his growing family and experienced an unexpected coaching switch at Salford.The former Wigan Warriors forward's extended contract at the AJ Bell Stadium was announced a day after Richard Marshall was confirmed as the new Red Devils head coach, replacing the departed Ian Watson.It was a situation that, naturally, led to some apprehension for Burke, who had been brought to the club by Watson midway through

A number of rugby league clubs are set to declare interest in welcoming fans back to stadiums before May 17th.Boris Johnson outlined the country's roadmap out of pandemic on Monday, which features a return of crowds later this year.It would mean fans would miss the opening eight weeks of the season before being gradually allowed to return.However, a report in the Daily Mail claims football events have been given the green light to act as test events from April as part of a roll-out ahead of the

After following an unconventional route to Super League, which included spells with Swinton Lions and London Broncos in the Championship before stepping up with Toronto Wolfpack last season, Andy Ackers is now looking to prove he's got what it takes to kick onto the next level with Salford.He's achieved one of his goals - being awarded the club's number nine jersey for 2021 - and is now setting his sights even higher."When players say 'oh numbers don't matter', they might be telling the truth,

EXCLUSIVE: After its stateside theatrical release of the IFC Midnight’s The Night in January, the Kourosh Ahari-directed thriller is set to have its theatrical premiere in Iran on February 24. Mammoth Pictures and Ayat Film Company’s release of the pic marks a historic moment as it is the first U.S.-produced film to have a wide theatrical release in Iran since the country’s revolution 40 years ago.

Naman Ramachandran Phoebe Waller-Bridge, creator and star of smash hit “Fleabag,” will take on the role of the first president of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society.Waller-Bridge performed her successful one-woman play “Fleabag” at popular venue Underbelly during the 2013 Fringe.

Salford Red Devils coach Richard Marshall has outlined the club's pre-season plans - including talks over opposed sessions with two Super League rivals.The new Red Devils chief is getting to grips with his squad ahead of the season, with several of his players noting the intensity of training.Now, Marshall is hoping to put his squad through their paces against two of Super League's big-hitters.Talks with Wigan Warriors and Marshall's former club, St Helens, over opposed sessions have been held,