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Belle Hassan is ready to wave goodbye to the world of reality TV as she's revealed her latest career move - and it's world's away from what she's best known for.The 26 year old - who rose to fame on Love Island season five in 2019 - shared her future plans with followers on Instagram and explained that she was looking for help. Belle posted a photo of herself and wrote: "Ok so I'm extremely excited to say there's a salon coming very very soon! For everyone asking about why I was asking where the best muas [make-up artists] are." The TV star added: "So I need your help if you would be interested or know anyone interested in renting a room/chair in my salon with me please DM." During Belle's time in the Love Island villa, she was partnered up with Anton Danyluk but, just a few weeks later, the couple decided to part ways.These days, Belle is dating Scottish rugby ace Luke Crosbie.The 27 year old plays as a flanker for United Rugby Championship club Edinburgh and the Scotland national team.

Chloe Madeley has given her 'opinion' after addressing comments about a reunion with her ex-husband James Haskell. The personal trainer and TV personality is often subject to messages about her relationship with the rugby star after confirming their split last year.

Helen Skelton has shared the one thing 'we should never say' when it comes to motherhood as she shut down a question about being a doting mum to her three children while also managing a busy TV career.

Rugby hunk Danny Cipriani is totally smitten with 90210 beauty AnnaLynne McCord, and he's not afraid to let the world know it, despite his estranged wife's claim that his stuff is still at the house they shared together.The sports star has been fuelling rumours of a romance with the actress for weeks now, after they were spotted sharing a sneaky kiss at a Clarins event in the UK last month.The pair then kept everyone guessing as they embarked on a spiritual journey through Egypt, taking in the sights of the country's iconic landmarks. But now, there's no more room for guesswork as Danny has made their relationship Instagram official. On Saturday, the 36 year old rugby ace posted a series of photos from their Egyptian getaway, pouring his heart out in a caption where he openly professed his love.

The discovery of a Halloween prop - amid a police murder investigation into human remains found in Salford - sparked an alert at a nearby rugby club.

A young rugby player described as an 'exceptional human' has died suddenly. Gabriel Holt, 21, played for Wigan St Patricks and the University of Central Lancashire.

Tributes have been paid to an 'incredible' mum who was a 'prolific' fundraiser for a rugby team. Friends said Tanya Holden had a 'heart of gold', and described her as 'charismatic' and 'fun'.

Helen Skelton's ex-husband Richie Myler is reportedly expecting a second child with his girlfriend Stephanie Thirkill.The rugby star, 33, is just weeks away from becoming a dad again, as it's reported Stephanie, 34, is seven months pregnant.The couple, who welcomed their first baby together last year, are said to be over the moon with the news. But a source has claimed to The Sun that Helen will find it "difficult".They said: "Helen found the news of Richie and Stephanie’s first child painful so this will be difficult. She is moving on as best she can and is focused on being a parent to their children.” Countryfile presenter Helen, 40, shares three children - Ernie, eight, Louis, six, and two-year-old Elsie - with ex Richie.The couple announced their separation in April 2022 and their divorce was finalised in December after a decade-long marriage.

The Kate Middleton crisis continues to unravel breathlessly in the UK.

The Princess of Wales looked relaxed and chatted happily with her husband Prince William as she enjoyed an outing to a local farm shop, a video has shown.The footage was taken at the Windsor Farm Shop on Saturday, 16 March as the royal couple enjoyed a casual day out near their home, showing that Kate Middleton is on the mend. The princess, who is recovering from abdominal surgery earlier this year, can be seen in the footage with her hair down, dressed in a black top and leggings while carrying a large white bag after their shopping trip.This is the first time Kate has been seen in public since her operation, reports the Mirror.

New details about Princess Catherine‘s outfit during her latest sighting have emerged — and they’re not helping to deescalate conspiracy theories!

either privately recovers from surgery or perpetrates an (who can say!), she's once again using her clothes to send a message.During , the Princess of Wales was spotted wearing black leggings and a sporty black pullover. Since this is the first video we've gotten of the her since Christmas 2023 (two and a don't count for much these days), everyone has been scrutinizing the footage.

Fans of Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway have been left fuming as the show has been pulled off air just weeks after its much-welcomed return. It was at the end of last month that presenters Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly returned to screens with the final series of their hit ITV show.

Cowbridge Road in west Cardiff plays a significant role in Manchester United's history, although you would hardly know it today.

Steve Brown has become a familiar face amongst BBC viewers as part of the presenting team on Escape To The Country, joining names such as Jules Hudson, Alistair Appleton, and Melissa Porter to front the show.The TV presenter joined the series in early 2017, helping the public purchase their dream property in rural areas of the UK. After exploring each house, the presenter asks the buyers to guess the asking price before revealing it. However, alongside his TV work, Steve is actually a sportsman at heart and is a former member and captain of the Great Britain wheelchair rugby squad.

Princess Anne has stepped out in a dress she first wore back in 1978 during her visit to the United Arab Emirates as part of her role as President of The Mission to Seafarers. The Princess Royal, who recently paid tribute to her late mother, continued with her royal engagements this week as she visited the Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2) hotel in Dubai in what is her second overseas royal tour of the year so far.

A "cowardly" thug guzzled 15 pints, drank vodka and snorted cocaine before glassing a former rugby player - leaving him blind. Ex-Leeds Rhinos player Matthew Syron had "limited interaction" with attacker Gareth Dean before he was injured in the "sickening attack", a court has heard.

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Roy Keane had a fiery exchange with Wayne Rooney over an X Factor spat in a Manchester United hotel when the England striker first arrived at Old Trafford.

Manchester United owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe may struggle to use taxpayers' money to revamp Old Trafford. After buying a 27.7% share in the club, plans to improve - or move away from - Old Trafford have been a hot topic.

Tributes have poured in for the man known as ‘Mr Heywood.' Coun Peter Rush, died yesterday (February 21) following years of service to the people of Rochdale.

Welcoming another baby into the family isn't always easily, and Ben and Jackie Foden are certainly finding that out when it comes to the couple's eldest daughter Farrah. Ben and Jackie - who married in August 2019 after only a few weeks of dating - exclusively introduce their newest bundle of joy, Olympia Halcyon Foden, to OK! and revealed how three year old Farrah is taking it. "Farrah loves her, they definitely have a special bond already.

Jackie Foden, wife of former England rugby player Ben Foden, has opened up about a scary pregnancy complication she faced while carrying their second child.The couple welcomed their baby girl, Olympia Halcyon Foden, at 12pm on 9 January. In exclusive snaps shared with OK!, the proud mum-of-two can be seen cuddling her newest addition.The Foden family is already blessed with three year old Farrah, and Aoife, 11, and nine-year-old Tadgh (who Ben shares from his previous marriage with Una Healy) Jackie revealed to OK! that she battled a condition called Cholestasis during her pregnancy.This disorder slows down the flow of bile in the digestive system, which can then leak into the bloodstream causing inflammation.

Ben and Jackie Foden are now proud parents again after welcoming their newest child into the world on January 9.The former Rugby player, 38, and his wife of almost five years, shared the happy news with OK! that they had welcomed a baby girl who arrived two weeks early via a planned C-section at 12pm, weighing 8lb 3oz. In the exclusive first pictures of the couple posing together with three year old daughter Farrah and their newest bundle of joy, Ben and Jackie look totally smitten after their little one's arrival. Confirming the happy news to OK!, Jackie told us: "I ended up having a planned C-section with Olympia as during my pregnancy I was diagnosed with cholestasis [linked to liver issues which results in itchiness] and I was so uncomfortable and itchy towards the end.

A family-friendly festival dedicated to the 90s is to be held in Bury featuring a range of popular tribute acts.

England are set to face Wales in the second round of the Six Nations. After a shaky 24-27 victory against Italy, Steve Borthwick's squad are ready for their next challenge.

The Six Nations kicked off with a bang last weekend, with Ireland beating France, England narrowly defeating Italy, and Scotland just edging out Wales.

Coronation Street fans have shared their annoyance as the hit soap has been cancelled once again, to make way for sports coverage on ITV. Over recent weeks, ITV soaps Corrie and Emmerdale as well as BBC's EastEnders have been impacted by various sporting events being aired on the channels, with FA Cup matches and the Six Nations rugby taking place. A one-hour long episode of Coronation Street usually airs every Wednesday at 7.30pm, straight after Emmerdale.

Patterns, London teen Liam (Rufus Gleave) wishes for guidance from the poster boy on his wall, English rugby champion Ben Cohen, and, in the show’s camp comedy fashion, his wish is granted.Stepping directly out of a shirtless poster into Liam’s room, the former pro winger materializes to help the kid build up the confidence to conquer school bullies, and finally come out to his, incidentally, pretty DILF-y dad, Preston (Matthew Simpson).The role came as a natural fit for Cohen, who has long put combating bullying and homophobia at the center of his activism, founding the Ben Cohen StandUp Foundation in 2011. Few world-class professional athletes, who are straight, have worn their LGBTQ allyship as prominently or as proudly as Cohen, who goes so far in Patterns as to dance a dream ballet in a crop tee and cutoff shorts, all for the sake of supporting Liam, and kids like him.“This was a great opportunity to be a role model and to help support [Patterns director-producer] Rex [Glensy] through something that I’ve probably always been curious of, with acting,” Cohen says over a video call from his home in the English countryside.Though Cohen has made several non-sports-related TV appearances, most famously as a contestant on season 13 of BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing, he had “never really acted before, in front of the camera.”He credits Gleave, the episode’s young lead, with supporting him.

A recognisable face has made a sooner-than-expected return to coaching in the Premiership after Worcester Warriors announced Steve Diamond will take over as their director of rugby next season.

2 min read Levi Davis has become the first professional Rugby player in the UK to come out as LGBT+ while still professionally active in the sport with his career ahead of him. 22-year-old Davis says he came out to his team in a “spur of the moment” WhatsApp group message to his team.

Many have lost their income as a result of the national lockdown and are now in dire need of food and other essential items. This has presented South African sports stars with the opportunity to give back to the people who support them on the field, and they have put all their resources together to lend a hand.

Springbok fullback Warrick Gelant is celebrating his 25th birthday today! To celebrate the rugby hero’s birthday we are sharing some fun facts about the man with you.

Rugby World Cup winning former Springbok Schalk Brits is celebrating his 39th birthday today. To celebrate the rugby hero’s special day we are sharing some fun facts about the man with you.

Supersport presenter and former Springbok lock Victor Matfield is celebrating his 43rd birthday today. To celebrate this rugby legend’s birthday we are sharing some fun facts about the man with you.

Ever wondered what it takes to become a professional rugby player? Besides the blood, sweat and tears on and off the field; it also takes dedication to what you put inside your body. After all, they say, “you are what you eat”. People Magazine ‘virtually’ spent a day with professional rugby player, Justin Geduld, and found out exactly what a professional sportsman eats and how he trains in a day.