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Scotsman
3 days ago
- Business
- Scotsman
Hosting the Tour de France 2027 could cost Edinburgh £1.7 million
Up to £1.7 million should be drawn from the city's financial reserves and put towards the 2027 Tour de France, according to plans set to go before Edinburgh councillors for sign-off on Thursday. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Both the men's and women's races are set to begin in the UK in 2027, with the men's race beginning in Edinburgh. A report on unaudited council accounts for the past financial year contains an ask for up to £1.7m to be spent on the race from council reserves, with plans to backfill the spend with money from the city's upcoming Visitor Levy. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Edinburgh will host the 2027 Tour de France Grand Depart | Pauline Ballet/ The report does not specify what the money will be used for, but it says the council has been in 'confidential discussions' with the Scottish Government and VisitScotland about hosting the event. The SNP group has tabled an amendment to the unaudited accounts, which if approved by councillors would see the spending request denied. The 2027 running of the Tour de France will be the first time both the men's and the women's race start in the same country, where that country is not France. Edinburgh has never hosted any part of the race before, but it has come to the UK four times: in 1974, 1994, 2007 and 2014.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Currie for England? The trait that could give Warrington Wolves man the edge
Ben Currie will hope to add to his 10 England caps when Australia arrive this autumn for the Ashes series (Image: Ed Sykes/ BEN Currie's versatility has been increasingly valuable to Warrington Wolves this season – and Sam Burgess has backed him to provide a similar service to his country. And with every England-qualified player vying for national team boss Shaun Wane's attention with a historic Ashes series against Australia on the horizon, he feels Currie's adaptability could work in his favour. Advertisement Currie has been a player transformed under Burgess since he moved to loose forward from the back row but this year, he has been pressed into service in several different positions. At times, he has moved back into the second row and into the centres to cover for injuries, and even did a short stint on the wing during the Challenge Cup win over Widnes Vikings in March. With George Williams and Marc Sneyd spending time out injured, he has also been required to jump into the halves on several occasions and has captained the team in skipper Williams' absence. Wane has shown a liking for Currie and has picked him in squads for the last two season-ending series against Samoa and Tonga – although he did not get onto the field in the former – as well as mid-season Tests against France. Advertisement Ben Currie's last England appearance came against France midway through last year (Image: Alex Whitehead/ And it appears he has no bigger advocate than a man who was an England legend in his playing days in Burgess. 'I think he'd be a great addition to the England squad. He'd be so valuable' he said as Currie bids to add to the 10 caps he has won for his country to date. 'He's an asset because this year for us, he's played centre, wing, his preferred position at 13, back row where he's probably spent most of his career, and at six. 'A bloke who's 105 kilos who can play in all of those positions and is such a quality bloke as well is really valuable. 'I'd be a huge supporter of him being in the England squad for sure. That versatility stands players out and gives them an advantage.'
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
The players Warrington Wolves have chosen for return to Super League action
Warrington Wolves return to Super League action with a trip to Leeds Rhinos on Saturday (Image: Allan McKenzie/ WARRINGTON Wolves' 21-man squad for their return to Super League action has been revealed. Head coach Sam Burgess' selection for Saturday's Round 14 trip to Leeds Rhinos shows just one change from the players he chose from for the Challenge Cup Final against Hull KR. Advertisement As the Wire boss reported at his pre-match press conference yesterday, full-back Matt Dufty is his only fresh injury concern - the Australian fractured his eye socket at Wembley and will miss at least the next two games as he awaits surgery. His place in the 21 is taken by forward Tom Whitehead, with Stefan Ratchford set to take Dufty's place at full-back in a starting side that looks set to be similar to the one that was agonisingly beaten in the cup final. Warrington Wolves 21-man squad vs Leeds Rhinos, Super League Round 14 Jordy Crowther, Ben Currie, Lachlan Fitzgibbon, James Harrison, Adam Holroyd, Toby King, Arron Lindop, Joe Philbin, Sam Powell, Stefan Ratchford, Dan Russell, Marc Sneyd, Rodrick Tai, Jake Thewlis, Josh Thewlis, Paul Vaughan, Tom Whitehead, George Williams, Max Wood, Connor Wrench, Luke Yates Leeds Rhinos welcome back key man for Warrington Wolves clash Hosts Leeds are boosted by the return of hooker Andy Ackers to contention for Saturday's game at Headingley. Advertisement The former Salford man has been absent for three months due to a torn hamstring but has been named in head coach Brad Arthur's squad for the game. Forward Kallum Watkins - a former Latchford Albion junior - would be making his 400th career appearance if selected.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Major cycling event to return to North East after six-year break
The Tour of the Reservoir cycling event is returning to Consett as part of the Lloyds National Road Series - back for the first time since 2019 due to the pandemic. (Image: Alex Whitehead/ A major cycling event set to return to the North East after a six-year break is expected to attract thousands of people The Tour of the Reservoir will be held in Consett on Sunday, June 22, as part of the Lloyds National Road Series. Advertisement The event last took place in 2019 and was postponed in subsequent years due to the pandemic. It will feature both men's and women's races and is expected to attract thousands of spectators. James Shaw (Swift Carbon Pro Cycling) takes Stage 2 and the overall win in 2019 (Image: VeloUK) John O'Connor, chair of Project Genesis Trust, said: "We're thrilled to welcome the Tour of the Reservoir back to Consett. "This event puts our town on the national sporting map and showcases everything we have to offer." The race day will begin at 9am with the Alexandra Tour of the Reservoir, a 113km women's race. Advertisement The men's open race will follow at 12.30pm, covering a 158km route. Womens field heads though Consett at the start of Stage 2. Alexandra Tour of the Reservoir in 2019 (Image: VeloUK) Both races are designated as National A events and will start and finish in Consett town centre. Organisers Edward Beechinor Collins and Steve Walton said: "As organisers of the Tour of the Reservoir and Alexandra Tour of the Reservoir races, it would not be possible without great support from Project Genesis and British Cycling. "We are keen to continue the legacy of this great event and bringing the event back to Consett will make a great day out for everyone." Advertisement The return of the race was originally planned for 2020 to mark the 40th anniversary of the closure of the Consett steelworks, but was postponed due to Covid-19. Mr O'Connor said: "The people embraced it in 2019, and it would've been a tragedy not to bring it back as it was such a success, with thousands of people coming into the town. "This event isn't just about cycling; it's about celebrating the resilience of this community and showing how far Consett has come. "We wanted to paint a positive picture of how the town fought back from hardship and has grown into something fantastic." Advertisement The Tour of the Reservoir is designed as a free, family-friendly event. Read more: The town centre will host live entertainment, food stalls, children's games, and cycling-themed activities throughout the day. Anthony Gill, head of sport at British Cycling, said: "Thanks to the commitment of the organisers Edward Beechinor Collins and Steve Walton at the Tour of the Reservoir, who are bringing this event back after six years. "The Lloyds National Road Series continues to be at the forefront of domestic racing, and we're excited to see events like this one inspire the next generation of British cyclists while delivering thrilling racing throughout the season."
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Matt Dufty injury latest as Burgess confirms his full-back replacement
SAM Burgess has provided a further update on Matt Dufty's fitness, with Warrington Wolves set for a spell without their influential full-back. And while the exact amount of time he will spend on the sidelines remains unclear, Burgess has ruled Dufty out of at least the next two Super League matches, starting with Saturday's trip to Leeds Rhinos. Advertisement The Australian is waiting to have surgery having fractured his left eye socket during Saturday's Challenge Cup Final following a head-on-head collision with Hull KR forward James Batchelor. Dufty is treated on the field at Wembley (Image: Allan McKenzie/ Having initially attempted to play on, Dufty eventually succumbed in the final 10 minutes before the Robins went on to snatch victory in the dying seconds to break Warrington's hearts. He is the second Wire player to suffer a fractured eye socket in recent weeks after scrum-half Marc Sneyd did so during the Round Nine victory over St Helens. Sneyd returned just 16 days later in time for the Challenge Cup semi-final victory over Leigh Leopards, but Burgess hinted Dufty may be out for a longer period. Read more Sauaso Sue spitting verdict confirmed as tribunal reaches decision Advertisement Why fans may want to arrive early and stay late when Wire visit Headingley Warrington Wolves' Super League task explained as season resumes 'We don't know exactly as he hasn't had his surgery yet – there's too much swelling at the moment,' he said. 'He'll be going in at the end of the week. 'It'll be similar to what Marc Sneyd's was and that was two or three weeks. 'We obviously pushed Marc – and he pushed himself – for the semi-final and we're not in that situation anymore, but we'll see how Duff pulls up early next week. 'He's not going to be playing for at least two weeks.' Sam Burgess confirms Matt Dufty full-back replacement With young full-back Cai Taylor-Wray also absent with a torn hamstring, Burgess all but confirmed Stefan Ratchford would deputise for Dufty in what will be his first start at full-back since July 2022. Advertisement The veteran came off the bench to replace Dufty at Wembley and Burgess said simply slotting him in 'makes a bit of sense.' 'Stef's played there before and has filled a number of roles for us, so it looks that way,' he said. 'We've got a few things we want to have a look at over the next few days but it probably makes a bit of sense. 'He's such a valuable bloke and he's played pretty much everywhere – he's told me he's not played front-row so I'm not sure I'm going to put him there! 'Keeping him on this year was a big decision, but we thought he could add some value and I think he's played around 75 per cent of our games this year. Advertisement 'He's filled a number of roles and has done a good job, so he's great to have around.' More than half of Stefan Ratchford's 351 Wire appearances have come at full-back, but his last start at number one came back in July 2022 (Image: Paul Currie/ Warrington Wolves post-Wembley injury news Burgess confirmed Dufty was Warrington's only fresh injury concern ahead of the Round 14 trip to Headingley. Skipper George Williams, centre Toby King and forwards Lachlan Fitzgibbon and Jordy Crowther all returned from injury for the cup final and all are likely to feature against Brad Arthur's side. Advertisement 'They all came through the game okay so touch wood, if their week goes okay they should all be lining up this week,' Burgess said. 'In terms of new injuries, it's just Duff – there's a few bumps and bruises but everybody should make the game.' Having pushed himself to return early from ankle surgery for the game, George Williams has emerged from the Challenge Cup Final unscathed (Image: Richard Sellers/PA Wire) Along with Dufty and Taylor-Wray, Warrington will still be without long-term absentees Danny Walker, Matty Ashton, Oli Leyland (all knee) and Leon Hayes (ankle) for the trip to Headingley. Walker and Hayes are still several weeks away from being back in contention, while Ashton and Leyland will both miss the remainder of 2025.
