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By her own admission, 2015 saw Enfield’s Lina Nielsen go from being a decent sprinter to one of the country’s most promising 400m runners

Nielsen ready to challenge for a podium place
By her own admission, 2015 saw Enfield’s Lina Nielsen go from being a decent sprinter to one of the country’s most promising 400m runners.

Jess Leyden previews British Rowing Indoor Champs

Jess Leyden previews British Rowing Indoor Champs
She may not be in action at this weekend’s British Rowing Indoor Championships but Jess Leyden admits she will be an interested spectator as the best of Britain battle it out at the Lee Valley Park Velodrome.

World Cup winner Lawrence Dallaglio has described former Wallaby George Smith as the Aviva Premiership’s signing of the season so far after a sensational start to his life at Wasps

World Cup winner Lawrence Dallaglio on signing of the season George Smith at Wasps
World Cup winner Lawrence Dallaglio has described former Wallaby George Smith as the Aviva Premiership’s signing of the season so far after a sensational start to his life at Wasps.

The 18-year-old has returned to action though and two months ago earned a spot in the England Under-21s training squad and has been working with the Hertfordshire Mavericks ahead of the Superleague season starting in January

Summer Artman sets sights on securing a place at the World Youth Championship
It has been a long road but Brunel University netball starlet Summer Artman is back after 20 months out and has her eyes set on securing a place at the World Youth Championships.

Professor Brennan was one of those in attendance and took to the stage after Ulster Sports Outreach was singled out for praise by the judging panel

Deirdre Brennan claims 'Coaching Intervention of the Year' at 2015 UK Coaching Awards
Deirdre Brennan admitted she had to pinch herself in amazement after picking up a top prize on behalf of Ulster University at the star-studded 2015 UK Coaching Awards.

Moody, who faced Jones’ sides on a number of occasions, including the 2003 final, knows what it’s like to take on the Australian, and is confident he will make the most of the emerging talent available to him after replacing Stuart Lancaster

Moody backs Borthwick for England coaching job
Eddie Jones has made the right call turning to Steve Borthwick as part of his England coaching staff according to World Cup winner Lewis Moody.

The 57-year-old triathlon coach was singled out for praise by the judging panel for helping working mums get back into sport after childbirth, making it her goal to help an under-supported group achieve their goals

Penny Rother wins the 'Community Coach of the Year' award
Edinburgh's Penny Rother admitted she had to pinch herself in amazement after picking up a top prize at the star-studded 2015 UK Coaching Awards.

The 39-year-old hockey coach was singled out for praise by the judging panel for her work in revolutionizing the way deaf or hard of hearing young people take part in hockey

Wendy Russell wins 'Disability Coach of the Year Award' at 2015 UK Coaching Awards
Brighton's Wendy Russell admitted she had to pinch herself in amazement after picking up a top prize at the star-studded 2015 UK Coaching Awards.

This year has shown that 18-year-old Whaley is ready to make the step up, having finishing first in all bar one of his domestic under-19 laser events, as well as finishing seventh at the World Championships

Sam Whaley bids to make waves in the senior ranks next year
Swanage sailor Sam Whaley insists he is ready to test himself at the highest level as he bids to make waves in the senior ranks next year.

The 17-year-old is Carnegie’s current Academy Player of the Year and will be linking up with an England Under-18s training camp this winter

Lewis Wilson admits he is targeting a big 2016 as he aims to cement his place in the England set-up
Pocklington rugby star Lewis Wilson admits he is targeting a big 2016 as he aims to cement his place in the England set-up.