England

Headingley will host five nail-biting showdowns during the ICC Women's T20 World Cup
26th September 2025
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Leeds Scores Cricket Coup as City Secures Spot on Global Sporting Stage

City prepares to showcase its sporting prowess by hosting ICC Women’s T20 World Cup next year. After successfully hosting England’s thrilling Test victory against India earlier this week, Headingley Stadium is set to shine once again on cricket’s global stage when it welcomes the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in 2026. The renowned venue…
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Leeds Beckett Students
14th February 2025
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Three Leeds Beckett Students Join England’s Women’s Rugby League Team for Historic Match in Vegas

Three Leeds Beckett University students have been selected to join England’s women’s Rugby League team for a historic match in Las Vegas, marking a significant milestone in the sport’s effort to expand its international presence. Bella Sykes, a second-year PE student and a player for Leeds Rhinos, along with Leeds Beckett alumni Tamzin Renouf…
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Euro 2024 Fanzone
10th May 2024
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Euro 2024 Fanzone Set to Ignite Football Spirit in Millennium Square

This summer, football returns to the heart of Leeds City Center as Millennium Square transforms into a bustling Euro 2024 Fanzone. Fans of the beautiful game will have the opportunity to support England’s quest for glory, watching Gareth Southgate and his team compete on a high-definition, giant LED screen. The excitement begins with England’s…
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England squad members (left to right) Josh Butler, Tom Halliwell, Nathan Collins and Wayne Boardman visit the first direct arena in Leeds
3rd November 2023
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Nathan’s home fixture shows Leeds is top of the league for sport

A Leeds sportsman is set for an absolutely smashing weekend as Wheelchair Rugby League takes centre stage in his home city. Nathan Collins was one of the stars of the England wheelchair side that gave the profile of their fast-moving and high-impact sport a huge boost in 2022 when they were crowned its world…
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Saxton’s Atlas, which he dedicated to Queen Elizabeth II
1st September 2023
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Library’s precious atlas charts a course through nation’s history

An incredibly rare copy of one of the first UK atlases ever created will be going on display at a library in Leeds. Containing 35 detailed, hand coloured maps of the counties of England and Wales, the fascinating book was created by the Yorkshire-born ‘father of English cartography’ Christopher Saxton in 1579 after getting…
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28th October 2022
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Rugby League World Cup stars get rousing reception in Leeds

International sports stars were given the VIP treatment at a civic reception held to celebrate their stay in Leeds for the Rugby League World Cup. The Brazil, Canada and Papua New Guinea women’s teams have all made the city their base for the tournament. The Leeds City Council formally welcomed them to West Yorkshire…
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Cast members from 'Power Of Performance- This Is Us!'
28th October 2022
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Sport-inspired cultural spectacular will be in a league of its own

Leeds is proud to be a host city for the Rugby League World Cup. The streets of Leeds will take centre stage today from 4pm as a spectacular outdoor show celebrates the important role that sport and art can both play in bringing people and communities together. Power Of Performance: This Is Us! is…
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Rugby League World Cup
25th June 2021
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The Rugby League World Cup Nations Trail is coming to Leeds!

Leeds is proud to be a host city for the Rugby League World Cup 2021. We can’t wait to welcome the men’s teams from Jamaica and Ireland, and the women’s teams from Brazil, Canada, Papua New Guinea and hosts England for the Rugby League World Cup 2021. There is sure to be a carnival atmosphere…
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ICC CRICKET WORLD CUP 2019
26th January 2019
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ICC Cricket World Cup trophy tour to visit Leeds

ICC Cricket World Cup Trophy Tour commences tour of England and Wales on 19 February 2019. 100-day tour starts off in London and will finish on 29 May ahead of the tournament opener at The Oval for England v South Africa. The famous trophy will be in Leeds on Sunday April 14 and Monday…
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FIFA World Cup England v Belgium
13th July 2018
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Millennium Square big screen – England v Belgium

Football fans are being advised that England’s third-place play-off match against Belgium on Saturday will not be shown on Millennium Square’s big screen. This decision was taken following a consideration of the resources that would need to be in place on Saturday to manage and facilitate a designated event-type screening similar to those undertaken…
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10th July 2018
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Admissions policy for England v Croatia on Millennium Square big screen

Ahead of England’s momentous FIFA World Cup semi-final clash against Croatia on Wednesday, fans wishing to watch the match on Millennium Square’s big screen are being reminded on the rules of entry in order to avoid any potential disappointment. To help ensure that everyone in attendance can have an enjoyable and safe family-friendly experience,…
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England
6th July 2018
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Admissions policy for England v Sweden on Millennium Square big screen

Football fans wishing to watch England’s crunch quarter-final clash against Sweden on the big screen in Millennium Square are being reminded on the rules of entry in order to avoid any potential disappointment. To help ensure that everyone in attendance can have an enjoyable and safe family-friendly experience, fans are therefore asked to note…
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