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The FIH Pro League is heating up. What can we learn from these athletes?
If you’re not paying attention to it, the FIH Pro League is getting tense. In late-April, both the GB men’s and women’s team will face off against Germany in the German city of Moenchengladbach.
The Karate 1-Premier League is nearly upon us. Is injury getting in your way?
As the Karate 1 Premier League kicks off on April 19th, we take a look at how OPRO ambassador and Karate phenom Jordan Thomas stays ahead of his injuries in this contact sport.
The LMAX Exchange Everest Rugby Challenge: Breaking rugby records on Everest for charity
What do you think of when you hear ‘Everest’? You probably envision the ice-topped peak of the tallest mountain in the world. The word ‘challenge’ might even spring to mind. But, how many of you heard ‘Everest’ and thought ‘rugby’?
It’s the Allianz National Football League Division 1 final. Just how tough is Gaelic football?
This year’s Gaelic football tournament will be at Croke Park, Dublin. As the anticipation for the final builds, we take a closer look at Gaelic football and its success as a sport.
London steps into its 17th year as UFC host. How far has MMA come?
There’s nothingquite like a home crowd. UK fans are eagerlyanticipatingUFC’s return to London at The O2. This will be the 11th live event in the capital, bringing the grand total UFC events to 24 across the nation.
The Six Nations are upon us. Where is UK rugby heading next?
Excitement is ramping up for the final day of the Six Nations. Excluding the Rugby World Cup, the Six Nations is one of the biggest dates in the rugby calendar, and fans watch on as the best sides in Europe battle it out for the championship.
Dribble to Work Day: How basketball is on its way to becoming the UK’s second favourite sport
Basketball popularity has been growing rapidly in recent years. The NBA commissioner believes basketball will be the second biggest sport in the UK. Among teenagers, it has already achieved this.
Bianca Walkden Competes for Hometown Glory at Taekwondo Grand Prix
The Taekwondo Grand Prix is taking place this weekend in Manchester, England and with valuable qualifying points for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics up for grabs, we took some time to catch up with Taekwondo World Champion and OPRO ambassador Bianca Walkden.
History In The Making!
History is being made this weekend. Women’s Rugby 7s is finally being played in the Commonwealth Games. With 8 teams competing over a 3 day tournament, we are set to see some of rugby's biggest rivals going head to head, showcasing some unbelievable rugby talent and unrivalled athleticism.
Fergus Mulchrone: Week 6
Last week was spent in the office with my main focus on preparing for the grassroots rugby model that we would be proposing to all OPRO partner Premiership clubs.
Fergus Mulchrone: Week 5
Into week 5 already! It has been such an experience to date and with so much more to learn, I was happy to be back in the office after a few weeks out and about.
Fergus Mulchrone: Week 4
This week with OPRO I travelled to London and the National Science Museum to attend an ESA (European Sponsorship Association) ‘TEDesq’ talks event.
Fergus Mulchrone: Week 3
My third week with OPRO has been a bit of a tricky one as I wasn’t able to make into their head office due to commitments with the club.
Fergus Mulchrone: Week 2
Read how Fergus got on in his 2nd week at OPRO. What seems like an incredible journey just keeps getting better. From elite rugby player to understanding sports marketing.
Introducing... Fergus Mulchrone
For some time I’ve been reflecting on the importance of planning for life after Rugby. I want to make sure that when I end my elite career I am prepared, and have clarity in terms of what I want to do next.
