THE lockdown has proved a try-ing time for rugby playing brothers George and Joe Ford. Not only have their rugby careers been put on hold,…
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Ford still hurting after defeat in Japan
GEORGE Ford admitted to still hurting from England’s defeat to South Africa in the final of the Rugby World Cup. The 26-year-old, who was raised…
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Wake up and smell the coffee: Kobe coffee comes to Uppermill High Street
BROTHERS George and Joe Ford are already preparing for life beyond rugby. The pair, who were raised in Grasscroft, have gone into business together by…
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He’s one of our own, England World Cup star George Ford, he’s one of our own!
THERE will be no one prouder than Alan Bolton if Saddleworth raised George Ford helps England to victory over South Africa in the rugby union…
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Greatness beckons for George in World Cup final with England
WHO would have ever imagined this young boy pictured playing rugby in the back garden of his home in Saddleworth could this weekend become a…
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It’s a family affair for the Ford’s
JOE and Jacob Ford have joined father Mike to create a rugby union coaching dynasty. It is highly unusual – maybe unique – for three…
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It’s fifty for Ford
SADDLEWORTH’S George Ford won his 50th rugby union cap for England against Japan at Twickenham on Saturday (Nov 17). Leicester Tigers’ fly-half reached the landmark…
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Ford on a mission in Germany
SADDLEWORTH’S Mike Ford is on a mission to help Germany qualify for next summer’s rugby World Cup. The 52-year-old accepted the challenge after his other…
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Ford touches down for new role in USA
WELL-KNOWN local rugby personality Mike Ford has touched down in America for a new adventure. The 52-year-old is excited to be involved in the launch…
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Grand Slam glory for local rugby ace George Ford
LOCAL LAD George Ford put World Cup heartbreak behind him to become a key member of the England Rugby Union team that won the Grand…
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