Chester and District Standard | National Sport https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/sport/national-sport/ Chester and District Standard National Sport en-gb Mon, 09 Nov 2026 17:32:53 +0000 Mon, 09 Nov 2026 17:32:53 +0000 https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/rss/terms/ M6 toby.granville@newsquest.co.uk (Toby Granville) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/resources/images/sitelogoalt/?type=rsslogo Chester and District Standard | National Sport https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/sport/national-sport/ One win and one loss as Cheshire Phoenix go above and beyond in league https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/sport/26713226.cheshire-phoenix-clock-overtime-two-contests/?ref=rss Mon, 09 Nov 2026 16:16:18 +0000 d0bc566063fd9056d034f4393f998e55 shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Connor is spot-on as Chester leave it late to claim away day success https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/sport/26709781.woods-late-penalty-confirms-chesters-away-day-triumph/?ref=rss Sun, 08 Nov 2026 15:05:53 +0000 bfdba972d7c67a3971ec9d301b3dc0dc shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Deeside Dragons looking to make most of home comforts as they tackle Nottingham https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/sport/26703199.busy-schedule-store-deeside-dragons-teams/?ref=rss Sat, 07 Nov 2026 07:00:00 +0000 3903fb38b74d614f673ce7c2dc0601e1 shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Chester players will improve their quality through the season says Parkinson https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/sport/26702121.away-day-next-chester-brackley-match-up/?ref=rss Fri, 06 Nov 2026 14:00:00 +0000 79a10035029b2a704796f42aca679303 shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies There's yet another derby weekend for Cheshire Phoenix in Super League https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/sport/26702024.another-huge-league-derby-faces-cheshire-phoenix-outfit/?ref=rss Fri, 06 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0000 9b4c623f5c35d8351861fbfe1b3a8d16 shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Here's an opportunity to test out your sporting knowledge with today's quiz https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/sport/26701997.test-sporting-knowledge-todays-quiz/?ref=rss Fri, 06 Nov 2026 08:00:00 +0000 dde76e20dc05c80291f1e271bcd30cda shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Kitchen brand offers showroom space to community groups and charities in Chester https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26703070.chester-kitchen-showroom-offers-space-community-groups/?ref=rss Fri, 06 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0000 01fbed8fb49886f3855c13d0e0670a3b matthew.dougherty@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Dougherty Five-star Dutton leads the way in big triumph for Deeside Dragons women https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/sport/26703561.big-win-keeps-deeside-dragons-women-top-table/?ref=rss Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:22:53 +0000 e9b5e7f37e6bb22fb16455065ad9152e shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Silver lining for Wales as back-to-back wins completes their World Cup quest https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/sport/26700185.two-wins-end-wales-world-cup-programme-positive-fashion/?ref=rss Wed, 04 Nov 2026 17:16:03 +0000 ddc45808bc709e279d1e324e401b6623 nick.harrison@nwn.co.uk | Nick Harrison Mighty Malone's maiden hat-trick guides Deeside Dragons to win https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/sport/26700157.deeside-dragons-end-losing-run-key-away-triumph/?ref=rss Wed, 04 Nov 2026 17:09:54 +0000 27830267eceb74c253818338c6a7d7f0 shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Chester named among Britain’s top 10 racecourses for a day out https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26694350.chester-ranked-among-britains-top-racecourses-days/?ref=rss Wed, 04 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0000 c068ff93bbea21e452a11dcb5993ffca matthew.dougherty@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Dougherty Derby delight goes the way of Cheshire Phoenix with triumph at Liverpool https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/sport/26692053.cheshire-phoenix-beat-liverpool-thrilling-showdown/?ref=rss Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:02:34 +0000 8aff618d42ab0f11d398bd4e1c428e50 shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Phil Parkinson applauds display as Chester suffer narrow home defeat https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/sport/26688253.chester-slip-play-off-places-hednesford-defeat/?ref=rss Sun, 01 Nov 2026 15:25:05 +0000 5c96406fbb1e44751c6278525a0e776e shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies James says mood in Deeside Dragons camp is positive ahead of Sheffield trip https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/sport/26682251.deeside-dragons-will-look-show-steel-sheffield/?ref=rss Fri, 30 Oct 2026 21:00:00 +0000 95e4b53c627f735d679b77f2c016736f shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Chester boss Parkinson anticipates tough test as Blues welcome Hednesford https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/sport/26681881.chester-looking-forward-second-home-match-week/?ref=rss Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0000 42d0cf95de6bb00dc706d8cc14babea5 shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Let's get those thinking caps on to give today's sporting quiz a go! https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/sport/26681805.test-sporting-knowledge-todays-big-quiz/?ref=rss Fri, 30 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0000 425ad412ad2cdb2a20f2ebc8cda53d98 shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Cheshire Phoenix face newly-formed Liverpool in bid for third win of the season https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/sport/26681769.short-trip-cheshire-phoenix-big-liverpool-derby/?ref=rss Fri, 30 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000 6032b0dccc21678177ab1100974d96a0 shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Wales too strong for the Rest of the World as they claim fine triumph https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/sport/26682903.wales-claim-first-triumph-over-40s-world-cup/?ref=rss Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:18:13 +0000 64aa8c9b1a44cad300ffa240594e0d62 nick.harrison@nwn.co.uk | Nick Harrison Deeside Dragons' girls edge yet another close encounter with Leeds https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/sport/26678762.deeside-dragons-girls-u16s-maintain-unbeaten-start/?ref=rss Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:57:08 +0000 f330acda8a39cf0d408a42725327fd47 shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Manager Parkinson delighted as Chester battle back to gain three points https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/sport/26677545.foley-abreu-target-chesters-win-marine/?ref=rss Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:50:54 +0000 bc76e5c2e8dcb9204b155d828b9ea641 shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Home loss sees Cheshire drop into the Super League's bottom two https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/sport/26674840.pattersons-late-burst-consigns-cheshire-phoenix-defeat/?ref=rss Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:34:04 +0000 4e2698bdea122a8df9aa774f97c7845a shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Tigers show their teeth to gather hard-fought wins over Deeside Dragons https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/sport/26674786.deeside-dragons-bitten-twice-telford-tigers/?ref=rss Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:25:11 +0000 be8b05ca75854e10fb343b6214304af4 shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Parkinson is keen to see belief growing amongst the Chester ranks https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/sport/26673686.chester-back-home-league-encounter-marine/?ref=rss Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:06:22 +0000 5e42c246b712f862ac68f8bad1c7068f shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Chester boss Parkinson left unhappy with his side's defeat at South Shields https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/sport/26668289.parkinson-reflects-chesters-league-loss-south-shields/?ref=rss Sun, 25 Oct 2026 15:12:38 +0000 03712bae6b1ff2e41fd1cfcd2f25d842 shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Cheshire Phoenix aiming to bounce back after narrow defeat to leaders https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/sport/26665998.cheshire-phoenix-look-make-home-home-comforts/?ref=rss Sat, 24 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0100 fa144da42e0c3adfee4d67d01f7a9f07 shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Head coach Clancy pays tribute to Deeside Dragons' stalwart Wainwright https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/sport/26662065.deeside-dragons-look-bounce-back-telford-match-ups/?ref=rss Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0100 04a4b846bfa751ebc914b1c896f461f3 shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Manager Parkinson's update on injured players as Chester return to action https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/sport/26661361.chester-off-south-shields-return-league-action/?ref=rss Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0100 16d2a772e5adefb64b2bca9ca1ac4651 shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Give today's sporting quiz a go - and happy birthday to Ryan! https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/sport/26661279.thinking-caps-give-todays-sporting-quiz-go/?ref=rss Fri, 23 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0100 36838a6a852546b683f63b0c3b2ef4c4 shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Deeside Dragons' Walsh sister act paves the way to a big triumph https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/sport/26662251.deeside-dragons-return-winning-form-great-style/?ref=rss Fri, 23 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0100 4b0b5b242eb58377c629c0bd61550ff4 shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Wonderful Wainwright reaches an epic 400 games for Deeside Dragons https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/sport/26662197.400-not-deeside-dragons-ace-wainwright/?ref=rss Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:36:42 +0100 87b386d53286637c408ba15790605fb3 shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies De Silva is the top scorer as Wales' busy World Cup schedule continues https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/sport/26662091.wales-defeated-canada-over-40s-world-cup/?ref=rss Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:23:15 +0100 f1d7fdcecf0f8eb98a4fc32f848d648c nick.harrison@nwn.co.uk | Nick Harrison Chester's Walden takes on Slessor with place in quarter-finals at stake https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/sport/26660781.walden-set-last-16-clash-northern-ireland-open/?ref=rss Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:39:18 +0100 de58430ba98bb617224aff09b52131fd rich.williams@nwn.co.uk | Richard Williams Cheshire Phoenix push leaders London Lions close in cracking clash https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/sport/26654373.encounter-phoenix-champion-lions/?ref=rss Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:43:43 +0100 d2bf0cb311b917ebd276ce422678293f shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Deeside Dragons lose out in meetings with Leeds and leaders Solihull https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/sport/26654355.deeside-dragons-suffer-first-defeats-campaign/?ref=rss Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:41:24 +0100 1a9a28b661243ba35166166b2f1fdcba shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Phil Parkinson will utilise a strong squad as Chester focus on cup https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/sport/26653225.chester-back-action-following-break-cup-clash/?ref=rss Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:48:37 +0100 b2c723442cacfd7626661230d9461722 shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Chester cueman Ricky Walden is just concentrating on enjoying his snooker https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/sport/26653170.chester-cueman-ricky-walden-beats-robertson-belfast/?ref=rss Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:41:43 +0100 5f153723aa559d80b6fe6c836ec5dc9a rich.williams@nwn.co.uk | Richard Williams Tough home clash with London Lions is next for in-form Cheshire Phoenix https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/sport/26643424.in-form-cheshire-phoenix-tackle-unbeaten-london-lions/?ref=rss Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0100 faad270761f3286a82a4f272da32d601 shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Brilliant black belt achievements seen at Deeside Taekwondo Academy https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/sport/26643243.black-belt-achievements-deeside-taekwondo-academy/?ref=rss Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0100 0e4a9b67f022b68928e51ba323200049 shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Welsh cricketers to meet South Africa as World Cup gets underway https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/sport/26643394.south-africa-first-wales-major-world-cup/?ref=rss Sat, 17 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0100 cab5441fd79d53433d57e2ea2d76549e shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Relegation six-pointer for Vauxhall Motors against basement side https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/sport/26641213.vauxhall-motors-encounter-lichfield-key-clash/?ref=rss Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:00:00 +0100 a475c89a4e598e77dc31babc35a847ae nick.harrison@nwn.co.uk | Nick Harrison Unbeaten Deeside Dragons will look to maintain their hugely positive run https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/sport/26641127.deeside-dragons-meet-leaders-solihull-big-encounter/?ref=rss Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:00:00 +0100 66686280613c23e303afb0e18976754c shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Here's an opportunity to test out your sporting knowledge with today's quiz! https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/sport/26640172.test-sporting-knowledge-todays-quiz/?ref=rss Fri, 16 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0100 63f122ad71327c3efe3fbf30469512e4 shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Deeside Dragons girls take their chances to record first win of season https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/sport/26641445.deeside-dragons-girls-claim-first-triumph-season/?ref=rss Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:00:00 +0100 bfcec5e405c89692c2f95ee08c1d325f shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies West Kirby under-nines swap footballs for pucks with Deeside Dragons Seconds https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/sport/26637054.west-kirby-footballers-get-acquainted-ice-hockey/?ref=rss Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:46:53 +0100 1f989464f10ea4d5847d1fd508aa3a42 shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Cheshire Phoenix make sure of victory at north west rivals Manchester https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/sport/26633683.derby-victory-cheshire-phoenix-manchester-trip/?ref=rss Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:58:25 +0100 92f1d5f454cde9b249bbd90cf1c6dfd2 shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies No home comforts as Deeside Dragons suffer back-to-back defeats https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/sport/26633658.no-victory-deeside-dragons-teams-celebrate/?ref=rss Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:53:56 +0100 1ed11b71c0e594edd17fcf280fd1e197 shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Parkinson full of praise for players as Moore fires Chester to victory https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/sport/26626326.moore-comes-late-winner-chester-home-clash/?ref=rss Sun, 11 Oct 2026 14:50:55 +0100 b1e993b4d9d8a5f0987bc664471d78db shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Major routes closed this weekend as Chester welcomes runners for sold-out marathon https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26618708.road-closures-16th-mbna-chester-marathon-weekend/?ref=rss Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:04:47 +0100 a1e39d66155be0e0416d0ee8cebdf2f3 matthew.dougherty@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Dougherty Welsh players set for an Amazon time as they head to O40s World Cup! https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/sport/26620624.wales-hectic-schedule-over-40s-world-cup-event/?ref=rss Sat, 10 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0100 e216fde1de05a8e7822f50329cab3a74 shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies Deeside Dragons women looking to dodge Vipers' bite on away day https://www.chesterstandard.co.uk/sport/26620302.trip-nottingham-next-deeside-dragons-women/?ref=rss Fri, 09 Oct 2026 22:00:00 +0100 06e4232fc371c9143f0fd6b423cec272 shaun.davies@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Davies