Army star set to become first female soldier to play for Barbarians
The iconic side have called up Bombardier Bethan Dainton for their fixture this weekend.
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Forces Charities Army veteran finishes 635-mile challenge – 25 marathons in 25 days
Brian Wood wanted to highlight those who gave their lives fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan and has raised more than £130,000 so far.
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Veterans 96-year-old WW2 veteran's stolen medals replaced by soldier at surprise presentation
Veteran Jim Marland was given replacement medals during a half-time presentation at Rochdale AFC's Crown Oil Stadium.
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Rugby Union RAF U23s end long wait for Inter Services victory
Their first Inter Services win this decade came against the Royal Navy U23s in Witney.
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Rugby League Royal Marines veteran shot in chest by Taliban rejoins RFL's full-time referees panel
Former Royal Marine commando Jack Smith was hit by a Taliban sniper while serving in Afghanistan in 2010.
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Veterans Mark Ormrod: Veteran amputee gets freedom of Plymouth
The former Royal Marine lost three limbs after an IED blast in Afghanistan in 2007, but has since taken on numerous fundraising challenges.
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Football Forces Sport Podcast: Nick De-Long looks back on his successful reign as UKAF football head coach
The former UK Armed Forces boss was the latest guest on the Forces Sport Podcast.
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Arctic/Antarctic Polar Preet: British Army officer begins solo trek to Antarctica
BFBS is sponsoring Captain Harpreet Chandi's attempt to become the first woman of colour to cross the Antarctic unsupported.
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Army British Army Sports Awards 2021: The winners
The awards ceremony was broadcast live from Aldershot on the Forces News Facebook page.
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Rugby Union Army U23s win Inter Services title with last-gasp try
Samuel Bolton's late try against the Royal Air Force meant the men in red were crowned Inter Services champions.
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Sport RAF Sports Awards: Watch as service's best celebrated
Flight Lieutenant Jonathan Maflin and Senior Aircraftwomen Shona Brownlee were named Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year respectively.
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Rugby Union UKAF secure big win over Rugby For Heroes in thrilling try-fest
The UK Armed Forces team ran in ten tries in an exciting Remembrance match against the Rugby For Heroes select XV.
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Sport Forces Sport Podcast: Chez Nihell explains his decision to retire from professional boxing
Army boxer Chez Nihell joins the Forces Sport Podcast to look back on his sporting career and reveals the details behind his retirement.
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Sport Soldiers flock to Army's American football trials
The first such trials since the coronavirus pandemic saw 92 aspiring players take part.
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Football UKAF stunned by Chelsea late show in Armistice Day fixture
The match, which was shown LIVE on the Forces News Facebook page, featured a disastrous own goal and a late comeback as Chelsea won.
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Rugby Union Army U23s dominate in opening Inter Services clash against the Navy
The Army can win the title with victory against the RAF next week after winning the first Inter Services rugby union match in two years.