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One of the biggest events in disability football take place this weekend. Hywel Davies has been finding out how you can enjoy the FA Disability Cup in person and on TV.

For tickets and more information, visit the FA website - The FA Disability Cup 2024 Final returns to St. George’s Park this summer

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The Royal National College For The Blind's football team are preparing for Saturday's FA Disability Cup Final, where they face West Bromwich Albion at St Georges Park

If successful it will cap off a remarkable season for RNC, who have already won the treble.

Barry caught up with their coach Adam Bendall to find out how the squad is doing?

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Football-loving members of RNIB's peer support groups are getting together to discuss highlights from Euro24 so far. This time, looking back at the group stage of the tournament and what’s next for some of the tournament favourites.

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Editor's note: This interview was recorded before the announcement but we can confirm that Lizzi and her pilot Danni Khan will make their Paralympic Debut in Paris.

As we approach the start of the Paralympic Games in Paris, Lizzi Jordan is aiming for a Podium Place.

RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell found out why she took up sport and why more blind and partially sighted people should get active.

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What is it like to attend a rugby game if you’re blind or partially sighted? 

Luci Franks recently went to Twickenham Stadium to see the England v Ireland game for Women's Six Nations Championship.

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Football-loving members of RNIB's peer support groups are getting together to discuss highlights from Euro24 so far. This time, looking back on wins for England and Italy and a dramatic defeat for Scotland.
 
If you'd like more information on any of the support groups offered by RNIB, contact the helpline on 0303 123 9999. 
 
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As preparations get underway for the kick off to Euro 24, members of RNIB's peer support groups got together to discuss the build up to the tournament and their all important predictions for the eventual winners.

If you'd like more information on any of the support groups offered by RNIB, contact the helpline on 0303 123 9999. 

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Football Fan Jonathon Attenborough and his guide dog Sam are undertaking a football challenge that will take in all the SPFL stadiums in Scotland. 

RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Jonathon to find out what he loves about the game and how accessible the stadiums that he's visited so far, really are. 

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Sight Loss charity British Blind Sport, are supporting McDonald’s Fun Football to deliver free football sessions to UK-based blind and partially sighted children who are aged five to 11.

Barry Snell caught up with British Blind Sport's Head of Sport and Development,  Ian Isham, to find out more.

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The game of blind golf is growing around the world and there are many charities that will help you to play for fun, or even play in national and international competitions. 

RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Jim Gales and Glen Babcock to find out more about the game and how to start. 

If you'd like to find out more, go to www.scottishdgc.org.uk 

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