Farrell handed Saxons role January 4, 2010 RUGBY UNION: Former dual-code international Andy Farrell has joined the England coaching set-up to assist Saxons boss Stuart Lancaster. Farrell, who won eight caps for the England rugby union team after making the switch from rugby league in 2005, has been working as the skills and backs coach at Saracens since his retirement. He teams [...]
Care eyes an England recall February 1, 2010 DANNY CARE says he is desperate to reclaim the scrum-half berth for the Six Nations opener with Wales at Twickenham on Saturday. The Harlequins lost the No9 shirt to Paul Hodgson in the autumn series after a disappointing performance against Australia. But Care has shone for the Quins in recent weeks and believes he merits [...]
OUT OF OFFICE January 19, 2010 LONDON MIME FESTIVAL The annual celebration of physical theatre is in full swing across a number of venues. It runs until the end of the month, with highlights including Belgium’s award-winning, surreal clown-act Okidok, UK female acrobatic trio Mimbre with their lyrical show Until Now – both at the Southbank Centre – and The Mill [...]
SPORT | IN BRIEF January 18, 2010 Tigers coach loses a finger RUGBY LEAGUE: Castleford Tigers head coach Terry Matterson is recovering after losing a finger in a freak training ground accident. The 42-year-old Australian got his wedding ring caught on a fence as he went to retrieve a ball in training in Perpignan. He was rushed to hospital and was held [...]
Eastmond bags new Saints deal December 2, 2009 RUGBY LEAGUE: Kyle Eastmond has ended speculation over his future by signing a new two-year deal with St Helens. The England half-back, 20, is seen as the natural replacement for Sean Long once he moves to Hull.
It’s D-Day for Venter as appeal decision awaits May 25, 2010 SARACENS director of rugby Brendan Venter will discover tonight whether his touchline ban will be overturned for Saturday’s Premiership final with Leicester at Twickenham. Venter was handed a 14-week ban by an RFU disciplinary panel last week for “making provocative and inappropriate gestures” during the league game against the Tigers on 8 May. The South [...]
Venter to miss final after losing RFU appeal May 26, 2010 SARACENS director of rugby Brendan Venter will be banned from the touchline for his side’s Premiership final against Leicester on Saturday after losing his appeal against a 14-week ban last night. The South African was handed the punishment by a Rugby Football Union disciplinary panel last week for “making provocative and inappropriate gestures” during the [...]
Venter to miss final after losing RFU appeal May 26, 2010 SARACENS director of rugby Brendan Venter will be banned from the touchline for his side’s Premiership final against Leicester on Saturday after losing his appeal against a 14-week ban last night. The South African was handed the punishment by a Rugby Football Union disciplinary panel last week for “making provocative and inappropriate gestures” during the [...]
SPORT | IN BRIEF December 15, 2009 India win through in a thriller CRICKET: India held off Sri Lanka by three runs to clinch a thrilling first one-day victory, which saw the second highest aggregate of runs in an ODI. Virender Sehwag smashed six sixes and 17 fours in his 146 as India posted an imposing 414-7. But Tillakratne Dilshan then smashed [...]
Bulls chief McNamara replaces Smith as new England coach April 21, 2010 BRADFORD BULLS boss Steve McNamara has been named England coach. The 38-year-old will succeed Tony Smith, who stepped down after leading the side to the final of the Four Nations last year. McNamara served as Smith’s assistant for three years and will take over the role at the end of Bradford’s Super League season. His [...]