England pack are key to victory at Murrayfield March 11, 2010 SCOTLAND VS ENGLAND TOMORROW – 5.00PM BBC1 Considering France already appear to have the Six Nations wrapped up – as their odds of 1/50 with Boylesports suggest – and that the Triple Crown is a possibility only for Ireland, there’s still a lot to play for when England visit Murrayfield tomorrow. The Calcutta Cup is [...]
Football, racing and rugby hit by big freeze January 6, 2010 HEAVY snowfall continued to wreak havoc on the sporting calendar yesterday, with last night’s scheduled Premier League clash between Arsenal and Bolton the most high-profile event to be called off. Horse racing was also severely hit, while several of the weekend’s rugby union fixtures have already been put back. Arsenal had been hopeful earlier in [...]
Borthwick’s our man, insists Easter January 21, 2010 HARLEQUINS’ Nick Easter admits it is flattering to be talked about as the next England captain – but insists Steve Borthwick is still the man to lead the Six Nations campaign. Borthwick has been handed the captain’s armband in every match since Martin Johnson took over as coach in April 2008, but the Saracens lock [...]
Borthwick takes Sarries lead July 15, 2009 RUGBY UNION: Saracens have appointed England captain Steve Borthwick as skipper for next season. Borthwick shared the role with Andy Farrell last year but has been handed sole responsibility following the rugby league convert’s retirement. South African back row Wikus van Heerden will be Saracens’ new vice-captain.
Borthwick takes Sarries lead July 15, 2009 RUGBY UNION: Saracens have appointed England captain Steve Borthwick as skipper for next season. Borthwick shared the role with Andy Farrell last year but has been handed sole responsibility following the rugby league convert’s retirement. South African back row Wikus van Heerden will be Saracens’ new vice-captain.
HEADHUNT IS ON FOR DISGRACED EX-BANKERS August 10, 2009 SOME in the City might be surprised by Sir Fred Goodwin’s decision to re-enter the business world, as revealed on the front page of City A.M. today, but it seems headhunters will be rubbing their hands with glee. Take former HBOS chief Andy Hornby, who was also strung up by the public for his role [...]
SPORT | IN BRIEF January 20, 2010 Khan lined up for US title bout BOXING: WBA lightweight champion Amir Khan is being lined up to make his debut in the United States in April. The Bolton fighter is said to be in “tentative agreement” to defend his title against Argentine Marcos Maidana in Las Vegas. The contest could be on the undercard of [...]
Wildcats chase freed Newton July 9, 2009 RUGBY LEAGUE: Wakefield Wildcats are favourites to sign Great Britain international hooker Terry Newton after Bradford Bulls decided to release him at the end of the Super League season. Speaking of the 30-year-old, Wildcats coach John Kear said: “We’d love to secure his services and with any luck we will do. He’s obviously a gifted [...]
Giants climb up to third July 5, 2009 RUGBY LEAGUE: Two tries from David Faiumu helped Huddersfield maintain their Super League play-off hopes with a 30-14 victory over Wakefield which moved the Giants to third in the table. Castleford Tigers are also still in the play-off hunt after they beat struggling Bradford 40-38 in a thrilling game which saw both sides touch down [...]
Giants climb up to third July 5, 2009 RUGBY LEAGUE: Two tries from David Faiumu helped Huddersfield maintain their Super League play-off hopes with a 30-14 victory over Wakefield which moved the Giants to third in the table. Castleford Tigers are also still in the play-off hunt after they beat struggling Bradford 40-38 in a thrilling game which saw both sides touch down [...]