Preview the 2012 venues July 26, 2011 WHILE there may still be another 365 days until the world’s finest athletes begin to light up London 2012’s brand new venues, you can see them in action soon. Over the next 12 months a number of test events are being held in the capital to christen the iconic arenas, courts and tracks that have [...]
McMillan puts on a show for sailing’s stars August 9, 2011 HOME skipper Leigh McMillan’s The Wave seized the overall lead in the Extreme Sailing Series on a star-studded day four of Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week. One win and two second places from yesterday’s seven races elevated Isle of Wight-born McMillan and his crew into first place, ahead of France’s Groupe Edmond de Rothschild and [...]
Springbok skipper Smit all set for Saracens move July 13, 2011 PREMIERSHIP champions Saracen’s have completed the flagship signing of South Africa captain John Smit. The 33-year-old, the most capped skipper and forward in Springbok’s history, will join upon the conclusion of October’s World Cup in New Zealand. “I am delighted to have signed for a club widely renowned for their ferocious work ethic,” said Smit. [...]
Fresh Woodward RFU doubt June 15, 2011 RUGBY UNION: Former England head coach Clive Woodward is set to lead Team GB at the Youth Olympic Games in January 2012, casting further doubt on any possible move to the RFU. The governing body is searching for a new performance director and hope to appoint their chosen candidate after November’s World Cup in New Zealand.
Fresh Woodward RFU doubt June 15, 2011 RUGBY UNION: Former England head coach Clive Woodward is set to lead Team GB at the Youth Olympic Games in January 2012, casting further doubt on any possible move to the RFU. The governing body is searching for a new performance director and hope to appoint their chosen candidate after November’s World Cup in New Zealand.
Return of enforcer Lawes allows Johnson to pick favourite lock August 11, 2011 NORTHAMPTON lock Courtney Lawes has shown his England team-mates he packs just as much of a punch as emerging centre Manu Tuilagi – and intends to prove it against Wales tomorrow. Lawes and Tuilagi, who shone on a bone-crunching debut in last weekend’s win over the Welsh at Twickenham, have taken in turns to pummel [...]
Five British stars to watch in 2012 August 29, 2011 > Lee Pearson Age: 37 From: Staffs Event: Dressage ■ Lee Pearson is a nine-time gold medal-winning paraequestrian. He was born with arthrogryposis, a rare congenital condition that means his legs are encased in plastic and his arm muscles thin and twisted. He took up riding in 1997 and two years later won three golds [...]
Chabal axed from France squad May 11, 2011 RUGBY UNION: France have left Sebastien Chabal out of their provisional squad for the World Cup. The 33-year-old was dropped from the team after their Six Nations defeat by Italy.
Sackey released by Toulon May 10, 2011 RUGBY UNION: French Top14 club Toulon have released former England winger Paul Sackey just one year into his two-year deal. Sackey, 31, England’s top try-scorer at the 2007 World Cup, joined from Wasps last summer.
Leicester’s Tuilagi banned from Saracens showdown May 18, 2011 LEICESTER centre Manu Tuilagi will miss the Premiership final on Saturday week against Saracens after he was handed a five-week ban for striking Northampton’s England winger Chris Ashton. A push from Ashton, which provoked Tuilagi’s attack, meant his initial suspension of 10 weeks was halved. His offence, which left Ashton requiring stitches above his left [...]