Six Nations: Where do Wales play, when did they last win, what is their anthem and who is their coach? February 3, 2023 Wales are the last Grand Slam winning home nation in the Championship and begin at home against Ireland this weekend in the Six Nations. Here’s what you need to know. Wales History Wales hold the joint-record of the most Grand Slams in the Six Nations era – four – and have the second-most Triple Crowns [...]
Why sponsors won’t sweat another desert World Cup – even a dry one November 14, 2023 What will a Saudi World Cup mean for football's many commercial partners?
Topsy Ojo on Six Nations winners, Italy relegation and England honeymoon February 1, 2024 The Six Nations is back after a Rugby World Cup last year where some expectations were exceeded and others weren’t. But in the best annual international rugby tournament, which is celebrating 25 years since its expansion from the old Five Nations, everything is on the line and nothing can be taken for granted. City A.M. [...]
George Ford back in the England fold after returning from injury February 19, 2023 George Ford has returned to the England Rugby fold with the fly-half being called up to a training squad ahead of this weekend’s fixture against Wales. The Sale Sharks No10 is part of a 36-player squad having played his first Premiership game since last year’s final on Saturday – he hasn’t featured for England since [...]
The Notebook: Adrian Biles on upholding standards for lawyers and a breathless read about HSBC’s murkier histories September 14, 2023 Where interesting people say interesting things. Today, it’s Adrian Biles, managing partner of law firm Child & Child Lawyers must live up to a standard – whether trained or otherwise Recent events in the legal profession remind me of the wise words of an early mentor, one of the UK’s leading corporate lawyers. On retirement, [...]
Steve Borthwick announced as England Rugby’s new head coach December 19, 2022 The Rugby Football Union (RFU) have announced Steve Borthwick as the next coach of England Rugby. The 43-year-old will succeed Eddie Jones, who was sacked in early December following a poor year where his England side won just five of their 12 Test matches. Former England captain Borthwick is heading to Twickenham from Leicester Tigers [...]
Olympics on the mind for sevens star Meg Jones in Madrid May 31, 2024 Meg Jones knows rugby is unfair which is why she is giving it everything to get to the Olympics. The 27-year-old has spent the past season playing for the all-conquering Red Roses in 15s but has now returned to the sevens fold ahead of the HSBC SVNS 2024 Grand Final in Madrid. The tournament serves [...]
England’s most capped rugby player Sarah Hunter to retire March 21, 2023 England Rugby’s most capped player Sarah Hunter will retire from rugby after her side’s opening TikTok Women’s Six Nations match against Scotland this weekend. The 37-year-old made her England debut in 2007 and has gone on to represent her country 140 times. The back-row has captained the Red Roses since 2015 and has been part [...]
Why a more intimate client entertaining experience offers the greatest value January 16, 2024 Entertaining a small number of clients is an art, and in today’s fast-paced business world – where connections are crucial, and first impressions are lasting – the value of intimate client engagement cannot be overstated. Building meaningful relationships is the cornerstone of success in business, and few experiences offer the opportunity to do so as [...]
Six Nations: England savouring renewed title ambitions February 2, 2024 It’s amazing isn’t it, how predictions often fall flat on their faces? England, alongside neighbours Wales, were billed as the potential flops at the Rugby World Cup last year in France. All eyes were on Les Bleus and Ireland to make the case for the northern hemisphere against the might of the south. But Wales [...]