Lemi’s winner proves a mere consolation as Wasps are left to regret Glasgow defeat January 23, 2011 WASPS (21) vs TOULOUSE (16) WASPS director of rugby Tony Hanks admits his side have been left with a sense of ‘what could’ve been’ after they crashed out of the Heineken Cup despite a last-gasp win over reigning champions Toulouse at Adams Park. In front of a record home crowd (10,014) at the Wycombe venue [...]
Euro cheer for Wasps and Quins but Sarries and Exiles face tricky trips December 16, 2010 The England great mulls over another few days of London clubs in European action and sees wins for former side Wasps, and Harlequins, but not such glad tidings for Saracens and out-of-form London Irish. RACING METRO 92 v SARACENS (HEINEKEN CUP, TONIGHT) Amlin Opta analysis: Sebastien Chabal is Racing’s leading player in Europe this season, accruing [...]
Wilkinson rolls back the years as Irish slide to their sixth consecutive defeat December 12, 2010 LONDON IRISH head coach Toby Booth compared Jonny Wilkinson to a fine wine after the unerring boot of the veteran Toulon fly-half put a huge dent in their hopes of progressing in the Heineken Cup. England great Wilkinson kicked four penalties and converted Rudi Wulf’s try as the Frenchmen won 19-13 at the Madejski Stadium, [...]
Dallaglio: Sarries and ERC both at fault for Venter farce December 16, 2010 ENGLAND great Lawrence Dallaglio says European chiefs and Saracens are both to blame for Brendan Venter’s farcical post-match interview. Deadpan Sarries director of rugby Venter’s bizarre exchange after last weekend’s Heineken Cup defeat to Racing Metro 92 has become an internet sensation and earned the South African a warning from European Rugby Cup (ERC) officials. [...]
Late penalty denies Leicester December 19, 2010 Nicolas Laharrague’s penalty denied Leicester a home victory in a thrilling 22-22 draw in Heineken Cup Pool Five. Alesana Tuilagi scored a try early on, with Billy Twelvetrees kicking six more points to give the Tigers a 13-9 lead at the break. David Mele scored for the French after the restart but Twelvetrees kicked nine [...]
BEST OF THE BROKERS January 11, 2011 BARRATT DEVELOPMENTS Panmure Gordon rates the housebuilder “buy” at a 147p target price as it believes the stock is the lowest-valued in the sector. It says Barratt has improved its operating performance, reduced costs and improved the quality of its offering since 2007, and the broker expects Barratt’s share price to rise to reflect this [...]
BEST OF THE BROKERS January 11, 2011 BARRATT DEVELOPMENTS Panmure Gordon rates the housebuilder “buy” at a 147p target price as it believes the stock is the lowest-valued in the sector. It says Barratt has improved its operating performance, reduced costs and improved the quality of its offering since 2007, and the broker expects Barratt’s share price to rise to reflect this [...]
Expect wins all round for London’s teams in Europe December 9, 2010 AS another weekend of European competition arrives, England rugby great Lawrence Dallaglio casts his eye over the fixtures involving London clubs and offers City A.M. his expert view on how results are likely to go. SARACENS V RACING METRO 92 HEINEKEN CUP, SATURDAY There are changes aplenty at Vicarage Road following the news that director [...]
Rush of blood sparks Saints win December 19, 2010 Xavier Rush’s second-half red card was the turning point as Northampton took control of Heineken Cup Pool One. Steve Myler and Dan Parks traded kick for kick in a brutal game, before Blues wing Richard Mustoe got the first try. But in a match of three sin-binnings Rush saw a straight red for a high [...]
Monkey off our backs at last, says relieved Irish boss Booth January 16, 2011 LONDON IRISH (24) vs OSPREYS (12) LONDON IRISH boss Toby Booth believes his team have turned the corner after ending a 10-match losing streak with a shock Heineken Cup triumph over the Ospreys. Tries from Sailosi Tagicakibau and Topsy Ojo earned the Exiles a long-awaited victory in their penultimate Pool Three fixture and all but [...]