The hard work starts here September 23, 2010 EVERY game is tough at this top level of rugby, of course, but it’s fair to say that these next four weeks will give us a good indication as to where we are right now. Sunday’s hard-fought victory in the driving rain at Headingley was a good win for us – now it’s leaders Northampton [...]
The hard work starts here September 23, 2010 EVERY game is tough at this top level of rugby, of course, but it’s fair to say that these next four weeks will give us a good indication as to where we are right now. Sunday’s hard-fought victory in the driving rain at Headingley was a good win for us – now it’s leaders Northampton [...]
Henson deal denied by Wasps boss Edwards September 14, 2010 WASPS head coach Shaun Edwards has poured cold water on suggestions the club have struck a deal to sign Wales centre Gavin Henson. British and Irish Lions star Henson, who is currently on a break from the sport and competing in Strictly Come Dancing, is said to have agreed to join when he completes his [...]
Henson deal denied by Wasps boss Edwards September 14, 2010 WASPS head coach Shaun Edwards has poured cold water on suggestions the club have struck a deal to sign Wales centre Gavin Henson. British and Irish Lions star Henson, who is currently on a break from the sport and competing in Strictly Come Dancing, is said to have agreed to join when he completes his [...]
BEST OF THE BROKERS August 26, 2010 BHP BILLITON The mining group’s results were largely in line, said Citigroup, with iron ore revenue delivering a surprising jump to $6bn. The broker maintained its “buy” rating with a target price of £27.00. BHP’s recent economic commentary has been cautious, though Citi conceded that investors were likely to focus on its bid for Potash [...]
Heineken tips 2010 as tough as sales slide February 23, 2010 HEINEKEN has forecast lower beer consumption and limited price increases this year. The prediction came as the brewing giant yesterday reported 2009 results in line with expectations. Heineken, like other brewers, suffered from recession-hit consumers drinking less beer. Chairman Jean-François van Boxmeer said: “The global economic environment will continue to lead to lower beer consumption [...]
Ex-Harlequins doctor ashamed at role in Bloodgate scandal August 24, 2010 THE EX-HARLEQUINS club doctor at the centre of the ‘Bloodgate’ scandal yesterday admitted she was “very ashamed” of her involvement in the event. Dr Wendy Chapman, who confirmed she deliberately cut the lip of winger Tom Williams after Harlequins’ 6-5 Heineken Cup quarter-final defeat to Leinster in April 2009, told a General Medical Council hearing [...]
Carlsberg ups target as key markets rise August 17, 2010 CARLSBERG yesterday lifted its target for profits growth after reporting a 30 per cent rise in second-quarter profits and winning a bigger proportion of some of its main markets. The group said it expected net profits to surge an estimated 40 per cent this year – double the 20 per cent previously forecast. Carlsberg, which [...]
Carlsberg ups target as key markets rise August 17, 2010 CARLSBERG yesterday lifted its target for profits growth after reporting a 30 per cent rise in second-quarter profits and winning a bigger proportion of some of its main markets. The group said it expected net profits to surge an estimated 40 per cent this year – double the 20 per cent previously forecast. Carlsberg, which [...]
Blood takes chair at Waverley June 27, 2010 Former Scottish & Newcastle (S&N) managing director Jeremy Blood is to become chairman at Waverley TBS after Manfield Partners backed a management buyout of the business from Heineken, Britain’s largest brewer. The takeover, at an undisclosed price, comes after Heineken significantly restructured Waverley following its £7.8bn joint acquisition of S&N with Carlsberg in 2008. Blood is [...]