Sharks freeze out Quins again to keep last eight hopes alive December 20, 2009 SALE kept alive their hopes of qualifying for the Heineken Cup quarter-finals with a second victory over Premiership rivals Harlequins in the space of a week in the driving snow at Edgeley Park. Victory moved the Sharks to second in Pool Five, a point behind Toulouse, while the Quins are already eliminated after four straight [...]
Ireland rage at Boks after Heaslip cleared December 1, 2009 IRISH chiefs have blasted South Africa after No8 Jamie Heaslip was cleared of eye-gouging in Saturday’s win over the Springboks. South Africa accused Heaslip of gouging Heinrich Russow and asked independent citing commissioner Douglas Hunter to review footage of the clash at Croke Park. But Hunter yesterday declared Heaslip had no case to answer, prompting [...]
Disappointing results from Alcoa rock mining stocks January 12, 2010 BRITAIN’S top share index closed 0.7 per cent lower yesterday as commodities and banks led the retreat over concerns that China’s move to tighten banks’ reserve requirements may slow global economic recovery. The FTSE 100 index closed down 39.36 points at 5,498.71, dropping back after hitting a 16-month intraday peak at 5,600.48 on Monday. China’s [...]
Sorry Sale ripped apart by a slick French masterclass October 11, 2009 WINGER Ben Cohen insisted a young Sale side must learn quickly from their mistakes after being beaten 36-17 and completely outplayed by Toulouse in yesterday’s Heineken Cup Pool Five encounter. The three-time champions ran in five tries as an under-strength Sale team were put to the sword at Stade Ernest-Wallon. And though the scoreline was [...]
Heineken takes on debt from Globe Pub division May 28, 2009 DANISH brewer Heineken said yesterday it has acquired discount debt from its UK pub management firm, Globe Pub Company, in a bid to reduce its own debts. The beer-maker acquired a further 55.6 per cent of class A1 notes, representing a face value of £111.2m, issued by Globe, meaning it now owns 85.7 per cent [...]
SPORT IN BRIEF October 14, 2009 Saudis on verge of Reds dealFOOTBALL: The Saudi prince in talks to buy a stake in Liverpool has revealed he is on the verge of concluding a deal with Reds co-owner George Gillett. American Gillett, who owns 50 per cent of the club, jetted out to Riyadh this week for further negotiations with Prince Faisal. [...]
Who can conquer Ireland to land the greatest prize? February 4, 2010 England Manager: Martin Johnson Captain: Steve Borthwick Last season: Italy (h) won 36-11; Wales (a) lost 15-23; Ireland (a) lost 13-14; France (h) won 34-10; Scotland (h) won 26-12 = 2nd. Where they stand: Endured a disappointing autumn international campaign when they lost to Australia and New Zealand and looked unconvincing in their narrow victory [...]
Sheridan facing four months out after shoulder surgery October 19, 2009 ENGLAND manager Martin Johnson’s autumn plans have been plunged into chaos once again after prop Andrew Sheridan was ruled out for four months. The British and Irish Lions loosehead will undergo reconstructive surgery tomorrow, meaning he will miss the November internationals and the start of next year’s Six Nations. Sheridan, who has played in 21 [...]
Femsa in beer merger discussions October 1, 2009 Mexican brewer Femsa, which makes Sol and Dos Equis, is understood to be in talks to merge its operations with a larger rival in a potential $9bn (£5.7bn) deal, in the latest in a series of mergers in the sector. The Latin American group is known to have held talks with SABMiller and Heineken. It [...]
ITV and M&S bosses can add long-term value November 22, 2009 Last week two of the UK’s biggest companies named new leaders. The appointments added hundreds of millions of pounds to the value of the businesses. But how much long-term value can a new boss add? Consider the pedigree of the men in question; both undoubtedly impressive. Marks & Spencer snared Marc Bolland as its new [...]