Maro means business: Itoje on Saracens’ European Cup final, England captaincy, his new clothing range and his NBA role models May 9, 2019 There will only be one thing on Maro Itoje’s mind when Saracens take on Leinster this Saturday: claiming a third Champions Cup title and regaining the club’s status as the best in Europe. It is an encounter that will see the England forward line up opposite James Ryan in what is sure to be a [...]
Dale Vince interview: Forest Green Rovers chairman and green energy tycoon on climbing the football leagues while saving the planet March 19, 2021 With a large green Union Jack behind him and a casually dishevelled appearance, Dale Vince brings to mind the leader of some rebel republic when he appears on the Zoom call. Being cast as a revolutionary is nothing new to Vince. In business, the former New Age Traveller has turned once-leftfield ideas about green energy [...]
10 of the most popular shows of 2020 December 9, 2020 Following a record-breaking year for streaming services as a result of the pandemic and two national-lockdowns, we take a look at 10 of the most streamed shows of 2020. The Witcher (Netflix) The first season of The Witcher is Netflix’s most successful show of the year, with around 76 million views. The fantasy show is [...]
The changing face of sports governing bodies: why investment talk misses the real evolution February 9, 2020 Since private equity company CVC paid £200m for 27 per cent of Premiership Rugby just over a year ago, new money entering sport has gathered pace. While talk of this trend has focussed on the size and value of such investments, it has missed the most interesting aspect of what is happening: that the world [...]
Scaffolding provider Arena Events’ shares crash down to earth on disappointing trading update January 17, 2019 Scaffolding provider Arena Events shares collapsed today after announcing operating issues in its UK business that have reduced profitability. The company’s stock was down 31.9 per cent on Thursday afternoon after blaming the issues on a number of one-off contracts, plus a delay in receiving the benefits of a planned integration of three British warehouses. Read [...]
Six Nations preview: England can heal World Cup scars while youthful France will spring a surprise January 30, 2020 The Six Nations kicks off on Saturday and, although there are some question marks around them, England are still red-hot favourites to win the tournament. On the face of it, they come into the competition facing a few issues. Sunday’s match in Paris is their first since losing the World Cup final in November. Can [...]
Coronavirus: The impact on the sporting world as numerous events are disrupted March 12, 2020 In the space of a week the coronavirus pandemic has gone from having a minimal impact on the world’s sporting events to causing vast swathes of postponements and contests played out behind closed doors. This week saw the first Premier League game postponed due to Covid-19, Champions League matches played in empty stadiums and two [...]
The making of Chris Kamara: How ex-footballer went from lads and dads’ hero to prime time national treasure November 27, 2020 As a football player and later a manager, Chris Kamara forged a successful if, by some standards, unspectacular career in an unfashionable era. England recognition never arrived, and his biggest victories came outside a top division that had not yet become the millionaires’ playground of today. More than two decades since he left the game, [...]
All Blacks new head coach Ian Foster has massive shoes to fill December 12, 2019 Ian Foster will have massive shoes to fill as the All Blacks new head coach. It is a job you would simultaneously love and loathe because New Zealand are already at the top; the expectation is that you keep them there. It will be no easy feat to replace Steve Hansen, who has stepped down [...]
Rugby World Cup 2019 fixtures: England to face France in likely group decider while New Zealand and Springboks do battle on opening weekend November 2, 2017 England will play France in their final Pool C match at the 2019 Rugby World Cup, a potential decider that arrives straight after they take on the other heavyweights in the group, Argentina. The Red Rose’s opponents meanwhile will have their tougher fixtures broken up by supposed easier games against the group’s minnows Tonga and [...]