Uefa chief Boban sensationally quits over issues with president Ceferin January 25, 2024 Uefa’s chief football officer has sensationally quit the European football body in protest over new rules that could see president Aleksander Ceferin extend his term limits. Zvonimir Boban resigned in a statement this morning over what he said would be changes that went against “all the principles and values I wholeheartedly believe in and stand [...]
Former Tottenham Hotspur owner Joe Lewis pleads guilty to securities fraud January 24, 2024 Former Tottenham Hotspur owner Joe Lewis has pleaded guilty to a number of criminal charges in the United States. The British billionaire was charged with insider trading last year and has pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit securities fraud and two counts of securities fraud. The 86-year-old’s family trust control a majority [...]
England tour in India is Bazball’s biggest test but Bashir situation farcical January 24, 2024 Just a tick over 4,000 days ago Ian Bell’s 116 and Joe Root’s 20 not out helped England to a draw in Nagpur in the final Test of a four-match series that saw the tourists win 2-1 against India. And more than 10 years on it remains the last bilateral series victory for England as [...]
Six Nations: Full Contact review – Rugby doc tops opening Drive to Survive series January 24, 2024 Six Nations: Full Contact is rugby union’s Drive to Survive. Deputy Sports Editor Matt Hardy gives his review of the docuseries. Criticism now often arises, with the tidal wave now truly past its peak, when a new documentary comes out about yet another sport which promises to be the next big thing. Drive to Survive, [...]
England Six Nations blow as Lawrence leaves squad with injury January 23, 2024 England were dealt a major Six Nations blow on Tuesday with news that Ollie Lawrence would be leaving their training camp through injury. The Bath centre has been one of the form players in this year’s Premiership and was expected to play a key role in Steve Borthwick’s plans in the first Six Nations since [...]
English clubs enjoy lift as Investec Champions Cup crowds jump year-on-year January 22, 2024 Averages crowds were up 1,500 per game in the competition's pool stage.
England lead way in Champions Cup round of 16 qualifiers January 21, 2024 England will lead the way for representation in the Round of 16 of the Investec Champions Cup with six sides qualifying for the next stage of the world’s top club rugby competition. Saracens from Pool 1, Harlequins and Bath from Pool 2, Northampton Saints and Exeter Chiefs from Pool 3 and Leicester Tigers from Pool [...]
Liverpool go five clear at the top of the Premier League table January 21, 2024 Liverpool went five points clear at the top of the Premier League table on Sunday with a rousing 4-0 victory over Bournemouth. Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota netted braces for Liverpool as Jurgen Klopp’s men extended their lead over Manchester City, Arsenal and Aston Villa to five points – Pep Guardiola’s City have a game [...]
Toulouse have Champions Cup top spot but history says it means little January 21, 2024 The most successful Investec Champions Cup side in history Toulouse put themselves in good stead to win a sixth title with a 32-19 victory over Bath. The French powerhouses pulled away late on at the Stade Ernest-Wallon to earn a bonus point victory and ensure they maintained their 100 per cent try bonus winning run [...]
Manchester United poach Omar Berrada from Manchester City in first major Ineos move January 21, 2024 Manchester United have insisted that poaching former Manchester City chief Omar Berrada can help the Red Devils “re-establish” themselves as “a title-winning club”. Berrada was serving as chief football operations officer for City Football Group – the parent management firm of City who run various clubs around the world – before resigning to make the [...]