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Federer’s O2 mystery hands rival Djokovic third Tour Finals crown November 16, 2014 WORLD No2 Roger Federer refused to speak to the media last night after forfeiting the ATP World Tour Finals title in London amid rumours of a bust-up with compatriot Stan Wawrinka. Six-time champion Federer’s withdrawal ahead of his scheduled showdown with rival Novak Djokovic at the season-ending competition – the first final walkover in the [...]
Wasps destroy London Welsh to mark end of era in clinical style November 16, 2014 WASPS boss Dai Young stressed his relief after his players showcased a clinical streak and ran in 11 tries during a 71-7 mauling of beleaguered London Welsh in the Coventry-bound club’s final Premiership game at Adams Park. Wing Christian Wade and Ashley Johnson both scored hat-tricks as Wasps moved to fifth in the league table, [...]
Ireland’s second string enjoy rout November 16, 2014 IRELAND’S understudies ran in six tries during a comprehensive 49-7 victory against Georgia in Dublin yesterday after head coach Joe Schmidt made 13 changes from the side which dispatched South Africa last weekend. Ireland held a 9-0 advantage at the break before prop Dave Kilcoyne and hooker Richardt Strauss both crossed the line as the [...]
Wales secure crucial away point as Euro bandwagon marches on November 16, 2014 WALES maintained their hopes of qualifying for Euro 2016 after a goalless draw against Belgium in Brussels last night. Keeper Wayne Hennessey denied Tottenham forward Nacer Chadli as Nicolas Lombaerts struck the woodwork before Gareth Bale fired wide in the second period as the visitors grew into the game. Wales temporarily topped Group B although [...]
Back from brink as Murray’s ATP hopes rekindled November 11, 2014 BRITAIN’S Andy Murray resuscitated his hopes of sealing a semi-final place at the ATP World Tour Finals at the O2 Arena last night after a much-improved performance against tournament debutant Milos Raonic. The 27-year-old faced elimination from the competition had he lost to the seventh seed but held his nerve after Raonic broke back in [...]
England warned that Springboks want their scalp November 11, 2014 ENGLAND coach Mike Catt expects to feel the full force of South African retaliation at Twickenham on Saturday even if their humbling at the hands of Ireland forces the Springboks to modify their attacking instincts. Heyneke Meyer’s side were brushed aside 29-15 at the Aviva Stadium, a defeat which punctured the euphoria surrounding the defeat [...]
England suffer Roko injury blow ahead of Springboks showdown November 11, 2014 ENGLAND have been dealt a blow ahead of their second autumn clash against South Africa at Twickenham on Saturday after Bath wing Semesa Rokoduguni was last night ruled out with a thigh injury. Harlequins’ Marland Yarde has been called-up to replace Rokoduguni in the only change to the 23 players selected to face the All [...]
Wayne Rooney tipped to smash England goalscoring record – and every other one going November 11, 2014 England vice-captain Gary Cahill believes skipper Wayne Rooney will smash every national team record on offer as the Manchester United striker prepares to reach a further milestone against Slovenia on Saturday. Rooney will win his 100th cap in the Euro 2016 qualifier at Wembley and become the ninth century-maker in England’s history, moving ever close [...]
Blades bow to PFA Evans plea November 11, 2014 CONVICTED rapist Ched Evans has been allowed to train with former club Sheffield United following a request from the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA), the League One club has confirmed. Evans was freed last month after serving two-and-a-half years in prison for raping a 19-year-old woman in May 2011. The Blades have said they are yet [...]
England Lawes boost ahead of Springboks test November 10, 2014 ENGLAND head coach Stuart Lancaster expects second-row Courtney Lawes to shake off the after effects of concussion in time to face South Africa in their second autumn international clash at Twickenham on Saturday. The biggest question mark continues to hover over Northampton Saints lock Lawes, who suffered a head injury during defeat to world champions [...]
