Professor to continue his fine Ascot record in valuable Challenge Cup October 1, 2015 The most high profile racing action this weekend is undoubtedly in Paris, but there are still some intriguing contests on these shores. Ascot’s Challenge Cup (3.45pm) is a hugely valuable affair with £112,000 going to the winner. The field size is limited to 18 to protect the ground for QIPCO British Champions Day [...]
Under pressure Brendan Rodgers may have to settle for a point in the Everton v Liverpool derby October 1, 2015 It is called the friendly derby and Everton and Liverpool have been perfectly happy to share the spoils in recent times. They’ve been inseparable after five of their last six meetings, including each of the last three contests at Goodison Park. On that basis alone, it’s hard to overlook Sportingbet’s 23/10 for the [...]
Rugby World Cup 2015: South Africa to kick start RWC with strong victory over Scotland October 1, 2015 An ominous air surrounds South Africa going into this match against Scotland. Shocked by Japan, they bullied Samoa and now look to be regathering the composure that befits the two-time world champions. Scotland are striving to win their pool for the first time since 1991. But, in the four matches since they secured their [...]
Rugby World Cup 2015: England loss vs Australia could wipe £3bn off stock market by depressing investors’ mood October 1, 2015 Around £3bn could be wiped off the UK stock market in a single day if England lose their crunch Rugby World Cup game against Australia this Saturday, with investors' outlook depressed by the disappointing result. Read more: Rugby World Cup's economic impact likely to be limited England face Australia at Twickenham knowing that anything less than [...]
Rugby World Cup 2015: Stuart Lancaster staring into abyss and admits England v Australia result puts job on the line October 1, 2015 Under-pressure head coach Stuart Lancaster has accepted the legacy of his England tenure will be determined by the outcome of Saturday’s pivotal World Cup showdown with Australia at Twickenham. English hopes were high pre-tournament but last weekend’s harrowing 28-25 surrender to Wales means that Lancaster’s side must now beat two-time tournament winners Australia to have [...]
Football League says average ticket price is just £14 as fans plan protest for £20 away ticket cap October 1, 2015 The Football League claims that on average it only cost £14 to buy a ticket across its three divisions last season. It released the findings ahead of a fans' protest against ticket prices planned for this weekend. The average admission price for a Championship game was £15.7, while in League 1 and League 2 it [...]
Tottenham’s Dele Alli earns England call up after just three Premier League starts October 1, 2015 England manager Roy Hodgson is ready to risk a 100 per cent qualifying record in the name of experimentation after handing first call-ups to Tottenham youngster Dele Alli and Liverpool striker Danny Ings. Alli, 19, has made just three Premier League starts but has been included amid injuries to regular central midfielders Jordan Henderson and [...]
Rugby World Cup 2015: England are wrong to target Australia scrum and we’ll prove it in Twickenham showdown, says Wallabies coach Michael Cheika October 1, 2015 Australia coach Michael Cheika has urged his team to prove England wrong and condemn the hosts to the ignominy of becoming the first World Cup hosts to suffer group stage elimination. England No8 Ben Morgan has indicated they will look to exploit their historic scrummaging superiority tomorrow at Twickenham in pursuit of the win they [...]
Johanna Konta prize money earnings surge past £250,000 despite loss to Venus Williams October 1, 2015 Britain's Johanna Konta lost to Venus Williams at the Wuhan Open today, to bring to an end a remarkable run of form that has helped her earn almost £250,000. The 24-year-old won 21 of her last 22 matches heading into the quarter final clash, banking £220,000 in the process to increase her career earnings by [...]
UK hotels score at Rugby World Cup October 1, 2015 Wales wasn’t the only victor last weekend. Hotels also shared in the Rugby World Cup fever and enjoyed a surge in demand as fans flocked to host cities around the UK. Online searches for hotel rooms in London between 24 and 28 September – when England played Wales at Twickenham stadium – surged by [...]