Quins flanker Robshaw gets captaincy chance in opener June 7, 2010 ENGLAND boss Martin Johnson has backed international rookie Chris Robshaw to excel as captain after choosing the Harlequins flanker to lead the side for the first time against the Australian Barbarians today. Once-capped Robshaw, 23, is joined in a strong England side for the opening fixture of a five-match tour Down Under by Test regulars [...]
Wage outlay is worrying, top clubs told June 7, 2010 PREMIER League clubs have received a stark warning over their spending by one of the leading authorities on the game’s finances. Dan Jones of Deloitte’s Sports Business Group says the proportion of income that clubs are lavishing on wages is “worryingly high” and must be brought under control. The average wages/revenue ratio for teams in [...]
Scholes: England recall came too late June 7, 2010 MANCHESTER United veteran Paul Scholes insists he only turned down the chance to come out of international retirement at the World Cup because he felt rushed. Scholes, who played his last England game in 2004, rejected a late plea from Fabio Capello to return to the fold for the finals in South Africa. The 35-year-old, [...]
England can lead us, says Lions skipper June 7, 2010 CAPTAIN Rory Hamilton-Brown says his Surrey side will aim to follow the lead of England when they open their Friends’ Provident T20 campaign tonight. The all-rounder leads the Lions in their opening day/night encounter with Gloucestershire at The Oval. And the former England under-19 international hopes his new side can emulate the feat of Paul [...]
Webber banishes future fears with Red Bull deal June 7, 2010 CHAMPIONSHIP leader Mark Webber has targeted his first title after signing a new contract with 2010 pacesetters Red Bull. Webber, whose future had been in doubt after a bust-up with team-mate Sebastian Vettel, will race alongside the German again next season after penning a one-year deal. “It was an easy decision. We began talking very [...]
Monty’s full of Celtic pride June 7, 2010 AS he holed out to complete his final round at Celtic Manor on Sunday, little did Colin Montgomerie know that a great weekend was unfolding. The Twenty Ten course, home of this year’s Ryder Cup, played superbly for the Wales Open – almost as well as the popular Graeme McDowell, who did his own selection [...]
Strauss handed one-day hint June 7, 2010 CRICKET: National selector Geoff Miller has hinted that captain Andrew Strauss will keep his place for the forthcoming one-day series against Australia later this month. Strauss’ place in the limited-overs game was in doubt following England’s World Twenty20 success under the leadership of Paul Collingwood, but Miller insists the Middlesex opener remains a part of [...]
Champion Rose looks to push on June 7, 2010 GOLF: Justin Rose says he hopes to press on and fulfil his dream of winning a major after making his breakthrough success on the PGA Tour on Sunday night. Rose moved up to 33rd in the world after clinching the Memorial Tournament in Ohio and said: “I hope to be moving into my prime for [...]
Gatland calls up Gough June 7, 2010 RUGBY UNION: Wales coach Warren Gatland has called up Ian Gough into his squad to tour New Zealand after flanker Sam Warburton fractured his jaw in the 34-31 defeat to South Africa on Saturday. The Cardiff Blues star is expected to be out for four weeks.
Nigeria defend stadium decision June 7, 2010 NIGERIAN officials have defended their choice of the venue for Sunday’s warm-up match with North Korea which was marred by a mass stampede. Sixteen people, including two policemen, were injured when 10,000 fans turned up for the match at the Makhulong Stadium in Johannesburg. But Nigerian Football Federation chief Taiwo Ogunjobi said a bigger venue [...]