Fit-again Shaw gives Johnson a boost November 16, 2009 FIT-AGAIN Simon Shaw handed England manager Martin Johnson a timely boost yesterday by rejoining the squad ahead of Saturday’s clash with New Zealand at Twickenham. The 36-year-old Wasps lock linked up with the squad at their Pennyhill Park base after recovering from the foot injury which ruled him out of the start of the season. [...]
Pacquiao is running scared, claims Floyd November 16, 2009 FLOYD MAYWEATHER has accused Manny Pacquaio of running scared of a potential super-fight next year. Pacquiao was linked to a showdown with Mayweather after justifying his claim as the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world when stopping Miguel Cotto in Las Vegas on Sunday. But Mayweather has accused the five-weight champion of being “one-dimensional” and [...]
Rory has the world at his feet November 16, 2009 ON THE GREENS WITH SAM TORRANCERORY MCILROY could enjoy his crowing glory in Dubai this Sunday, but whatever happens, 2009 will always go down as the year when a new golfing superstar was born. At 20, young Rory could become the second youngest European No1 behind Seve Ballesteros this week if he holds off rivals [...]
‘Bruised’ Moat still keen to buy Toon from Ashley November 16, 2009 NORTH-EAST businessman Barry Moat, who failed in a bid to buy Newcastle United last month, insists he will never give up hope of owning the club. Moat proved unable to meet Mike Ashley’s £80m cash asking price for the Championship outfit, following a summer of uncertainty over the Magpies’ future. He admits being rocked by [...]
SPORT IN BRIEF November 16, 2009 De la Hoya backs HayeBOXING: Oscar De La Hoya believes Britain’s new heavyweight champion David Haye can take the world by storm. Haye took the WBA belt after beating Russian giant Nikolai Valuev in Germany ten days ago and De La Hoya’s Golden Boy Promotions believe he can set the division alight both sides of [...]
Trapattoni at full-strength for France clash November 16, 2009 THE REPUBLIC of Ireland have reported a clean bill of health ahead of their crunch World Cup play-off second leg with France tomorrow night. Boss Giovanni Trapattoni conducted training with a full-strength squad for the clash at Stade de France, Paris. Assistant boss Marco Tardelli said: “We have no injuries and we have a very [...]
Johnson fires warning over All Black Test November 15, 2009 ENGLAND manager Martin Johnson insists his side must make rapid improvements if they are to beat the All Blacks in their autumn series finale on Saturday. Despite scraping past Argentina on Saturday 16-9, much of the Twickenham crowd vented their frustration at another inept performance when the final whistle went. Following on from another underwhelming [...]
Exiles lead way as London sides thrive November 15, 2009 LONDON IRISH capped a magnificent day for teams from the capital with a 12-11 win away to defending LV= Cup champions Cardiff Blues.Replacement Ryan Lamb kicked a penalty five minutes from time to condemn Cardiff to their first defeat in the competition for eight games and more importantly earn the Exiles’ their first victory in [...]
Two month ban for Maradona outburst November 15, 2009 ARGENTINA coach Diego Maradona has been banned from any participation in the sport for two months and fined almost £15,000 for his foul-mouthed outburst at reporters. Maradona, who had been criticised in the press for his side’s lacklustre performances, erupted after Argentina sealed their place at next year’s World Cup with a 1-0 win in [...]
BOD ALMIGHTY November 15, 2009 IRELAND captain Brian O’Driscoll scored a last-minute try on his 100th Test appearance to snatch a 20-20 draw in yesterday’s clash with Australia. Tries from former Leinster back-row Rocky Elsom and Drew Mitchell had put the visitors in front at Croke Park, despite Tommy Bowe crossing in the first half for Ireland. But O’Driscoll’s late [...]