Why Paul Gustard deserves credit for England’s Six Nations comeback against Wales February 13, 2017 Paul Gustard has brought a bit of Saracens to the England fold, and it has yielded well so far. Gustard has provided a positivity, an upbeat confidence that has made the squad believe. Senior management were aware of the necessity to bring in a figure who was extroverted and emotional, not only to counter the [...]
Finding love on the first date will cost you, a quarter of the average weekly wage to be exact February 13, 2017 If you can't seem to find love, you're probably not spending enough, it turns out – after new research found Britons are not shy about splashing the cash to impress on the first date, with the average expenditure on a first date hitting £132.57 – over a quarter of the average weekly wage. The data, [...]
Jordan Spieth is rediscovering his all-conquering 2015 form just as the Masters looms February 13, 2017 In his book about coaching Tiger Woods, The Big Miss, Hank Haney emphasises just how much the leading players focus on the Majors above all else. With the Masters just a few weeks away, many will already have one eye on Augusta. So it is interesting to see who has already hit their stride this [...]
Eddie Jones installs England as fittest team in Europe after Cardiff joy February 12, 2017 Head coach Eddie Jones aimed one final dig at rivals Wales by declaring that England had overtaken them as the fittest team in Europe after his side claimed a dramatic Six Nations triumph in Cardiff on Saturday. Their 21-16 victory, achieved courtesy of wing Elliot Daly’s late try at the Principality Stadium, extended England’s winning [...]
France 22-16 Scotland: Scots only have themselves to blame, admits try-scorer Stuart Hogg February 12, 2017 Scotland full-back Stuart Hogg admitted his side were the architects of their own downfall after two Camille Lopez penalties inside the final 10 minutes proved decisive for France. Hogg’s 15th Test try was cancelled out by Les Bleus centre Gael Fickou, while Tim Swinson’s touchdown regained the lead for the visitors before Lopez’s boot came [...]
Swansea City 2, Leicester City 0: Claudio Ranieri demands more determination after resurgent Swansea beat free-falling Foxes February 12, 2017 Swansea City 2, Leicester City 0 Leicester manager Claudio Ranieri accused his players of lacking determination after a fifth Premier League defeat in a row deepened the free-falling champions’ relegation worries on Sunday. Swansea centre-back Alfie Mawson’s sweet volley put the hosts ahead and left-back Martin Olsson blasted a second to clinch their fourth win [...]
Burnley 1, Chelsea 1: Antonio Conte refuses to rise to Jose Mourinho barbs after Blues drop points February 12, 2017 Burnley 1, Chelsea 1 Chelsea manager Antonio Conte refused to rise to barbs from predecessor Jose Mourinho after his team missed the chance to open up a 12-point lead at the top of the Premier League on Sunday. Winger Pedro’s seventh-minute goal looked to have set the Blues on course for a 16th win from [...]
It’s not the right time for Arsene Wenger to leave, says former Arsenal centre-half Martin Keown February 12, 2017 Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown believes it would be the inopportune moment for Arsene Wenger to leave the club should the Frenchman opt to end his 20-year association with the Gunners at the end of the season. Wenger, whose contract expires in the summer, continues to polarise opinion amongst Arsenal fans, having failed to deliver [...]
Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City are on the road to perfection, insists defender Vincent Kompany February 12, 2017 Manchester City centre-half Vincent Kompany insists his side are on the road to perfection as they bid to move second in the Premier League with victory at Bournemouth tonight. City, who are currently fifth, can cut runaway leaders Chelsea’s lead at the top to eight points with victory over the struggling Cherries, leap-frogging Arsenal and [...]
Dai Young satisfied as Wasps move five points clear at Premiership summit following thrilling 35-35 draw at Exeter February 12, 2017 Wasps boss Dai Young declared himself satisfied after his table-topping side scored late to level a pulsating 10-try 35-35 clash with top-four rivals Exeter at Sandy Park. Exeter rallied after lock Johnny Hill was sent off in the early stages of the second period, while the game’s topsy-turvy nature continued until replacement Joe Simpson restored [...]