Rugby World Cup 2015: All Black is the colour as first match England v Figi kicks off tonight September 18, 2015 For the first time in 24 years, New Zealand have arrived for a Rugby World Cup as champions, finally able to bat away the ‘choking Kiwi’ tag that has haunted them for almost three decades. While England are a tempting bet at 9/2 with Sportingbet, it appears that the only chink in the formidable [...]
Chelsea set to finally stop the rot with London pride at stake September 18, 2015 THE PUNTER Ben Cleminson previews the best of the Premier League action DESPITE having a combined age of 117, Jose Mourinho and Arsene Wenger continue to squabble like school children. Playground prince Mourinho has got the digs in against the Frenchman ahead of tomorrow’s clash but nothing can mask the fact that Chelsea have had a [...]
Rugby World Cup 2015: Excitement for England reminiscent of 2012 Olympics, says coach Graham Rowntree September 18, 2015 Feverish England are ready to take the first stride towards a historic Rugby World Cup triumph on home soil when they begin their quest against Fiji tonight, says coach Graham Rowntree. Read more: Martin Johnson – This England side will be defined by World Cup Years of preparation and anticipation reach fruition at Twickenham [...]
Europa League: Tottenham’s Euro blushes saved as new boy Son conjures double September 18, 2015 TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR 3 FK QARABAG 1 Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino admitted his side made life hard for themselves before £22m home debutant Son Heung-min ignited their Europa League campaign with a double against Azerbaijani champions FK Qarabag last night. Forward Son, a close season capture from Bayer Leverkusen, turned the tide after Qarabag [...]
Rugby World Cup 2015: Jason Robinson says current England side fit to emulate 2003 winners September 18, 2015 There aren’t many days that go by without someone coming up to me in the street and saying ‘I remember’,” says Jason Robinson, a Rugby World Cup winner who walked the tightrope of expectancy and secured his place in history. Read more: Martin Johnson – This England side will be defined by World Cup [...]
Suspended Valcke set for investigation September 17, 2015 THE corruption scandal engulfing world governing body Fifa took another twist last night after secretary general Jerome Valcke was suspended by the organisation until further notice. Valcke, outgoing president Sepp Blatter’s right-hand man, has been released from his duties pending an investigation into his involvement in a World Cup tickets scheme. It has been alleged [...]
Underdog Evans in spotlight as Britain bid for historic final September 17, 2015 DAVIS Cup captain Leon Smith is gambling on world No300 Dan Evans to see off 28-time champions Australia and inspire Great Britain to a first final since 1978. Evans has been selected as one of Britain’s two singles players, alongside talisman Andy Murray, for the clash in Glasgow, which begins today. Injury fears over Kyle [...]
Rugby World Cup 2015: All Blacks haka leader Liam Messam shrugs off favourites tag – “nothing’s taken for granted” September 17, 2015 New Zealand flanker Liam Messam has shrugged off the All Blacks’ favourites tag for the Rugby World Cup and insisted the reigning champions will take nothing for granted. Read more: Pressure is all on England and not New Zealand, insists All Blacks legend Jonah Lomu The All Blacks kick off their campaign against [...]
Davis Cup semi-final: Why a Great Britain win over Australia would be so historic September 17, 2015 Not for the first time, Andy Murray could make British tennis history this weekend when he leads out the Great Britain team in their Davis Cup semi-final against Australia. Read more: Murray quick to return Hewitt’s Davis Cup jibe Neither Murray nor any of his Davis Cup teammates were alive the last time Great Britain appeared [...]
Manchester United tell investors team is expected to reach Champions League quarter-finals and wage bill could rise by almost 20 per cent September 17, 2015 Manchester United are forecasting a hike of around 20 per cent in their wage bill due to their return to the Champions League – where the club expect to at least reach the quarter-finals. Read more: Manchester United profit tumbles The Premier League giants announced their financial results for the last season today which revealed an [...]