England v France: Stuart Lancaster calls on convert Sam Burgess to seize Rugby World Cup chance August 10, 2015 Head coach Stuart Lancaster has thrown down the gauntlet to rugby league convert Sam Burgess to prove he is worthy of a place in England’s World Cup squad after naming him in the side to face France at Twickenham on Saturday. Read more: I’ll give Cipriani a fair chance, says Lancaster Former Rabbitohs star Burgess [...]
US PGA Championship 2015: Rory McIlroy knows he’s ready for showdown with rival Jordan Spieth August 10, 2015 Golf gets the duel it wanted this week when Rory McIlroy, back in action after an ankle injury, goes head to head with Jordan Spieth, the man with designs on his world No1 spot and a third Major of 2015, at the US PGA Championship – and it’s great news for the game. Read more: [...]
Chelsea agree £20m Rahman deal and appeal Courtois red card August 10, 2015 Chelsea are expected to solve their left-back conundrum this week by signing Ghana international Baba Rahman from German side Augsburg. The Premier League champions are believed to have agreed an initial fee of £14m for the 21-year-old, plus around £6m in potential add-ons. Rahman replaces Filipe Luis, who rejoined Atletico Madrid earlier this summer, and [...]
Can Arsenal still be champions? Only one other club has lost their first game and won the Premier League August 10, 2015 If Arsenal are to win this season's Premier League they will become just the second club to do so after losing their first game of the season. Read more: Don’t blame Petr Cech for Arsenal loss, says Arsene Wenger The ballooning hype surrounding Arsenal's title credentials was suddenly burst yesterday after an impressive West Ham [...]
QBE’s David Hall on how insurers are the unsung heroes of major sporting events: “I like to think we are the glue that allows the World Cup to operate” August 9, 2015 For A few short weeks next month, England's rugby team will find itself at the centre of the sporting universe. The World Cup will provide nailbiting thrills and drama, established stars will shine, new stars will burst into life, and seminal moments will be etched into the sport’s history books. Amid this landscape of excitement, [...]
Don’t blame Petr Cech for Arsenal loss, says Arsene Wenger August 9, 2015 Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger refused to point the finger at Petr Cech despite the goalkeeper enduring a debut to forget as his side suffered a shock home defeat to West Ham yesterday. Read more: Exonerated Bilic – gambling with Europe right call Cech was at fault for Cheikhou Kouyate’s headed opener and then out [...]
Ashes glory proves you’re man to take England forward, Alastair Cook told August 9, 2015 England captain Alastair Cook has been urged to use the Ashes triumph as a platform for further success and resist the temptation to relinquish the position on a high. Read more: Ashes 2015 – Stuart Broad pockets £2,500 prize money Saturday’s emphatic defeat of Australia in the fourth Test at Trent Bridge swept the [...]
Slaven Bilic exonerated: Gambling with Europe right call says West Ham boss August 9, 2015 West Ham manager Slaven Bilic insisted his side’s stunning victory over Arsenal yesterday vindicated his decision to play a weakened side in their Europa League defeat in midweek. Read more: Bilic bullish as Hammers eliminated from Europa League Victory over Arsenal, their first at Emirates Stadium since 2007, came just three days after [...]
Steve Smith backed to succeed Michael Clarke as Australia braced for turmoil August 9, 2015 Australia cricket coach Darren Lehmann has backed batsman Steve Smith to succeed Michael Clarke as captain and admitted his team faces a period of upheaval following their Ashes defeat. Read more: Captain Cook told to take England forward Clarke is set to retire at the end of the series, which was decided on Saturday [...]
Premier League: I came close to hauling off star Coutinho, says Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers August 9, 2015 Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers admitted that he was moments from substituting match-winner Philippe Coutinho before his stunning late strike ensured the Reds started the new season with a win. A low-key affair looked to be heading for a goalless draw until Brazil playmaker Coutinho unleashed a thunderous 30-yard effort which flew beyond Stoke goalkeeper [...]