Robshaw issues HQ challenge October 30, 2013 CAPTAIN Chris Robshaw has called on England to lay the foundations for victory at the 2015 Rugby World Cup by establishing a formidable home record in the imminent November internationals. Australia, who have been drawn in the hosts’ group for the tournament, are the first visitors to Twickenham on Saturday, followed by Argentina and reigning [...]
Doubles revival keeps Jamie Murray quit thoughts at bay October 30, 2013 BRITAIN’S Jamie Murray is ready to step out of the shadow of his elder brother having finally rediscovered a winning doubles formula after 43 different partners in six years. Teaming up with Australian John Peers has seen the 27-year-old enjoy his best season since 2007, when he won Wimbledon mixed doubles alongside Jelena Jankovic. Murray [...]
Federer qualifies for London finals October 30, 2013 TENNIS: Former world No1 Roger Federer secured his place at next week’s World Tour Finals in London by beating Kevin Anderson in Paris last night.
Bale shines as Real smash seven October 30, 2013 FOOTBALL: Ex-Tottenham star Gareth Bale scored twice and set up two more as Real Madrid thrashed Sevilla 7-3 last night. Cristiano Ronaldo hit a hat-trick.
Harlequins rocked by Lowe blow October 30, 2013 RUGBY UNION: Harlequins centre George Lowe has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a neck injury sustained in last month’s loss to Saracens.
Capital One Cup: Keep calm, Wenger tells players after derby defeat October 29, 2013 AT EMIRATES STADIUM ARSENAL 0 v CHELSEA 2 ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger last night urged his players not to panic after Chelsea further punctured their early-season optimism with victory in their Capital One Cup clash. Goals in each half from Spain duo Cesar Azpilicueta and Juan Mata extended Jose Mourinho’s unbeaten run against Wenger to [...]
Capital One Cup: Jol not fearing for Fulham job despite cup exit October 29, 2013 LEICESTER CITY 4 v FULHAM 3 UNDER-FIRE Fulham manager Martin Jol believes his job is not at any immediate risk, despite suffering a fourth round Capital One Cup exit to Championship high-flyers Leicester last night. The Cottagers looked to have forced extra time after fighting back from 3-1 down to level with three minutes to [...]
Capital One Cup: West Ham make Burnley pay penalty to reach quarter-finals October 29, 2013 BURNLEY 0 v WEST HAM UNITED 2 WEST Ham manager Sam Allardyce conceded his team needed to call on their big guns to see off the challenge of Championship leaders Burnley in the Capital One Cup last night. Successful second-half penalties from Matt Taylor and substitute Jack Collison halted Burnley’s run of eight successive wins. [...]
United brush aside Norwich October 29, 2013 TWO goals from striker Javier Hernandez helped Manchester United see off Norwich City 4-0 in the Capital One Cup fourth round. Defenders Phil Jones and Fabio completed the scoring late on for the four-time winners. Elsewhere, Stoke required a penalty shoot-out to see off 10-man Birmingham following a 4-4 draw. The Potters led 3-1 with [...]
Cricket Comment: My concerns over standard of opposition October 29, 2013 AS ENGLAND prepare to dust off their whites for the first practice match of this Ashes tour, it’s worth reiterating what these games are for. Results and even performances are secondary. In some previous tours England have done terribly but then shone when it matters. These three games are about getting all players time in [...]