All Black big guns back for Wales November 22, 2012 RUGBY UNION: New Zealand have recalled stars Dan Carter and Richie McCaw for tomorrow’s clash with Wales at the Millennium Stadium. Neither started last week’s 42-10 win over Italy, while full-back Israel Dagg and wing Cory Jane also return. Wales prop George North will be replaced by Liam Williams after suffering a hip injury in [...]
Clarke innings makes history November 22, 2012 CRICKET: Australia captain Michael Clarke became the first man to score four double centuries in Tests in the same year yesterday. Clarke ended day one of the second Test against South Africa in Adelaide on 224 not out as the hosts made a dominant 482-5. It followed his unbeaten 259 in the drawn first Test [...]
Beer, oysters and rugby chat November 22, 2012 TO the refined setting of the Mansion House for the Guinness and Oyster Luncheon yesterday. The annual boozy lunch, which raises funds for the Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation for Disabled People, is now in its 47th year and firmly penned into all City social calendars worth their salt – or, perhaps more appropriately, vinegar or tabasco. [...]
City to stop Benitez beginning Bridge reign with a bang November 22, 2012 CHELSEA vs MANCHESTER CITY Sunday 4.00pm ROMAN Abramovich’s revolving door just keeps on revolving. Before Rafael Benitez had even been confirmed as his ninth appointment since 2003 than speculation began on Pep Guardiola replacing him next summer. Only a major trophy is likely to see Benitez remain in the hottest of hot seats beyond May, [...]
Springboks to rub salt in England’s wounds November 22, 2012 ENGLAND vs SOUTH AFRICA Tomorrow 2.30pm STUART Lancaster is calling on his England side to show greater resolve in their clash with South Africa, after slipping to a 20-14 defeat to Australia. As the fixtures were drawn for this autumn international series it was quite apparent that each side England met would be stronger than [...]
Long Run too short for testing reappearance in Betfair Chase November 22, 2012 ALL eyes will be on Haydock tomorrow for the three-mile Betfair Chase (3.05pm), the first Grade One of the National Hunt season. As well as being a brilliant contest in its own right, with a prize fund of £200,000, it serves as a starting point for the top chasers on the road to the Cheltenham [...]
Alan King’s Trade Fair all set for Ascot hurdling debut November 22, 2012 BOTH Ascot and Haydock gear up for big weekends with some decent cards today, although the racing does have a trappy feel to it. In the 1.20pm at Haydock, KUMBESHWAR has a big chance to continue Alan King’s hot streak. I wouldn’t normally put up a horse that has fallen on two of his last [...]
Chelsea risk wrath of fans with Benitez appointment November 21, 2012 CHELSEA last night turned to former Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez and Blues favourite Didier Drogba to save their crumbling season, after sacking European Cup winner Roberto Di Matteo. Benitez has been appointed “interim first team manager” until the end of the season, after flying in from Abu Dhabi yesterday to tie up the shock move, [...]
Wenger not satisified after Wilshere sends Gunners into last 16 November 21, 2012 ARSENAL 2 vs MONTPELLIER 0 ARSENAL boss Arsene Wenger insists he will go all out to claim first place in Group B after seeing his side ensure passage to the Champions League knockout stage for the 13th successive season. Midfielder Jack Wilshere’s first goal for almost two years and a blistering volley from forward Lukas [...]
Euro exit won’t cost me job, says Mancini November 21, 2012 MANCHESTER CITY 1 vs REAL MADRID 1 MANCHESTER City manager Roberto Mancini does not fear the sack despite his side crashing out of the Champions League in the group stages last night for a second successive season. Sergio Aguero’s second-half penalty cancelled out Karim Benzema’s early tap-in but a draw was not enough for City. [...]