Wales make changes for Australia June 14, 2012 RUGBY UNION: Wales have made four changes to their team ahead of tomorrow’s second Test against Australia in Melbourne. No8 Ryan Jones, hooker Matthew Rees and lock Alun Wyn Jones are recalled, while centre Ashley Beck will be given his first Test start.
Fulham secure Williams signing June 14, 2012 FOOTBALL: Fulham have signed Wales Under-17 striker George Williams from MK Dons for the 2012/13 season, after an undisclosed compensation package was agreed between the two clubs. Williams, 16, became the Dons’ youngest-ever goalscorer last season. “Everyone at the club wishes him well,” said Dons chairman Pete Winkelman.
Tsonga a doubt for Wimbledon June 14, 2012 TENNIS: Second seed Jo-Wilfried Tsonga is out of Queens following his 7-6, 3-6, 7-6 defeat to Croatian Ivan Dodig. The Frenchman also suffered a finger injury and may now miss Wimbledon. Compatriot Nicholas Mahut, meanwhile, who knocked out Andy Murray, lost his third-round tie to Grigor Dimitrov.
Ireland swap four for All Blacks June 14, 2012 RUGBY UNION: Ireland coach Declan Kidney has made four changes for tomorrow’s Test away to New Zealand, in Christchurch, the second of their Tour. Backs Andrew Trimble and Gordon D’Arcy start alongside forwards Mike Ross and Kevin McLaughlin, with 10 Leinster players among those selected.
Resolute Swedes can continue strong record against England June 14, 2012 SWEDEN ENGLAND 7.45pm BBC 1 THERE was a collective sigh of relief around the country when England managed to take a point from their opening group game against France. It was a solid, if unspectacular, start for Roy Hodgson’s men, but the new manager will be feeling confident his side can take three points against [...]
It would be nice to pick up a Priceless Jewel before Royal Ascot June 14, 2012 UNSURPRISINGLY the racing fare on offer this weekend isn’t the best with Royal Ascot just around the corner, so we’ll concentrate on tomorrow’s main three-year-old handicap, York’s Bond Tyres Trophy Handicap (3.10pm). Roger Charlton has already scooped plenty of big Saturday prizes this season and I expect him to land another with PRICELESS JEWEL. This [...]
Moyes in frame as Redknapp leaves Spurs June 13, 2012 TOTTENHAM manager Harry Redknapp’s reign came to an abrupt end last night. Redknapp and Spurs chairman Daniel Levy had been due to meet in an attempt to resolve increasingly tense discussions over a new contract. But rather than mend his differences with the north London club’s hierarchy, Redknapp has parted company with them, despite a [...]
Van Marwijk: We were too tired to beat Germany June 13, 2012 HOLLAND 1 GERMANY 2 HOLLAND manager Bert van Marwijk blamed his player’s conditioning after last night’s 2-0 defeat to Germany brought them to the brink of elimination from the European Championship. Two masterful finishes from striker Mario Gomez gave Germany complete control, even after a typically-powerful strike from Arsenal’s Robin van Persie, leaving Van Marwijk’s [...]
Murray falls at Queen’s Club first hurdle June 13, 2012 BRITISH No1 Andy Murray last night dismissed concerns his shock second-round exit from the Aegon Championships will derail his chances of winning a first grand slam at Wimbledon next month. Murray lost 3-6, 7-6 (7-4), 6-7 (1-7) to Frenchman Nicolas Mahut, the world No65, in his first match and failed to perform anywhere near his [...]
Di Matteo gets permanent deal after four-week wait as Chelsea chief insists he was clear choice June 13, 2012 CHELSEA chiefs last night insisted Roberto di Matteo had been the “clear choice” to be their next manager after confirming the Italian’s appointment on a two-year contract. Di Matteo took over on a temporary basis in March following the sacking of Andre Villas-Boas and transformed a flagging side, leading them to the FA Cup and [...]