O’Shea warns nervy Quins as final beckons May 13, 2012 HARLEQUINS director of rugby Conor O’Shea admits his troops will have to learn to cope better under pressure after they overcame a nervy start to book their place in the Aviva Premiership final. The table toppers needed a try from Joe Marler five minutes from time to edge past Northampton 25-23 in Saturday’s semi-final at [...]
Di Matteo pushing Cahill and Luiz to be fit for Munich finale May 13, 2012 CHELSEA (2) vs BLACKBURN ROVERS (1) CHELSEA boss Roberto di Matteo is pushing his key defenders to overcome injury for the Champions League final on Saturday, after they yesterday ended their domestic season with a win over Blackburn. The Blues took the lead after half an hour when Romelu Lukaku crossed and John Terry headed [...]
Bairstow set for Test debut May 13, 2012 YORKSHIRE batsman Jonny Bairstow is poised to win his first Test cap this week after being called up for England’s first match against West Indies at Lord’s on Thursday. Bairstow, 22, has played a handful of one-day and Twenty20 internationals, and scored a half-century for England Lions against the tourists last week. Durham fast-bowler Graham [...]
Federer wins Madrid Open May 13, 2012 Roger Federer fought back from a set down to beat Tomas Berdych and win the Madrid Open 3-6 7-5 7-5. “It was a tough tournament and a brutal draw,” said Federer, who replaces Rafael Nadal as world number two.
Rangers buyout finally agreed May 13, 2012 Former Sheffield United chief executive Charles Green has agreed a deal to buy Rangers. “This is a great club with a tremendous history,” said Green, whose £8.5m bid is being backed by a global consortium.
Coach Lancaster faces inevitable difficult spell, admits Andrew May 10, 2012 RUGBY Football Union chief Rob Andrew is predicting some “difficult moments” over the coming months for England manager Stuart Lancaster, but has vowed the organisation will not lose faith with the inexperienced coach. Andrew spoke to City A.M. after Lancaster named his 42-man squad for next month’s tour to South Africa, his first since being [...]
Murray has work cut out to win Olympic gold, warns Rusedski May 10, 2012 FORMER tennis star Greg Rusedski has warned Britain’s Andy Murray he faces a huge task to win gold at London 2012, in what he expects to be the most special and meaningful Olympic tournament yet. Hopes are high that Scot Murray will provide some home cheer in the men’s singles competition, to be held on [...]
South Africa tours excites Lancaster May 10, 2012 ENGLAND coach Stuart Lancaster has revealed his “excitement” after including 13 uncapped players, and recalling James Haskell and Danny Care, to the squad for this summer’s tour to South Africa. Following an impressive Six Nations campaign, Lancaster’s intent to continue introducing young talented players to his elite squad is clear. Newly-crowned Premiership player of the [...]
Chelsea delay decision on Di Matteo future May 10, 2012 CHELSEA interim boss Roberto di Matteo remains in the running to land the job permanently, despite suggestions the Italian is resigned to missing out at the end of the season, say club chiefs. The Blues could yet make history by winning the Champions League for the first time and chief executive Ron Gourlay is adamant [...]
Wenger: Arsenal not interested in landing France star M’Vila May 10, 2012 ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger has rubbished suggestions he is poised to sign Yann M’Vila, saying he has not made an offer for the sought-after France midfielder. Rennes star M’Vila has been tipped to become Wenger’s second early summer purchase, following the £10m acquisition of Germany and Cologne forward Lukas Podolski. But he said: “It is [...]