Rugby World Cup expansion welcome but err on the side of caution October 25, 2023 In the depths of the destructive World Rugby announcement that is set to partition the best rugby teams from the aspiring ones there was one shining light: the 2027 World Cup will have 24 teams rather than 20. It is a move that has been long called for and should at least ease the pain [...]
World Rugby’s new two-tier competition has been branded “ridiculous, shameful, farcical and scandalous” by a former US coach October 24, 2023 World Rugby’s new two-tier competition has been branded “ridiculous, shameful, farcical and scandalous” by a former United States international coach after the sport’s major nations voted in a closed-shop system until 2030. A new global competition due to begin in 2026 will see the six Six Nations teams, four Rugby Championship sides, Fiji and Japan [...]
Patrick Stewart: Ian McKellen told me to turn down part of Star Trek’s Jean-Luc Picard October 24, 2023 Sir Partick Stewart, the Shakespearian actor perhaps most famous for playing Star Trek’s Captain Jean-Luc Picard, opened up about his feelings towards his abusive father at the London Literature Festival.
The Wolseley comes to the Square Mile: £10m City outpost to open next month October 24, 2023 Reservations at the Wolseley City are now being taken ahead of one of the most hotly-anticipated openings in the Square Mile for years
England Rugby lodge complaint over South Africa alleged “White C***” slur October 24, 2023 England Rugby have officially filed a complaint over Bongi Mbonambi’s alleged racial “white c***” slur against Tom Curry, City A.M. can reveal. Sources close to the situation have confirmed that the Rugby Football Union have officially filed a complaint. The move takes the issue beyond the realms of disciplinary and citing commissioners and into the [...]
England captain Stokes turns down multi-year contract with country, reports October 24, 2023 England Test captain Ben Stokes has reportedly turned down a multi-year central contract and instead taken a one-year one. The move questions his commitment to the national cause given the draw of the potential franchise circuit. Reports this year have suggested that Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises have enquired about signing players, such as those [...]
British-built Twisted 4x4s head for Japan in new export deal October 24, 2023 Twisted Automotive has announced an agreement that will see its modified classic Land Rover Defenders sold to Japanese enthusiasts.
Canned Heat: driving Jay Kay’s Ferrari Scuderia Spider 16M October 24, 2023 Previously owned by Jay Kay from Jamiroquai, this Ferrari 430 Scuderia Spider 16M is a thrilling supercar head-rush. Tim Pitt drives it.
Premiership Rugby: Saracens slow off the mark, Bath heating up October 24, 2023 The knockout stages of the Rugby World Cup have largely allowed for the start of the English Premiership to go under the radar. But after two rounds the defending champions are bottom, a trio of West Country teams occupy the top three spots and internationals are slowly returning to action after their escapades across the [...]
Curry race row: Mbonambi given glowing reference by coach October 23, 2023 A South African coach has praised the character hooker Bongi Mbonambi after he was accused of pointing a racial slur at England’s Ben Curry in the Springboks’ 16-15 World Cup semi-final win. Mbonambi was accused of calling Curry a “white c***” in audio picked up on the microphone of referee Ben O’Keeffe on Saturday night [...]