Ireland take credit but not the victory February 13, 2011 IRELAND (22) vs FRANCE (25) IRELAND head coach Declan Kidney admitted his side only had themselves to blame after France escaped from the first RBS 6 Nations match to be played at the Aviva Stadium with a scarcely deserved victory. Fergus McFadden, scrum-half Tomas O’Leary and Jamie Heaslip all crossed as the hosts, playing by [...]
Kid Cassidy lucky, says trainer February 13, 2011 TRAINER Nicky Henderson believes Kid Cassidy is “extremely lucky” to be alive after two other horses died at Newbury on Saturday. An investigation is under way after Fenix Two and Marching Song died in the paddock, while Kid Cassidy was withdrawn after showing signs of distress. The horses’ trainers have suggested they may have suffered [...]
Sturridge makes it three from three as Trotters kick on February 13, 2011 BOLTON WANDERERS (2) vs EVERTON (0) BOLTON boss Owen Coyle insists he is happy for his club to act as a finishing school for youngsters at bigger clubs after on-loan Daniel Sturridge struck again. Sturridge smashed a fine volley to take his tally to three goals in three games since joining on loan from Chelsea [...]
Resilient Quiros prevails in Dubai February 13, 2011 A rollercoaster round involving both a triple-bogey and a hole-in-one saw Spain’s Alvaro Quiros see off a host of big names to win the Dubai Desert Classic. Quiros lost his ball up a palm tree at the eighth but hit the perfect tee-shot at the 11th, and went on to win by one shot on [...]
Bale set to miss AC Milan clash February 13, 2011 Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp says Gareth Bale is likely to miss tomorrow’s Champions League trip to AC Milan, despite making suggestions to the contrary. Winger Bale hit a hat-trick in the San Siro earlier this season when Spurs lost 4-3 to Inter Milan, but looks set to miss out on the club’s return. Redknapp said: [...]
Gloucester scrape into top four February 13, 2011 Gloucester climbed to fourth in the Premiership after a late let-off in a 10-9 win at Wasps. A try from James Simpson-Daniel and the kicking of Nicky Robinson put the visitors ahead, but Wasps came back through three Dave Walder kicks and had a late chance to nick victory but Walder’s drop-goal attempt was low [...]
Questions mount as West Ham set for stadium green light February 10, 2011 A DECISION may not be confirmed until this morning, but the widely anticipated move to award the Olympic Stadium to West Ham over Tottenham has already prompted serious questions to be raised about the bidding process. The Hammers have been unanimously declared the winners of a lengthy and increasingly bitter battle with Spurs even though [...]
Johnson urges England to go for the jugular February 10, 2011 RBS 6 NATIONS ENGLAND manager Martin Johnson has told his team to forget the fact they are overwhelming favourites for tomorrow’s RBS 6 Nations clash with Italy and show no mercy when the perennial wooden spoon recipients visit Twickenham. Johnson was far from satisfied with his side’s performance in last week’s championship opener against Wales, [...]
Scrum laws need changing February 10, 2011 AFTER an encouraging start to their RBS 6 Nations campaign, England will be looking to build further momentum against Italy. The Red Rose will need the following three men to reproduce the form they displayed at the Millennium Stadium if they are to make it two wins from two. DAN COLE It’ll be difficult for Cole, [...]
Rooney: Wilshere’s got what it takes February 10, 2011 ENGLAND striker Wayne Rooney is confident Jack Wilshere will have a long and distinguished international career after the Arsenal starlet impressed on his first senior start against Denmark on Wednesday. Wilshere looked composed in front of the back four before he was taken off at half-time. “I thought Jack Wilshere did really well,” said Rooney. [...]