Wasps will win but it might not be enough to qualify January 20, 2011 Lawrence Dallaglio, England great and Amlin rugby ambassador, casts his eye over this weekend’s European fixtures involving London clubs using the Amlin Opta Index. To view the full Amlin Opta Index results ahead of this week’s action, head to the news section on ercrugby.com SARACENS V CLERMONT AUVERGNE (TONIGHT, HEINEKEN CUP) Schalk Brits is Saracens’ [...]
Garcia-Lopez test next for Murray January 20, 2011 BRITISH No1 Andy Murray is preparing for his first big test at this year’s Australian Open, when he faces rising star Guillermo Garcia-Lopez tomorrow. Murray set up the clash with a second comfortable win of the tournament, against Ukrainian Illya Marchenko. The Scot hardly broke sweat as he brushed Marchenko aside 6-1, 6-3, 6-3 in [...]
Returning Prior ready to answer England’s opening conundrum January 20, 2011 ENGLAND Ashes hero Matt Prior believes with a weight of extra experience behind him he is now ready to accept the challenge of opening the batting at the upcoming World Cup. The Sussex gloveman was chosen in place of Steven Davies in Andy Flower’s 15-man squad for the tournament which starts next month. Prior, the regular [...]
Cipriani: I had depression January 20, 2011 FORMER Wasps fly-half Danny Cipriani has revealed he underwent counselling in order to cure depression. The 23-year-old, who is embarking on a new challenge in Australia with Melbourne Rebels, said: “I suffered from depression but that was months ago and everything is a lot more positive in my life now. Talking to a counsellor is nothing [...]
Davis Love named USA captain January 20, 2011 GOLF: Davis Love III has been confirmed as the United States’ new Ryder Cup captain. The 46-year-old will spearhead the challenge to retain the trophy, surrendered at Celtic Mannor last September, next year in Chicago. He said: “I am a players’ captain and I’m going to get them what they need to be successful.”
Westwood to skip fifth major January 20, 2011 GOLF: World No1 Lee Westwood has confirmed he will not play in the Players Championship in May – the tournament known as ‘the fifth major’. The Englishman said that the PGA Tour event, which has a £1m winners’ prize, did not fit in with his schedule for 2011.“I’ve said I will support the European Tour, [...]
Robinson denies Bath rumours January 20, 2011 RUGBY UNION: Scotland head coach Andy Robinson has played down suggestions of him returning to Bath. Robinson, a former Bath player and coach, is under contract with the Scotish Rugby Union until 2012. He said: “If there’s an announcement to be made it will be made. Currently there’s nothing to say. I’m contracted to Scotland and [...]
Wolves have the fight to tame Kenny’s Reds January 20, 2011 WOLVES vs LIVERPOOL Tomorrow – 12.45pm Sky Sports 2 KENNY Dalglish hasn’t made the dream return to management that many Liverpool fans would have hoped for, taking just one point from his opening three games. It could have been even worse had Dirk Kuyt not converted a second half penalty against Everton on Sunday. Liverpool [...]
Mourad worth Big Buck’s in World Hurdle January 20, 2011 WITH just under two months to go until the start of the Cheltenham Festival, the time is right to start building our ante-post portfolio. The purpose of any bet placed such a long way in advance of the event itself is to take a price about a horse that will supposedly be a lot shorter [...]
Wenger: Gunners hungry for success January 19, 2011 LEEDS UNITED 1 vs ARSENAL 3 ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger believes his side’s defeat of Leeds in last night’s FA Cup third round replay confirms the end of a six-year trophy drought is just around the corner, Leeds were well deserving of a second shot at Arsenal after their performance at Emirates Stadium 10 days [...]