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. [...]
McIlroy outshines Woods and co February 10, 2011 NORTHERN IRELAND’S Rory McIroy put the world’s top three golfers in the shade in the first round of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic. Lee Westwood, Martin Kaymer and Tiger Woods were grouped together, but it was the 21-year-old McIlroy who put them in shade with a superb 65 to lead by two shots from South [...]
Cricket mourning ‘Barnacle Bill’ February 10, 2011 ENGLISH cricket is mourning the death of former international Trevor Bailey who died in a fire at his home aged 87. Bailey played 61 Tests and was a member of a side which won three consecutive Ashes series between 1953 and 1956. England and Wales Cricket Board chairman Giles Clarke praised Bailey’s “enormous contribution to [...]
Azzurri able to surpass low expectations at HQ February 10, 2011 ENGLAND ITALY Tomorrow – 2.30pm BBC1 ENGLAND got off to a winning start at the Millennium Stadium last week, their first victory in Cardiff since 2003. Carrying the confidence from Friday’s thriller, Martin Johnson’s side returns to Twickenham where they welcome Italy for the first of three consecutive Tests at HQ. After coming within three [...]
Kubica out of intensive care February 10, 2011 FORMULA ONE: Renault driver Robert Kubica is out of intensive care as he continues his recovery from a rallying accident which threatens to cut short his career. The 26-year-old Pole suffered multiple fractures and will undergo two operations on his foot and upper arm at an Italian hospital on Friday. A further operation on Kubica’s elbow has [...]
Ivanovic signs new Chelsea deal February 10, 2011 FOOTBALL: Chelsea’s Serbia international defender Branislav Ivanovic has signed a new contract which will keep him at Stamford Bridge until 2016.