Six Nations: Warburton on Wales, Gatland, England, Sinfield and Borthwick January 20, 2023 Former Wales captain Sam Warburton is “excited” to see what the return of head coach Warren Gatland can bring and says that Kevin Sinfield is a “masterstroke” for England ahead of the Six Nations. Gatland returned to the Welsh fold at the end of last year when his predecessor Wayne Pivac was sacked following a [...]
Sports TV: What’s on, what time is it on, where to watch? January 20, 2023 European rugby groups conclude this week as the sports schedule begins to look towards February. There’s free-to-air football on the television while the Australian Open continues. Here’s what you need to add to your sporting calendar this weekend. Rugby: Harlequins v Sharks, Saturday This weekend sees the final round of the group stages of rugby [...]
European rugby: How do you qualify in the Champions and Challenge Cup? January 20, 2023 This weekend sees the final group stage matches in the European Champions Cup and European Challenge Cup. With a number of sides still able to make it into the respective rounds of 16 due to the new competition format, there’s a lot on the line. So with fixtures kicking off this evening, what are the [...]
England squad can give the Six Nations a good go January 20, 2023 I’m not saying I didn’t expect it from a coach like Steve Borthwick but it’s great to see an England Six Nations squad picked on form at the moment. There are a few choices and calls I disagree with but off the back of what I read on Monday, I think England can give the [...]
The Apprentice recap: Tonight’s most ridiculous moments, ranked January 19, 2023 If you haven’t lost the will to live yet and you’re still tuning in, it’s week three of The Apprentice. Endured another hour of people screaming and shouting at each other for one man’s approval? Well done, now enjoy our favourite three moments from episode three, another absolute corker. (Don’t worry, this is totally spoiler-free…) [...]
Cameron Norrie at the Australian Open: How and where to watch the Brit January 19, 2023 Tomorrow morning British No1 Cameron Norrie will look to advance to the fourth round of the Australian Open for the first time. The South African-born Brit is scheduled to take on unseeded Jiri Lehecka at the Kia Arena in Melbourne at around 4:30am on Friday. Norrie has reached the third round or better at each [...]
Murray wins at Australian Open in five-set thriller January 19, 2023 Sir Andy Murray clawed his way into the third round of the Australian Open with a sensational five-set victory over home country hero Thanasi Kokkinakis. The former world number one and five-time Australian Open finalist came through against half of last year’s men’s doubles champions in a match that finished at 4am local time in [...]
Alec Baldwin will be charged with involuntary manslaughter after fatal set shooting January 19, 2023 The actor Alec Baldwin will face charges for the fatal set shooting that took place in 2021. Baldwin mistakenly fired a gun on the film set of forthcoming Western film Rust which killed a cinematographer called Halyna Hutchens. The New Mexico District Attorney revealed at 4pm today that the actor has been charged with two [...]
Manchester City v Tottenham Hotspur: Why stuttering Spurs need another Etihad upset to revive flagging Premier League season January 19, 2023 When Tottenham Hotspur travelled to Manchester City in the Premier League last season they turned the form book on its head with a thrilling 3-2 victory. It ended a run of three consecutive top-flight defeats and kick-started their campaign, which would ultimately see Spurs pip Arsenal to Champions League qualification. For City, it was a [...]
Bafta nominations 2023: nominations list including Best Actor and Best Actress January 19, 2023 The Bafta nominations for the 2023 awards have been revealed. The annual ceremony celebrating the best films released over the past year will take place on 19 February, just a few weeks before the Oscars. World War 1 epic All Quiet On The Western Front leads with 14 nominations, and comedy-drama The Banshees of Inisherin [...]