Hodgson gets call-up with Wilko a doubt March 15, 2010 SALE SHARKS’ Charlie Hodgson was last night called into the England squad as precautionary cover for the injured Jonny Wilkinson. The Toulon fly-half sustained a head injury in the 15-15 draw with Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday after an accidental clash with captain Steve Borthwick. Wilkinson was replaced by Toby Flood in the second-half and [...]
Megson in the frame for Hull job after Brown pays price for slump March 15, 2010 HULL CITY chiefs expect to appoint a new manager in the next 24 hours after Phil Brown was effectively sacked for failing to arrest their slide down the Premier League table. Brown, who took the Tigers into the top flight for the first time ever in 2008 but on Saturday saw them slip to 19th [...]
It’s a family affair when you’re looking for a scent March 15, 2010 THE modern male may be rather more comfortable with primping, preening and beautifying – so long as we can call it grooming – but deciding on a scent is still a problematic exercise. Even the most confident bloke can feel ill at ease in the heightened feminine atmosphere of a perfume department, and given the [...]
I sense that Tiger is lurking March 15, 2010 JUST when we thought the wait was over, we were kept guessing more. PGA Tour commissioner Tim Fincham couldn’t confirm anything last night but I sense the will he/won’t he saga with Tiger Woods is coming to an end. I’ve said all along that I think Tiger will return to play in all four Majors [...]
Batting pair stand firm to frustrate the tourists March 15, 2010 A RESILIENT stand of 81 between Junaid Siddique and Mushfiqur Rahim added to England’s frustration as Bangladesh battled bravely in hope of saving the first Test in Chittagong. Chasing an unlikely 512, the pair guided the Tigers to 191-5 at the close after England’s four-pronged bowling attack toiled in the blistering heat. The tourists added [...]
I don’t have time to get into a relationship March 15, 2010 DEAR VEXED: I am desperate for a relationship but my work is so demanding I have no time during the week and tend to be exhausted at weekends. Work is really important to me and I’m not willing to switch down a gear or change professions – does this mean I must make my peace [...]
D’Arcy boost for Ireland March 15, 2010 IRELAND expect centre Gordon D’Arcy to return for their celebration match against Scotland on Saturday. The match will be Ireland’s last at Croke Park after spending four years at their temporary home, and could also bring a fifth Triple Crown in seven seasons. D’Arcy was forced off during the first half of the victory over [...]
OUT OF OFFICE March 15, 2010 Sweet nothings La Ronde author Arthur Schnitzler’s play, known originally as Flirtation, nailed 1890s Viennese society with its look at the tragic couplings between four foolish young people. David Harrower’s new version at the Young Vic is directed with stylish panache by Swiss-born Luc Bondy, and stars tom Hughes, Kate Burdette, Natalie Dormer and Andrew [...]
Gatland vows to get tough March 15, 2010 WALES coach Warren Gatland has vowed to make changes in a bid to turn his side’s Six Nations fortunes around against Italy. Saturday’s 27-12 reverse to Ireland at Croke Park was Wales’ third defeat of a disappointing campaign and Gatland has vowed to get tough. “There will be a few changes,” he said. “We need [...]
London rejoices as maestro returns March 15, 2010 There are two types of people that will thrill at Bistrot Bruno Loubet, the quietly trendy Zetter Hotel’s latest restaurant incarnation. Type one are the gastronomes – otherwise known as foodie geeks – who follow the movements of top French chefs. They will be excited – indeed they are excited – that this Gallic maestro [...]
