Three eligible players Eddie Jones should pick for England’s summer tour May 12, 2022 Rugby’s summer tours offer coaches a chance to trial players against quality southern hemisphere sides before crunch home games in the autumn. England head to Australia in June, Scotland will tour South America, New Zealand are to host Ireland, while Wales are bound for world champions South Africa. But 14 months out from a World [...]
The names who could revolutionise the England cricket Test team May 11, 2022 There’s less than a month until England walk out at Lord’s to play their first Test match of the Ben Stokes era. But with a matter of weeks until England’s packed summer schedule, they’re still without a head coach. Following the departure of Chris Silverwood and resignation of Joe Root, the England and Wales Cricket [...]
Ollie Phillips: A Leicester Tigers European triumph would be incredible May 6, 2022 If Leicester go on to win the Champions Cup this season I think it will be one of modern rugby’s greatest stories. From an extremely poor season just two years ago to the quarter-finals of Europe, while also heading up the Premiership table, is testament to Steve Borthwick and his ability to nurture a squad [...]
Trainline focuses on EU expansion but remains in talks with government over rival app May 5, 2022 Trainline said it was focusing on expanding its international presence while remaining in talks with Westminster over the development of a government-funded rival ticketing app. In the 12 months ended 28 February, the company’s international revenues grew 85 per cent to £21m due to sales reaching £418m, while profits soared by 105 per cent. Trainline’s domestic [...]
Basic Instinct sexism row: Daily Mail hits back with old Angela Rayner comments and rebuffs Commons Speaker April 27, 2022 The Daily Mail published comments made by Labour’s Angela Rayner in a light-hearted political podcast in January in which she discussed comparisons between her attire and behaviour in the Commons and a scene in the movie Basic Instinct featuring Sharon Stone. On comedian Matt Forde’s The Political Party, Ms Rayner said she was “mortified” by [...]
Displayed in Chelsea: The 8 coolest cars at Salon Prive London April 21, 2022 Salon Prive London is the capital’s most exclusive motoring event. We sample the champagne – and check out the latest supercars.
Octopus Energy snaps up heat pump manufacturer as part of ambitious production plans April 13, 2022 Octopus has taken a controlling interest in Northern Irish firm RED, as it looks to boost its presence in the heat pump market.
Ollie Phillips: Four English sides should make it to top European quarters April 8, 2022 As the first leg of the European Champions Cup round of 16 begins this evening, I am confident that all but one of the English sides will progress through to the quarter-finals. While some of the ties look mighty close, there’s enough grit and flair in the Premiership to make the difference. It also helps [...]
City Moves: Who’s switching jobs in the Square Mile? April 7, 2022 City A.M.’s Millie Turner provides a roundup of the most important hires and job moves across the City, every morning. Email citymoves@cityam.com to be featured. Tritax Group Logistics real estate investment manager Tritax has hired a new director of ESG, who will be based out of its London office. Alan Somerville, who acted as a consultant for the company at the beginning of the year, [...]
Ollie Phillips: Sale Sharks top the league for 2022/23 signings so far April 1, 2022 This season of Premiership rugby is so exciting and engaging to watch, but some of the planned transfers mean I already cannot wait for next year. After Sale Sharks confirmed the signing of Tom O’Flaherty from Exeter Chiefs, it made me think just what the north west club could achieve in 2022-23. The signature of [...]