Eddie Jones takes gamble with squad selection but how does England’s cap count compare to rivals? September 10, 2019 Since taking charge of England in 2015, Eddie Jones has been working towards victory in the now-imminent World Cup. Everything he has done over the past four years has been with lifting the Webb Ellis Cup in mind. Yet at the 11th hour he has gambled, opting to sacrifice experience within the squad for talented [...]
Consumer group calls on car manufacturers to recall faulty models September 10, 2019 Some of the UK’s most popular car models are among the least reliable and could leave motorists facing mechanical failures and potentially high repair bills, new research has found. Consumer rights group Which said it has uncovered “inherent flaws” in some vehicles made by carmakers including Nissan, Seat, and Tesla, and called on manufacturers to [...]
Ben Youngs and Anthony Watson impress in England’s final World Cup warm-up September 9, 2019 It was not a game that will go down in history for its quality, but England’s 37-0 win over Italy at St James’ Park served its purpose. The scoreline suggests the win was more comfortable than it was, yet Eddie Jones will be content to have seen his side manage the match well in an [...]
Car makers: We would rather another Brexit delay than no-deal September 6, 2019 Britain’s automotive industry trade body chief has indicated that car makers would rather suffer yet another period of Brexit uncertainty than crash out of the European Union without a deal – a scenario that would be damaging to UK business, but particularly harmful to car makers. Mike Hawes, chief executive of the Society of Motor [...]
Ollie Phillips: Still places to play for in England’s final World Cup warm-up against Italy September 5, 2019 England head to Newcastle United’s St James’ Park for their final warm-up game against Italy tomorrow before they fly to Japan for the World Cup — and what an occasion it will be. Newcastle seems to be turning into a real hotbed of rugby after hosting the Challenge Cup and Champions Cup in May, so [...]
Volkswagen retains access to US public sector contracts after dieselgate probe September 2, 2019 Volkswagen will reportedly still be allowed to bid for public sector contracts in the US, after concerns a watchdog probe into its diesel emissions cheating scandal may result in a ban. Instead of being excluded, Volkswagen will be made to install a second US monitor at its Wolfsburg headquarters in Germany, after an investigation by [...]
Ollie Phillips: George Ford’s Ireland performance gives Eddie Jones a World Cup selection headache August 29, 2019 I was busy getting married on Saturday so didn’t watch England against Ireland live, but it’s fair to say the best day of my life got even better when I saw the score. Watching the recording back after tying the knot I couldn’t help but be encouraged by what I saw. England are on fire [...]
Volkswagen turnaround boss Ferdinand Piech dies aged 82 August 27, 2019 Former Volkswagen boss Ferdinand Piech, who has been credited with turning the firm into the global powerhouse in the 1990s, has died aged 82. The grandson of Beetle pioneer Ferdinand Porsche, Piech became Volkswagen chief executive in 1993, transforming it from a medium-sized car maker to an international power. Read more: Former VW boss Martin [...]
Conservative billionaire David Koch dead at 79 August 23, 2019 US billionaire David Koch, a major conservative donor, has died, according to media reports. The controversial industrialist who alongside his brother Charles used his influence and money to help Republican causes, passed away age 79. Read more: Land of the car? Trump slams Ford for backing stricter emissions rules Charles, 83, confirmed his brother’s death [...]
Pressure on England to beat Ireland as Eddie Jones names probable World Cup XV August 22, 2019 For England’s third World Cup warm-up match, against Ireland on Saturday, Eddie Jones has selected a team that almost looks like his first choice XV for the tournament. Only Mako Vunipola coming in for Joe Marler at loosehead prop could make this side stronger. But there is a concern over how reliant England have become [...]