Ollie Phillips: Champions Cup, LRZ and women’s Lions tour January 19, 2024 Amid talk of Louis Rees-Zammit’s move to NFL, the upcoming release of the Netflix documentary and the various Six Nations squad announcements, we must not forget the allure that this weekend’s Investec Champions Cup has. I wasn’t too certain about the change in pool structure but it must be said that nearly every game has [...]
New Georgia coach Richard Cockerill: There should be more opportunities for up and coming rugby nations January 18, 2024 Richard Cockerill has insisted that teams like Georgia deserve more opportunities at international level in the Englishman’s first comments as Los Lelos boss. The former Leicester Tigers head coach has long been linked with the Georgia job with the news confirmed today. Cockerill honoured Cockerill said: “I’m really excited and honoured to be taking on [...]
Ascot Racecourse and Tote sign new five-year agreement January 18, 2024 The iconic Ascot Racecourse has signed a new five-year agreement with UK Tote, building on an existing four-year partnership. The agreement kicked in on 1 January this year and will see all Tote bets placed on racing from Ascot support liquidity in the UK pool. Tote betting is when you bet on a horse and [...]
Emma Raducanu given medical attention during epic Australian Open defeat January 18, 2024 Raducanu appeared tyo suffer breathing difficulties in Melbourne.
Joe Schmidt set to lead Australia against British and Irish Lions January 18, 2024 Former Ireland and New Zealand boss Joe Schmidt has been lined up to lead Australia in the British and Irish Lions series next year. The Kiwi is set to take over the head coach job with the Wallabies which was left vacant by Eddie Jones’ move to Japan. It could see Schmidt in place for [...]
Jack Draper and Katie Boulter dumped out of Australian Open January 18, 2024 Jack Draper and Katie Boulter were dumped out of the Australian Open this morning in a blow to British interests in Melbourne. British No1 Boulter lost 6-3 6-3 to 12th seed Zheng Qinwen of China. Draper, 22, lost 6-2 3-6 6-3 7-5 against American 14th seed Tommy Paul. “He beat me pretty bad last week [...]
Ed Warner: In defence of the Premier League’s laudable financial rules January 18, 2024 Our columnist reflects on some of the week's big sport business stories.
Tom Pearson interview: England call-up, Saints and Munster Champions Cup tie January 17, 2024 Northampton Saints star Tom Pearson insists he will put his best foot forward over the next fortnight to earn a spot in England’s opening Six Nations matchday 23 after being named in Steve Borthwick’s training squad. The powerful back-row, who has one cap to his name, was included in a 36-strong England squad with a [...]
‘Say it to my face’: Novak Djokovic in bust-up with heckling fan during Australian Open win January 17, 2024 Djokovic had to save set points in the third before seeing off Alexei Popyrin.
Russian teen Andreeva embarks on another Grand Slam run after shocking seed Jabeur January 17, 2024 Andreeva also reached the fourth round at Wimbledon last year.