Toulouse have Champions Cup top spot but history says it means little January 21, 2024 The most successful Investec Champions Cup side in history Toulouse put themselves in good stead to win a sixth title with a 32-19 victory over Bath. The French powerhouses pulled away late on at the Stade Ernest-Wallon to earn a bonus point victory and ensure they maintained their 100 per cent try bonus winning run [...]
Manchester United poach Omar Berrada from Manchester City in first major Ineos move January 21, 2024 Manchester United have insisted that poaching former Manchester City chief Omar Berrada can help the Red Devils “re-establish” themselves as “a title-winning club”. Berrada was serving as chief football operations officer for City Football Group – the parent management firm of City who run various clubs around the world – before resigning to make the [...]
La Rochelle still on track for three consecutive Champions Cup trophies January 21, 2024 Double defending champions La Rochelle resisted a late surge from Sale Sharks on Sunday to win 24-37, book their place in the last 16 of the Investec Champions Cup and keep their hopes of three consecutive titles alive. Having lost their opening two matches – at home to last year’s finalists Leinster and away to [...]
Fifa president Infantino calls for automatic match forfeits over racism January 21, 2024 President of football’s governing body Fifa Gianni Infantino has called for automatic match forfeits for teams whose fans engage in racist abuse. It comes after incidents at Serie A club Udinese and Championship side Sheffield Wednesday. France international goalkeeper Mike Maignan said he heard monkey noises during AC Milan’s visit to Udinese. Milan players exited [...]
Lawrence to replace Brook on England tour of India January 21, 2024 Dan Lawrence will join England for their tour to India after Harry Brook returned home from the subcontinent. The England and Wales Cricket Board cited personal reasons for Brook’s decision with England’s first Test against India in their five-match series starting on Thursday. It is understood that Brook may return to the side in the [...]
McIlroy wins fourth Dubai Desert Classic January 21, 2024 Rory McIlroy secured a record fourth Dubai Desert Classic title yesterday having been 10 strokes off the lead at the halfway stage. The Northern Irishman’s third-round 63 catapulted him into contention before pulling clear on Sunday to retain his title. McIlroy finished on 14-under-par, one shot clear of Adrian Meronk in second and two clear [...]
Ivan Toney ban explained: Why Brentford striker was suspended for eight months and how he has prepared for comeback January 20, 2024 Toney was banned in May after admitting more than 200 betting offences.
Zharnel Hughes backs ‘Netflix and chill’ to attract new fans to athletics January 19, 2024 Hughes is one of the sprinters set to star in the show, due for release this summer.
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 [...]