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Wilkinson rolls back the years as Irish slide to their sixth consecutive defeat

December 12, 2010

LONDON IRISH head coach Toby Booth compared Jonny Wilkinson to a fine wine after the unerring boot of the veteran Toulon fly-half put a huge dent in their hopes of progressing in the Heineken Cup. England great Wilkinson kicked four penalties and converted Rudi Wulf’s try as the Frenchmen won 19-13 at the Madejski Stadium, [...]
We can go unbeaten all tour, says Prior

December 12, 2010

ENGLAND wicketkeeper Matt Prior believes his side are displaying the sort of qualities that will help see them go undefeated for the entirety of their Ashes tour of Australia. Prior’s unbeaten century helped England secure a draw in a tour match against Victoria at the MCG and ensured their momentum remained intact ahead of the third [...]
Martin hangs on to claim title

December 12, 2010

SPAIN’S Pablo Martin overcame a back-nine blip to successfully defend his Alfred Dunhill Championship at Leopard Creek Country Club. Having gone five shots clear at the start of the back nine, the Spaniard saw his lead reduced to one after a triple bogey at the 17th. But he held his nerve for a birdie at [...]
Christmas comes early for Pardew

December 9, 2010

ALAN PARDEW completed a sensational return to top flight management yesterday, and the latest incumbent of the Newcastle hotseat revealed his first task is to keep hold of star attraction Andy Carroll. This time last year, Pardew, 49, was preparing League One Southampton for the visit of Tranmere. Twelve months and a sacking later, and [...]
Dallaglio: England call must come before clubs

December 9, 2010

ENGLAND great Lawrence Dallaglio has emphatically backed moves to ensure the national team is comprised solely of players based at domestic clubs. The Rugby Football Union has warned that anyone playing for a foreign team after next year’s World Cup is almost certain to be overlooked for England duty. The measure is designed to give [...]
Expect wins all round for London’s teams in Europe

December 9, 2010

AS another weekend of European competition arrives, England rugby great Lawrence Dallaglio casts his eye over the fixtures involving London clubs and offers City PM his expert view on how results are likely to go. SARACENS V RACING METRO 92 HEINEKEN CUP, SATURDAY There are changes aplenty at Vicarage Road following the news that director [...]
Daddy day care crew not for me, says Willis

December 9, 2010

FORMER England captain Bob Willis has accused Jimmy Anderson of jeopardising his side’s Ashes hopes by dashing home to witness the birth of his second child. England’s premier fast bowler, who has eight wickets in the opening two Tests, will undertake two grueling 24-hour flights in the space of a week in an attempt to [...]
Wasps mull Abu Dhabi Quins match

December 9, 2010

WASPS have confirmed they are considering a groundbreaking move that would see them play Harlequins in Abu Dhabi next month. The two clubs are in advanced discussions over the possibility of playing their LV= Cup clash on foreign soil in what would be the first competitive match between two English teams to be played overseas. [...]
Monty tips G-Mac for award

December 9, 2010

HE marshalled them both in Europe’s Ryder Cup victory over the United States, but Colin Montgomerie admits he favours Graeme McDowell over Lee Westwood in the battle to be Sports Personality of the Year. Montgomerie has heaped praise on Westwood for toppling Tiger Woods from the peak of the world rankings, and has tipped the [...]
Asian chief joins calls to switch Qatar World Cup to winter

December 9, 2010

FURTHER ridicule has been heaped upon Fifa’s decision to award the World Cup to Qatar after one of Asian football’s top officials said there was “no way” the country could host a summer tournament. Qatar was last week picked to stage the tournament in 2022 but questions have been raised over whether the Middle Eastern [...]