Posts Tagged ‘England’
Spurs close in on last-16 berth with 4-0 rout of Red Star – Reuters
Tottenham Hotspur closed in on a berth in the Champions League knockout stages after two goals from Son Heung-min
Read MoreSouth African pride erupts over Rugby World Cup win – Reuters
In Sakhumzi bar in Johannesburg’s Soweto township, crowds erupted in cheering and singing on Saturday as South Africa’s rugby team triumphed 32-12 over England to win the World Cup in Japan.
Read MoreMaster plan paid dividends, now Springboks must build – Erasmus – Reuters
Rassie Erasmus’s master plan to win the Rugby World Cup came to sensational fruition at the end of its 19th-week, with the 20th now needed to embark on a trophy tour when they return home next week. The Springboks clinched their third World Cup with a 32-12 victory over England at Yokohama Stadium on Saturday,…
Read MoreEmery tells Xhaka to apologise after clash with Arsenal fans – Reuters
Arsenal coach Unai Emery said Granit Xhaka should apologise after his confrontation with supporters and refused to confirm whether the Swiss midfielder will retain the club captaincy.
Read MoreManchester City stroll to 3-1 League Cup win over Southampton – Reuters
Sergio Aguero scored twice as Manchester City’s much-changed side strolled to a 3-1 League Cup fourth round win on Tuesday over Southampton
Read MoreFrenchman Garces to referee World Cup final – Reuters
Jerome Garces will referee the Rugby World Cup final between England and South Africa on Saturday, the first Frenchman to be given the honour, organisers said on Tuesday. Garces will be joined by Romain Poite (France) and Ben O’Keeffe (New Zealand) as assistant referees and Ben Skeen (New Zealand) as TMO. “I am honoured and…
Read MoreEngland can stun All Blacks if stars shine, says Dawson – Reuters
England will beat reigning champions New Zealand in Saturday’s Rugby World Cup semi-final if their big players come to the party, according to former England scrum half and World Cup winner Matt Dawson.
Read MoreSizzling Sterling bags hat-trick as Man City thump Atalanta – Reuters
Raheem Sterling scored an 11-minute hat-trick and had a hand in all five goals as Manchester City came from behind to thump Italian side Atalanta 5-1 in their Champions League Group C encounter on Tuesday. Forward Sergio Aguero also scored two in the first half at the City of Manchester Stadium, but England winger Sterling…
Read MoreTottenham return to form with 5-0 thrashing of Red Star – Reuters
Harry Kane and Son Heung-min both struck twice as Tottenham Hotspur rekindled their Champions League hopes with a club record 5-0 thrashing of Red Star Belgrade on Tuesday. After suffering their heaviest home defeat in Europe on matchday two, a 7-2 humiliation by Bayern Munich, they responded emphatically to claim their biggest win in the…
Read MoreBack row a ‘battle within war’ for England and New Zealand – Dallaglio – Reuters
For a man who made his name winning many a bruising back row battle, it’s no surprise that former England captain Lawrence Dallaglio thinks that’s where Saturday’s Rugby World Cup semi-final match against New Zealand could be decided. Dallaglio, who won the 2003 World Cup with England playing at number eight, believes New Zealand represents…
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