First of all, I apologize for being late. This post was supposed to start before the tournament but I had a little hitch; but I feel much better now. Since the news broke that I had terminal cancer, I have traveled all over Sweden, England, Italy and Portugal and have been moved to tears by… Read More »
These are your evening rugby headlines for Thursday 9 May. Wales captain returns Ospreys and Wales star Jac Morgan is finally set to take a break from a long-term injury. The 24-year-old winger suffered a knee injury at the end of 2023 and required surgery over the Christmas period to correct the problem. But Ospreys… Read More »
Argentina has historically been a land of failed governments, economic collapses and debt defaults. But incredibly, there are signs that libertarian President Javier Milei’s bold, free-market reforms are starting to work – despite the odds. With inflation falling, interest rates falling, and the peso burning in a market, Milei is already proving the wrong nature… Read More »
‘Basic principles agreed’ ahead of Club World Cup launch in 2028 Momentum is building towards the first Club World Cup in 2028, with power brokers hoping to stage the 16-team tournament over four weeks in the northern hemisphere in June that year. Insiders suggested there was “positive momentum” behind the plans and that “fundamental principles… Read More »
To truly experience the wilderness or Patagonia requires ‘a thirst for adventure and a healthy bank balance’ – Jamie Weeks There is a game that only very few skiers can play in their lives. This is called “skate to the run, name the run”. And there I was, winning the jackpot on my first roll… Read More »
Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino addresses the media ahead of Saturday’s match against Burnley at Stamford Bridge – Getty Images/Darren Walsh Mauricio Pochettino says Chelsea deserve to be in the top four and have the statistics to back it up. Chelsea start the weekend in 11th place in the Premier League but the Chelsea manager believes… Read More »
Theo Dan makes another barnstorming break for Saracens against Harlequins at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium – Getty Images/David Rogers “Everyone prefers to start but I’m comfortable finishing. Whatever role I’m given, I’ll do my best. It’s been unusual for England so far.” These may be comments from Saracens hooker Theo Dan, reflecting that his impact… Read More »
Ivan Toney scores his first England goal against Belgium at Wembley (FA via Getty Images) Gareth Southgate has many dilemmas to resolve before selecting England’s Euro 2024 squad, and there will undoubtedly be countless tense conversations with his assistant Steve Holland over the next few weeks about the existential necessity of left-backs, No.6s and Jordan… Read More »