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Burns, Sibley Raise England Hopes

December 28, 2019 5:14 pm

New Zealand  raised English hopes with a solid opening partnership after England were set a challenging 376 to win on the third day of the first Test against South Africa at SuperSport Park on Saturday.

England were 121 for one wicket at the close of play, needing another 255 runs to win.

The left-handed Burns and right-handed Sibley put on 92 for the first wicket before Sibley pushed back a return catch to left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj after making a patient 29.

Burns made 77 not out and saw out the day with first innings top-scorer Joe Denly, who was …

England’s Chance To Do ‘Something Special’ – Thorpe

December 28, 2019 5:13 pm

England have an opportunity “to do something special,” batting coach Graham Thorpe said after Rory Burns and Dom Sibley gave them a strong start to a challenging run chase on the third day of the first Test against South Africa at SuperSport Park on Saturday.

Burns and Sibley put on 92 for the first wicket after England were set to make 376 to win. Sibley fell for 29 to left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj but the tourists reached 121 for one wicket at the close of play, needing another 255 runs to win.

“We made it very hard for ourselves the …

England World Cup Winner Peters Dies, Aged 76

December 21, 2019 5:18 pm

Martin Peters, who scored England’s second goal in the 1966 World Cup final against West Germany, has died aged 76 following a long battle against Alzheimer’s disease.

Peters, whose death was announced by former club West Ham, was part of the Hammers trio of captain Bobby Moore and Geoff Hurst, who scored a hat-trick in the 4-2 victory at Wembley, for England’s only World Cup triumph.

Hurst described Peters as “one of the all-time greats”.

“On behalf of everyone at West Ham United, we would like to express our deep sadness at the tragic loss of Martin Peters, one of …

Andrew Bailey Selected As Next Bank Of England Chief

December 20, 2019 4:02 pm

The former deputy of the Bank of England, Andrew Bailey, has been chosen as the institution’s new governor, British press reported.

The Financial Times and other newspapers said on Thursday that Bailey, the head of the Financial Conduct Authority regulator and former deputy of the BoE between 2013 and 2016, would replace Mark Carney.

Canadian Carney, 54, will handover on January 31 after six years in the role, having extended his tenure twice on turmoil over Britain’s looming exit from the European Union.

A source familiar with the matter told AFP that the long-awaited appointment could take place as early …

England Relaxed Over New Jones Contract

December 17, 2019 5:21 pm

England are prepared to bide their time over a possible contract extension for coach Eddie Jones amid ongoing speculation over whether the Australian will still be in charge for the 2023 World Cup in France.

Jones took England all the way to this year’s final in Japan only to see them go down to a comprehensive 32-12 defeat by South Africa, having been appointed following the team’s woeful first-round exit on home soil at the 2015 edition.

His current deal runs until 2021 and Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney, speaking to reporters at Twickenham on Tuesday, said talks …

England Shuffle Their Aces For South Africa Series

December 13, 2019 5:05 pm

England opted to limit the workload of some of their World Cup winners when they announced the squads on Friday for one-day and T20 series in South Africa in February.

Jofra Archer, Jos Buttler, Ben Stokes and Mark Wood will all be rested when England play their first ODIs since beating New Zealand at Lord’s on July 14.

Test captain Joe Root is in the ODI squad, led by Eoin Morgan which plays a three-match series from February 4 to February 9 but not in the 16 for the three T20s.

Worcestershire seamer Pat Brown, Somerset batsman Tom Banton and …

Former England Attack Coach Wisemantel Joins Wallabies

December 12, 2019 5:25 pm

Former England attack coach Scott Wisemantel on Thursday joined the Wallabies staff as new coach Dave Rennie builds his a fresh backroom team.

Wisemantel, an Australian, has worked under Eddie Jones in England for the past 18 months and is credited with helping them reach the World Cup final this year, where they were beaten by South Africa.

“I’m really looking forward to returning home to Australia after 10 years and for the opportunity to work alongside Dave Rennie,” he said.

“I’ve learnt a few things from working with various programs around the world and it’s given me another perspective …

England Cricket Great Willis Dies Aged 70

December 4, 2019 4:40 pm

Former England captain and fearsome pace bowler Bob Willis has died aged 70, his family announced on Wednesday.

Willis, who captained his country between 1982 and 1984, played in 90 Test matches with his most memorable performance his eight for 43 in the third Ashes Test against Australia at Headingley in 1981.

Star all-rounder Ian Botham would later describe his team-mate as a “tremendous trier, a great team man and an inspiration — the only world-class fast bowler in my time as an England player”.

Willis — who in 1965 added Dylan as a third name by deed poll due …

‘Something Special’ As New Zealand Crush England

November 25, 2019 4:35 pm

New Zealand said their comprehensive innings victory over England was among their very best after Neil Wagner’s five-wicket burst sealed the first Test in Mount Maunganui on Monday.

The tireless left-armer took the last two England wickets in successive balls for a five-wicket haul and to complete the rout by an innings and 65 runs late on the final day.

While England captain Joe Root lamented a disappointing batting effort, and the lack of a bowler with Wagner’s application, New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson celebrated his side’s match-defining innings of 615 for nine declared.

“To lose the toss and be …

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Ex-England Coach Charged By FA Over Alleged Racist Comment

November 20, 2019 1:54 pm

Stevenage caretaker manager and former England Women head coach Mark Sampson was Wednesday charged by the Football Association over using allegedly racist language.

Sampson, who took interim charge of the club, who play in English football’s fourth tier, in September, is accused of making the remark about a player during a conversation about transfer targets.

The FA said he had been charged with an “aggravated” breach of Rule E3 and has until December 6 to respond.

Stevenage said in September that an internal investigation into the matter had found there was no case for Sampson to answer.

The club said …

England Smash Seven Past Montenegro To Reach Euro 2020

November 15, 2019 12:48 pm
Harry Kane’s first half hat-trick secured England’s qualification for Euro 2020 in style with a 7-0 thrashing of Montenegro in their 1,000th match.Even without Raheem Sterling, who was dropped by Gareth Southgate earlier in the week after a physical altercation with teammate Joe Gomez, England displayed the firepower that will make them one of the favourites for next year’s European Championship.

Kane moved into sixth in the all-time list of England goalscorers by taking his tally for the qualifying campaign to 11 in seven games.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Marcus

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South Africa Crush England In World Cup Final

South Africa Crush England In World Cup Final

November 2, 2019 4:46 pm
2019 Rugby World Cup final
England: (6) 12
Pen: Farrell 4
South Africa: (12) 32
Try: Mapimpi, Kolbe Con: Pollard 2 Pen: Pollard 6

South Africa broke English hearts with a ruthless display of power rugby to seize their third Rugby World Cup in devastating fashion.

Twenty two points from the boot of nerveless fly-half Handre Pollard and second-half tries from wingers Makazole Mapimpi and Cheslin Kolbe ground England into the Yokohama dirt on a horrible night for Eddie Jones’s men.

England had trailed 12-6 at the interval after taking a hammering in the scrum and making a series of …

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