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Bath Rugby were supposed to be playing Worcester this weekend, however, the Barbarians stepped in to set up a thrilling encounter at The Rec on the weekend. After winning their game at the death last week against Leicester Tigers in round 10 of the Gallagher Premiership Bath had a taste of their own medicine this […]
Michael Smith couldn’t contain his emotion after winning his first major title as he defeated Nathan Aspinall 16-5 in the Grand Slam of Darts final. ‘Bully Boy’, who hit nine 180s and had a 50% double conversion rate, took a commanding lead as he went 7-3 up going into the second break as Aspinall stuttered. […]
In 2010 the decision was made to hand the 2022 World Cup to Qatar and while it was met by celebrations in Doha it has also sparked a lot of criticism. FIFA officials who voted for Qatar to host faced allegations of bribery and corruption and there has been a large concern over the human […]
Gloucester City were defeated 1-0 by Kettering Town in the Isuza FA Trophy on Saturday, however, are expected to be reinstated into the competition. Tyrone Lewthwaite, who signed for the Poppies from Bedford Town, was found to have been an ineligible player due to having already played in the competition earlier in the season for […]
Gareth Southgate has stated the importance of how the England football team can help bring the nation together during a ‘difficult spell’ for the country. BBC One will be showing live coverage of England’s World Cup opener as England get their campaign underway against Iran. The Three Lions are expected to start the tournament with […]
The Football Association have announced that England captain Harry Kane will not be wearing the One Love armband in England’s game against Iran this afternoon. Previously, FA chief executive Mark Bullingham had backed the decision to wear the armband and was willing to pay if there were sanctions , “I think there’s a possibility that […]
For most people that want to see a goat, a petting zoo or farm would be the place to go but for me it was the Parc de Princes, a somewhat large and unassuming concrete bowl in Paris. Ever since my first game back in the U17 Pepsi Cup (featuring Theo Walcott) in September 2005, […]
Bath Rugby were supposed to be playing Worcester this weekend, however, the Barbarians stepped in to set up a thrilling encounter at The Rec on the weekend. After winning their game at the death last week against Leicester Tigers in round 10 of the Gallagher Premiership Bath had a taste of their own medicine this […]
Gloucester City are likely to be reinstated into the Isuza FA Trophy despite losing to Kettering Town 1-0 on Saturday. It was discovered that Tyrone Lewthwaite, who scored the winner, was not eligible to play in the competition due to having already featured in the third qualifying round for Bedford Town. Point 16 (e) of […]
For the first time in the 92-year history of the World Cup a host nation was defeated in their opening group game as Qatar fell to Ecuador. Enner Valencia was the hero for Gustavo Alfaro’s side, despite having an early goal disallowed after a controversial VAR decision he went on to score twice in the […]