As the Rugby World Cup final between England and South Africa on Saturday approaches, fans are eagerly awaiting the showdown to see who comes out on top. While excited about the tournament final, the host nation are also wondering what will happen to their team. Their storming performances on the way to the quarter-final of […]
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Club success gives Southgate Nations League dilemma
While English football looks forward to the prospect of four domestic clubs competing in two European cup finals next week, the historic achievement threatens to overshadow the national side’s appearance in the semi-finals of the inaugural Nations League. When Gareth Southgate’s men qualified for the latter stages of the tournament back in November, the country […]
World Rugby must reassess plans for global league
World Rugby reportedly intends to reshape the international calendar to introduce a 12-team World League starting next year. The sport’s international governing body seeks to create a schedule where the 12 teams (England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, France, Italy, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, Argentina, the United States and Japan) would play each other once a […]
Will Southgate promote young Lions?
Ever since England were knocked out by Croatia in the World Cup semi-finals, Gareth Southgate has been focussing on how he can help the squad improve further. Fresh from signing a new contract which will see him remain as national manager until after the 2022 World Cup, he is now preparing for the next round […]
Goals galore but defenders will help determine who claims the glory
The quarter-finals of this season’s European football matches will live long in the memory. Roma, Red Bull Salzburg and Marseille all progressed when almost everyone thought their chances were over. Juventus nearly joined them, before Cristiano Ronaldo’s late penalty dashed the Old Lady’s dreams. The four ties involving these teams saw 34 goals scored over […]
England’s strikers a cause for concern
As Britain faces temperatures as low as -15°, England manager Gareth Southgate will be warmed by the form of Harry Kane. The Tottenham striker is closing in on becoming the first Premier League player to reach 40 goals in a top flight season since Cristiano Ronaldo achieved the feat a decade ago. Delve deeper though, […]