'Well north of $100 million' needed to save the Force: Clyne
The ARU would have needed ‘well north of $100 million’ to consider reversing its decision to axe the Western Force, ARU chairman Cameron Clyne told a senate inquiry on Monday night. Clyne said he, along with directors Brett Robinson and John Eales, had gone to meet with WA billionaire Forrest and former Wallaby and businessman…
RUPA implores SANZAAR and ARU to find Plan B
Rugby Union Players’ Association boss Ross Xenos has implored the ARU to push for a ‘Plan B’ for under-threat clubs the Western Force and Melbourne Rebels. The Rebels played on Friday night and the Force play on Saturday, with neither knowing for sure whether it would be their final outing as a club. Xenos, in…
Pele gives Liverpool 'kiss of death' by backing them to win Premier League
The 72-year-old’s checkered past when it comes to making predictions may make many Reds fans nervous over his birthday wishes to Kenny Dalglish Brazil legend Pele has backed Liverpool to win the Premier League even after they were held to a draw by Everton on Sunday. However, some Liverpool fans might be concerned with the…
Liverpool captain Henderson demands mental strength in Premier League title fight
The Reds’ captain has urged his team-mates to improve their performance level following another 0-0 draw against Everton on Sunday Jordan Henderson has called on Liverpool to show a title-winning mentality after surrendering top spot in the Premier League to Manchester City. Jurgen Klopp’s side were unable to break Everton down as Sunday’s Merseyside derby…
Manchester United to create 'atmosphere section' in bid to revitalise Old Trafford
United have been criticised for a lack of atmosphere during home games ever since Roy Keane accused some fans of lacking interest in 2000 Manchester United have announced the creation of an ‘atmosphere section’ at Old Trafford. United have held trials over the past two seasons but confirmed on Tuesday that part of the ground…
'I admire her' – Solo backs Ballon d'Or winner Hegerberg's World Cup stance
The Norwegian star will not return to international duty for the World Cup in France – and the former USWNT goalkeeper says she is right not to do so Ballon d’Or winner Ada Hegerberg has the backing of former United States star Hope Solo as she continues her absence from international football through the Women’s…
How Trump’s Presidency Looks from Rural Wisconsin
It’s Chippewa Valley Farm-City Day, and hundreds of schoolchildren are swarming the grounds of Denmark Dairy, which stretches for nearly a mile along County Road B in Dunn County, in western Wisconsin. They are laughing and chattering to one another and petting young calves. The dairy, one of the largest in the region, sustains a…
The Mounting Scandal Over What Trump Said to Ukraine’s President
On July 25th, Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine’s newly elected President, talked by telephone. Afterward, the Ukrainian side released a summary of the conversation that seemed anodyne but, in hindsight, is telling: “Donald Trump is convinced that the new Ukrainian government will be able to quickly improve image of Ukraine, complete investigation of corruption…
Wagner fires warning to Liverpool: Low has made Bayern angry
Joachim Low’s decision to cut three Bavarian stars from his Germany plans has deeply upset the club, according to one of their former stars Former Bayern Munich striker Sandro Wagner has warned Liverpool to expect an “angry” backlash from the Bundesliga champions on Wednesday following Joachim Low’s decision to axe three senior stars. Germany head…
Man Utd told they need five summer signings as Neville identifies areas of weakness
The former Red Devils defender is looking for two new centre-halves to be signed, along with a right-back, a new midfielder and a proven forward Manchester United may have stunned Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League, but Gary Neville believes they need as many as five new signings over the summer. The Red Devils proved…