James Anderson still struggling to come to terms with England omission
James Anderson is still struggling to make sense of his omission from the Test side and says he has had no communication from the England camp.
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Robber Threatened To Cut Ashley Cole's Fingers Off, Court Told
A robber threatened to cut off former England full-back Ashley Cole's fingers with a pair of pliers during a violent break-in at his home, a court was told Monday. Nottingham Crown Court heard Cole, 41, was led around the house in just a pair of shorts as intruders demanded jewelry in January 2020. Kurtis Dilks, 34, is accused of being a member of a four-strong gang who smashed their way into Cole's home with a sledgehammer. Jurors were told Cole and his partner Sharon Canu each had their hands bound by cable ties, and the court was shown CCTV of the intruders leading Cole, who played for both Arsenal and Chelsea, down the stairs.
Ireland earn bonus point win against Italy in Cork
Ireland secured their first win of the 2022 TikTok Six Nations, and the team’s first under new boss Greg McWilliams, with a convincing, bonus-point victory over Italy at Musgrave Park on Sunday afternoon.
On This Day in 2002: England captain David Beckham breaks his metatarsal bone
This was the day in 2002 that much of the nation came to learn the meaning of the world metatarsal.
Lions tour made Sam Simmonds realise how much he missed international rugby
Sam Simmonds says that last summer’s British and Irish Lions tour to South Africa made him realise how much he missed international rugby.
England’s Lark Davies puts Welsh family ties aside amid bid for ‘special legacy’
National allegiance will be temporarily suspended amongst Lark Davies’ relatives when England step up their pursuit of a fourth successive Tik Tok Women’s Six Nations title.
Diego Maradona's Daughter Claims Father's "Hand Of God" Argentina Shirt Up For Auction Is Not Authentic
Football legend Diego Maradona's daughter claimed that her father's 'Hand of God' shirt which is up for auction is not the one that the Argentine wore during his infamous goal against England at the 1986 World Cup. The jersey which is up for auction was reportedly worn by the iconic No 10 when he scored his infamous "Hand of God" goal against England at the 1986 FIFA World Cup. England's Steve Hodge became the lucky player who swapped the jersey with the Argentinean great, after the match. The shirt has now been put up for auction by the former Nottingham Forest, Tottenham and Aston Villa midfielder Hodge and is expected to fetch 4 million pounds (USD5m).
Stuart Lancaster favours English successor to Eddie Jones after World Cup
Former England head coach Stuart Lancaster approves of the Rugby Football Union’s strong preference to appoint an English successor to Eddie Jones because of the motivating power of nationality.