Rugby
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Former N. Zealand rugby boss Jock Hobbs dies
Michael ‘Jock’ Hobbs, a leading figure in New Zealand rugby who helped secure his country’s bid to host last year’s World Cup, died aged 52 yesterday after a long battle with cancer, his family said. Hobbs captained the All Blacks four times during...
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RFU chief plays down impact of Paris win
England interim coach Stuart Lancaster has been warned that his team’s impressive 24-22 Six Nations victory over France will not necessarily mean that he is guaranteed to land the job full-time. The Paris win led to calls for Rugby Football Union...
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England win thriller in Paris
England secured a remarkable Six Nations victory over France in Paris yesterday that could have profound implications on the future direction of the national team. Tries from Manu Tuilagi and Ben Foden put England 14-3 ahead and when Tom Croft...
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Wales one step from glory
Jamie Roberts propelled Wales to a frustrating 24-3 Six Nations victory over Italy yesterday to keep their hopes of a third Grand Slam in eight years alive. Following three Championship triumphs Wales were overwhelming favourites to cruise past...
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Wales try to focus on Italy
Wales coach Warren Gatland must somehow keep a lid on simmering expectation ahead of the Six Nations clash against Italy at the Millennium Stadium today. Successive wins over Ireland, Scotland and England have seen Wales clinch their 20th Triple...
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White interested in England job
Jake White has confirmed he is interested in being the new England head coach after receiving an approach from the Rugby Football Union. But White, who coached the Springboks to their 2007 World Cup win, would not be in a position to start until...
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Stompers win sets up tense finale
Kavallieri 10Sliema Stompers 44 This was a striking win for Stompers as they came from behind at half-time to beat Kavallieri and stay in contention for the Cisk League. Now, the championship will be decided in the matches of March 17. Any one of...
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Ex-England captain Moody retires with immediate effect
Former England captain Lewis Moody confirmed yesterday that he is retiring from rugby with immediate effect. The 33-year-old Bath flanker, who won 71 caps and played in two Tests on the 2005 British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand, stepped down...
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French look to give Irish a wake-up call in Paris
France and Ireland will at last lock horns at the Stade de France today with the hosts being warned that they must start with a bang if they are to keep alive their dreams of a Grand Slam. Coach Philippe Saint-Andre has guided the French to two wins...
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Stompers too good for spirited Kavallieri
Sliema Stompers 50Kavallieri 5 Kavallieri were missing some key players and their absence was felt as they lost to Stompers who paved the way for victory with a polished first-half display. It now seems certain that Stompers will play in the...
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‘Excited’ Gatland eyes another Grand Slam
Warren Gatland was left contemplating the prospect of another Grand Slam after seeing his side edge England in a thrilling Six Nations Championship clash at Twickenham on Saturday. Wales won 19-12 to complete the Triple Crown and that left them...
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Wales beat England in thriller
Wales snatched a dramatic 19-12 win over England to win the Triple Crown and keep their hopes of a Six Nations Grand Slam alive at Twickenham yesterday. The match was all square at 12-12 with five minutes left when Wales replacement Scott Williams...
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Severe test for England
England interim coach Stuart Lancaster’s faith in one of the most inexperienced Red Rose sides of recent times will be put to the test when they face a seasoned Wales team in the Six Nations at Twickenham. For decades England have been accused of...
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Gators no match for Kavallieri
Kavallieri 29Alligators 0 This match was seen as a test to see whether Alligators could continue their dramatic improvement of late. Kavallieri, on their part, fielded some of their experienced inter-nationals for this match on Saturday and also a...
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Klitschko retains title
Vitali Klitschko unanimously out-pointed Dereck Chisora for a 10th successive defence of his World Boxing Council (WBC) heavyweight title in a stormy clash in Munich late Saturday. After being slapped by Briton Chisora at Friday’s weigh-in,...
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Chisora released after brawl
Dereck Chisora was released without charge yesterday after an astonishing press conference brawl with bitter British rival David Haye, who he threatened to shoot. Chisora, who had been defeated by Vitali Klitschko in Saturday’s WBC heavyweight title...
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Calderdale College youngsters too strong for Gozo
Gozo welcomed its first rugby league game this week when Gozo Rugby League hosted Calderdale College U-19’s at Sannat.The gifted Calderdale College players won the Dove Men+Care trophy after an emphatic 58-6 victory. The touring team from England...
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Robshaw retains England captaincy
Chris Robshaw was confirmed as England captain for the remainder of the Six Nations by interim coach Stuart Lancaster yesterday. The Harlequins flanker, who took over the captaincy at the start of the tournament following Lewis Moody’s retirement...
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Rampant Overseas tame Lions
Overseas 64Valletta Lions 14 A Valletta squad decimated by injuries were no match for the accomplished back play of Over-seas. However, the spirit of the City team was huge as they battled against the odds. The forward contest was quite even but the...
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France vs Ireland match set for March 4
The postponed Six Nations match between France and Ireland will be played on March 4, the tournament’s organising committee said. The game was supposed to have been played on Saturday but English referee Dave Pearson was forced to postpone the match...
