Scotland v Poland – 8 October This is a crunch match for Scotland in a group where qualification seemed a distinct possibility for so long only for an unexpected defeat away to Georgia swept the rug from under their feet. However if Scotland can defeat Poland at Hampden and Republic of Ireland fail to beat Germany in Dublin, then there is a very real chance that the Scots would sneak into the third qualifying place in the last round of games thanks to what would be their superior head to […]
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With Euro 2016 around the corner, this week brings the next round of qualifiers. We take a look at some of the more interesting fixtures below. Cyprus v Wales – Thursday 4th September It’s been awhile since Wales qualified for the finals of a major international tournament. In fact they’ve only done it once, and that was many decades ago. Currently Chris Coleman’s side are sitting pretty at the top of Group B, and they need just two wins from their next four games to see them through. First up […]
Martin Johnson has resigned from his position as England team manager following his side’s disappointing World Cup campaign.
The 41-year-old, who captained England, 5/2 with bookmaker to win the 2012 Six Nations, to World Cup glory eight years ago, had …
Members of the ‘NEVER AGAIN’ Association held meetings with authorities and civil society leaders in several cities across the Russian Federation between 26-30 September 2011. They discussed future cooperation and exchange of experiences in the struggle against racism and xenophobia in the lead up to the 2018 World Cup to be held in Russia. Among others, they visited Kazan – the home of FC Rubin and a 2018 World Cup host city – where they were received by the leaders of the Parliamentary Civic Chamber of the Republic of Tatarstan […]
Prop Matt Stevens has backed England, 1/7 with bookmaker, to ensure a World Cup quarter-final spot by defeating Scotland on Saturday.
The Saracens front-rower missed the victory against Romania after picking up an ankle sprain against Georgia a week ear…
Courtney Lawes is determined to win back his place in the England team after completing a two-match suspension.
The lock missed the wins over Georgia and Romania and is desperate to make the match against Scotland, which England are 1/8 with bookmaker t…
Nick Easter has been ruled out of England’s World Cup clash with Romania, a match Martin Johnson’s side are 33/1 with bookmaker to win by between one and 10 points, but is expected to feature in next week’s game against Scotland.
Easter is struggling wi…
Mike Tindall has been recalled by England in one of seven changes for Saturday’s game against Romania.
The centre was captain for the opening win over Argentina but was rested against Georgia and has come under scrutiny following reports of a night o…
Jonny Wilkinson believes England need to improve their discipline if they are to have any chance of winning the World Cup, something they are 10/1 with bookmaker to do.
England have conceded 25 penalties in their first two games of the tournament but ha…
Lewis Moody has recovered from a knee ligament injury and will captain England in Sunday’s World Cup clash against Georgia, a match Martin Johnson’s side are 1/200 with bookmaker to win.
Johnson has made nine changes to the team that came from behind to…