Julian Guyer
latest news & developments
Drop goals, the flared trousers of rugby, back in fashion
Why is that it can seem as if the drop goal has disappeared from sight between World Cups?
England face World Cup reckoning against New Zealand
A win for the hosts will guarantee them a semifinal place, but victory for the Kiwi’s could allow Pakistan to make the last four
Wenger defiant as Brighton rock Arsenal, City close in on title
Arsene Wenger insisted he was still the right man to turn around Arsenal’s fortunes after a fourth straight defeat in all competitions.
England pulls plug on Pietersen’s hopes for a return
South Africa-born batsman Kevin Pietersen’s hopes of a recall to the national team were in tatters due to "lack of trust" in the player.
Police drop Clattenburg ‘racism’ complaint
British police have said they have no plans to continue inquiries into a complaint regarding alleged racist comments by referee Mark Clattenburg.
Van Persie shoots Man U to the top
Robin van Persie piled on the misery for former club Arsenal as Manchester United went top of the Premier League with a 2-1 victory at Old Trafford.
Terry and Ferdinand meet at racism hearing
John Terry and Anton Ferdinand have met as the Chelsea captain’s FA disciplinary hearing over allegations he racially abused the QPR defender begins.
Hodgson rues Terry’s England exit
England manager Roy Hodgson said he had "reluctantly" accepted John Terry’s decision to call time on his international career.
Amla, AB lead Proteas to series-levelling victory
Hashim Amla and AB de Villiers piled on runs to lead SA to a series-levelling seven-wicket win in the final one-day international against England.
England’s Bell rings on SA’s dominance
Ian Bell made 88 as England beat South Africa by six wickets in the fourth one-day international to go 2-1 up with one match to play in the series.
‘Race is run’ for England captain Andrew Strauss
England Test captain Andrew Strauss says his "race is run" as he announces his retirement from all professional cricket with immediate effect.
Top-of-the-world Proteas aim to keep England off their backs
Hashim Amla says he’s looking forward to returning to the scene of his greatest triumph after punishing England with yet another superb century.
Weekend of draws for Premier League soccer
Reigning Premier League champions Manchester City have drawn 2-2 to Liverpool, while Arsenal remained goalless after their draw to Stoke City.
Philander’s double leaves England reeling
Vernon Philander rocked England with a double strike late on the fourth day as South Africa cemented their grip on the third Test at Lord’s on Sunday.
England recall Ravi Bopara for SA opener
England include the seam-bowling all-rounder for the first Test against South Africa at The Oval.