Rob Baxter: Exeter will not put pressure on young side for Toulon trip
A number of Exeter’s young squad could make their European debuts against Toulon Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter says he will not put too much pressure on his young side for their European Champions Cup trip to Toulon. Exeter have won just one away game in 13 months in all competitions. They travel to […]
Rob Page: Wales boss to ‘influence’ players to get more club game time with January moves
Wales striker Kieffer Moore has hardly played for Bournemouth this season but is wanted by former club Cardiff City Manager Rob Page says he will encourage some Wales players to consider moving clubs in January in order to play more. Wales face Finland in Cardiff in a Euro 2024 play-off semi-final on 21 March, with […]
Wales v Turkey: Rob Page’s side set for night of nerves in final Euro 2024 qualifier in Cardiff
‘We’re all disappointed but have to pick ourselves up’ Venue: Cardiff City Stadium Date: Tuesday, 21 November Kick-off: 19:45 GMT Coverage: Live on BBC Radio Wales, BBC Radio Cymru, BBC Sounds, BBC Sport website and app, plus live text. Highlights on Match of the Day Wales, BBC One Wales from 22: 40 GMT and later […]
Euro 2024 qualifiers: Wales boss Rob Page questions says rugby’s TMO ‘way ahead’ of VAR
Wayne Hennessey’s red card against Iran in the World Cup was originally a yellow card before a VAR check Venue: Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium, Yerevan Date: Saturday, 18 November Kick-off: 14:00 GMT Coverage: Live on BBC Radio Wales, BBC Radio Cymru, BBC Sounds, BBC Sport website and app & live text Highlights: Match of the […]
Rob Baxter: Exeter boss focusing on bonus points to end away woes
Exeter went into round five of the Premiership top of the table, but their loss at Northampton saw them drop to fifth place Exeter boss Rob Baxter says his side must focus on bonus points to end their poor run of away form. “We need to start knocking off bonus points before we knock off […]
Cricket World Cup 2023: Rob Key’s Test focus reason for England failure in India
Rob Key said he should be blamed “more than anyone” for England’s failure at the World Cup because he prioritised Test matches over the 50-over format. The defending champions finished seventh out of 10, with their hopes of reaching the semi-finals ended by six defeats in their first seven games. Key defended captain Jos Buttler […]
Ben Stokes: England Test captain committed despite rejecting three-year deal – Rob Key
Joe Root, Harry Brook and Mark Wood have signed the longest deals Test captain Ben Stokes remains committed to England long-term despite turning down a three-year contract, says managing director Rob Key. Stokes, 32, has signed a one-year central contract extension instead. Key said Stokes did so because he feels he can negotiate a better […]
Jermaine Jenas apologises after posting criticism about referee Rob Jones
Jermaine Jenas officially announced his retirement from football in 2016 Football pundit Jermaine Jenas has apologised for criticising referee Rob Jones, saying he “got it wrong”. Jenas used an abusive term on X, formerly Twitter, and added “they’re [referees] all ruining our game” after Jones awarded Arsenal a penalty in Sunday’s north London derby draw. […]