Lote Tuqiri and Morgan Turinui were in commanding form in the middle of the back-line Drew Mitchell on

Lote Tuqiri and Morgan Turinui were in commanding form in the middle of the back-line, Drew Mitchell on the left wing was dazzling in scoring two tries, while Chris Latham at full-back, was flawless, fast and fearless.No wonder Ireland’s new boy Andrew Trimble, the Ulster centre, was moved to observe of the Aussies: “They look [...]

Paul Hartley and Skacel generally Hearts’ two best players in any given game came into

Paul Hartley and Skacel, generally Hearts’ two best players in any given game, came into their own, while Saulius Mikoliunas began creating on the right, and Calum Elliot, a half-time substitute up front, added muscle and graft to the attack.Skacel shot wide – and kicked the post in frustration – before he scored with a [...]

He was also asked to take on the task of reviving its wealth management business which is aimed at well-heeled clients and which

He was also asked to take on the task of reviving its wealth management business, which is aimed at well-heeled clients and which analysts think has been underperforming for years.Such has been Mr Diamond’s stellar record that he is exporting his magic formula to the rest of the bank. A string of his key lieutenants [...]

And then the difficult Monroe was replaced by Sheree North in How to be Very Very Popular

And then the difficult Monroe was replaced by Sheree North in How to be Very, Very Popular. The producer Sam Spiegel avowed (in Picturegoer, 7 August 1954) that “Sheree is the next top star, believe me. She will definitely play Donald O’Connor’s girl friend in There’s No Business Like Show Business.” But she didn’t, because [...]

Substitute Jobi McAnuff grabbed a last-minute winner that gave Crystal Palace a much-needed victory easing pressure on the

Substitute Jobi McAnuff grabbed a last-minute winner that gave Crystal Palace a much-needed victory, easing pressure on the Crystal Palace manager Iain Dowie but left Brighton one place off the bottom. The referee Mick Fletcher, who had controlled this potentially volatile clash well, sent off the Brighton full-back Gary Hart for a second bookable offence [...]

Keane’s advisers have found him unwilling to budge on his resolve never to play against United at Old

Keane’s advisers have found him unwilling to budge on his resolve never to play against United at Old Trafford and that could yet see him go abroad.He has until 1 January, when he would be able to sign for a new team, to make up his mind and, as he is still recovering from a [...]

As it is the value of NTL’s offer is currently rising anyway in tandem with its share

As it is, the value of NTL’s offer is currently rising anyway in tandem with its share price and is now around 330p.For Branson, it makes only a small difference whether the bid is pitched at 323p, 330p or 355p since he has already said he will take NTL shares in return for his stake. [...]

When they claimed to have lost their briquets soldiers found matches on their

When they claimed to have lost their briquets, soldiers found matches on their tables at dinner. Seel’s writing the story makes it clear who survived arm-to-arm combat. The Nazis “avaient fait de nous des assassins”.Wounds took him to a still-vibrant Berlin, and, to his puzzlement, he was invited to a grand, country house: a surreal [...]

The domestic Asian elephant is classified as livestock so does not merit much government protection although the population is under threat

The domestic Asian elephant is classified as livestock, so does not merit much government protection, although the population is under threat. For the great beasts that buttressed Thailand as organic tanks during warfare and powerful bulldozers during peacetime, Lek has emerged as a champion, as their forest terrain continues to diminish. Historically, some 100,000 elephants [...]

A city spokesman said the ex-president will be representing the William J

A city spokesman said the ex-president will be representing the William J. “They haven’t protested formally, but they’re annoyed,” a source in the Canadian government, conference host, said of the US delegates. “They’re not infuriated, but they’re not thrilled.” The US delegation was meeting late yesterday and had no immediate public comment, said spokeswoman Susan [...]

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