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Following the drama of the Monaco Grand Prix two weeks ago, Formula One travels to Canada to take on the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. Mercedes have dominated the F1 season so far but saw the animosity between drivers Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton reach a boiling point following the conclusion of the race in Monte Carlo. Rosberg claimed the lead in the championship standings but was aided by what some...
Published: June 6, 2014
It was South Africa and England who emerged as the big winners from the second day of matches at the Junior Rugby World Championships. Each claimed important wins over New Zealand and Australia respectively, making both odds-on favourites to progress to the semifinals. South Africa’s 33-24 victory came off the back of a dominant second half, in which their huge forward pack overpowered the New...
Published: June 6, 2014
France meet Australia on Saturday with Les Bleus in a similar predicament to England. The Top 14 domestic final also took place last weekend, ruling out anyone involved from the first Test of their summer tour. Therefore, a makeshift French side will take on Australia, who are blooding some new talent of their own in fly-half Bernard Foley and lock Sam Carter. Here are the predictions. Begin...
Published: June 6, 2014
With the 2014 Formula One Canadian Grand Prix taking place on Sunday, the teams and drivers have been in and around Montreal preparing for the seventh round of the season. The fans are also out in force for F1’s first race of the year in the Americas. Those in red will be pleased to hear Fernando Alonso has no intention of retiring until he wins a third world title. Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg’s...
Published: June 6, 2014
The Pacific Nations Cup sees six nations collide as the title of Pacific champions goes up for grabs once again. This year’s instalment promises to be the most hotly contested Pacific Cup yet, with Japan, Samoa, Canada, America and Tonga all capable of attaining glory in their respective pools. Here, we take a look at the Round 1 fixtures as Canada, Japan, Samoa and Tonga get their campaigns...
Published: June 6, 2014
Following on from the success of their 2014 Six Nations triumph, Ireland head to South America for a summer of further improvements under Joe Schmidt. The former Leinster head coach has already made a significant impact on the Irish setup, but the summer tour of Argentina presents him with a new challenge. Ireland begin their summer examinations on Saturday against a Pumas line-up that’s lacking...
Published: June 6, 2014
The France rugby union team begin their tour of Australia on Saturday as they face off against the Wallabies, in Brisbane. The series will consist of three games over the next three Saturdays and represents the first tour of Australia by a French international team since 2009. Kick-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. local time. Here is how you can watch the start of this classic test match series: When: Saturday,...
Published: June 6, 2014
MONTREAL — Caterham reserve driver Alexander Rossi will be on the track Friday morning for the first free practice session of the 2014 Canadian Grand Prix. The 22-year-old is aiming to become the first American driver since Scott Speed, in 2007, to race in a Formula One grand prix, and these practice outings are part of his development program. On Thursday afternoon, I sat down with an apprehensive...
Published: June 5, 2014
England’s heavily depleted side goes in against an All Blacks side almost at full strength for the first Test on Saturday. As well as missing a gaggle of first-choice players, England also have the weight of history against them. The All Blacks have not tasted defeat in Auckland in 31 Tests. But if Stuart Lancaster has achieved anything in his time rebuilding the English rugby mentality, it is...
Published: June 5, 2014
This weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix could see Mercedes’ dominance reach its absolute peak. The Circuit Gilles Villeneuve and its inviting long straights will play perfectly into the hands of the Silver Arrows, with Nico Rosberg claiming via the team’s official website that cars will hit a top speed of around 340 to 350 kilometres per hour. Mercedes’ employment of Lewis Hamilton,...