MARTIN JOHNSON EXCLUSIVE: ‘It would be a disaster to take Six Nations off terrestrial TV’

These days, Martin Johnson rarely feels the need to stick his head above the parapet. He is happier riding his bike around the Leicestershire countryside than seeking the spotlight, so when he does have something to say it is usually worth listening. What does he think about Sky Sports taking… ‘Terrible,’ he interjects, before the … Read more

Six Nations ‘could no longer be shown on free-to-air channels’ as ‘Sky line up £300m bid’

Six Nations could be off free-to-air TV as Sky Sports is favourite to snatch rights from the BBC in £300million deal Six Nations may not by on free-to-air channels from 2021 as Sky line up bid BBC and ITV currently screen the prestigious rugby competition But the terrestrial broadcasters have been prevented from another joint … Read more

Ireland’s Six Nations clash with Italy is called OFF

BREAKING NEWS: Ireland’s Six Nations clash with Italy is called OFF as Irish government take decision in a bid to minimise spread of coronavirus after it sweeps across opponent’s homeland Ireland’s Six Nations clash with Italy has been postponed, it has been confirmed  Irish government’s public health emergency team said it should not be played … Read more

Coronavirus chaos: Ireland’s Six Nations clash with Italy in doubt among multiple other events

Coronavirus causes sporting chaos with Ireland’s Six Nations clash with Italy in doubt and Tokyo Olympics and Cheltenham Festival at risk too in light of epidemic described as ‘the new war’ Coronavirus outbreak is threatening the postponement of major sport events Ireland are due to play Italy in the Six Nations on March 7 at … Read more

England’s Six Nations match against Italy could be switched to Twickenham or Newcastle

England’s Six Nations match against Italy could be switched from Rome to Twickenham or Newcastle amid coronavirus outbreak England’s last-day match could be disrupted by coronavirus outbreak England are due to face the Azzurri at the Olympic Stadium on March 14  Six Nations officials are considering options if Rome unable to host match The Italian federation … Read more

Seven nations including Turkey and Pakistan ban people crossing the border from Iran

Seven countries have imposed bans on people entering from Iran after the country announced that eight people had died from the new Covid-19 coronavirus and 43 have been infected.  Iraq has barred Iranians from entering the country altogether, Pakistan has suspended almost all traffic across the border with Iran and Turkey has temporarily closed its … Read more

Princess Anne cheers on Scotland during their Six Nations rugby clash with Italy in Rome 

The perfect prop! Princess Anne matches a coat with chic sunglasses as cheers on Scotland during their Six Nations rugby clash with Italy in Rome Princess Anne looked stylish as she braved the cold for Six Nations rugby match  The Princess was seen cheering on Scotland from the Stadio Olympico stands  Her presence proved fortunate as … Read more

McVitie’s is reducing sugar in nine of the nation’s favourite biscuits by up to 10%

McVitie’s has slashed the amount of sugar across nine of the nation’s favourite biscuits by up to 10 per cent.  Recipes for Rich Tea, Chocolate Digestives, Hobnobs, and Ginger Nuts have all been reformulated in order to make the treats slightly healthier. Original Digestives now contain nine per cent less sugar – meaning one biscuit is … Read more

Trendy ‘hangover cure’ IV drips plugged by Love Island stars are slammed by nation’s top doctor

Beyoncé, the Kardashians and Chrissy Teigen have all been name-checked in a list of 2019’s worst health fads. Leading dietitians have revealed five of the worst tips they’ve come across this year that should be avoided in 2020, including Beyoncé’s 22-day diet. The British Dietetic Association (BDA) urged dieters to remember it takes longer than … Read more

JEFF PRESTRIDGE: End this attack on the finances of the nation’s middle classes

JEFF PRESTRIDGE: End this attack on the finances of the nation’s middle classes By Jeff Prestridge for The Mail on Sunday Published: 21:15 GMT, 13 April 2019 | Updated: 11:38 GMT, 14 April 2019 Although I normally have little time for the pontifications of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, its latest report on … Read more